St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-21
said that there was not railroad president
in the country who would refuse admittance
to his Office of the members of the organi-
cation. They knew that the engineers

said that there was not railroad president
in the country who would refuse Abundance
to his Office of the members of the organl-
cation. They knew that the engineers
ALWAYS KEPT THEIR CONTRACTS
and commanded the respect of their en-
ployers. Grand Chief Engineer P. M.
Arthur in his annual address, referred to
the Brotherhood as the unknown quantity
in the great social problem, and said that
some had maliciously made false state
ments about the order in consequence OF
their conservative stand. Their work was
to build up their own organization, not to
become interested in things outside. To
his mind there was no real antagonism be-
tween capital and labor. There was be-
tween work and idleness. Capital was
only invested wealth. There was not one
but could count himself a capitalist. how
ever small might be his pile. He reviewed
the work of the insurance benefit fund, and
said that on Aug. 81, 1885, there were
4.242 insured members; II died
during the year, 2 were disabled,
and 3O1 had forfeited. Aug. 81,
1856 there were 4,440 net gain of 202.
During the year seventy-eight claims were
paid, aggregating 1924, 900, making grand
total of ST. 985. 1863 paid to widows since
the work begun. Twenty-eight new divis-
ions had been added, making total of 321
with membership of nearly 20, 600. well
organized and in a prosperous condition.
The members of ten different roads have
appealed for aid to adjust grievances dur
ing the year. and in every case it had been
settled satisfactorily. In every instance an
increase of wages was secured and rules
established. The order, in dealing with
corporations, has endeavOred to follow the
golden rule. In speaking of
THE LABOR AGITATION
Of the last twelve months, he said it would
work out good in the end. The good sense
of American wOrkmen and the fairness of
the whole of employers would lead 10 recon-
citation and arbitration. There is room
for every one in country like this, and
every man disposed to work must be allowed
to find the chance. He counseled forbear-
ance. Referring to the Southwest strike,
he said:
4 / am pleased to know that our relations
with the railway officials are of the most
friendly character, and trust nothing will
occur to change them within the slightest
degree. The brothers employed upon the
Texas Pacific and Missouri Pacific roads and
Texas lines are deserving of special mention
for their heroic and manly conduct during
the strikes. They were persuaded and threat
eneu ID OrQer TO lnQuc6 C0em 10 ABANDON lnelr
engines and join the strikers. but they re-
manned firm and true to the contract made
with the company, winning for themselves
and the brotherhood at large the respect and
admiration of all fair-minded men. Their
loyalty and devotion to principle has con-
WINGED railway managers that contract made
with the brotherhood will be kept inviolate."
The remainder of the address was in re-
lation to the need of economy in their pri-
vate affairs and moderation in the work of
the order. The convention will meet in
secret session tomorrow.