The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-16
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They nsp< Tha, the Granite work ers VIII
Now Decide 20 Work.

Now Decide TO WORK.
CoScoHD. N. H.. July 15.-Jnmes @. Batter
son. Jr.. OF the Executive Com mlttee 1.-the
New England Granite Manufncturers' Assooi-
alton. who was present ~ the conference In
Boston yesterday. says 10 explanation OF the
resolution parsed By the association. that the
principal objection Of tho men has boon 10 the
Jan. clause They feared that the manufao-
tnrers would take advantage Of the expiration
Of the blu during the dull season Of the year
and cut down their wages. No other reason
for rcfusals to sign bills at that
date 10 given BY tho mon. To eliminate
entirely such question. the manufacturers
determined to show their good faith
In such way that there would be no possibil-
ity OF demonstration OF their Intentions.
They have agreed that all bills. 80 far "a tho
manufacturers are concerned. should termi-
nate on May ]. the most advantageous
time OF the year for them to propose any
change In BILLS
On tho other hand. they reserve to then-
selves the right to choose the time OF year at
which they wish the men to take the initiative
toward q change Of their wage scale, believing
that II any change is desired by the mon which
cannot be settled without . strike. that
strike could be settled during tho dull season
at very much less cost to the men and to tho
manufacturers. Tho whole gist OF the manu-
iaoturers' proposition is that II the men want
an increase In their wages. the manufacturers
desire the discussion OF questions at issue to
como at the time OF year OF their choosing II
the manufacturers desire to mako reduction
In the wage scale they grant to the mon their
choice Of time Of year they wish such discus.
sion. II 10 said refusal on tho
part Of tho men to accept such
. proposition as this would be
declaration that they are determined not to
facturer to have 4, voice in the. conduct OF his
own business and also show that Ct the e1-
hsy the ero p when 10 msp. such de-
mand for an Increase OF wages that the manu-
VIII refuse to grant II The ,b E1s ~.
proposition will he accepted as solution OF
existing difficulties
Cutters National Union has received the prop.
ne snTsnd sna Il 70
meeting OF the union to be held as soon as
suitable hall can Oe secured for tho meeting.
The are in Ss
y What action tH may BE- taken viii vii probably b.
uG hss
action taken 9ytSe various Unions through
B.nRE. Vt. July i5.-The local Granite Cut
ters' Union hero has received no Official notice
regarding tHe proposition 10 blRu tuo Dohielr
bill until January. 1853. and the members are
not inclined to discuss the matter until the
union votes on tho same The general opini on
among tho strikers hero is that the local union
will refuse to accept the proposition OF the
manufacturers.
James Grant. Secretary Of the Paving Block
Cutters National Union. was seen yester..
the granite strike in New England. which en-
bodies an agreement lasting until January.
1886. He claim cd that the men galned point
by provision that in case the granite manu-
facturers contemplated a change In prices
they were bound to give the union three
months notice.