The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-17
APPLYING FOR WORK
Forty Per Cent. Ofthe Striking Butchers Again
at W0rk-New Points of Difference.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16-The programme of yestcr-
day was repeated at the stockyards to-day. The
superin tendents representing the various pack
ers met the assembled workmen at the points
designated in the sheriffs order and selected
such as they wished to have resume work to-day.
More of the old workmen were taken in than on
yesterday. Perhaps 40 per cent. of the en-
ployes engaged in the strike are now back with
IN the packing houses. The soldiers were used
this morning, as BEFORE to clear the vaducts and
dispense the large crowds at the entrances who
were not wanted. There was no resistance and
very little bad feeling. Very many of the old
butchers taken back are stubbornly fighting the
iron clad agreement of the packers. Many have
refused to sign it, and quito force in Swift's
walked out when the binding contract was pre-
sented to them. At the house of Nelson Morris
another disagreement has arisen. The packer
proposes to pay by the hour. and to pay only for
time actually worked Heretofore, if the men
reported for the day and had but two or three
hours work, they got full time. The men who
went to work for Morris yesterday accepted the
new deal, aRd are at work to-day, but those Sc
iected to-day sent a committee to Mr.. Morris
this morning to say that they would not enter
the house unless paid for full time, and they did
not go to work.
The contract which the stockyards packers
are requiring the xstrikers to sign is leading
fresh complications. and possibly another gen.
eral strike. Many of the men who are not yet
employed say that they will never sign any such
agreement. The more radical CT the strikers
are In favor of renewing the fight, claiming that
Powderly ordered the men back upon the sup
position that no new conditions would be i'm
posed. The leaders are advising them to refuse
to sign the contract stating that should this be
done to any considerable extent, District 81 will
order general strike, and appeal to the various
districts throughout the country for aid.
The Cattle Butchers Assembly held meeting
tract proffered by the packers Resolutions
were adopted donouncing the action of the pack
ers and pedging the members of
the assembly not to sign the OBJ
noxious contract The vote on the
resolutions unanimous. Mr. Barry,
member of the Knights of Labor general ex
ecutive board, was present After the meeting
he said "The packers think they have the men
by the throats and propose to tighten their grip
little They have exacted their pound Of flesh,
and now require a pound of gold" He claimed
that the men would act as unit regarding the
contract eXacting money forfeit from them, and
that II new strike occurred it would not mean
dlsobedience to Powderlys recent order. "That
contract" said Mr.. Barry, lis an infamous piece
of business. The men are virtually asked to
contribute $3.50, 900 to the packers to be used
In their business. They could start
a frstclass cooperative packinghous
recede from their present position, am inclined
to believe that District 81 will order STRIKE
as it has perfect right TO do In case of such a
strike, the district would get no support from the
general order, but would receive aid from the
local assemblies all over the country"