The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-08-21
THE NEW YORK CENTRAL STRIKE.
The Question is Will the Road Take Back
the Strikers.


New YORK, Aug. 15.-The statement
issued by the New York Central and Hud-
son River Railway company issued last
night by Third Vice President Webb defin-
ing their position in regard to the reinstate-
ment of strikers was read with interest by
ex-employes of the road this morning.
They seem to think the statement is rather
indefinite, and that the company, while
adherng to it in nominal way, will take
the old employees when they make applca-
ton. This, however, is not the
professed opinion of Mr.. Webb
who says the declaration will be followed
by the company, both in spirit and in
letter.
A few strikers were around this morning,
and these were in communication. The
expected visit of members of the general
executive board of Knights of Labor to Vice
President Webb was talked over and the
conclusion arrived at was that the settle
ment promised by the company would be
effecte. when the strikers would return
with as little sacrifice of dignity as possible.
Mr.. Powderly and other members OF the
board will probably visit the officers OF the
road today.
General Superintendent Voorhees, this
morning said he was tired of hearing about
the strike doing great damage to the sur
rounding country now, and thought it
was time for everyone to agree 1t was over.
Voorhees, would not say anything about
the probable visit of Powderly to the Of
ficials: II do not know the purport OF his
intended visit and have no idea what are
the proposals he intends TO make. Perhaps
he may not come here. | was told Mr.. Lee
was going to call on me last night on his
arrival from Albany and talk over the plan
of settlement but Mr.. Lee did not come.
Now | don't think there is much talking
required. They all know what company is
going to do in reference to the strikers
We have acted as fairly as we could In the
matter. We don't need many more men
now. We will run the last OF
bv tomorrow we will be in the same
condition as before the strike took place;
While we still keep the police on hand
around us, we fear no danger, but 1t is just
as well to be on the safe side"
The passenger service in the depot is
fully established and Just as many trains
are running as there would have been had
the strike never taken place.
STRIKERS BULLETIN.
ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 10 The strikers
say they are dissatisfied with the way the
newspapers of the country have been treat
ing the status of the Central strike, an d
today the following bulletin is i'll front OF
the headquarters OF ID. A. 246:
To all misunderstanding Owing to
the fact that the press of the country, to a
large extent are disappearing our cause,
the executive board of d. A. 246 have re
solved to issue daily bulletins of the exact
condition of affairs as they exist at the
time of such issue, the same to be Tor
warJed TO our district assemblies by the
first mail. The condition at present Is a
great improvement upon the strike as IL
stood at 7 o'clock p. m, August 8.
The best feeling prevails all along the
line all our members being hopeful and
remaining staunch and true 10 the cause.
Reports which are constantly being re
ceived that the company are moving freight
as well as passengers are entirely untrue
and none are being moved to any extent:
They still refuse to receive all shipments OF
freight offered, which entirely disproves
Mr. Webb's assertions.
GSignedl e PoRTLY,
Corresponding Sec'y of D. 4. 246, X OIL.
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
ALBANY, N, Y, Aug. 15.-Alfred Luding-
ton and George D. Rossiter of Philadelphia,
two of Pinkerton's detectives stationed at
West Albany, were killed by passenger
train early this morning. They had been
to get drink of water and were returning
to their post at the time.
swITCHMEY's STRIKE.
CHICAGO, ILL.,. Aug. l5.-All of the switch,
men employed by the Wabash Railroad
company in Chicago struck this afternoon
and not wheel is turning. About 200 men
left their posts, completely stopping all
traffic. The trouble is over non-payment
of wages. 1t has been customary TO pay
employees of the road on the 18th OF each
month, but this month the paymaster left
st. Louis two days late, so that without
rushing matters he could not reach here
until Monday next. This was communi-
Gated to the yardmaster who in turn
notified the men this afternoon. As soon
as they heard he news the switchmen left
their posts, completely tying up the road.
Yardmasler Meyer had a telegram from the
paymaster this afternoon. 1t was dated
M0berly, Mo-, and said that he would be in
Chicago at 3 o. M, Saturday and would
pay any employe who called for his money.