The daily gazette., 1883-07-17
THE TEL EGRAPH OPERATORS.
They Make Their Formal Demand-PrOs-
poets of a Strike.

New YORK, July 16.-At 1.30 O'Clock this
afternoon committee representing the
League OF American Telegraph Operators
visited the Western Union building and were
received by General Eckert, acting Presi-
dent The committee numbered seven, and
included members from New Orleans, Louis
Vile, st. Louis, Pittsbuig, and Chicago. IL
Is said that no representative from New
York was to be found on the committee.
After being cordially received by General
Eckert, the chairman of the committee
stated the object OF their mission and pre-
sented brief written address to the Officers
OF the company, signed by the men bers of
the committee. In 1t they ask that the
company grant to the operators throughout
the country general increase of Is per
cent. for their services. They also ask for
reduction In the hours of their work. The
petition closes with q request that reply be
given. to the request at the earliest possible
moment.
General Eckert then requested the com
mittee TO furnish him with full list of the
operators they represent and in whose be-
half they appeared. This the committee
agreed to do, and shortly afterwards with
drew. No remarks were interchanged be-
tween the officials OF the Western Union
Company and the commitLee beyond those
incident to the presentation of the petition
referred to. 1t is understood that some time
will be required by General Eckert. 1t is
further stated that there is not the slightest
likelihood OF the demand for Is per cent.
being complied with. Whether either side
will be prepared to compromise has not yet
been determined upon. Meanwhile the en-
tire force OF operators In this city continue
at work, and reports from all parts of the
country indicate a similar condition of af
fairs in all other cities.
General Eckert and various officers of the
company held a conference Immediately
after the visit of the Committee, but repre-
sentatives of the press were unable to secure
an audience with any of the numerous off
cials of the company. who were understood
to be discussing course of action regarding
the demand of the operators
When the Committee presen ed the me-
mortal they were aFked If they represented
the employees OF the western Union Com
pany. They answered "yes," but upon ex-
amining the paper the officers found no list
of employees. The Committee said they could
not furnish such list, as it would take time
to prepare it, and they were here under ex-
pense. They were told the company did not
recognize the Committee, and would expect
list OF such of its employees as desired to be
represented by the Committee 1t Is under
stood that this list is being prepared.
Ing meLuOrldA was eiSnSu ny bnc iollVW-
ing committees:
Eugene j. O'Connor, chairman; Morti-
mer ID. Shaw, secretary; John Campbell,
Robert Ewing, Harry W.Orr, Roger j. Mul-
len, Joseph A. Ford, executive board
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, July 16.-A committee OF
three, representing the Telegraphers' Broth
erhood, called to-day at the Office of the
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company,
and were received by Mr.. Stewart, Superin-
tendent of the Company. The committee
presented to Mr.. Stewart paper or address
similar to that presented by General Eckert
of the Western Union Company, in New
York, to-day, asking an increase of pay and
reduction in The hours of work, etc.
The address was afterwards handed to
Mr.. George P Frick, General Manager of
the Baltimore ana Ohio Telegraph Company,
and the committee were informed the mat
ter would be given deliberate and respect
full consideration and an answer returned.
SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-No complaint
or demand has yet been made by the opera
tors here. A strike will not affect business
on the Coast.
DENVER.
DENVER, Coll, July 16.-It is stated that
the telegraphers of this city are not in SYM
pathy with the movements of the craft at
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