The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-07-16
OUT OF JOBS.
The Men Who Struck in Haste Repent at
Icisure Without Work.

Chicago, July 12.-The following telegram
was sent to President Cleveland this after
| noon by the American Federation of Labor
conferences:
The gravity of the Industrial situation of
the country demands extraordinary and ex-
ceptlonal action of concilia tory character
at the hands of all men. Recognizing this
fact, the executive council of the American
Federation of Labor and the undersig ned
officers of national and interna tional trades
unions and brOtherhoods of railway organi-
cations of America are in conference in this
city. We ask you, in the name Of the work
ing people and the entire citizenship of our
country, TO lend your influence and give lis
your aid SO that the present industrial crisis
may be brought to end. alike to the
advantage of the people of our country and
the institutions under which we live.
eve. therefore, ask you to come to Chi
cago and meet this conference, or, if the
condition of public business does not war
rant such course, that you dill deputize
some one as your representative
Signed by the executive council American
Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers
president; C. p. Mcclure, first vice presi-
dent; c. l.. Drummond. second vice presi-
dent; James Bretelle, third vice president;
William Marden, fourth vice president; j.
r. Lennon, treasurer; Girls Evans, secre-
tary; and representatives. of all organiza-
tons present.
The telegram was addressed simply, "To
the President Of the United States"
The strike situation throughout the coun-
try today was, in general, one of quiet
news. The central point OF interest has
been the meeting of labor leaders with
President Gompers, of the American FEEDER
alton OF Labor, at their headquarters in
this city.
Among the suggestions considered were
the following:
First that the striking Pullman employees,
on high patriotic grounds, appeal to Presi-
dent Debs to declare the strike Off because
of the infinite damage which is being done
to the business of the country.
Second that the leaders unite in an APP
peal to the public to quit patronizinS Pull
man sleeping, drawing room ana dining
cars.
Third, that President Cleveland be re-
queSted to appoint q commission to inVeSti-
gate the strike and the causes which led ~
to it, in the expectation that the presidents
commission would Justify the action taken
by the strikers, and free them from charges
OF rioting and disorder.
Fourth, that immediate efforts be made to
secure the impeachment of Attorney Cen
eral Olney.
Fifth, that an effort be made TO secure
the passage OF q compulsory arbitration
law b. congress.
Sixth, that complaints be lodged looking
to the indictment OF the railway managers
for conspiracy to obStruct the movement OF
United States mails by refusing to run
mail cars except in connection with Pull
man cars.
CCxey Is There.
W. w. Erwin, who has been secured to
defend President Debs and the directors
of the American Railway Union, arrived in
the city today from St Paul, in company
with "GeneraI' J. S. COXey, of MassillOn,
O. Mr.. Erwin said he had not sufficient
knowledge Of the situation to talk about it.
John T. Getting, Mr.. Debss Old attorney,
will act as Mr.. ErWinS cOadjutOr in the
courts.
sentry stationed one block south of
Forty-ninth street, on the Pan Handle
tracks, WAS fired at today ~ some one il
ambush. The shot went wild OF its mark
but the sentry fired in return. Later John
Stephanisli was located with Il bullet hole
in his hand. He is supposed TO have fired
the shot at the sentry. He was not ar
rested.
The railroads entering Chicago claim
that they are able to hire all the help they
need. Al the Office OF the general managers
the estimate is made that $4,000 or 10000
identified with Chicago railroads in the
Chicago territory Wcnt on strike. The en-
plOyment agency created by the asSOCia-
ton has hired $500 or 5000 men and dis
tributed them among the railroads, and the
companies, acting on their RESPONSE
bility, have hired probably double that
number making about $500 to 5000 in all
The associ8 ton bureau has assigned the
largest number OF mon TO the Atchison.
Next in order is the Wabash, and then the
Chicago and Great Western, the Northern
Pacific and Illinois Central in the order
named.
Consider the Strike Over.
General Manager Igan said TO-DAY:
1.-THE railroads at this juncture are in