The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-17
aPuT YOURSELF IN Els PLACE"
A Peaoeable Termination Of q
sst Great Movement 's':-

smaller Shops whose proprietors, not having SO much
work hand as the larger ones are better able TO
contend for q few days longer against the strike.
The meeting was called to order by Michael Pardy,
the Chairman, who addressed the carpenters In
short speech. He called attention to the great sue
cess of the movement, despite the obstacles 1t had
to overcome, and said 1t was standing tribute to
the good order and harmony that had characterized
their proceedings. Only striking on Monday, in q
few days they had been almost completely victori.
ous over their employers, and In few days the
flag end that was left Of the bosses would also be
compelled to strike their colors and bow to public
opinion. He trusted that the same spirit Of peace
and obedience to law that they had hitherto dis
played would stu be maintained now, when the
battle was nearly over, and he hoped that no vio-
lence would be used either to refractory bosses or to
non-union men who had not left work. lie trusted
that the power OF example aud the moral suasion
that would DO brought to bear upon them would be
amply sufficient to accomplish the Legitimate
objects OF the strike. His remarks were well re.
ccived. Y. 4,s r @ TT ,Snf,s@ L.
The usual committees were appointed to look.
after the shops which still continued unfayorab!e,
and the reports Of those which had been out
the night before received. In none OF the shops
visited was there any attempt at disturbance !;
the men spoken to had listened patiently, and in
strike. Those who would not quit work promised
to await the action OF the bosses; but this Is not
satisfactory to the carpenters, who 'woad prefer
complete strike of oil, whether union or nonaun,on
men. Increased efforts were directed to be made TO
induce them 70 leave of One man favored taking
them out either by fair means or foul, but this
initiate against the advice OF the Chairman. A.
report was received nom the shop OF .Ea8tebroos,
wse only struck On A had an
offer, through their foreman, to resume work at
$3.50 day and eight hours. The men on Monday
suaded to ioin after earnest solicitation. The
easy victory they have won had great influence in
persuading other non union men to do likewise.
"A deputation was introduced rom the Painters
Union, and an address made by one OF them. He
Sy the gan 20 maj e the I
50 successfully set. The painters were with the
carpenters, heart and soul. and would cooperate
financial assistance Il necessary, though It did not
seem as II u would be- to Judge from the success
marks of the speaker were received with cheers.
A member from the Amalgamated Society ap-
assistance OF the Union might be extended TO the
wofkmen taken from the machine shops OF Jcn-
nings & Co, and other establishments. The men
who work IN machine shops were placed III more
awkward circumstances than others from the pecu-
liar position they occupied, They were not mem
and were working with other trades which con.
tinued to work on the ten,hour principle. By the
suaded to take part In the movement, and they
now claimed the protection OF the Union The
Amalgamated Society would do their part and he
called upon the Union TO act likewise The required
assistance was unanimously promised and a com.
mittee appointed to look after the interests OF The
men.
The President oft,le Machinists and Blacksnths
Union then addressed the nee4ing. He said it was
cheering news to the mach,nfsts and Dlacksiniti.5
to find that the carpenters had struck for the eight
hours kindred trade themselves, they naturally
ex tended sympathy TO them in their struggle for
10 that
the Mach'nists aud Blacksmiths' Union could put
forth wonldnot be wanting TO help their fellow
was never IN more nourishing condition nor ever
had larger number OF men on the ros;' their Or
ganlza,ton was effective, and they did not fear any
right and justice to contend for.
During the day reports were received from q
yesterday TO Interfere with the strikers, ana
cOntented themselves with Keeping asharp LOOK.
number Of the bosses that M eV out are w
to give the eight hours provided that a general
meeting OF employers be called TO consider the
question. II the majority OF them would decide
upon granting the demands Of the men they would
also accede but declined to do until such meet
promised to give decided assurances Of what they
would do In o day or two, but this was pronounced
by the meeting to be merely shirking the matter as
long as possible. sharp lookout WAS directed to
be Kept on these employers SO that they could take
no advantage OF the UDion.
At night the hall was as usual, more crowded
the men on work appearing In large numbers to n
courage those wfs still iemaipef out of emp,ov
ment representatives OF other trades also attended
and number OF stirring speeches were made in
which the small minority that stl remained out of
work were exhortcd to exhibit increased perse-
the different trade organizations and the utmost
enthusiasm was mantle sted by Gil present Ata late
hour the meeting adjourned satisfied that it had
done a fair days work.
The following are tho names OF some of the en-. |
ployers and firms which yesterday asceied TO
Wilson, Lafayette place; Demon & qedney, Eighty |
first first, street; Mcintyre Thirty.sixth street; Ooh
. nS sTe Sson1 Mercer
Forty ninth street, and Lori, Of parts unknown.
In oil more than two hundred firms have given in
employing interest, and leaving only the small fry
behind. There still remain on strike several hun |
ing, as fresh employers recede nom their deter
mtnatlon to contend against the strike. Another |
accession OF fifty was received Into the union yes
ganization. The greatest difficulty with the |
non-union men Is found in Harlem and the out |
lying Districts, where there ore numbers OF them
employed but 1t Is difficult f.om want OF inforna-
tion, Tor the carpenters to gain access TO them.
IN some OF the shops down town, where hurried |
JOBS are being done, policemen have been detailed
to guard the workmen employed from tue mon Oh
strike. In ono or two houses on the Bowery where
this has been done the workmen have been per- |
suaded, despite OF the protection they received, to
join the strike. The movement cannot possibly /
last much longer, and It IS to be dop!orcd t5at any
close by refractory employers when so many OF
their fellows have set a different example.
THE STAiRMAYER5.
The Starmakcrs Mutual and Benevolent Union
have held several meetings in support OF their
strike, ut which the greatest unanlnity and good
order has prevailed. Some of the bosses have de-
clared themselves in favor OF the eight hours maxi
mum as n days work. but others are bitterly OPP
posed and refuse to accede 10 IL any terms, The
success OF the carpenters has been q powerful in
centive to the stairbulders, but they declare that
they will close in their ranks and strengthen their
union so not to be indebted TO the carpenters or
any other trade In procuring the eight hours ior
them. They say they have struck and will snow 70
the other trades that now, that striking - the
order of the day, there Is one strike they win not
permit, and That Ii to strike their Tag.
II was resolved at the last meeting the stairpuid
crs held that they would heartily cooperate Will
the carpenters in the design they had In view, and
that no compromise would be entered into Win EN-.
ployers; no reduction OF wages allowed unni the
full demands Of both trades nsd Seen e ea ap