The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-16
THE RAILROAD STRIKE.
II Begins to Look as IL the Engineers,
Firemen and Brakemen Will
Join the Strikers.


ST. LOUIS, March IA special dispath
from ssdaIia says the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers held long secret session
there yesterday afternoon, but the precise
nature OF the proceedings is not known.
1t is asserted, however, that after the session
adjourned Mr.. Fitzgerald Chairman Of the
Grievance Committee Of the Brotherhood,
telegrsphed the members Of the Executive
Committee Of the Brotherhood, at ST. Louis,
Little Rock, Atchison, Parsons, San Antonio,
Fort Worth, Palestine, Marshall, Denison,
Big Springs and other points on the Gould
system, TO meet at the Laclede Hotel, st.
Louis. tomorrow Monday for conference.
Mr.. Arthur, Chief Engineer of the Brother
hood, was also telegraphed. This action is
regarded as an indication that unless the
present trouble with the shop men is speed
lily adjusted the engineers will join them in
q formal manner. The brakemen and FIRE
men also held a formal meeting but they
kepttheir proceedings secret. 1t is believed
however, they have matured plans to coop
crate with the engineers whenever the latter
decide to take action.
Sr. LOUIS, March b Specials from differ.
ent points west and south state that the
strikers received Vice President Hayes cir
cular very coldly. Meetings were held at
various places tonight. but SO lar as
reported no definite action was takeD.
The men viii meet again tomorrow
and determine what trey will do.
Ii Wss stated here to day by one Of the Rail
road Commissioners, present a. the confer
ence, that the strike had DeFn engineered
from PittsbuIg, and thEt Ill the orders have
emsne cd from there and that tie kuiyhts
of Ia bJT have directed and controlled all the
movements Of TIE men. lie was learDe1 to-
night that over 1000 loaded freight csrs are
on tie Missouri Pacific side
SPRIEGFEELd. III March - This evening
about 9:3O the Wabash strikers stopped
freight train, which attempted to go out
IRON here. The intention is to stop all
freight trains. The company now propose
TO move trains on the st. Louis branch in
order to avoid this place. The strikers
simply went on the engine and requested
yard, which he did. The strikers are watch
ing ell trains coming here in order to pre-
vent the importation of men.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 15.-The Missouri
Pacific strikers here will await orders from
the General Committee before returning to
work. The local committee at midnight was
still in Geographic communication with
toat committee at Sedalis 1t is un-
derstood that the strikers before
accepting with the terms OF the compromise
are considering several proposed stipula-
tons. one is that the restoration shall ex-
tend to all strikers in the Gould system;
another that the engineers who were re-
lieved for abandoning their engines at the
request of the strikers be restored, and
several minor siipulsnoDs.
Sundays Conference Results FavOrably to
the Strikers.
ST.. LOUIS, March 1.-The conference sp-
pointed to be held here to-day between lead
ing officials of the Missouri Pacific Railway
Company and Governors and other rspresen-
tatives of the States of Missouri and Kan
sss, on the subject of the strike existing on
that company's lines, took place this after
noon. After a long discussion, during which
the situation vas fully set forth, the repre-
sentatives OF the two States formulated a
proposition which was Immediately accepted
by the railway officials subsequently Vice
President Hayes issued a circular which has
been sent TO the officers and agents of the
company at eli affected points, aad which
tells the whole story as follows:
CIRCULAR.
The following suggestions have been pre-
sented to the undersigned as q solution of the
difficulties at present impeding the opera.
tioDs OF these railroads.
To Captain r. S, Hayes, First Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer Of the Missouri Pacific
Whereas, On account of strike among certain
employees OF the Missouri Pacific Railway Com
pany, in the States of Missouri and Kansas result
ing in the stoppsge of ali freight traffic over the
SAID compsny's lines IN said States, to the great
detriment OF the business interests and rights of
the people OF said States, and a continuance OF
which endangers the public peace aud safety OF
the compenys property;
Whereas. The undersigned representing the
States above named, are anxious 70 restore her-
mOni0ue relations between the said company aud
It's employees and to restore 10 the public the
obstrUcteG use of eaid lines of railroad, do
recommend and request said company 10 restore
10 its striking employees in Missouri and Kansas
the same wages paid them IN SOFTEN Der, 1854. N
Guiding one and one half price for extra time
worked, and to restore all Of ssid
without prejudice to them on account OF the
strike Believing that the foregoing will cOnsti.
tute just and fair settlement, we recommend
their acceptance by the striking employees as well
as by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company.
(signed) JONI A. MARTYR.
Governor of Kansas,
JOHN 5. MARNADUKE,
Governor of Missouri.
l.. s. Turner, Almerin Gillette, James Humph-
rey, Railroad Commissioners OF Kansas.
Geo. {. Pratt James Harding w. g. Downing,
Railroad Commissioners of Missouri.
Jameson, Adjutant General: Oscar Kochitzsky,
Commissioner Of Labor Statistics.
With desire to concur with the reeommenda-
officials and TO open the usual
avenues OF commerce, ana with spirit OF
amity and harmony towards the employees of
these companies, this is 10 give notice that the
rates OF wages and terms above specified will go
into effect on Monday morning, March l6, and TO
said rates will not be changed except after thirty
days notice thereof, given IN the usual way
First Vice President
Heads OF departments 10 which the above ap-
plies win act in accordance with the above circu-
' CsIgned) Nm. HoxIE
Third Vice President.