The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-02

Everything is quiet along the line and AZ
outside points.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
has posted bulletin announcing all
trains abandoned until further notice.
This Is done for the reason that the road ID
blocked with freight and is full of derailed
switches from here south. and the strik-
ers are in all ugly mood. The general
manager of the Rock Island says: 1--WE
shall open our road just as quick as we
can get men to operate it. and afford those
men protection"
The Baltimore and Ohio attempted to
start freight. but the train now stands
at South Chicago minus links and pins.
which strikers have taken. The Michi-
gan Central switchmen at Kensington
junction, at which point the Michigan
Central strikes the Illinois Central to
come into the city, were driven from their
post by the mob Considerable difficulty
is experienced in getting trains asst Ken
sington Junction.
wouidn't Come Out
The following message was sent TO
Fort Dodge and Cherokee. la:
''To All Employees: All Chicago and
Pacific lines have struck to enforce the
Pullman boycott. Take same action and
all men will be guaranteed full protec-
tion, irrespective OF organization. Form
a committee and send the chairman's
name to u.s. 1t is not necessary to have
money at present. They can settle when
they get + f. V. DEBs."
Engineers and iremen Of this division
Immediately sent pebs the following:
&c. v. Debs, Chicago-At meeting of
the engineers and firemen Of the Cherokee
<.lo
company, held at Cherokee, July /. IL was
resolved that the engineers and firemen
of this division have no grievance against
said company. We have always been
well treated by the company; when
grievances existed we have had them ad-
iusted to our entire satisfaction.
1--WE do not work for the,1 Pullman
company. and think this strike unjust
end uncalled for on the Illinois Central
system. We propose TO remain with our
engines and the company, and will do our
utmost to protect the company's property
when called on to do so."
Firemen Won't Strike.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, July 2.-Chief Sar-
gent of the Locomotive Firemen author
ICES the following official statement:
"The Locomotive Firemsn, as an organ
as its laws do not permit IL. We shall In
no way antagonize the American Rail-
way union in its present struggle"
Protected BY Law.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.-Judge Ross OF
the United States district court has
granted an injunction restraining inter-
ference with prompt and safe movement
in any way, shape or manner of trains on
the Southern California, part Of the
Santa Fe road.
For obstruoting Mails.
HAMMOND, Ind. July 2-United States
Marshal Hawkins has left here for In
dianapolis with nine mob leaders, arrested
for obstructing and retarding the passage
Of the United States mails.
To Take In Boston.
BosToN, July At is said that an
organizer OF the American Railway union
will visit this city with u view Of organic
ing the various local railroad mems o.
ganizations into the American Railway
union.
NO obstyuction.
CINCINNATI, July "A most ominous
| quiet prevailed here yesterday. All pas
senger trains on all roads with Pull man
| cars arrived and departed as usual. The
railroad managers feel confident the en-
Rineers and other trainmen will not go
out They have been employing many
| new switchmen.
Troops Ordered Out.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills. July 2-Governor
Altgeld last night called out ak COM
paniss Of militia to proceed to Danville at
once. Three additional companies were
ordered to Decatur. The troops are sent
upon application OF the railroads.
General Tie-Up Imminsnt
INDIANAPOLIS. July 2. A general tie-up
In imminent here. The police are being
concentrated. United States deputy
marshals have been called in hastily and
the United States arsenal rorcs isready
20 move at moments notice.
Obcyed Debs' order.
DENVER, July 2.-The local American
Railway union men decided TO comply
with the order of President Debs, and
stopped work on the Union Psciio
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