The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
THE. IDLE WORKINGMEN.

INFLUENCE OF THE WEATHER ON THE uSEY.
PLoYED-THE PROPOSED MASS MEETINGS.
ASSERTION THAT THE POLITICIANS ARE TRYs
mo TO MAKE CAPITAL AT THIS TIME.
The recent weather has proved disastrous IA
tho hopes OF thousands of ido workingmen There u
always among IDLE men more cheerful acquicsccncs
In their unfortunate condition when the skies alone
nrc bright and clear, and when tho weather comes
stormy there Is corresponding depression. There
many trades depending on tho state OF tho
weather Tor q continuity OF work that succession Of
rainy days becomes TO them matter OF somc conse-
qucncc, and after tho recent storm this very
tccabc. Up 10 the timc tho equinoc,aI gallo set 10
there good reports to increasing brisk
in nearly every line OF business, and tho idlc
rapidly getting thinncd out. but tho pros
ent situation very much Of last win.
tcr's dependency. when SO many Thousands
OF mechanics were walking the streets idle and hungry
The chagrin reported now, however. can at mos. be
only q passing detection account OF shopo do
fcrrcd" aud doubt with tho few fine dry days thai
having now, thcre will BIO more OF tho grum
bngs which OF the trades leaders report have
been IN circulation There Is no new development 10
working Of tho mechanics secret trade organize
ton In this city. II Is reported that the process OF
organizing tho old trade UNIONS moro solid and
firm basis than before proceed ding satisfactorily
but beyond this tho leaders report serious move
mcnt foot II is expected, however, that in .
very short time the unions shall nave been so
Tar re-established TO be able opcuy to present
bold fron:. IL is not intended TO array these recon-
structod organizations against employers. experience
having shown how futile would be- such an effort, bug
A n that the workngme en- should be tauyuy
TO rely themselves and be prepared better
emergencies that may arse, such as tho terrible dis
tress last winter. IL Is also ambition among tho
leaders 10 reconstruct the societies that the
themselves shall have the balance OF power their
side; that Is their united strength they should DO
hat ttnu mil hnt.a h.
able 10 control the getting OF work. The Idea
Of seeking 70 compel Legislatures TO open
public work for idle abandoned some
since by prominent leaders OF tho trades, and is not
likely be agan renewed thus year by these aud thoir
followers Us Il was found even ~ the beginning that
the movement being OF for the interest
OF politicians and that tho probability was that tho
wonld DO sacrificed eventually In the political
cauldron. Yet. the desperation INTO which The dls
men up town have been thrown during the past lew
weeks compelled them either TO be nado use OF for
political purposes or 70 meet together IN mass meeting
TO make known their wants unable 10 continue longer
under tho pressure OF tho hard times.
TnE LATE MASS MEETING.
In conversation with some OF the mechanics whs
attended meeting oil the idle men NJ Hamiltot
Park lew evenings since u was stated by them that
nearly all The brckaycrs OF city idle, aud
aclong all trades that engaged new buildings
thcre is equal dulness, when tho recent stormy
weather seemed TO II was stated that num-
Der Of mechanics have ieit this country for England
tho present time for brckayers thirteen pence per
hour and the men work nine hours day oId up TO ono
o'clock on saturday, wn,e N TINS Guy SIy re-
rare cases 81 20 day But tho men, wins stated,
are willing to work for whatever they can get owing
10 the long idlsncss from which they navc suffered
The object oil tho mass meeting above alluded to was
TO petition the members OF the Legislature 10 open
public work for the Idle men, and on this pom. there
Is likely 10 be collision, for Tho recognized Lead
OF the workngmcn's party are altogether opposed
this movement and pronounce IL TO be political
dodge some OF these stated yesterday that ut
time during tho winter IA movement oi this sort
put foot aud working we'll until political inlu
ence was brought bear upon u. AMI then It
deemed better TO stop II al once. They now <sscrt
that IN some way or other the men who attended .ns
mass meeting few evenings since used Tor
political purpose. They say that the great body OF the
mechanics 10 way Interested In tho opening OF
public work. except Tar as would give large
number OF iaborers employ mcnt. for the that
In respective trades would not DO she slightest
help TO them IL further ntimatcd that all efforts
now made tho direction Of legislative enactment
behalf Of the workngmen would be useless
A MIXED SITUATION.
Tho result would De, II was stated that . few As
seinbly men would gain little prominence rs tho ap-
parent friends OF tho workipgman, and tnat some
rousing speeches would DO made as to wOrkingmen's
rights forth, and that finally bill that might
DO presented would be killed There the matter would
end tho OF the Session. and all the trouble gone
TO In this city in the getting up oil mass meetings
wonld DO gone Tor nothing. From this connici OF
any good Will arise but II would not appear, IRON the
present imperative CONDITION OF tho trade unions,
that concerted action OF efficient cert Will be
taken now procuring work Tor tue idle men by An
appeal ~ tho LEGISLATURE.
WEST SIDE RELIEF.
The ladies OF the West side Relief Association have
secured the Grand Hotel, at Rockaway, for tho sole
accommodation OF destitute sick children under tho
ago OF nvo years. Last summer they found
their house at Morgan station entirely too small;
though happy results achieved with limited
means They wish TO put their sanitarium in
order Immediately, so that tho sick little
children may DO TO u at tho nrst premonitions
or danger, and thereby AVOID that delay which last
hummer cost thousands OF lives. About 81, 500 arc
needed 10 furnish this Seaside Homo with dorntorles
me dcal stores, appliances, and with full supply OF
clothing. Not alone our wealthy citizens but every
man. and chiIc should take interest in this
noble charity. grand concert. with series OF
besutfui tabcaux by 500 children. under the direction
OF Mrs. Marion frolcich, will DO given At Stclnway
Hall this mouth to raise TINS sum.
Everyone solicited to purchase tickets should rc-
member that tho 81, when Is tho price OF single
ticket will enable Tho ladies' to send little sufferer
to the fc and health-giving breezcs OF the Seaside
Home, where IL will receive the tendercst and at
tendance for ono week.