The Portland daily press., 1879-07-25
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Violating the Washington Treat

Violating the Washington Treaty.
GLOUCESTER, July 24-Gloucester fisher
men are very indignant at interference with
their rights under the Washington Treaty by
inhabitants of Cape Breton, by refusing to
allow squid to be caught in their waters and
threatening to cut seines, etc.
Strike in the Fail River Print Works.
FALL RIVER, July 24.-All the spinners at
the Fall River print works, eight in number,
quit work without a moments warning at
noon. They assigned no reason for the action
but it is supposed they did not dare to work
longer 1t appears Young Smuggled himself
into the mule room yesterday and told the
help that a row was to take place there last
night. The disturbance occurred however, at
the Fall River manufactory next mill below
and two men were reported to have been
beated. An old man named Mclaughlin was
assaulted by spinner named Tracy directly
opposite the print works mill this morning.
Tracy has been arrested.
A gentleman reported to the police tonight
that while watering his horse he was accosted
by three men, who wanted to know if he was
treasurer of a certain mill. One man peered
into the carriage and said to his companions
"No, he isn't the man." He then begged
pardon for interference and the three walked
off.
Measures to Prevent Violence.
The city is quite tonight and no disturbance
has been reported. The numerous distur-
Dances and cases of intimidation which have
been reported during the past few days kow-
ever coupled with q few arrests which have
been made and the well known fact that three
OF six aldermen refuse to confirm additional
constables has created considerable anxiety on
tie part of the manufacturers and many lead
ing citizens as to what the result will be. A
committee of five was appointed at meeting
of the manufacturers this afternoon to wait
upon the mayor and see if some plan of action
cannot be determined upon to put an effectual
stop to such breaches of peace. and secure free
and unmolested employment for all such as
wished work. There seemed to be some diff
ferences of opinion as to how much the mayor
could do under the circumstances before
resorting to extreme measures of calling out
the military.
Consequently the meeting this evening was
attended by the mayor, city solicitor, CITY
marshal and three leading manufacturers, and
held with closed doors. 1t was decided in case
of another disturbance that prompt measures
be taken, which, it is believed, will not only
cause the suppression of the outbreak but
secure the arrest of some of the dsturbers.
The manufacturers seem more determined
than ever, and will insist that under all the
circumstances any person wishing to work
shall have the opportunity to work without
danger of being assaulted or threatened by
strikers
Secretary Howard issued an order today for
parents to keep ther children away from the
mills, many alleging they initiate dstur-
Dances. The manufacture rs, however, do not
believe they are the sole cause, and the SPIN
ners now working would not be frightened by
children.
Death OF a Well Known Lawyer.
SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, July 24.-George A.
Somerby, noted Boston lawyer, died sudden
ly this afternoon.