Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-03-21

/ strikers allowing them to be moved In ac-
| eOmmOdate shippers The Missouri PaciEs
/ officials this evening notified the county
authorities that they would pay OF the
striking men here tomorrow and DISCHARGE
them, and then put new men in their
places, and would hold the county respOn-
sibls if any damage to property resulted.
The Sheriff Will not take action until it ap-
pears necessary.
A dispatch from Parsons saws this has
| been a quiet day among the strikers of the
Missouri Pacific. They still hold the fort.
and are master Of the situation. Adiutant
/ General Campbell, who was sent here BY
Governor Martin to investigate, arrived to-
day and had conference with the Mayor
and the executive committee of the stri kers,
and also made a speech TO the strikers in
Library Hall. After making an inFestiga-
ton of affairs, he came TO the conclusion
that there was no need of troops, as the
cOmpany's property ls protected as well, If
not better, than any outsiders could do.
At AtChtsOn the situation is unchanged.
Gov. Martin and the State Board of Rail-
road Commissioners, arrived this morning
to adjust the strike, if possible. They met
the Executive Committee Of the strikers and
W. W. Pagan, Superin tendent Of the road,
in q private parlor at the Byram, and were
in secret conference the greater part of the
day The men presented their griev-
ances at length, reciting their trouble
from the beginning. The Governor
that they were outside Of the law
in the stand they had taken, and that
while they no doubt had the sympathy Of
the people in their grievances, the people
were suffering from the embargo laid upon
the freight traffic. and that unless they ar
rived at an early settlement of the matter,
their position would lead them on to seri-
Gus consequences. At this suggestion of
the Governor the Commissioners consented,
if both sides were willing, to arbitrate the
adjourned and the strikers were to re-
port to the Governor at s O'clock. They
Lefused to comply with his proposition and
another conference was held. IL was then
agreed by the committee 5hRt they would,
IN Difference to suggestion made by Gov.
Sedalia and proceed TO st. Louis, and there
interview MessIs. Hays and HOZie in per-
son.
In Texas the situation is unchanged. At
Marshall an attempt was made to-day by
Detective FurlOng, assisted by the civil au-
thOrities, to take out q freight train. As the
engine was about to leave the yard the
strikers quietly assembled and requested
the engineer to get down and out, which he
did. The engine was taken back to the
round house and the fires drawn.
The River Coal Exchange held a meeting
at PitJsburg this morning, and by unani-
nous vote agreed to stand together against
the striking miners. The members were
all pledged not TO pay the advance deman-
dsd by the strikers This covers nearly
every mine on the MOnOngahela river.
MARCH -.
No further developments were make in
the strike to-day. There is apparently no
inclination on the part of the strikers to
yield. At Hannibal they have been Joined
by the section men and wood workers, max
ing in all about seVenty-tiVe men. The
men seem to have ample resoHr-
ces for subsistence end have offers
of help from sympathlZers. a
dispatch from Jefferson City says: The
strike at Pleasant Hill commenced this |
morning. The shops and yards are in
possession of the mob, and trouble is
feared. The militia are still at Center
town, fifteen miles west of here wait
ing orders. Gov. Martin sent long
message to Vice President HOXie, call. |
ing his attention to the good behavior Of
the men, their hrmnesg of purpose, !
the general sympathy of the public with
the strikers and of the extent of the
strike, inVO wing as it does many beside
the shOpmen. The Railroad Com mis-
siOners are said to have Joined in the Cover
nOr's representations. Vice President HOZIe !
replied to Gov. Martins telegram substan-
italy SIS follows: If the men will accept |
their paw to date, then 90 quietly to work,
occupy cur property, We will meet them
and discuss and arrange wages witch them
for future employment on an intelligent
and liberal basis. In Texas there is
little or no change in the condition of
affairs. Several of the strikers we're arrest
ed for interfering with the movement of
trains, and gave bond tor their appearance
in court two weeks hence,
MARCH IS.
Another day passed without any material
change in the situatiOn, except that the
strikers appear to be more confident, and
profess to believe that their demands will be
complied with. Publics sympathy continues
to be with them.
Governor Marmaduke of Missouri issued
a proclamation late last night, warning the
strikers and all persons associated with them
that interfering with the movement Of en-
gines and trains and the intimidation of
other persons who may be willing or desire
to work IS unlawful, and calling on all COun-
ty and municipal officers to promptly en-
force the laws, and commanding all indi-
viduals or combination of individuals in
any way engaged or concerned in interior
ing with the free traffic of railroads or in the
of their employees, to desist at
once and without further warning.
The striking coal miners at Pittsburg are
much encouraged by reports received from
the various mines. OF the 158 mines in THIS
district, 10 have closed down because Of the !
strike, II are working at the prices demand
ed by the strikers, and six are in operation
at q reduction.