The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-24
and taken up the road some distance
leaving the track at the depot clear.

gfouIa0 III THIS case; l6 is either absolute
victory or defeat with them, and they pro-
pose to make the issue, and squarely and
clearly defend from now on, and to effect
this they will put a total embargo on
freight and passenger traffic. Their or
ganization increases in strength and per
tectness hourly, bat so long as they are not
lnterferred with in their purpose to obtain
what they consider fair and just remu-
neration for their labor, there will be no
violence or discord, but if they are forcibly
opposed there will be trouble, and plenty
of it.
CHICAGO, July 24.-The strike Of the
railroad hands has become general in Chi
cago. 1t was insugurated last night as
reported in these dispatches by strike
among the swltchmen on the Michigan
Central railroad and this morning the en-.
tire force joined them. These men who
Claim that by the arrogance, unkindness
and penuriousness of the management
they have virtually been forced into the
strike. They gathered 10 force this morning,
visited the other railroad men in the city,
and induced them all with the exception of
employees of the N. W. r. r. to strike.
Consequently, at this hour, none but pas
DNh6Sl ~ oAHo Ob JuC IOdus all OIIlCTS
being laid up. A mob, among whom are
but few strikers, but which is largely COM
posed of disreputables,is is circulating to the
number of about 500 on the west side and
compelling all classes Of workmen to quit.
The railroad Offices present deserted
appearance, and the yards are quiet. No
depredations are being committed. The
policy of the most of the roads is to send
away as many cars as possible.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 24.-The strikers
took possession Of the Union depot and
tracks at midnight, and will allow only
postal cars to leave the city. Passenger
travel on all the roads out of here without
exception, is stopped The men of the
Indianapolis, Cincinnati Il Lafayette, the
lndianapolis, Bloomington & Western, and
the indianapolis, Peru &.sChicago roads
are not in the strike, but are prevented
from working, Gov. Williams and Mayor
Caven both decline to interfere, except tc
suppress or prevent violence. Over two
hundred special police have been sworn in,
many OF whom are strikers themselves
who thus declare their intention to protect
property. A telegram from Lafayette
Ind, indicates strike on the Wabash roaC
at noon to-day.
ERIE, July PA committee of fremer
and brakemen were telegraphed to by tn,
president of the Lake Shore Co. not t
refuse to let the u S. mails go east, and h,
asks that the company be allowed to pro
ceed with mail and passengers.
CINCINNATI, July 24.-It is orderly her,
to-day. Many passenger trains are run
ming, but no freight. 1t is learned tina
the strikers didn't burn the bridge owe
Mill Greek, and three Of the mob who die
burn it were arrested Preparations fo
squelehing the strike are complete.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 24-The Vandali
line made futile attempt to put trai'
Oh the track this morning,
Many saloons are closing at the Mayor
request. Special police are guarding
property.
| PHILADELPHIA, July 24.-The Gran
Army Of the Republic has taken steps t
organize for the purpose of rendering as
sistance In suppressiDg railroad trouble
here. There are q posts in this city, an
800 men viii respond on short notice t
any demand for assistance.
PITTSBURG, July 24.-The mob law ha
run its course in our community and orde
reigns again Yesterday opened anxiousl
enough, ,butlby night fall feeling of securit
became more general. and this morning
is conceded that the crisis had been passed
Rumors that the rioters intended to com
mence their work again were freely circu
lated and had the effect of inducing mos
of our leading business men to close the
places OF business as precautionary mes
sure and give them an opportunity t
devote their exclusive attention to tn
! great matter of aiding in the work
organizing for the general safety; service
of the military were freely accepted, and
was with feelings of relief that the peop
, saw the citizen soldierly in we'll filled phi
lanx on the street, thoroughly equippe
and ready for Immediate action. The 81
; uation On the different railroads remaiI
unchanged,
BETHELHEM, Pa, July 24,-The mine
i at Beaver Brook mines, Andeureid Pa
: struck this morning. There are 1
i demonstrations of violence and no troub
anticipated.
!. Boston, July 24.-It is reported that
messenger from the Baltimore & Ohio rot
has been on the Eastern, and Boston, al
: Maine roads, melting the employees
: strike, but was unsuccessful, The me
0 although dissatisfied with their prese
pay. do not deem strike advisable
c ALBANY, July ga thousand wor
men at the West Albany railroad she
e e have joined the strikers, and are comiI
\ towards this city.
IS COLUMBUS, July 24.-P. G. St,
+ striking firemen and brakemep are We
u emphatic in denouncing the actions of Il
e mob yesterday in forciblY closing up t
business establishments. They sta
! through committee, that while they a
> firm in the purpose Of maintaining t
. strike and preventing the running
, freight trains, they utterly repudiate
d riotous, incendiary. and laWless procee
ings, and will do all in their power to Dri
OF the rioters to justice and prevent rep
as tition of their excesses The strikers 3
RS thoroughly organized and determined L
as to YIELD. They claim they cannot live
s. the present compensation. and the M
III are discharged if they get into debt, T
e. strikers have resolved not TO couutenar
o, any drunkenness or violence by any
I'd their number, Prompt action by the
ut lice authorities and citizens last night |
IS. apparently had the effect of demoralizi
Is, the rioters, very few of whom have
IS been seen this morning, There is mt
less excitement on the streets than vest
be day and greater feeling of securi
of Most of the factories and machine sht
sr, have resumed work this morning. N
he are being put to work as fast as they co
Il in. A large mob of miners who were
%. ported as enroute for Newark, last mig
'p- were met by committee of strikers 6
ie. citizens, who urged them to return
jn Shawnee, which they reluctantly Z
I'D The military are in full possession of
of Yards and no violence is reported to {
be hour.
So ST., LOUIS, July "a. Two hundred