The sun., 1890-07-25
BARONDESS WINS THE FIGHT.
TIE CLoAKMAKERS' STRIKE SETTLED
ON HIS TERMh.

The cloakmakers' strike Is at an end. A set
tlemont was reached yesterday afternoon. In
which the manufacturers conceded nearly ev-
erythinG and the operators gave in on one un-
important point. The honor OF the victory be-
longs to Joseph Barondess. anarchist and au-
tocrat. He brought the manufacturers to his
own terms, laughed at the trades unions which
had opposed him. and left Mr.. Garside away
out in the cold. Tho way in which he man.
aged the conference at which the matter was
settled was amazing to the American citizens
who were present. Manufacturer Gabriel
Schwab. who was the only person opposed to
yesterdays proceedings. summarlzed the stu
nton by saying:
"BarondesR madc the manufacturers eivo
him what he wanted. ran the whole meeting,
licked them thoroughly. and shouldn't won
der II he Is laughing In his sleeve"
After Wednesdays riotous proceedings on
the part OF the strikers Coroner Levy called at
the mons headquarters and talked over the
situation with them. The result was that he
| was authorized to try and settle the matter for
the men, He appeared before the Manufac-
turers' Association In the Prescott building at
10 o'clock yesterday morning and asked them
II thev wouldn't see Barondess and try to come
to some agreement with him. The manufac-
turers said they were willing, and Arthur II.
Dale OF the Cutters Union, who accompan MED
He went on in a buggy and an "SS came back in
who, he said, had refused to come without a
formal invitation from the association.
Mr. Levy made speeoh and said he would
get Bar9ndess 4 thoy would adjourn until
Hall in Houston street where the new Anal.
Gamated Board was holding meeting. This
he EDWARD 81 nd hS
oreratots; Wolf Brand and Mark Cohen. con;
tractors, and Joserh Barond9ss. Chairman OF
| n n lnNttf n fhaA m
When the conference began the manufac-
whole association Emil Meyer. President OF
the association. thanked Coroner Levy for the
ness he had shown. and then asked Mr.. Baron
dees what he wanted. Barondess read oil the
HE sun sS few days nEo and w told the manu- IN
factuTers that II they signed them the men
that he desired to keep the men, out as long
as posslble. which was not true. He said he was
Mr.. Meyer reminded him that an agreement
settling the whole trouble had already been
t. Barondsss n repel that at rst none ' Of the
| operators had understood the agreement and
hsy ssd It M Meyer
9sss SScsa for t S ns ON Ss sganS 6Ss Ss he
manda. and change or modify them as the
nothing TO do with the old contract: The sec
rotary was asked to read both the new do
had nisRed IN Mr Meyer said that they were Ses es
sentWielIy the tss1ina SANE porordass bo,din ~.
copy OF the new demands, then Just sign it
over again and we'll go back"
hour. Barondess stood in one corner OF the
big room. and Mr. Meyer sat at table near
S and o
versation for few moments and then run to
where Mr. MSyer sHt and He's willing
that he would like to be present ut the confer
ence. Garside was also down stairs. The
seed the
mater. and the two didn't come in.
his position BY saying, "There's no use in dis.
a he Thns %ase We Sn M sPonSess
spoke IN German and C9roner Levy inter. a,e
fe@sre 1 e' he ssns O. h by sSynr hs
section" Mr.. schwab. who had listened in
Gentlemen. you have no right to talk about
new contract, whom the old ono has not been
cepted after nearly weeks deliberation. and
here you are talking about signing u new one
minutes II had my way wonldn t allow any
neT contract even to & be fonsiGered. ,n and would
i've Sp to the rst nAn 10 0u'
Meyer Jonasson;; on !. whose account all the
SSRab eo0ss e say h the old 10F was M
binding. That agreement has only been signed
By the cutters and operators. while from 5000
it, did, did not ratfy It. There S is no use now in
trying to stand by the old akresment.,"
Chairman Meyer said something about Mo-
hawmed and the mountain meeting half way.
we want to get the men to work. Mr.. Dale has
told me that he cutters ute Would ftand by the old
g n draw aYFeamant with tbala |
A close Observer might have seen smile nit
over BRrondesss face as these speeches were |
OF strong disgust on his face. and said: 'Td |
a new agreement" He sat down again and |
did not say another word throughout the con-
Tho two committees gathered around a long |
oaken table and went over the new denannds.
WoTda mos Of t5e oy wSs gh
changed, but whenever 1t occurred to Baron;
dss S beeT addsy ddyng he Tpg pnc W5sn
over there came hitch which could not be
gotten oyer Sd by aEsn b @ sad
tors ana consracsOr'' unions shall be employed to
2 That the inside contract System be abolished,
$50 and ali non unioH men WorRns sncs thai date be-
laid on and have an opportunity to Join the respective
!. Tha. no man be employed unless hO is in good
Inss AZ union mon who left on account of this dit
nculty Do reinktRten.
u That AZ differences be referred to the Executive
boards OF the respective unions and the MAnufacture
Association, be settled between them AMI strike
lockout be ordered while tho differences being
cOnSiuered by tho above Boards.
:. That all price lists which may hereafter be made
lie considered part OF this agreement
X An weekly tAors 10 receive less han Sl5 and |
prcSgOrs o less than Sl5.
to Thn' nc R1Is saH sR6y
10. The above mentioned Contractors aud Cloak |
makers unions hereby to furnish
all they require but should they he unable
furnish cient he the manufacturers have right
engage such hep as they require ana such help
Join the respective unions,
The worst hitch was over the eighth point;
Albert Biumenthal said that he had several |
pressers who weren't worth ali a week. and /
he wouldn't pay them more than sl2.. Mr.. Jo-
Dasson also protested. Bqrondess said
IS That is the pressers' demand and can't
change II. 1t must go In"
"Uh." said Mr.. Jonasson. In very concilia-
tory tone. II you can't change 1t, why. we'l |
10, 1t 60"
Mk Schwab, who had listened to this con-
versHtion. walked into another room 10 con |
which the men conceded Tho manufacturers
held a short conference among themselves In |
which Mr.. Schwah took no part Ihen they |
said they we're wiling to sign. Mr. Meyer, Mr.. |
IarOuupsB and Contractor Cohen signed, and |