St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-12-29
employees VISIT CAKES,
THEY FEEL ENCOURAGED By THE M
TERVIsW
RESENT PAYNE'S REMARK.

Northern Pacific Employees Dis
pleased With the Course of
Manager Kendrick-They See
Cakes and Gain Courage From
His Remarks-Denoun Re-
ceiver Payne's Remarks.
As has already been foreshadowed in
these columns. the conference commit
tee of the Northern Pacific trainmen
did not like the manner in which they
were used by the company's general
manager. They considered it was cav
alier treatment to keep them here
dllly-dallying along waiting for the
company's ultimatum. which action
they considered but means towards an
end. That end was the coming of the
restraining order, already fully eX-
planned. They felt that the company's
answer might have been given them
last Saturday. and that they should not
have been kept waiting until Tuesday.
MIR. Kendrick said yesterday that
he could not consistently give
any answer or know whether
he could act in the premises until the
men had formally presented their case.
He feels that he was prompt in giving
the ultimatum, as each statement re-
Quired full consideration, which was
brought about as rapidly as possibly.
His position is, that the men first ar
rived here week ago Sunday. On the
Monday and Tuesday following their
representatives waited upon him and
the general superintendent. That was
to arrange for definite day of hearing,
and to arrange for as large an attend
ance as possible. Friday last was de-
termined on. At that time-11 a. m.-
two hours were consumed in talking
over the matters at issue. A shorthand
report of every statement made by the
spokesman of the brotherhoOds was
made. Then it was agreed to meet
again on Saturday. At that time all
the report had not been transcribed,
and some of the matters had not fully
been looked into. Then the final hear
ing was adjourned till Tuesday. since
Christmas day occurred on Monday.
That day the answer came. Mr.. Ken
drick feels that under the circumstances
there has been no delay.
The Northern Pacific trainmen them
selves totally discredit the published
rumor that representatives from other
systems are here watching the outcome,
and that they are ready 10 leId financial
and moral support. Mr.. Johnston, of the
Northern Pacific conductors brother
hood, said last night that it was untrue.
The employees have decided to liter
ally comply with the terms laid down in
the restraining order issued from the
United States court. The men were
S! reWl enough to be diplomatic. They
resolved to go straight to the receivers,
preterriug not to injure their cause by
going to the courts first. 1t was few
minutes after IL o'clock yesterday
morning before the subcommittee of
the conference committee met Receiver
Cakes to make final appeal. They
wanted to sound his sentiments. They
sought TO ascertain whether he had the
authority or desire to solve their prob
lem, should their grievances be founded
on facts. Receiver Cakes informed the
subcommittee that he would, through
Mr.. Kendrick, accept from each broth
erhood formal statement in writing of
its case.
Last night the men were feeling much
encouraged over the outlook. They like
the way they were received by Mr..
Cakes, and stated that they had agreed
to his suggestion. The subcommittee
of seven will Jointly prepare their state
ment, each member for the organization
he represents will prepare his brother.
hoods case. and argue its merits with
the general manager. Receiver Cakes
will receive from Mr.. Kendrick these