Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-04-01
ST. Loris, March 81.

Oh ana Freight Traffic Resumed.
ST. Loris. March 81.
irons, chairman of the executive committee
OF District Assembly l0l. received message
from New York at an early hour Wednesday
morning, but he declined to talk about the
situation. He will take no action until the
executive committee meets, and NAV not or
der return to work until the New York
committee arrives
Ihe announcement received here TUESDAY,
night that Powderly had directed the execu-
tive committee of District Assembly No lol,
to order the striking members of that organ
lzatlon TO returR TO work, was re eceived by the
knights of Labor here with dissatisfaction
They have expressed the belief that Mr. Pow
DERBY would ultimately be able to bring about
negotiations for settlement of traffic. but
they admit that they anticipated more com.
plete recognition by the railroad authorities
than seems to have satisfied Mr.. Powderlv
CHAIRMAN Irons was seen by a reporter last
night and when asked if he considered the ba
Sis for settlement of the strike a sufficient
recognition of the Knights of Labor, said
Yes. 1t is avictory;" but almost Immediately
modified his utterauce by adding, ito some
extent" When Irons was asked when he
would issue his order to the Knights to re-
turn to work, and appoint his conference
committe to wait upon Hoxie, he said 81
prefer to wait for further developments be-
fore say anything. | have not decided upon
what action shall take yet l may wait uu-
til the arrival of the executive board" An
other member of the committee was seen
early this morning and in reply to an inquiry
AS to whether Irons would obey Powderly's
instructions to order the men back TO work.
said: Yes, it is imperative, and must be
obeyod. A telegram will be sent along the
lines, probably this morning, ordering the
strike off,
New YORK, March 81.
General Manager Hoxie telegraphed ,Jay
Gould Wednesday morning, as follows
"Moved l39 freight trains, carrying l7l4
leads on the entire system, Tuesday. Open
traffic at Alvarado and all other points be-
tween Hannibal and Parsons TODAY"
ST. LOUIS, March 81.
No order to return to work has vet been is
sued by Irons, but it is generally believed
that it will follow the instructions of the ex-
ecutive board and the order be issued some
time today.
The basis agreed upon for the appointment
OF an arbitration committee to adjust the diff
ferences existing between the Missouri Pa
cifc employees and their employers, will effect
only indirectly the strike upon other rail-
roads. 1t is generally accepted fact, how
ever, that the strikes which have occurred
since the inauguration of the Missouri Pacific
strike were in support of the latter aud when
the latter is settled all will be ended This,
however, will not apply to East St Louis
troubles, for it is understood that they have
separate grievances which must be arbitrated
independently.
Perfect order prevailed in the Missouri Pa
citic yards Wednesday morning. There ha.
been no movement of freights this morning
everyone awaiting before acting to see what
course Martin Irons shall pursue Freight
of all kinds, however, is being received in
large quantities in anticipation of the speedy
resumption of regular freight traffic on the
road.
Members of the executive committee of
District Assembly No. l0l, met in executive
session Wednesday evening, and Immediately
began the consideration of the question of
issuing an order to members of their assem-.
bly, to return to work. The unanimous opin-
ion is that Mr.. Powderly's orders must be
obeyed, but the committee is divided as to
the time when the order shall be issu.ed.
Some consider the best plan TO be to order
the men to resume work Immediately, while
others are in favor of waiting until the gem
eral executive board shall arrive from New
York.
KANSAS CRY, March 81.
The Missouri Paclfi railroad freight trains
are running today under police protection.
without interference from strikers. The
latter are still out.
ST.. LOUIS, March 81.
The executive committee has Just decided
upon an order, which has been telegraphed to
the outside assemblies, the purport of which
is that the men on the system are ordered to
return to work at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. The committee are now consulting
with a delegation from East st. Louis in re-
gard to ordering the strike off at that point.
The Missouri Pacific officials this morning
sent out three freight trains from their yards,
the gegular number. 1t is now conceded
that the road is practically open.
Men in the Wabash yards in North St.
Louis returned to work at 2 Is, this after
noon.
HoUsroN, Tex March 81.
The facilities of the Missouri Pacific are
taxed to their utmost in moving the accumu-
lated freight. The strike seems now to be
over.
WACO, Tex, March 81.
The situation in the great strike at this
point remains unchanged. The Knights of
Labor are waiting for orders to return to
work. The strike is believed to be virtually
at an end.
NEW YORK, March 81.
Dispatches from all points on the Missouri
Pacific railroad indicate that applications for
reinstatement on the part of the strikers will
BE- generally made tomorrow. At some
places there seems to be a disposition to re-
main on the strike, while at others the local
assemblies have declared the strike off and
will resume work tomorrow.
AN OVERLOOKED ISSUE.