The New York herald., 1874-11-21
THE 'L0NGsHoREMEN.


rel-Why the Steamship Men Will
Not Recede-Opinion of Prominent
Owner-How the s.Outsiders" are Do
Ing the Work.
The constant rain which fell all yesterday iore-
noon and afternoon had the effect OF preventing
the 'longshoremen from assembling In any large
numbers along the North River 'front.' Opposite
few piers OF the steamship lines, however. lew
persons were gathered. The lorce OF policemen
hitherto on duty Tor the strike was largely dimih
ished, though an extra number OF officers re-
mained on watch. No change has occurred IN the
situation OF affairs between the companies and the
men. The determination OF the society not 70
enter into any compromise naturally nindered
any further advances on the part OF the companies
In that direction. The Italians and non-soeiety
| men continued yesterday In peaceaole possession
OF the docks, and no effort at demonstration was
made by the old hands. The latter continue to
assert that they ale confident OF victory. They
will not yield, az all events so long as there Is a
dollar in the treasury. The leaders express them
selves sincerely regretiul for the few disturb
ances which have occurred, but Justly say that
these have been the exception and cannot be laid
at the society's door. They point 10 the testimony
OF the police In proof OF the general excellent be-
havior OF the strikers They propose 10 con-
rinue the fight on the basis OF peace and quet'
confident that the companies cannot get good
men to take their places. No fears are en-
tertained tnat the non-soclety men now on the
docks will ever be able TO do the work. Altogether
along the North River the situation s unchanged,
and, so far as appearances go, the question at
issue remains 70 be solved on the plan OF the So
ciety-nameiy. the waiting for tue bosses TO see
that they cannot do without the bone and sinew
OF the society.
ALONG THE EAST RIVER.
fl,psy tba Eoc Pivar
front were very quiet yesterday. Perhaps the
drenchlng rain had much to do with their orderly
demeanor; yet IL would have oeen ioolhardy for
even the more courageous TO have attempted to
break the peace, as on every dock where the
outsiders" were at work large numbers OF police
men were attentively watching the progress OF
events and ready for any emergency. The SQUADS
OF union men hanging about the corner OF South
street earnestly discussing the situation unmind-
iul OF soaking jackets, were numerous, though not
SO large as observed the previous days. All
OF these still expressed 1t as their belief that
they would ultimately conquer, and in some IN
stances iet u due TO the cause TO suffer little TO
achieve the end sought Ior by the organization to
which they belong.
What chances the strikers have to be thus sue
cesSiul may De CLEANED by the sub]oined opinion
OF q prominent steamship owner on the East
River :-"rnese men must give IN: there Is no
cnance OF their winning the battle. We are not
dong any ousisess, ana prices ior labor per
formed 6y them must oe reduced. There isn't q
tan Island making any money; but on the con-
trary, they are DONG losing business; and II
could only make money as rapidly as the compa-
mes, both foreign and coastwlse, are sinking It, l
should sooA cheerrully retire. There are several
thousands TOO many oi these laoorers, and instead
OF attempting TO get something else 20 do at ess
rates tnan they were receiving they seem to prefer
ounging around corners waiting for Invitations
ard coaXngs to return to their old places under
the old reg,ae. 1t Is vain hope, anu mark my
WORD. these men will regret their present attitude
before many days.
on pier No. Is a body Of police stood guard at
the entrance, and everything was progressing
pleasantly. Had not the ram prevented the rush
ing OF the cargo into the Arragan, she would be
ready at the regular hour oi sailing to-day, and u
little delay may therefore ensue. Still 1t Will not be
long, ana no great Inconvenience viii result. The
Italians employed on TINS dock working well
aud Improving hourly, and the expectations OF the
officers OF the line are that In short time they
Will supply the places OF the seceders very ac-
ceptaoly
At the savannah PIER. No. 16. they have more
non society men IMAM they really desire, and the
labor Is being performed 20 the utmost satisac-
ton OF the owners. Policemen, however are
stationed on the dock ready Tor anything that may
turn up. but yesterday had but little else 10 do
than keep their blood circulation Dy brisk walk.
Ing and stamping OF their feet.