The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-03-24
The Situation at st. Louis.

The Situation at st. Louis.
Special to the Sentinel.
ST. LOUIS, March 22.-Although no official
expression has yet been made, the belief is
general that the Knights of Labor will not
agree to Mr.. Hoxies proposition, that para
graph referring ~ the unemployment of
only portion of the men being objection
able.
The shops of the Texas and Pacific Com
pany at Big Springs, Tex, were burned last
night by an incendiary fire. The Knights
of Labor are accused of completely in the
affair.
The north-bound train on the Iron Noun
tain Road this morning was stopped two
miles south of Little Rock by the burning
of a long trestle, believed TO be the result of
inceDdiarism.
The switchmen and yardmen employed at
the railroad yards in East St. Louis were still
at Kansas City has alarmed, to some extent
the officials of the railroads here and the
cause of the strike there being unknown
here, the probability of its. exsension can
not be predicted. 1t is rumOred, however,
that the example of the Kansas City men
will be followed by a similar strike in this
city at O. clock this evening.
The Executive Boards of District Assem-.
lies 10l, IL and SO, Knights of Labor, in Sc
cret session here this afternoon, adopted the
following resolutions:
To all labor organizations:
Whereas, 1t has become evident to every OBJ
serving man that the corporations of the country
are uniting and acting in concert for the purpose
of breaking down the labor organizations and
trade assemblies; and
Whereas All said organizations are the out
growth OF stern necessity forced upon them by
fnaa cf1wa nf
themselves rights which they deny 10 others;
and
Whereas. said corporations have made the non
recognition of Trades Assemblies and labor or
ganizations the rock on which they propose to
wreck the commerce Of the country; therefore,
be il
Resolved That we insist upon our rights as
American citizens to assemble and organize, and
TO negotiate and treat with other organizations
through our delegates and representatives, with the
representatives OF any and all other organizations
and combinations whatever.
Resolved, That the refusal ON tho part OF the
representatives of corporations to treat with the
representatives of labor is silly subterfuge for
the purpose OF perpetuating strife and running a
country which it is becoming evident they can
not longer rule.
Resolved, That we request all labor organiza-
tiOns and trades assemblies in the land to unite
in demand for recognition OF their representa-
tives and their right TO negotiate, treat and deal
with individuals or bodies, as the case may be.
Resolved, Tnat we call upon our legislators,
both State and national, to enact such measures
as will compel the recognition of labor organiza-
tons and trades assem- olies, and also to compel
corporations TO arbitrate differences between
themselves and their employees.
(SiRned) By order of District Assemblies Nos.
lOl, IL and SO, Knights of Labor.
The strike of the switchmen employed by
the various roads terminating and having
connections in Kansas City, inaugurated this
morning, caused great apprehension in this
city that similar strike would be ordered
to be begun by the Knights of Labor en-
ployed in the railroad yards in East st.
Louis. A rumor also was current to-day
that the men at that place would go out at
6 o'clock this evening. At that hour the
day force ceased work as usual, and the men
employed on the night gangs took their GUS
tomery places, and no strike there has as yet
occurred.
A. Sullivan, Master Workman of Assembly
No. IL, which comprises the East st. Louis
district, said this afternoon that the action
of these men would depend upon the final
action taken by the Executive Committee
now considering the conditions for a settle
ment of the difficulties upon the Missouri
Pacific Railroad. No order for a strike he
declares has yet passed through his hands,
but be intimates that such an order may be
issued at any time.
The following was issued by the Knights
Of Labor at late hour tonight:
To the Public:
A statement in reply to H. NJ Hoxie's letter to
the Governors of Missouri and Kansas, in response
to the proposition contained in a note written to
Mr.. Hoxie by the Governors of Kansas and Mis-
souri, and also the reply of Mr.. HoxIe to the Gov
ernors we beg to state:
Q) That while in conference in Kansas City we
were sent for by the Governors and out OF respect
for them committee was appointed consisting
of employees of the Gould roads only, which met
with them. and, by request stated the cause of
the present withdrawal of active labor from
the roads of the Gould southwest system.
On their suggestion, these gentlemen agreed 10
see Mr.. Hoxie and attempt settlement, If posi-
fxuoc in dQf IN vufch
that we should submit to them all our grievances,
with the understanding that they would arrange
a meeting between Mr.. Hoxie and ourselves.
They desired permission 70 settle as best they
could, ON an understanding that we would abide
by their decisions To this we demurred, unless
we were first permitted TO pass upon the terms OF
settlement. With this understanding we
consented to, their interposition between
to receive a delegation from their employ of
Knights of Labor, and the Governors received
from Mr.. Hoxie the document published yester-
were permitted to see Ii. Now in justice to our
selves and the truth of history we desire to make
sition of the Governors was voluntary on their
part, coming 10 Kansas City and seeking an inter-
view with our Board. ~ We refused them the
ing terms Of settlements without first submitting
them to this committee for approval. Notwitb-
standing which they received Mr.. IT xie's propo
sition, qualification and all ami turned
lhem over 10 the press and public before we were
even permitted 10 see them. (3) The say to Mr..
dOXle. AlteI Chfelul luNtStBdIlOus we are un-
able to find wherein the Missouri Pacific Railway
Company has violated the terms and conditions
OF the agreement made on the 18th of March,
1855, touching its employees in our respective
states.
To sey me least OF such a statement. it is not
creditable 70 the minds and hearts of men TO
whom has been committed the welfare OF great
people. 20 say that they win take advantage of
our SIX III in legislative techncalities and wink at
gross violations of sacred agreement In its
plain ly manifest spirit because It's technical let
ter gives an apparent advantage TO great corpo-
ration
The f,oyerpors state turtber owe recoon;ze