The morning call., 1894-06-30
resolutions. which were adopted uusni-

resolutions. which were adopted unani-
mously:
1t being custom among civilized people 10
publish and proclaim TO he world al large. and
10 their opponents particularly, the causes
which led up to ana the reasons which actuated
them In adopting a line Of action which, IN a
measure. dIStuTbs the usual order of affairs,
local Union No. 80 OF the American Railway
Union hereby recites ana declares that the
causes and reasons which led up TO this strike
are as follows:
The employees OF The Pullman Company. being
members of the American Railway Union, hav-
ing made complaint to the general union Of un-
just and oppressive treatment, which COM
plant. after due investigation, having been
found 10 be we'll grounded, and the said AmeTi-
can Railway Union, through its committee,
having demanded that the Pullman Company
arbi rate differences existing between II and its
employees. and said Pullman Company having
refused utterly to entertain any proposition
looking TO a settlement of said differences and
denying that any differences exist, did declare
boycott on all Pullman cars, to the end that
said company may be compelled to arbItrale
differences existing between II and its en-
ployes.
The Southern Pacific Company In the pleni.
tude OF Its power and wisdom, having seen fit
to espOuse the cause OF the Pullman Company
y
this action of the Southern Pacific Company. 1t
seems to u.s. can be interpreted only in one
way, namely, a declaration OF war. Now
therefore, while we fully realize the magnitude
OF the contest which has been forced upon u.s.
we cannot refuse TO pick up the gage of battle
which has been thrown down 10 US; therefore
be IL
ResoIred. That, having been forced into a
fight which was not OF our seeking, we hereby
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and to The public at large that we will main
tain this fight TO the uttermost limit OF our
ability; and be 1t
Resolved, That while fighting for what we be-
lieve TO be our just rights, we will endeavor to
conduct our fight so as not TO conflict with the
rights OF others, and In q manner that Will
command the respect of all right-mlnded peo-
pie; and be 1t further
Resolved, That a copy OF this resolution be
sent TO the general manager Of the Southern
Pacific. and that copies be also furnished all
San Francisco and Oakland newspapers.
The meeting adjourned until the after
noon. when. at $3.50 O'Clock. 1t was called
to order again by George Walton. At first
it was intended to continue 1t as an open
meeting. but President Josie of the
Switchmen's Union insisted on a secret
session, and newspaper men and others
WcI0 db OuCc OACIuQcus
Hansen Hall was filled, and the request
of Debs that strike committee be ap-
pointed was complied with. During the
secret session a strike committee of seven
was appointed.
Chairman Walton announced at the open
meeting which Immediately followed the
secret session that the committee had been
appointed. but refused to disclose their
names 1t was learned that it is composed
of: Thomas Roberts. George Walton, G..
D. Bishop, Josie of the Switchmen's s
Union. Kimmel, Nichols and Watkinson,
The time of the meeting was then devoted
to speeches. more or less earnest in char
acter, from prominent members of the
American Railway Union. j. E. O'Brien,
editor Of the Railroad Mems Advocate,
made a lengthy talk. pointing out to the
men present. who numbe fully 800, that
if they were true to themselves they
would win the fight.
"Be conservative" he cried, "and do OF
run into excesses. Do not drink to any
extent: in fact, would warn you not to
drink at all. 1t does you no good and
you only put devil in your mouths to
steal away your brains. Don't talk rashly
there are people around ready to take up
everything that will hurt you. Stick to-
gether in this fight. 1t is fight to finish.
The outcome will either make or mar you.
Your bread and butter depends upon your