The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-07-14
TERMS OF PEACE.
Offered by Debs to the General
Managers Association.

managers ASSOCIATION.
CHICAGO. July 13 3-Following is the
text of the proposition made by Debs to
the railway managers:
CHICAGO. July IL.
To the Raal1coy Managers: GENTLE
MEN - The existing troubles connected
with the Pullman strike having assumed
continental proportions and there being
no indications Of relief from the wide
spread business Generalization and dis
tress incident thereto. the railway en-
ployes through the board of directors of
the A. R. U. respectfully make the follow
ing proposition as basis of settlement:
They agree to return to work in body
at once, provided they shall be restored
TO their former positions without preju-
dice, except in cases. if any there be,
where they have been convicted of crime.
This is a proposition looking to an i'm
mediate settlement of the existing strike
on all lines of railway, and is inspired by
a purpose 10 subserve the public good.
The strike, small and comparatively unim-
every direction, until now it involves or
threatens, not only every public interest,
but the peace. security and prosperity of
our common country. The contest has
waged fercely. II has extended far be-
yond the limits of the interests originally
involved, and has laid hold of vast num-
ber of industries and enterprises In no
wise responsible for the differences and
disagreements that led to the trouble.
Factory. mill, mine and shop have been
silenced. Wild espread Generalization has
sway. The interests of multiplied thou
sands of innocent people are suffering.
The common welfare is seriously men,
aced. The public peace and tranquility
are imperiled. and grave apprehensions
for the future prevail.
This being true. and the statement will
not be controverted, we conceive it to be
our duty as citizens and as men to make
extraordinary efforts to end the existing
strike and avert approaching calamities
whose shadows are even now upon us.
If ended now the contest. however ser-
Gus in its consequence, will not have been
in vain. Sacrifices have been made, but
they will have their compensations. In
deed, if lessons shall be taught by expe-
rience, the troubles now so widely de-
plored will prove blessing Of inestimable
value in the months and years to come.
The difference that led up to the present
complica tions need not now be discussed,
At this supreme juncture every consider
alton Of duty and patriotism demands
that a remedy for existing troubles be
found and applied. The employees propose
to do their part by meeting their employ
ers half way. Let it be stated that they
do not impose any condition Of settlement
except that they return to their former
positions. They do not ask the recogni-
tion of their organization or of any or.
ganiZation.
Believing this proposition to be fair,
reasonable and just, it is respectfully sub
mitted with the belief that its acce ptance
will result in the prompt resumption of
traffic, the revival of industry and the re-
storatiOn Of peace and order. Respect
fully, EUGENE Y. DEBs,
President.
G. W. HOWARD.
Vice-President.
SYLVESTER KELIHER,
Secretary American Railway TTnion