Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-12
The STRIKE ELSEWHERE.
THO Situation AT New York.

NEW YORK, August 11.-Superiutenden
ii HamStone, Of The Western Union, reported
lhat bf.eeu wires were interrupted on the
southern circuit, principally to Washington
aud PhilsdeIphis, in the Jersey Meadows
between Jersey City and the car-shops; on
the Western routes, all American Union
and Mutual Union, 10 the numbsr of eigh'-
eep, aud five Hudson river wires had been
cut in this city. Just south Of Mani altar
vile, at various points on the Eastern cir
cuit, thirty wires we're cut; also in the
vicinity Of Manhattauville. A large force
OF iInemeu were sent OUT TO repsir the out
rsgss.' Some delay was caused, bat business
was sent by other routes az soon as the cir
cHiis could be completed. The interruptions
to these wires occurred shortly after l o'clock
this morning in sbOt time, showing that
the action IVES concerted on the part of the
cutters. Little Inconvenience was expert
enced, az business at that hour was pretty
we'll closed up. Dispatches received from
the West this morning state that the Fort
Wayne route Was cut last night in the viciu-
ity of Chicago, and that seven routes out Of
81. Louis had been interrupted. There j. 20
apparent change in the condition of affair
at the Western Union Office to day. The
strikers seem TO be still frm in their position.
The rumor that there is auy indication of
general weakness on the part OF the strikers
is indignantly denied, and the men who have
returned 10 the employ of the company are
said to be Of an inferior grade.
At the Western Union Office this morn
ing il was said that Two more men
had returned since last night, and others
were expected to apply to-day. From
Superintendent Trabue, at Nashville, the
following dispatch was received this
morning: "Ole striker returned at Macon,
Ga, yesterday, completing the full force there.
All The strikers at Savannah, seven in nun
Der, applied to return 10 work yesterday. We
had but two vacs ,ies, and but two OF the ap.
plicanls were accepted, leaving three frat
class men aud two second-class men wanting
employment. Three operators returned at
Norfolk, Va, yesterday, and Superin-
tendent Tree, of Richmond, says that
in his district the strikers openly admit
their defeat" Advic,s resolved from other
points also seem TO Indicate that the men are
losing courage, and are willing ID return to
return 10 work at any time. At noon dis
patch was received at the Western Union Of
flee stating that nine irst-elass operstors re-
turned TO work in Butf 40 to day, aud as
many more who applied we're rejected. Two
were taken back at Boston.
The correct summary Of the present c)n-
dition of the telegr aphers' strike would seem
10 be about az follow: There has been some
understanding among the Brotherhood,
and in the meetings there have been some
urgent addresses made Tor surrender. The
leaders Of the strike, how-ver, generally d.,
clare satisfaction at The prospect, and believe
IN eventual success. Meantime, accessious
to the ranks Of the working force throughout
the couatry continue, and for the past two
days have been increasing cousderebly--so
much, in fact, that it was believed Yesterday
that there hsd been break OF some N sgnI-
tude among the striker. To.dsy's develop
ments disctedit this theory, but indicate
clearly that a steady disiniegratiou is going
or. Tue Brotherhood, however, receive much
sympathy from other organizations, and
have received some substantial aid, and are
encouraged by reports of further defections
from the co.apsny in certain directions, and
in particular by strikes among the railroad
operators. The reports of a compromise be-
tween the Baltimore and Ohio and iis former
employees do not seem to have any foundation
in fact. The Western Union Company de-
clares that the strike is over for good, and
also as far a4 any backdowu or concession by
either party is concerned, they are certainly
making no unusual efforls 10 obtain men, and
evince much unconcern respecting applicants,
rejecting carefully from all comers the best
workmen. 1t eeems likely that many of the
best telegraphers who went out will seek
other employment at once, rather than
wound their own pride by the confession of
mistake. Tbs will be a remedy for the
plethora of operators, which has rendered
perhaps bring relief to those who resume