The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-25
THE WoRK1NGMEN'S MEETING
LAST NIGHT.
FREJA HALL PACKED By AN EN-
rHUs1AsT1c AUDIENCE.
The Law Abiding Element Prevails

Freia Hall was crowded last night by a |
large and enthusiastic crowd of the work |
ingmen of Moline. 1t was rumored on the |
streets that a violent meeting would be
held and fears were entertained that mob
violence would prevail, but when the
assemblage was called to order, it was soon
discovered that moderation would be the
controlling element. This was a source of
relief to many, who, although having no
grievances, whre in full sympathy with the
strikers, as long as they kept within the
bounds of law and order.
Frank Burns, secretary of the adjourned
meeting, stated that, in his opinion, new
officers should be elected as those selected
for the evening before, were only for
that occaslon, but the meeting seemed to
differ with him, and, after several inef-
fectual attempts to elect new officers, Louis
Beers, the president Of the evening
previous, took the chair. He counselled
moderation, and urged them to act coolly,
and trusted that whatever they did would
be in the interest of law aud order; that
his sympathies were with them so far and
no further,
j. Bosche made an excitable speech urg-
ing united action, He wanted to see every
workingman in Moline act with Deere's
men. This was opposed by Frank Burns,
who thought that, as the grievance was
entirely with Deere & Co.'S men, there
should be no compelling men from other
shops to join who were satisfied, and
whose employers were disposed to act
magnanimously.
This sentiment seemed to prevail, al
though it was holly contested by j.
Bosche. who was in favor of immediate
action and an united effort. Finally, it
was decided to appoint committee from
Deere Il Go. S shop, to draw up resolutions
and decide on the course to be pursued, to
report 10 one hour. Following is the COM
mittee John Bosche, W. r. Oyler, Geo.
Cornwall, Donald Stewart, P. Hickman.
The committee reported in about Is
minutes as follows:
ReSolUed, That we believe that, as the
employees of the firm of Deere & Go. are
the only ones who are interested at pres
ent, that we do not think the other shops
should be compelled to join us, and that
we recommend meeting of the employees
of Deere Il Co.'S men to be held to- morrow
} Wednesday evening, at Freja Hall, there
! to decide on some course OF action,
The report was adopted almost unani
AOusA.
An effort was made to adjourn the meet
ing but it was overwhelmingly defeated
Speeches were made byJ. Bosche, Murray
and others, that of the former was some
what infammatory, the others counselle(
strict compliance with law and order.
1t was evident that an unruly element
which was hopelessly in the minority, how
| ever, was in favor Of immediate actor
But good hard sense prevailed, and ever
attempt to force matters was prompt
, and overwhelmingly voted down.
: About 1890 o'clock the meeting ad
journed after having pledged support fror
all hands, to the employees of Deere
i Co.'S shop.
1t was an orderly gathering and niue
credit is due Louis Beers, the president
for the cool manner in which he acted an
for the excellent advice given. He con
manded respect, and is entitled to thank
e for his course IN the matter.
! employees OF DEERE & co. OUT
+ WORK.