The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-11
BURLINGTON GAINS A POINT
Panhandle and Fort Wayne Men Will
Haul Freight Coming from the 90"
Weakening. but the Latter Declare They
Will Fight All Summer if Necessary.


CHICAGO, March 10.-It il stated that the
grievance committees of the Panhandle and
Fort Wayne roads. which were called here yes
terday TO settle the matter OF handling Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy cars and freight have,
after a conference with the superintendent of
their respective roads, decided to do the work as
heretofore. The superintendents took the stand
that these lines could not be used like the West
ern roads to help the Burlington, as they were
in totally different territory. If the Burling-
ton. however. was able to get through freight to
Chicago from Western points and then trans
fsrred it to be taken East, it could not be re-
fused. As soon as it came on their tracks it
became their freight and ceased to be Burling-
ton freight. Il would also be source of reve-
nue. to the Pennsylvania roads. The men
adopted the views of the superintendents.
Both sides in the strike were apparently rest
ing on their oars to-day The railroad officials
think the strike is weakening and the boycott
broken, while the men say the brotherhood are
undaunted and will fight all summer, il neces
sary. There were no new features developed
to-day. The Burlington officials say the Lake
Shore, the Union Pacific, the Atchison, the
Missouri Pacific. and the Fort Scott & Gulf all
continue to take freight from the Burling-
ton road. The road is gradually re-
gaining its proportions grain
carrier. having brought in ffty-six cars
according to to-day's reports of the inspection
department.. Some live stock is also being ham
died. 1t is generally understood at the Office
that no other legal proceedings will be begun un-
til after Judge Gresham has rendered his decis-
ion IN the case against the Wabash receiver. IF
it turns out favorably to the orators who repre-
sent the Chicago, Burlington 81 Quincy road,
then there will be necessity for any further
proceedings as the other roads will simply fall
into line and transfer freight in former days.
There was nothing new to-day in the situation
at the headquarters of the strikers. Chief
Arthur was closeted in his private room with
some committeeman from outside roads. The
usual crowd was gathered in the halls, and all
seemed in good spirits.
What do you think OF Judge Dundys decis-
ion in the Union Pacific caseE" was asked of
Chief Sargent.
81 think it is nonsense for any court to order
LOT of men not to quit work. It might do well
enough to talk to the men brotherhood and
issue legal mandates against them, but indi-
viduals how can any court compel the engineers
on the Union Pacific handle Burlington
freight if they don't want to9 How can any
court prevent them from quitting rather than
pull Burlington freight if they don't want to2
Arthur has not ordered any strike anywhere /
have not done so. Neither of has any such
power. hope this strike will not
spread any further than it has
each man acting for himself on his own response
bil1ty and without any arrangement conspir-
acy with any body else; and if all the men on any
road should do that at the same time, know of
no law in the land to prevent them. This strike
is not over yet, and won't be for long time
try that does not syEpathize with them and
want to see them win. We bound to win
this light, and we are going to do so If it takes
all summer"