Morning journal and courier., 1890-08-26
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reply to the question, "What do you think
of this action?" Mr.. Webb said that it was
the only wise course to take. There was
no principle involved in which they could
be interested. The entire trouble was local
in character and had nothing whatever to
to do with organized labor Whether the
Knights of Labor will now take further
steps will make but little difference. There
were only q few Knights in the employ of
the New York Central
SITUATION AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-At. 9 O'Clock this af-
ternoon the strikers committee reported
to the strikers that the switching associa-
ton had decided to accept the proposition
of the switchmen, in which they ask for
~ cents per hour for engineers and IS
cents for fremen. The superintendent of
the stock yards was notified that every
thing would be moving. in one hour. If
the men should refuse to accept this their
own proposition the railway companies
will run the yards with their own crews.
The striking engineers and firemen at once
went to work at the advance wages, but
this evening the switchmen struck for an
increase of cents per hour in pay, and
the stock yards railroads were again tied
up.
MASS MEETING AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, Aug. GA monster mass
meeting of striking employees was held at
the Academy of Music tonight, Edward J.
Lee presiding. On the stage were all the
members of the grand body, including Mr..
Powderly. Mr.. Wright, the first speaker,
referred 70 the lawful and orderly manner
IN which the strike was carried on and the
broad and vital principles for the perpet-
uation of which it was found necessary to
order this strike. He announced the en-
dorsement of the Central strike
by the federation at Terre
Haute, reading telegram from
Chief Sarger to that effect. He said this
strike had not been inaugurated without
due elaboration He denounced Chief
Arthur and his organization unless the
latter repudiated the position now taken
by the chief in this strike. He said the
position taken by the Central road would,
if successful, not only destroy the knights
organization, but was the beginning of
system of attacks on organized labor all
over the United States. There will be but
one issue to this strike. The Central road
will shortly fall before the power of public
opinion.
After Mr.. Mcguire had spoken Mr..
Powderly was then introduced and
was received with perfect tumult
of applause. He cautioned moderation
in speech and action. The strike
was already won and he proclaimed
it victory now. Justice was on the side
of the men and with justice came public
sentiment and that was what was wanted.
He said that the loss on dressed
beef alone on the road was
81 ZOO, 900 by actual count, while other ac-
counts would foot up to 81, 600, 900, and so
it was time for Mr.. Webb to call off his
strike. He referred to the state board of
mediation and arbitration and called upon
them to commence an investigation and said
the Knights courted such an investigation.
Mr.. Powderly then asked if any member of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
was present. 1t there was one he spoke to
| him, and he called upon that order to ar
| ray themselves on the side of labor despite
their unworthy chief.
| At the conclusion of his remarks Mr..
Powderly offered the following resolution,
which was adopted by storm of unani-
NOUS approval:
| Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting
| that the introduction of an armed force in the
state of New York in a time of peace is an out
rage against the laws of state, is in violation
of the very law of humanity and should be for
| ever stopped at the next session of the legisla
| ture of New York state.
/
and his associates repaired again to The
Stanwix hall, where a meeting of the gen
eral executive board to decide on divis
ion of labor for Messrs.' Hayes, Holland
| Wright and Devlin in caring for the future
| of the strike. Meetings are to be held al
along the line of the railroad and addresse.
by prominent knights of Labor.
Mr.. Powderly refused to talk about thu
Terre Haute decision late tonight, excep
to say that he never expected genera
strike. All he expected had been accom-
plished by the board. The strike was no
| THE NEXT MOVE.
NEW York, Aug 25.-It is asserted to
night that the next move of the Knight
will probably be to boycott the New Yorl
Central road, in which case the interstate
commerce commission will undoubtedly b.
| requested to investigate. the matter an(
proceed against Mr.. Powderly, the genera
executive board and the master workmel
of the district and local assemblies of thu
Knights of Labor under the national con
spiracy law, which makes it misdemeano
for any organization or body of men to in
terfere with the course of traffic of a cor
poration. 49,
SULKY AT BUFFALO.
BUFFALO, Aug. 25.-Strikers held
meeting tonight and discussed the situa
ton. They evince the sulky spirit of mel
who are beaten, but hate to acknowledg
it. The road was getting along swimming
ly to-day, and at 4:30 the Central freigh
agents announced that they would reeeiv