The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-14
THE RAILROAD STRIKERS.
The Latest From the Seat of War-No
Signs OF ! Settlement of the
DiMculties.

States Marshal Couzins of this city
reached Hannibal, Missouri, this morn
ing with astrong force of deputies to
protect the Wabash railroad property.
Train Master Ritchle also arrived to
move about one hundred loaded freight
cars which were held by the strikers.
These were met by the strikers. who
refused to allow the engines to go to the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas yards for the
cars. Two of the leaders were arrested.
The locomotives were then permitted to
pass, but the engineers refused to run
the engines without permission from the
strikers.
Policeman Ledford, who is about half
an engineer, then boarded one of the
locomotives, ran to the yards and got
out one train, whi:h started east this
afternoon. The regular engineers finally
concluded to run their engines, and the
work progressed. me srrtKers are very
indignant at Policeman Ledford.
A Jefferson City, Missouri, special to
the Post Dispatch says that the air is
filled with all sorts of wild rumors. The
strikers claim that compromise has
been offered by Governor Brown, repre-
senting the railroad company, to restore
the old wages of last October, with a
probable increase. l@r
Governor Brown denies this state
ment. He says that the railroads will
not negotiate with the strikers, because
they are not law abiding, honest citizens,
and they could not treat with them under
any circumstances.
The strike at Pleasant Hill, Missouri,
commenced this morning, and the shops
and yards are In possession of the mob.
Trouble is feared there. The militia are
still at Centertown, fifteen miles west of
here, awaiting orders.
AUSTIN, Texas. March 12.-Last night
the senate, after sharp and prolonged
discussion, parsed, at midnight, under a
suspension of the rules, the Shannon
bill. to protect persons who are in the
employment of the railroad companies,
and those who raay wish to become en-
ployes thereof The bill was drafted by
Governor Ireland. 1t provides that
thirty days notice shall be given to per-
sons in the employment of the railways,
before their wages shall be reduced. 1t
also makes it punishable with a fine of
not more than $500 and six months in
the county Jail, to obstruct. stop a train,
or interfere with railroad employees.
DEN1soN, Texas, March 12.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific made no attempt to move
freight trains to-day The strikers re-
manned firm and quiet. The company
has notified the strikers of their dis
charge by posting notices on, the doors
of the shops and round houses, request
ing them to call and get their money,
but only one man SO far has complied.
No arrests have heen made, as the off
GERS of the road do not know the men
who are offending, and they can find no
one who will tell who they are or make
the afidavits. Governor Ireland's proc
lamation has had no effect.
KANSAS Cry, March 12.-The Missouri
Pacific officials made no move to-day towards
paying and discharging the strikers, though
reports of such an intention we're in circula-
ton. No effort was made here to move
freight trains. Il committee from the
strikers left here tonight for Sedalia, where,
with the committees from other points, they
will hold conference with Mr.. Hayes.
GALVESTON, March 12.-The News Aus
tin special says: ,Yice-P President Hoxie OF
the Gould system has requested Governor
Ireland to order the State Rangers to Texas
points where the strike exists, offering to
pay the expenses Of the transportation. The
Governor refused to comply on the ground
that no serious disturbance exists, and the
local officers are protecting the railroad
property.
SEDALIA, March 12.-There is no change
! In the condition Of affairs here. The streets
of the city are as quiet as Sunday. and
scarcely anv business is being done. Adju.
tant General Jameson is here again and with
! the police force he endeayored to move some
freight trains. Five attempts were made
and each time the strikers requested the en-
gineers not to move their engines and tht
request was complied with.