The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-14
THE PITrsBURGM LOCKOUT.
Why tho IrOn.s Men aro Hopeful.
Review OF the Present Difficulties Among
the Rolling-Mills Controlled by the ANAL
gamated Association-Wbat is Said at the
Headquarters.


Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Times.
PITTSBURGH, July 1l.-SiX weeks ago,
despite all predictionsto the contrary upon
the part OF those interested upon one side
OF the situation, every rOlling-mill from
the Alleghanies to the Sierras controlled
by the Almagamated Association Of Iron
and SteelWorkers OF the United States
drew its bars and quenched its fires, obe-
dient to the mandate Of the strongest labor
organization in the world. Pittsburgh
from the number OF its mills and the
amount Of capital directly and indirectly
invested in the iron industry, has
from the inception OF the great lockout
been the battle-ground in this decisive
strife between capital. and labor. At
the national annual meeting OF the Amalga-
mated Association, held in Cleveland last
August, it was resolved to thereafter allow
Pittsburgh to determine the scale upon
which all other scales would be based for
points West, and in fact all over the coun-
try. Thus it is that this city plays so
prominent part in the existing labor diff
Guilty, and will, presumably, hereafter.
That the present struggle is one OF great
moment is admitted on both sides, for the
supremacy OF their order must be main
tanned by the hard-handcd sons OF Vulcan,
while on the iron-masters' side it behooves
them for their common good TO sustain the
position they have taken.
PREPARING FOR BITTER FIGHT.
During the first week that Pittsburgh's
atmosphere was unclouded by the smoke OF
her score OF rolling-mills it was estimated
that at least 20, 900 men were out of employ
ment. Subsequent and careful calculation
has reduced the number TO $1,000 in this
district. There is no doubt but that the
attitude Of the masters has excited surprise
in the minds OF their striking employees,
and uice verSa. Each side prophesied, and
for that matter were firmly convinced, that
despite assertions to the contrary the
lockout would be of short dura-
ton. After the first two weeks it
became evident that it was fight
to the bitter end, and conscious that
concentration OF power was their strong
hold, meeting was quietly called, which
embraced all the iron manufacturers west
OF Pittsburgh. 1t was the largest gather
ing OF the kind ever held i'll this city.
From IL A. NJ. until II =. NJ. fifty men,
representing as many mills and millions
almost, from Pittsburgh to Denver, sat
with closed and guarded doors, discussing
the situation. At the end OF twelve hours
they adjourned with the announcement
that an organization had been effected that
was invulnerable TO the attacks OF the
Amalgamated. The plans, purposes, and
rules of this memorable meeting have never
been given fully to n curious public.
TIE GREAT HOPE OF THE IRON-MEN.
The great hope on the part OF the IRON
men all along, that the union would yield
ultimately, has been owing to knowledge
of the fact that a very respectable minority
in the delegate convention held III this city
the Saturday preceding June 1st opposed
the advance in the scale, and, though yield
inc to the will of the majority, were dis
satisfied. 1t was expected that this element
would prove to be the leaven in the Anal
gamated lump, and would either cause a
split. or else by adding to their strength
gain a majority and rescind all former ac-
ton. But thus far there have been
no evidences OF either OF the two
above calamities Detailing the Anal
gamated, though endless rumors have
been circulated to that effect. The conven-
ton of "finishers" OF the First, Second,
and Fifth districts in this city on Monday
OF last week was announced as the inaugu-
ration of a grand "kick" on the part OF
the disaffected members OF the Association,
MANY OF whom were "finishers." The
records OF this meeting show that there
were objections raised by six members
only. while the total number OF delegates
was three hundred. Since the maSs-mect-
ing of the iron-masters Of the Vest there
have been no further mectings;of, 1eIsort-
ance on their part. Daily calls at Sbs offices
OF the Western Iron and Nail Asyfttthition,
the headquarters of the ron' 1}e.. lave
elected nothing new, and, iuW4, IRON
surface indications, they are as ,Ully Letter
mined as their men.
PROGRESS OF TIE LOCKOUT.
The progress CT the lockout during the
six weeks OF its continuance has been com
paratiyely uneyentful from Il local stand
point. Rumors OF concession on elther sue
would create flutter OF excitement un'ii
the report would be proven false. There
has been no violence or breaches OF 'he
public peace save in the case OF couple OF
non-union workmen at the superior liaii,
Mill. Allegheny City who received severai
bruises, the result OF stones thrown ny
crowd while on their way. home 1rom
work. A few days after the inauguras-
t,on OF the strike, Singer, Ninnlck
Co. Uussey, Howe d Co., ana the ohi4n
IRON Mills, Carnegie Brothers signed tue
scale. Great Importance was attached 10
the action OF Carnegie Brothers, OF thc
Union Mills. AS for the other Irms, 'ney
,yere steel manufacturers, ana ala NOT
come under the ban, as did roliinS,ihihs:
Other establishments continued 10 sign u.
intervals. and though but one ihpot'an.
CONCESSION has been made in TINS Guy, ye.
ali around the district there can DC p'vAeu
ont black spots of noise and smoke WIFI
the Amalgamated men are celebrating 'nen me-
y,ctory with hand-hardenng labor. ne
o,tices OF the National Association-Jonn
Jarrett president and William MarlIn
Secretary-being in this city, important
news Is obtainable first at their headquar-
ters. Thus fifteen minutes aIter the pay
View. Milwaukee, and Laclede VI. LOUIS
arms had attached their signatures 10 tne
scale the news had been received at head'
quarters In this city, and was being dis-
ddnssed by a small but gratified audience.
VISIT TO TIE HEADQUARTERS.
r., IN the Quiet, airy thlrd-story front
.ep ~p In the Mellon building, smlthneid
l.r"a, Yesterday found Secretary Martin
s suoST >, work signing vouchers and making
lla" s.. s.s,cments. Both Jarrett and Martin
go. s.anned from out the glare OF furnace-tlres
directly into their respective positions. and
when the time arrives that others shall take
their places ut the head Of the Association,
they viii 20 back again to the places they
left vacant. =