St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-09

Chief Arthur Still Convinced
That Arbitration Should Be n
Matter of National Law-Grcat
Layout of Work and Pleasure.
The white flag and the white light
have taken the place of those of the
green hue in this city so far as the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and the ladies' auxiliary are con-
cerned. This is to signify that the
guests of the city are not hampered
with any orders. but are given full
liberty to go where they please and
have clear right of way in the
city. Probably all of the 65,O00,0O0
sides many millions more from abroad,
have more than once trusted their lives
to the men who manipulate the throttles
OH the locomotives of this country, and
the portion of them who live in this
city are glad to welcome the representa-
tives of the brotherhood and their
friends to st. Paul. and join in earnest
wishes that their stay OF two weeks in
the city may be pleasant. The locomo-
tive engineers are a superior class of
men in many respects, and withal are
jolly good natured.
Yesterday there were several hun
drcd arrivals of delegates and friends.
The headquarters in tine Germania Lire
h,,il thrnn,,al flnr do
and the hotel lobbies last night were
filled with the visitors. Over $50 had
registered at headquarters last night.
Besides these there are several hun
dreds of other delegates and visitors in
the city. The late trains last night
brought in more people, and still
Others are expected today. The
biggest iuflux was yesterday morn
ing. when an Omaha special of
ten Wagner sleepers arrived with about
eco delegates to both organizations; also
visitors. These consisted chiefly Of
people from the East and South. Other
accessions will be made 10 this body
from other parts Of the country, so that
about double that number will be IN
the city either as delegates or as friends
of the brotherhood and the auxiliary.
Of the brotherhood there are 524 divls-
ions to be represented by somewhat
less than 500 delegates. The Ladies'
auxiliary has i75 deleg ates.
The convention Of both bodies is held
bi-ennially. 1t is expected that the
convention will last nearly month, and
it will have an important bearing on
railroad matters. The disturbed condi-
ton in railroad circles since the meet
ing two years ago at Atlanta has fur
nished material for wide range of
discussion, and it is already apparent
that there will be warm de-
bates over the past and the
future policy of the brotherhood.
The discussions in the hotel lobbies last
night indicated that there are weighty
matters in perspective, and that there
will be ample room for d divergence of
opinion. 1t is apparent that Chief
Arthur will tnd men who have differed
from him during the past two years who
are prepared to argue with him and
others on the policy of the brotherhood.
The delegates were adverse to talking
among themselves it was plainly ap-
parent that they are ready for business
and for debate on the matters that Will
come up for consideration.
Chief Arthur did not come up on the
special train from Chicago. but arrived
during the day on the limited mail. Last
evening he mingled with the delegates
In the lobby of the Windsor and was
surrounded by close group of dele
gates, who listened to his debates and
conversation with brotherhood men. He
looks we'll and hearty. His gray hair
and beard were clipped close and his
face looks ruddy. He seemed to he in
good humor and smiled pleasantly in
greeting the delegates.
The delegates and visitors were met
at the union depot by members Of the
reception committee and escorted to
headquarters in the Germania Life
building or to their lodging in the hotels
or elsewhere. The headquarters were
so thronged during the day that many
left before registering. Whilst the
various hotels have large quote of
the ladies and gentlemen. yet
many of them are Quartered
in private residences. Both the
ladies in charge of the auxiliary as we'll
as the men in charge of the brother
hood headquarters put in busy day
responding TO inquiries and getting the
guests of the city settled in their quar-
tiers for their stay here. The rooms are
decorated with pictures and flags. A
,e-,~ IaI f,, h. I1I
quarters, and music and songs are rem
dered 10 assist in making the place ap-
pear domestic.
During the day many of the visitors
went sightseeing throughout the princi-
pal parts of the city, and seemed to be
adapting themselves to their surround
ings. 1t has been the custom to hold
the reception on the fist day of the
convention, but, owing to the fact that
the local committee could not secure the
proper quarters for today, the reception
was postponed one day. On Thursday
at 1:3O p. IN. the brotherhood will be
given an elaborate reception at the Met.
ropolitan opera house. The programme
for this reception is elaborate, and is as
follows:
Invocation. -. Grand Chaplain Dority
Music" Sacred Hymn
Miss Maud McLindon
VI Nelcome to the State. GOV. Nelson
Music-"Song Of Welt ome'-
Chorus of Engineers Children
Welcome to ST. Paul. Mayor Wright
Welcome to the Twin Cities
Mayor Eustis of Minneapolis
Address. Archbishop Ireland
Overture. Mccoy Sisters Mandolin ciuo
Address .. ..........C. D. O'Brier
Music ..... ........... .....Apollo Quartette
Address
j. E. Phalen. master mechanic North
ern Pacific.
Instrumental Music. Miss Maud McLindor
Brotherhood Poem ......... Shandy Mcclure
Address. ss......................R Rev s. g. Smith
Address. ....... Grand Chief p NJ. Arthur
Benediction. Archbishop ireland
The reception to the ladies' auxiliary
will occur Friday afternoon at 1:S0 al