The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-09-11
WILL NOT COMPROMISE.

Cardinal Manning's Proposal Unfavorabiy
Considered by the London Strikers.
LONDON, Sept. 10.-Cardinal Manning's
proposal. which is being considered by the
strike committee, is compromise to the
effect that the terms which the dock COM
panies have already conceded are to 90 into
operation on the 1st of November, pro-
vided the men Immediately resume work
The proposal made by Cardinal Manning.
which is an independent effort on his part
to effect settlement, has not been referred
to the dock directors. nor has it been ap-
proved by the council of conciliation, sew
eral members of which are out of town.
Mr.. Burns. at a mass-meeting of strikers
to-day, asked the men whether they would
accept the proposal for the increase in
wages to begin in November. The strikers
unanimously opposed the proposition. The
directors of the dock company resolutely
adhere to the terms recently agreed TO by
them, by which the wages of the men are to
be advanced on the 1st of January.
Mr.. Burns, at to-nights conference with
Cardinal Manning affirmed that the temper
of the strikers was such that it would be
futile to urge the November compromise.
mark, You are the strike." Mr.. Burns de-
MED that he could influence the vast body
of men against their united will.
The persistence of the strikers increases
with the swelling of the tide of subscrip-
tions. The home contributions are slightly
falling, but Australia continues to pour in
funds To-day G 400 was received, making
a total from Australia of f15,500. The
church relief activities are increasing. The
result Is that many dockmen fare better in
idleness than when working. Foremost
among the agencies of relief is the Saliva
ton Army, which provides food for eight
Thousand persons daily at a nominal price.
Throughout the strike districts rents are
tress, the temper of the dockmen is not to-
ward a compromise. In the meantime. in
spite of the strikers' pickets, the COM
panies are gradually replenishing their
working force. The Home Office. in re-
sponse to the appeal of members of tho
Corn Exchange, for the protection of work.
men against the strikers pickets. to-day
largely augmented the force of police
around tie docks, and provided an adj
ditional steam launch to patrol the river.
The congestion of the river trade is becom-
ing relieved by the wharfingers generally
accepting the mems terms. A number of
vessels are leaving the docks. and going 10
the wharves to unload. The wharves pre-
sent almost their wonted busy aspect prior
TO the strike
Several dock directors were interviewed
to-day regarding the situation. They all
commented on the assertion made by the
newspapers that the companies were dis
turbing trade while only small amount of
money was involved in their dispute with
the strikers. IL has been alleged that the
concession of the mems terms would cost
the companies only 100000. The directors
said that this is gross mistake; that the
increase demanded would amount TO ESQ.,
| 600 yearly, meaning co 600. 600 capitalized
| In addressing meeting this morning
Burns said that the workmen of America
had forwarded sentiment and sympathy
enough to encircle the globe. If committed
| to paper: not single cent to relieve the
wants of their fellow-vorkmen. lie wa,