The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-03-18
Sundays Conference Results Favorably to
the Strikers.

Sundays Conference Results Favorably to
tho Strikers.
ST. LOUIS, March 1.-THE conference ap-
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
sas, on the subject of the strike existing on
that compsny's lines, took place this after
noon. After long discussion, during which
the situation was fully set forth, the repre-
sentatives of the two States formulated
proposition which was Immediately accepted
by the railway officials. Subsequently Vice
President Hayes Issued q circular which has
been sent to the officers and agents of the
company at all affected points, aAd which
tells the whole story IS follows:
CIRCULAR.
The following suggestions have been pre-
sented 10 the undersigned as solution OF the
difficulties at present impeding the opera
tiOps Of these railroads.
Chief Executive Officer OF the Missouri Pacific
halfway CON pany and Associated Roads:
whereas, On account OF strike among certain
employees OF the Missouri Pacific Rail way Com
psny ia the States OF Missouri and Kansas result
ing in the stoppage OF all freight traffic over the
SAID compeny's lines in said States, to the great
the people of said States and continuance of
which endRngers the public peace and safety of
the company's property;
Whereas, The undersigned representing the
States above named. are anxious 70 restore har-
monious relations between the said company and
It's employees, and to restore TO the public the I'M
INSTRUCTED use OF said 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 SeOtem Der, 1854, IN
Guiding one and one half price for extra time
worked, and to restore all OF said
striking employees to their usual employmentS
without prejudice to them on account of the
strike. Believing that the foregoing will cOnsti-
lute just and fair settlement. we recommend
their acceptance by the striking employees as well
as by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company.
(Signed) JOHN A. MARTIN,
Governor Of Kansas.
JOHN S. MABNADUKE,
Governor OF Missouri.
/. S Turner, Almeril Gillette, James Humph-
ley, Railroad Commissioners of Kansas
Geo {. Pratt, James Harding, ", G. Downing
Railroad Commissioners of Missouri.
b. q. p Done. Attorney General of Missouri: j. G..
Jameson. Adjutant General; Oscar Kochitzsky,
Commi -i0neI Of Labor Statistics
With desire to concur with the recommends
tons expressed above by the State
S9eaa of and open with 'Hs sprt al
alnity and harmony towards the employees Of
these companies, this is 70 give notice that the
rates OF wages and terms above specifics will go
into effect on Monday morning, March 16, and to
be Ia effect from aud after that date. Hereafter
said rates will not be changed except after thirty
days, notice thereof, given in the usual way.
(signed) Il. S. HAYES,
First Vice President.
Heads Of departments to which the above APP
plies will act in accordance with the above circu
lar.
Signed) b. NJ. HoxIE.
Third Vice President.