Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-25
s1xrH DAY OF THE STRIKE.
The Condition of Affairs Remains tn
same-Rusiness at the savannah ONCE

Tba condition of Affairs Remains the
same-Business at the Savannah once.
The telegraph operators strike con-
tinued up to this morning with very little
change. The force at the Western Union
office was working with little delay last
night, and the business of the company
was discharged promptly as it was re-
ceived.
I'VE are every day opening offices that
have been closed since the strike" SAID
Manager Dillon last night to NEWS re-
porter. To-day twenty omces on Ine
Savannah. Floeitla and Western Railway
and branches were working that have
been closed since the movement began.
Many of these are important places.
I This shows the disposition on the part OF
the operators to return to their positions
and resume work"
Upon inquiry, il was also learned that
important points North of Savannah that
the company have hitherto been unable to
reach are available. At Charleston
Superintendent Easterlin, of the southern
Bell Telephone Company was at work
last night.
The force in the Savannah office was
reduced yesterday by the return OF MI.
Terrell, who was ordered from the Cen
trail Railroad office to assist Mr.. Dillon, to
were required by the company.
The working operators now include Mr..
Dillon. Mr.. Monk, and Mr.. Griffith, Mana
ger of the Telephone Exchange, who came
to the assistance of Mr.. Dillon when the
strike was inaugurated, because of the in
innate relations existing between the TWO
companies.
NO official news has been received to-
day" said the manager last night. 1--WE are
Of There
some action taken tomorrow, but L do
not believe any concessions viii be made.
The matter has already gone too far for
that"
I'VE are having trouble tonight" he
continued, ''between Richmond and
Washington. Between those two points
the wires are down and communication is
cut off. This necessitates some delay, but
we are working with other points without
difficulty. The business of the office is
heavier than yesterday, and is increasing"
This proves that the company Is recOv-
erIng from the set back it first received.
An investigation of the trouble with
the wires between Savannah and Charles
ton yesterday showed that the break
which occurred Sunday afternoon was
caused by a falling tree.
The strikers We're together upon
the streets yesterday, and by
invitation of Mr.. J. c. Shaw
attended the performance given by the
Ford Dramatic Association last night in
a BODY They claim the membership Of
the Brotherhood is increasing, and that
they are gaining important additions in
the large cities.
what about the relief fund OF the or
der" asked a reporter OF one of the lead
ing operators.
mo distribution has been made yet"
was the reply.
..Were you financially prepared for the
striker"
Hardly. Some of us were without funds
but we are confident that the Brotherhood
Will see that we are cared for. 1t Will,
however. be some time before any remit
tances will be received"
WHAT about a movement 10 start a
fund in Savannah for your assistance"'
1--WE have been approached by several
prominent merchants and citizens. who
have stated that they are ready to sub
scribe to a fund for us, but we have felt
a delicacy in the matter, not liking to
show our need. If the matter was taken
up. however, we should not refuse any
assistance that might be offered"
What do you believe will be the result
of the conference in New York to-
morrow"
''Of course we do not know, but we be-
lieye that a compromise Will be reached
and that we be ordered to resume work."
The matter thus remains with little
change. Important developments are.
anticipated to-day, ana 1t Is probable that
final action will be taken.
The County CemmissiOners-Spec