Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-11

LONDON, September 1O.-Cardinal Man
1ing's proposal, which is being considered
by the council of the Strike Committee, is to
the effect that the terms which the dock
companies have already conceded are to go
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 approved
by the council OF conciliation, several men,
bers of which are out of town.
Mr.. Burns, at 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.
BOTH SIDES FIRM.
The directors of the dock companies reso-
lutely adhere to the terms recently agreed to
by them, by which the wages Of the men are
to be advanced on the first Of January.
Hitherto the directors have held meeting
twice daily. To-day only one short and
formal sitting was held, and several direct
ors were absent. A leading director, Sir
Henry LIE Marchant will resign, owing to
the decision of the board in favor of the
Lord Mayors proposal.
Mr.. Burns, at to-night's conference with
Cardinal Manning, affirmed that the temper
of the strikers was such that it would be
futile to urge the November compromise.
Referring to the Lord Mayors recent re-
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 contrib utions are slightly
falling, but Australia continues to pour in
funds. To-day 81, 400 was received, max
ing total from Australia of e15, 900.
THEY ARE LIVING WELL.
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 Salvation
Army, which provides food for 5000 per-
sons daily at a nominal price. Throughout
the strike districts rents are largely in
arrears. Feeling no pinch of distress, the
temper of the dockmen is not toward COM
promise.
In the meantime, in spite of the strikers
pickets. the companies are gradually replen-
ishing their working forces. The Home
office, in response to the appeal of the men,
bers of the Corn Exchange for the protec-
tion of workmen against the strikers
pickets, to-day largely augmented the force
of police around the docks and provided an
additional steam launch to patrol the river.
The congestion of the river trade is be-
coming relieved by the wharfngers gener-
D., -.
of vessels are leaving the docks and going to
the wharves to unload. The wharves present
almost their wonted busy aspect prior to the
strike.
THEIR SIDE OF THE CASE.
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 a small amount
of money was involved in their dispute
with the strikers. 1t has been alleged that
the concessions of the mems terms would
cost the companies only e50, 900. The d.
rectors said that this is gross mistake; that
the increase demanded would amount to
e15O, 900 yearly, meaning e5, 600, 900 capital
ized.
Addressing q meeting of strikers Mr..
Burns again assailed American workmen
for their failure to contribute money in aid
of the strikers
"With all their boasting and blufing,"
he said, "they have given nothing. If ever
the dockmen were in position to congratu
late themselves it is now, for no less than
e7, 900 was received yesterday alone. But
nary red cent came from America. AS
for their sympathy 1 would say, - your
pity, give US your bob