New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-12
FOREIGN LABOR AGITATION.
THE STRIKERS AT SOUTHAMPTON QUIET.
coNDE,rN1NG THE LOCAL UNION FOR ACTING
AGAINST sUrERIOR ADvICE-THE STRIKE
In THE AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING
TRADE WEAKENING.
TRADE WEAKENING.

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. ll.-Thc strikers here are
more quiet to-day and no riotous demonstrations
have been made. The police authorizes nave
issued an order forbidding the holding OF pro-
cessions, and the leaders Of the strikers nave
promised TO see that 1t is obcyed. The mail
steamer La Plata sailed to-day for River fla'e,
fresh crew was engaged to take the places OF
the old hands, who went out with the s'ilAc'''
At a conference of strikers this afternoon IL was
decided 10 return to work on the concession OIL
fered fortnight ago.
In An interview after the conference one OF the
dockmcn's leaders, named Mccarthy, said that the
fact that the strike had bccn begun without tne
authority of the London executive precluoco 'he
hope of success. The dockers had been "arneu
against precipitate action, but they chose 10 o'S,
regard that advice. The executive had teiesrapn'"
that no strike pay would bc sent to the striking
aoc.er. and that il they continued to strike they
must RELY upon local aid. Mccarthy s'roheN
Condemned the Southampton union for acting
against the advice Of the executive
John Burns has arrived here from London WIN
further instructions from the executive regarding
the handling of the strike. The decision OF the
conference to resume work is hercelN opposed ny
a strong minority of the strikers, ana the nnai
decision has been postponed until Tomorrow me
concession means q rise Of penny an honr l"c
question Of employing non-union men IS iei' ""'' i,
The dock company has managed to nave aii
perishablc cargors unloaded. This ana "'her
work that was urgently necessary has been done
by the men whom the company retoiAcu III u,f
docks "Backlcys" we're not employed. Inc
troops are still in attendance at the docks. h''
their services arc not needed. AT mass-mcc'hg
of strikers tonight Mr.. Mccarthy and o'hcr
speakers emphasized the fact that the mcn "ec
now able to resume work without being suN-
iectcd 10 any punishment. and that their return
,v.,uld not involve a loss Of dignity or prestige
on the mart of the union. 1t would he an act OF
folly. the speakers held, for the men 10 continue
IN throw themselves against cold steel. IL was
hotter TO lose a small battle now than greater
one hereafter.
It is expected that the influence Of Mr.. Burns
will smooth away the irritation that still cH's's
nnd secure the return of all the men. ,;
Melbourne Sept IL The strikers IN tne siip sup
ming trade arc weakening Inc hiIl.HH io.te ~
which has lccn guarding the property OF tlir
employers will be reduced, as the presence OF s,cn
n large number of troops Is conslueru no io,.Sro ro
NECESSARY. The twenty-four seamcn VINO were
arrested Yesterday for refusing 10 work wltl non,
union men have been released ana nave re'Ar"e"
10 duty. ., =, so.ronce NJ
the strike there are now 900 men o't Oh "oih rA
in the Newcastle district: The empowers "ic
sonfdent Of winning the fight, but the strikers
show few signs OF yielding.