The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-26


Advised to Resume Work, hut They
Vote Against TIA Gathering 500 Strong,
but Not All Workmen.
From the st. Paul Globe, Aug, %. saE
The end is not yet. The SUNDAY G1oBE
gave an account Of the difficulty existing be-
tween the employees of the machine shops
and the master mechanic of the st. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba roads. twill be
remembered that the meeting held on Satu1-
dsy afternoon was adjourned until P. N. on
Sunday, to await the arrival of General
Manager Hill, who was absent from this
city. Mr.. Hill returned home about II
O'Clock yesterday morning and at P. N. the
committee from the shops waited upon him
at his Office and stated to him their griev-
ianoes. Mr.. Hill replied briefly that he was
taken by surprise and said that he would be
prepared to meet the men at the shops at
half past six o'clock in the afternoon.
He declined to make any COM
munication to the committee, pre-
ferring to see and talk to the men
in person. The conference was Of most
friendly nature, and the committee retired
with expressions of regard for Mr.. Hill and
with the single exception of what they de-
manded, viz: the dismissal of the master
mechanic. --ss.T -s.Ts r. s-...,
T., At o'clock yesterday afternoon GLOBE
reporter was at the machine shops. At that
hour there was scarcely man to be seen.
Trains were coming and going as usual, and
to the outsider nothing out of the Usual
order of things was visible. In q short time,
however, the men began to arrive from every
point of the compass, and at the hour fixed
for the meeting, P. NJ, fully 500 men (many
being attracted by curiosity, and not work
men) were on tbs ground, and the bluffs to
the right of the track were covered with
women and children. Everything was or
DERBY and peaceable. The men gathered in
little knots and discussed the situation in q
quiet manner. Shortly after s o'clock Mr..
V. B. Parks called the meeting to order and
introduced Mr.. Field, who on behalf of
the committee made verbal report
of their conference with Mr.. Hill, and
informed the assemblage that Mr.. Hill
would be present in person at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. Field counselled GOODNESS and calm de-
liberation and suggested that committee of
two be appointed, to whom personal
grievances could be made, to lay before Mr..
Hill on his arrival. He had no doubt but
the whole matter could be settled amicably
and suggested that no action be taken until
they had heard Mr.. Hill. -.
Mr.. Fields suggestions were acted upon
and Messrs. Samuel Hicks and Walter john
son were appointed as the committee and
the meeting adjourned until Mr. Hill ar
rived. ,- .t..-, ,,..l -.-s r.,.s.-., ,tsF / 5."t
The intervening time was spent in quiet
conversation among the men. Many of them
repaired to their homes for supper and the
others sat around in groups talking over the
situation. Their only topic was the obnxious
conduct of MIR. Ackerly towards the men.
Some OF them had no personal grievances,
while others had, but all united in saying
that Aokerly should leave. About O'Clock
Assistant Superintendent j. B. Rice, and
one or two other officials arrived, and
mingled with the men, talking in friendly
way to all. Il Mr.. Ackerly, the master me-
chanic, was also present, but no demonstra-
ton WAS made against him, and no insults
were offered him. n.s a#~t ia
MIR. HILL TALKS TO THE MEN. 8-"'
Promptly at $3.50 o'clock General Manager
Hill arrived, and the scattered crowd dsoon
gathered together, all intent to hear what
he had to say. Mounting box near the
railroad track Mr.. Hill addressed the crowd,
which then numbered 500 or more, and
said on his return home he was sur
prised to receive visit from the con-
mittee appointed from the men EMPLOYED
in the shops. He had informed the COM
mittee that he would see the men in
person, and in accordance with that promise
he was present to address them. It was
serious matter not only to the company, but to
the men individually, and they should con-
slider it carefully before coming to decision.
ance tocomplain of he wanted him to pres
ent it, and if we'll founded it should
be righted, but if this is an
organized movemet to dictate to the
company how it should manage it's business,
the shops will be closed. For some time
past the directors have had under considera-
ton the question of removing the shops
from the present location. The company
needed more shop room to accommodate the
increasing business of the road. Where
those shops would be built is as yet unde-
cided, and the action you have taken will
cause the directors to delay action. Your
action has been ill-timed. If you had any
grievence you should have waited until my
return. The steps you have taken
is bad feature of the movement.
So far as he was able to learn
the objection was made to MIR. Ackerly
that be had i'll used them. If such was the
case he wanted each individual to put his
grievance in writing, and it should receive
careful consideration. He would devote a
whole day to this matter, and it there had
been any wrong committed it should be
righted. The company desires you to be
we'll used, and it expects faithful service in
return. In conclusion Mr.. Hill said If the
object Of this movement is to coeroe the
company it will not be successful. Tomorrow
morning each man can 60 to work, and
if any of you do not wish to yon can OBJ
tain your time and quit. Before deciding,
think the matter over carefully, % your &C.
ton will not only affect you personally but
it will affect the company and the good name
OF the city. When we are all dead and gone
this railroad will run, the sun will shine and
the rain fall 40 usual.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Hills remarks
there was dead silence for short time,
when Mr.. Buckley was called for, who
mounted the box and said Mi. Hill had not
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