The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-07-28

indications OF break. There were rumor:
OF negotiations Yesterday between the com
pany and the strikers that were generally
credited, but not verified by the company
Tt was stated that n compromise was pro-
posed similar to that agreed upon between
the Northern Central road and its en-
ployeS-thc men TO go to work on promise
OF an equitable adjustment OF wages after
| the trouble Is settled, and the men to get as
good wages as should be paid by any Other
trunk-line road. There appears to be nc
| doubt that some sort OF settlement Is con-
templated. and the one proposed, it Is sad
is likely to meet with more favor than an!
other. american, 27h.
Looking to n Compromise.
STRIKING EMPLOYEES WAIT on GOVERNOR CAR
| RoLL-A STATEMENT OF THEIR GRIEVANCES
AND WHAT THEY WISH.
The railroad men lately in the employ oil
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
and generally known as the strikers, have
at last determined on laying their gricy-
ances before the authorities OF the State and
city, and requested hearing in their be-
half. One of the most signiti cant events in
Baltimore Yesterday was the presence at
the Governors headquarters, City Hall, OF i
number OF delegations OF train-men lately
In the employ OF the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, with statement OF facts and fig
ures showing under what circumstances the
employees would resume work on the road.
Although the appearance OF the delegations
was rather irregular, it was one OF the most
important events that, perhaps, occurred in
the city yesterday, and might, it is thought,
rave the way for a compromise and settle
ment Of the existing difficulties.
;.fy nf
c. ShcckclS, 6. +. Houck, and James Price,
waited on the Governor about noon. Mr..
Elder, the spokesman of the delegation,
stated to his ENcclency that the men lie
represented knew and appreciated the fact
that their existence was so interviewer with
that OF the railroad that their welfare de-
pended OH that OF the latter They had
ceased work because they thought that the
wages which the company had intended to
pay them since July 18th were oppressive
and not sufficient to support them and
their families. They did not desire TO
demand in these times OF general bust
ness depression high wages, which it
would be improbable for the company
to pay. All that they asked was that fair
salaries be paid them, the same, or about the
same, as before the strike, and that they
would also be allowed such privileges as
were granted them some time since. They
| did not approve Of riotouS conduct, and
knowing that aS railroad men their well-br-
ing dcpended on the welfare Of the road,
they would, il necessary, do all that lay in
their power to protect the company's inter
ests. AS an evidence OF the earnestness OF
what they said, and their desire to resume
work at fair rates OF compensation, the
spokesman presented the following resolu-
tons, which he said were adopted at a meet
ing Of train-men few days ago:
TERMS on WHICH THEY WILL RESUME.
Atameeting of the engineers, tircmen,
| brakemen, and conductors the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That there shall be two classes
OF cnginemen, at daily remuneration OF
$3.50 per day for the first class and So per
day for the second class.
Resolced, That conductors shall be paid
no less than $3.50 per day, and tiremen and
brakemen no less than 81 per day.
ResOlred. That there shall be men in
readiness to take charge OF engines on the
| arrival at their destination, and clean, fire,
and house the same.
| Resotred, That quarter day shall be
allowed each and every man when called on
duty and not furnished work or laid over !;
that there shall be an allowance OF half Il
day, making in all one and half days, for
| Sunday running; and, further, that half u
| day shall be allowed each and every man
in going for and returning on passenger
trains for engines. .
Resolved, That the time from Martins
burg to Cumberland and return shall be
! two days.
Resolved, That no man shall be dis
charged for any act done or participation
had in the late strikes, and that all men who
have drawn their time shall be Immediately
reinstated In their positions.
Mr.. Elder said that these resolutions coy
cred the entire ground, and that when the
concessions asked were acceded to by the
company work would be Immediately re-
sumed by the train-men. The rates, while
they would no more than support the men
and their families, as they seldom make full
time, were not such rs the company could
refuse to grant.
WHAT THE GOVERNOR SAID.
Governor Carroll replied that he was glad
to see the delegation, and happy to hear that
they had decided on obtaining redress OF
what they believed to be their grievances In
a peaceful and respectful manner. His pro-
vince, however, was to maintain peace and
order, and he advised the delegation to lay
the matter before the proper authorities.
He believed that the employees could effect
their purpose much better by peaceful pro-
reedings than by disorder and anarchy, and
it therefore gave him pleasure to hear that
those whom the delegation represented had
determined to do nothing which would
throw upon them discredit rs law-abiding
citizens. Their presence here, however,
was probably due to a misunderstanding,
as the authorities had sent for them for the
purpose or consulting with them Oh the pro.
posed meeting at Hollins Hall. Some oil
those present disclamed any responsibility
OF calling the meeting.
The Trouble Well Ended.
| SAN Francisco, July 27.-The loss by the
wednesday nights fires was $4,000. The
police are instructed that it is their duty to
| fire into any crowds attacking them with
stones or weapons Of any kind.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Both the Erie and
| Central have all their Offices open for regu.
lar business. The Bread-Winners " are
arranging for a meeting on the 10Th OF Au-
gust. ,.
mob Yesterday were confined to petty an
noyances at the dep0ts, uncouplins cars, &c
CHICAGO, July 27.-There are known tc
he killed fifteen. No policemen fatally
| hurt.
READING, Pa, July 27.-Business has re-
sumed its wonted aspect. All the trains
are running. Arrests OF ringleaders con
tinue. =
CLEVELAND, ONO, July 27.-All is quiet
here. PasseDger-trains are moving ON the
Lake Shore railroad.
Fully three fourths OF the manufacturins
establishments have stopped.