The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-11
AMERICAN woRKMEN BERArED.
John Burns Mad Because They Haven't
Sent More Money


LONDON, Sept. 10.-A meeting of the
striking workmen was held at To yer Hill
to-day. Mr. Tillett, one of the leaders Of
the strike, who founded the dock laborers'
union, addressed the strikers. He said he
believed that the mediation Of Cardinal
Manning between the men aud the em-
ployers would result in an early settlement
of the question in dispute between them
John Burns announced the receipt of a
number Of subscriptions from Australia for
the benefit Of the strikers. He said that
the workmen of America had forwarded
sentiment and sympathy enough TO encircle
the globe if committed to paper but not a
single cent to relieve the wants Of their
fellow wurkmen. He was ashamed Of the
organized workInen of America.
MANNING's PROPOSAL \ COMPROMISE.
Cardinal Manning's proposal, which is
beng considered by the council Of the strike
committee, is a C mpromise, to the effect
that the terms which the dock companies
have already conceded are to go into opera
ton on Nov. l, provided the men imlEe-
diately resume work. The proposal made
by Cardinal Man ing, which is an inde-
pendent effort on his part to effect settle
ment, has not been referred to the dock
directors, nor has it been approved by the
council Of consolidation. several m3mbers
OF which are out of town.
THE MEN STILL HOLD OFF.
Mr. Burns at a mass meeting of the
strikers to-day asked the men whether they
would accept the proposal for an Increase
in their wages, to begin in November. The
strikers unanimously opposed the resolu-
ton. The directors Of the dock compa-
MES resolutely adhere to the terms
recently agreed to by them by which the
wages Of the men are to be advanced on
Jan. l. Hitherto tne directors have held
meeting twice daily. To-day oaly one
short and formal sitting was held, and sev-
eral of the directors wAe absent. A lead
lug director, Sir Henry Lee Marchant, will
resign owing TO the decision Of the board in
favor Of the lord mayors proposal.
THE NOVEMBER SCHEME NOT WANTED
Mr.. Burns at to-night's conference with
Cardinal Manning, affirmed that tue TEN
per 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
denied 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 homo contributions are slightly
falling, but Australia continues to pour in
funds. To-day 81 400 was received, making
a total from Australia of el5.50p. G urea
relief acti vities areilcreasng. Many dock
men fare better in idleness than when work
ing.
FEEDING THE HUNGRY.
Foremost among the agencies Of reifsf is
the Salvation Army, which provides food
for s 600 persons daily at q nominal price.
Throughout the strike districts rents are
largely in arrears. Feeling no pinch of
distress, the temper Of the dockmen
IS not toward a compromise. In the
meantime, in spite Of the strikers pickets,
the companies are gradually replenishing
response to the appeal Of the members of
the corn exchange, for the protection Of
the workmen against the strikers pickets,
to-day largely aug nented the force OF police
around the docks and provided an additional
steam launch TO patrol tho river.
RELIEVING THE RIVER TRADE.
The congestion of the river trade is be-
coming relieved by the wharfingers gener
ally accepting the mems terms. A number
of vessels are leaving the docks aud going
to the wharves to unload. Tho wharves
present almost their wonted busy aspect
priorto 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 a small amount
of money was involved ia their dispute
with the strikers. It has been alleged that
the concession of the meas ter rs would
cost the companies only 950,000. The
directors said that this is gross mistake.
that tho increase demanded would amount
to Rl5,000 yearly, meaning IS, COZ, 900 capi-
talized.
BURNS DLUsTER.
Addressing second meeting Of the strik
ers Mr.. Barns again assaed Che Aine lean
worgfnen fog failure to Contribute N eney
ia aid of the styfkors With all tnSir boa T.
ing and bluifi x, 2 he said, "they havs given
nothing. II ever the duck neu ysere Ia
position to congratulate tae.aealYss Il is