The record-union., 1891-04-12
LABOR TROUBLES,
UNEASINESS PREVAILS IN THE
COKE REGIONS.
The Strike Among Switchmen on the
Burlington and Quincy
Spreading.
Special to the SUNDAY UNION.


MOUNT PLEASANT Penn.), April H.
Uneasiness prevails among the cokers to-
day. 1t was expected yesterdays con-
vention would settle the strike, but res
olution to continue the fight has had de-
pressing effect. The convention is still
In session and hopes are entertained that
compromise will be effected. The
Eighteenth Regiment left for home to-
day, leaving the Tenth Regiment on duty.
One thousand men are said to be ready to
return to work at Morewood next week.
least 200 informations are out and over
one hundred arrests have been made.
The strikers convention wound up this
evening. Mass meetings are to be held
daily at the principal points in the region.
Stirring addresses are to be delivered, and
strong efforts made to bolster UP the
dropping courage of the strikers. On the
question OF remaining out there was a
unity of expression, though nearly every
delegate present hoped for an early con-
ference and satisfactory settlement. This
seems very remote possibility, however.
The operators will make no overtures for
conference, and the men have deter
mined not to.
The convention passed resolutions de-
claring that they were law abiding citizens
and orderly delegates, and counsel the
men to keep within the bounds of the law;
also criticising Captain Loar severely.
The coke companies will make general
effort to resume Monday morning, and
lively times are expected. More eviction
notices were served on the strikers fam
lies throughout the region to-day.
THE MINING STRIKE.
PITTSBURG, April 1.-THE proposed
miners strike for the adoption of the
eight-hour day, to be ordered three weeks
hence, is the chief topic of discussion in
industrial circles. About 10000 to
100000 men will be affected There are
not that many men actively engaged in
mining coal, but that number will take
part in the demands. The threatened
strike will more directly affect the States
of Pennsylvania and Ohio.
THE BURLINGTON STRIKE.
| OMAHA, April 11.-Only twelve Burl-
ington switchmen have struck here, and
their places have been filled without any
serious trouble. The strikers visited the
yards to-day and persuaded two new
men to quit, but no violence was at
| tempted. The strikers state that they
| struck because they were denied the
! right to join the union. One man stated
| that 4ardmaSter Davis had said he had
received orders to hire no union men.
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AT LINCOLN
| LINCOLN (Neb.), April 1.-THE strike
of the Burlington switchmen in this city
is not apparently causing much trouble.
Officials of the Switchmen's and Train
mems Brotherhood in this city were con-
ferring all day, with what result it is not
| yet known.
AT DENVER.
| DENVER, April H. The striking
| Burlington switchmen at this point are
only about twenty-five in number. The
! grievance is the same as that which
caused the strike at Lincoln and Omaha
The officials assert that the places were
all filled to-day, and freight is being
| handled promptly. The strikers, how
| ever, declare that the company has only
one switch engine at work, operated by
the yardmaster and assistants.
A GENERAL STRIKE MAY BE ORDERED.
| CHICAGO, April 1.-THE officials of the
Burlington road say there is no reason
for apprehension that the strike on the
| Western lines of the system will extend
to Chicago. 1t is evident, however, that
the managers are anxious to conceal any
apprehension they may feel. The Su-
| preme Council of the Order of Railway
Employees will meet here Monday, and it
| is understood the advisability of ordering
| general strike on the Burlington sys-
tenn will be considered,