Daily globe., 1883-07-22

When asked as to the probable duration
OF the strike the committee had but little
to say, but were of the opinion that the
company would be obliged to succumb
within few days-probably early in the
present week. Their reports from all
parts of the country were very encourag-
ing, especially from the south, where the
telegraph business is reported to be COM
pletely stagnated. In any event, the
committee asserted most strenuously that
the brotherhood would not be the first to
give in.
At a meeting of the st. Paul Assembly
Of the Brotherhood of Photographers held
yesterday the following was adopted:
ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 81, 1888.
To the Public:
The Brotherhood of Telegraphers, Lo--
cal Assembly 2.2O7, of st. Paul, Mimi,
acknowledge receipt of resolutions of
sympathy and profered pecuniary aid
passed at meetings of Typographical
Union and L. A. 2,235 K. of L. July 20,
1888, and which were read before the reg
ular meeting July q and placed upon
the minutes. Therefore be it
ReSOtUed, That words fail us in express
ing our deep gratitude for the kindly
sentiments contained therein, which we
shall not hesitate to ask for the pecuniary
aid offered if necessity demands tive hope
and trust that our wrongs may be speed
lily adjusted so that our brethren of other
crafts may not be called upon to help bear
our burdens. No body of men deplore
more than we do the
untold losses and inconvenience that must
of necessity be borne by the public at
large than this strike. Yet We believe it
was the only alternative left US. Had the
Western Union Telegraph company treat
ed our representatives at New York in a
conciliatory spirit, recognized their author
ity to act on our behalf and tried arbitra-
tion, the strike would never have occurred.
Our representatives at New York are gen
tlemen, pradent and of sound Judgment,
and would have willingly accepted COM
promise rather than bring matters to such
a crisis.
brief explanation of our position:
With Superintendent McMichael and Man
ager Wilson we have no quarrel. Rising
from humble sphere in life they owe
their present position to their own exer-
tions. They are gentlemen, and we are
disposed to do what is right by every man.
Since Manager Wilson's advent he has
succeeded after great deal
of hard work, in getting the salaries
for first class operators raised to the pres
ent standard, that is, $40, one man only
receiving $S0-for a more steadier class of
men and operators cannot be found any
where to-day than those who left their in
struments in st. Paul, July 10Th.
All participators in the strike so far as
we can learn have conducted themselves in
ing no intimidation whatever to those who
wish to fill their places, and refraining
from the deeds of violence which so fre-
| quently characterize strikes. We earnestly
hope and trust that such conduct may con-
tinue until this struggle for what we deem
our just rights is over.
| BROTHERHOOD OF TELEGRAPHERs
THE DELIVERY CLERKS STRIKE.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
CHICAGO, July 21.-About twenty-five
clerks engaged in the Western Union
| delivery department struck at one O'Clock.
They simply laid down their books and
papers and walked out with the hundred
or more messenger boys who have preced-
ed them. In a few moments two men
only were left on duty in the delivery de-
partment. The delivery clerks duties are
to copy the message as it comes from
operating department, number and enter
it into the messenger book. So far as
known the delivery clerks and
messengers have no particular
grievance. The boys were
paid $18 to $25 per month, explained
Manager FELTON,. They have no fault to
find that I ever heard of. They have been
wheedled into this. Their going will only
inconvenience US for the moment, as we
can fill the Office up at once, and turning
away he dispatched an order to the Ameri-
can district Office for eight boys. The
entire crowd went decently and in order.
Such clerks as had money on hand be-
longing to the company turned it over to
one Of the two men who remained faithful
to the company's interests before they left
The brotherhood made stragetic move
ment and induced the gold and stock ticker
| operators and market reporters on the
board to join their ranks. There were two
transmitters who sent market quotations
on tickers in all parts of the business dis
trict. On the floor of the board four re-
porters gathered quotations from which we
made up G. n. D. service. All went out this
forenoon when change opened. Some re-
porters from public produce exchange
were secured to take place of the old men,
but officers of the board objected to them
being on floor on the ground that they
were bucket shop men. New transmit
tiers and reporters will be secured as soon
as possible and commercial news service
resumed.
'The Western Union is all right" said the
superintendent to-day, operators are con-
stantly coming in and being given employ
ment.'
''Where do they come from?"
sob, all over. A good many ex-opera-
tors have come in to help US out and rail
roads have contributed literally. The en-
barrassment is growing less every hour.
I can say now with far more emphasis than
ever before thats under no possible cir
cumstances will the company give up this
matter or recede in the slightest from the
position it has taken. The situation is
improving. The action of the men in