The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-07-20
The situation in Othcr cities.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.J

telegraph-r0om stopped work and started
for the halls. Superintendent Humstone,
who was present. said the number to leave
was about what had been expected from
the reports made to the company.
In the operating-room were stationed
several policemen, and these, together with
the officials who were present, asked the
strikers to move out az rapidly rs possible
and TO leave the building.
The operators who were faithful to the
company remained at their keys, did very
little work at first, and were interested
spectators. Long lines Of operators were
soon filing downstairs, with various emo
tions depicted on their faces. The majority
were hilarious, but there was not wanting
those whose features bore the trace OF un-
certainty and fear for the future. Many
were thoughtful, and evidently appreciated
that the strike might mean long weeks OF
idleness, with scanty income. The gen-
eral feeling was one of confidence, how
ever. and a determination TO win was the
watchword. As soon as the advance
guard Of the strikers reached the base
ment hundreds OF curious people who
were there and in the street about the
building sent up a brief shout, thus
spreading the news. In few minutes
more the bulletin-boards posted the fact
that the long-contemplatec and much-talk-
ed-oi strike had begun, and was fully
known at all news centres. That IL had
been largely discounted in the gossip OF
the past week did not prevent It's being re-
ceived as 4 sensation. At the general
Offices OF the company there was unusual
activity and hustle, but no excitement. the
officials being fully prepared for the strike
and informed OF its extent. Ii was said
by the officers that the reports so far as re-
ceived indicated a strike only in Chicago,
where it was expected to be more general
than elsewhere, and in some OF the Cana
dim offices. No doubt was expressed,
however, that il would extend to all prin-
cipal points.
THE AssOCIATED-PRESS WIRES.
There was no disturbance on the ASso-
ciated-Press wires which tap Washington,
Baltimore, and Philadelphia, with their
tributary territory. those wires being
manned by AsSociatcd-Press telegraphers,
who have made no demand and have no
grievance. The general sentiment OF ope-
rators and officials was that the news OF
the country would be taken care OF, hay-
ing only the kindest feeling towards the
press.
THE BROTHERHOOD COMMITTEES LAST AP-
PEAL.
New YORK, July 19.-The Executive
Committee Of the Telegraphic Brotherhood
sent letter to General Eckcrt. 1t SAID i:
"On Monday, the 10th instant, the COM
mittee OF telegraph operators submitted to
your consideration a petition entrusted to
them for presentation to you by the Bro
therhood Of Telegraphers. You expressed
your doubts rs to the authority OF that
committee to speak for the employees OF
your company and have failed to respond
10 that petition. Your letter to IL. &.
Clawry, general superintendent, discloses
to the public the fact that you were
informed Of the nature OF your en-
ployes' grievances before they were
presented. Under ordinary circumstances
it would require but Il short time to arrive
at a conclusion as to what steps you would
take; but knowing as we did that this
matter had been thoroughly discussed long
before we waited on you, ii was not unrea-
sonable to expect an early reply. 1t is due to
the interests you represent, to our organl'
zation, and particularly to the general pub
lie, that these matters be speedily adjusted,
and that the responsibility OF any future
action may rest where it properly belongs.
1t is with an earnest desire for harmo-
nious settlement OF these difficulties, and a
regard for the social and business interests
Of the people, that we send this last APP
peal for recognition OF the rights and re-
dress OF the grievances OF your en-
plOyGS."
ACTION OF THE WESTERN UNIONS COMMITTEE.
No reply was received to this address,
and the Western Union subcommittee,
which met this morning at 1890 O'Clock,
took no action upon it. There were pre-
sent at the meeting eX-GOvernOr Cornell,
John T.. Terry. and J. W. Clendenin. Jay
Gould was also present, though not mem
ber OF the committee. 1t was decided only
to hold a preliminary meeting this morn
inc, and after short session an adjourn
ment was had. Nothing was done except
to issue directions TO all heads OF de-
partments and chiefs in the employ OF
the company to notify operators under
their charge to present their grievances, II
they had any, to the committee, and that
such action would be taken rs might be
thought proper. The committee expected
to meet again tomorrow. but the summary
action on the part OF the employees OF The
company may possibly lead them to make
some change in their plans.
THE AMERICAN RAPID OPERATORS.
The operators in the employ OF The
American Rapid Company left work at the
same hour that those in the Western Unior
building struck. II is said that only hal
dozen men remained IN the office. The
strike occurred in Chicago three minutes
before that in this city.
CONDITION OF TIE NEW YORK OFFICE.
New YORK. July 19.-An actual count
OF the operators showed ljG at work in tho
main office at I:30 Z. VI. OF these quite {
number were gIrls, and some were EN-
ploves who had not for some time served
at the wires. A few inquiries addressed
TO those men who remained elected The
fact that many of them had been in the lasl
strike, and did not care to hazard Inc
chances i'm another one. They were 1ol
the most part older grade OF operators
The messengers and girls remained, anC
were fitting about us usual, none having
left. A large majority Of the Wheatston(
operators remained. Out OF 40 ladies en-
pioyed, Manager Dealy estimated that only
about 20 had left their places.
One OF the officers OF the company whC
has most feared the results OF the STRIKE
said ave shall have hard time, but w
shall get through. So far it is much bette
than | anticipated"
THE NEW YORK ASSOCIATED PRESS TO BE WELL
PROVIDED FOR.
The following is sent to Associated-Pres
papers from the general managers Office:
"GeneraL Office Of associated Press, Ne,
York, July 19.-The Associated Press Il
likely to be well provided for during tn
strike. The Western Union officials eX
press the intention Of serving the paper
well and satisfactorily, and clam to have
sufficient facilities for doing press bust
ness. The operators, who have alway
received the best OF treatment when em