Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-23

had prompted the present strike. and
which none more deplored than the op-
orators themselves. Since 1870 there had
been frequent scaling down in the pay of
operators until it could not be horne
longer. He was glad that the spirit
of the press and the sentiment of the peo-
pie had not attached much blame to the
operators. Misrepresentation had been
made that the Baltimore and Ohio Com
pany had made several efforts to recon-
cile the differences, while it was a fact
that they refuse to recognize the
Executive Committee of the Brother
hood. which alone has the right
to confer with the companies.
That company states that they will treat
with their own employees only. but such
course could only break the ranks of the
brotnerhoOd, wh1le every principle of
honor would be sacrificed by its EMPLOYEES.
The Western Union Company had ner-
sistently oppressed its operators and neg
lected to give an ear to their grievances.
Speeches were made by f. T. Burk. late
night manager of the Baltimore
and Ohio office, D. W. Nields. late assist
ant night manager of the Western Union
office, VIM. 7. Crossdale, editor of the
Ddy, and Thos. NJ. Weeks, of the KNIGHTS
of Labor. Dispatches were received from
the brotherhood in Richmond, Va,
and Washington, stating that the opera
tors were standing firm. A communica-
tion was received from the Nonpareil
Assembly Of the Knights of Labor Of this
city offering material aid. The meeting
was enthusiastic.
CLEVELAND, July 21.-A meeting of the
strikers this afternoon was addressed by
James Lawrence, the Democratic candi-
date for Attorney General of Ohio, and
A. j. Williams.
NEW YORK, July 22.-AbOut 900 of the
striking telegraph operators went on an
excursion to-day to Long Branch. A
meeting of the remainder was held during
the afternoon. A dispatch was read from
Philadelphia stating that the strikers
there stood firm and would not back
down. 1t was stated that a number of
wires and cables had been broken during
1lre IN Nandewater street. There was
also read, dispatch stating that the af-
Ialrs OF the Hartford office were in a
deplorable condition. The members
were advised to keep away from the
western Union building, as it is said
that company had their emissaries lurk-
ing about with intent, ifpOssible, to break
up and demOralize the Brotherhood. 1t
was reported that they had forty-five per-
sons, many of them plugs, at work send
ing OIL dispatches, some of which had
accumulated since the 10Th inst
CHICAGO, July 22.-The striking opera
tors held meeting last night, at which
between 700 and 800 were present. The
meeting was addressed by members of
other local unions, and promises were eX-
tended of financial aid if needed. Two
hundred new members were admitted.
including clerks in the delivery de-
partment of the Western Union. A
number of messages were read from
Detroit, Buffalo, New York and other
cities outlining the situation at those
points. Members of the Brotherhood re-
port that great many railroad operators
came into the city during the day, but
that ON the facts being represented to
them they joined the strikers.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 22.-The
strikers held meeting tonight, which
was addressed by Councilman Walter.
He counseled moderation and expressed
a belief in their ultimate success. Sew
eral new men were initiated by the Broth
erhoOd this evening.