The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-07-21

point, and say II all the operators through
out the country had acted Ike those here
their demands would have been complied
with.
EXTRAORDINARY DIFFICULTY IL HANDLING
BUsIuEss II DETROIT.
DETROIT, July 20.-The tclegraphlc sit
uation remains substantially unchanged
from yesterday. There are no accessions
to the operating force, and the company Is
getting off Its business under extraordi-
nary difficulties. The striking operators
remain quiet and well behaved.
New York City.
THE LIyEMEN's STRIKE.
New YORK, July 20.-The striking tele-
graph linemen held q meeting this morn
| ing. II was stated that there were about
| 400 inemen in this city and vicinity, all OF
whom were on q strike. The telegraph
companies, 1t was said, were badly Grip
Piled, and last night the Western Union
brought into the city gang Of twenty-five
linemen from the country districts. These
were met on their arrival by the strikers
and persuaded to attend the strikers meet
ing this morning. where they were initiated
into the organization. 1t was stated that
word had been received from Chicago that
! 275 linemen i'm that city had gone on a
strike. The lincmen attended the tele-
graphers' meeting later on.
THE TELEGRAPuERs' MEETING.
At later gathering it was stated that re-
ports had been received from scouts who
had been watching the effect OF the strike
on the companies. These reports, it was
SAID, showed that the large offices were
completely crippled. The Western Union
office, il was claimed, had but SIX good 0p.
orators, and these were beng worked day
and night. All OF the city offices were re-
ported to be closed, and reports from other
cities showed that the situation was every
where the same. II was the general opln-
lon among the strikers that the trouble
would only last few days, and that the
companies would be Obliged to concede
everything. 1t was claimed that not more
than quarter OF the operators reported to
be at work could receive or transmit mes
sages.
| OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM BROKERS'.
1t was said that notes had been received
from brokers asking to be permitted to
bep the strikers out il any funds were
needed. These offers, it was said, were
declined, rs the Brotherhood had plenty OF
money. The assistance promised by va
rious labor organizations amounted to
more than 100000. The telegraphers'
meeting was largely increased by operators
who had come to this city to confer with the
strikers and lend them their assistance. y
committee was appointed to devise sys-
TEN for disbursements OF the brotherhood
funds 10 the needy. The disposition
seemed to be that nothing short OF COM
l.t- hn
demands would be accepted.
ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK IN NEW YORK.
AT the Western Union office force OF
about $50 operators was ut work. Appa-
rently about half the desks are occupied.
Superintendent Deay said that the outlook
was very encouraging. The desks were
being gradually filed by new hands. They
had full force, though not the regular
number OF operators. Oh the ladies. 10
out Of regular force OF 1870 had remained
faithful, and they had succeeded in obtain
ing about 80 recruits.
About one fourth OF the men were with
them, and their wires were all working
clear with the exception Of that to Boston
and some OF the southern points, where
there was still some delay. They expected
to be able to do all business brought to
them to-day without any difficulty. Some
OF the new operators were tirst-class men,
and many Of them were old operators who
had not been in the business for several
years.
JAY GOULD SPEAKS.
Jay Gould SAID they did not propose to
recognize the committee OF the Brother
hood. and that il the employees Of the COM
pany persisted in their present action they
would not get a cent. They had already
made fools OF themselves, and they would
realize 1t before long.
AT THE AMERICAN RAPID OFFICE.
| AT the Office OF the American Rapid Tele-
graph Company it was said forty operators
were now at work, or about one third OF
the usual force. The superintendent said
that new hands were being gradually OBJ
tanned. and that with the automatic instru-
ments at work no delay was experienced.
The Baltimore and Ohio Commercial
Telegraph Company was visited. Manager
Frick said the company was taking mes
sages subject to delay for all points except
st. Louis and Louisville, where business
was proceeding Us usual.
In the Western Union office the notice
that all messages were received subject to
delay or mailing en- route still remains
posted.
The telcgraph-oilices at the Stock Ex-
change were in operation this morning,
and brokers say no Inconvenience has yet
resulted from the strike on account OF de-
Law. All their messages have, as general
rule, been transmitted promptly and re-
plies been received in good time.
The Western Union Company to-day
sent two operators to Boston, and one each
to Hartford, Conn, and Newark, n. j.,
where the force is badly crippled.
AT THE EXCHANGES.
The operators OF the Gold and Stock
Telegraph Company at a meeting this
morning determined to resign il they were
called upon 10 serve the Western Union.
At the Produce Exchange the effect OF the
strike was more seriously felt, and IN con-
sequence OF the reduction in the force OF
onerators the quotations received from
Chicago and other western points were
very meagre.
The Postal Telegraph Company has put
in some of its wires, and has rendered
considerable assistance. Business, how
ever. was unusually dull. Business at the
Cotton Exchange has also fallen of in con-
senuence OF the strike. Reports from the
South arrive slowly, and there Is great de-
Law in getting quotations.
MEETING OF THE STRIKERS.
meeting OF the striking telegraphers
vos held this afternoon. Over 1000 per-
sons were present, including about 400 OF
the striking lincmen. John Mitchell pre-
sided, and kilograms were read from dlf-
ferenf assemblies warning the men to put
, no faith in newspaper reports. The ranks
OF the Brotherhood remained soma.
A delegation Of the Executive Commit
tee Of the knights OF Labor were present,
| and resolution which they had adopted
in n recent meeting expressing sympathy
with the strikers, and promising them aud
:: oo.,,,;,,,, ont tbair movement. was read