The morning call., 1894-04-11
WILL CARRY NO MORE.
The Southern Pacific Has Delivered
Its Ultimatum.

The Southern Pacific officials say that
future movements of members of the So
called Industrial Army over that road will
be permitted only upon the payment Of the
same rate of fare which individuals in the
ordinary walks of life are compelled to
put up when they travel in the cars of that
com Dany.
General Superintendent Fillmore said
yesterday that the precedent established
by the recent transportation of the ad-
vance guard of the organization mentioned
had had very bad effect. as many per-
sons who were able to pay heir fares, and
who joined hese large bodies of men SIM
ply that they might enjoy the privileges
which it was supposed would be accorded
them, were either now on their way back
or preparing to go.
Many Of these men are actuated by DO
other motive than a desire TO take long
ride at no expense and under novel con-
ditions," said he. Take. for instance, the
case of seven men who quit work in a
livery stable in Sacramento and joined the
army. They we're making fairly good pay,
aud even if they were only making living
it would be better that they should have
remained than that they should become
charge upon some community.
This is Tot an exceptional case. for
there are several other similar instances
brought to our attention in which men
have voluntarily thrown up jobs to 60 off
oE this wlld-gOOse chase"
As to the action of the Utah authorities
Mr.. Fillmore said that the company would
pay no attention to the demands of the
Governor. I'VE received a telegram this
morning that he would give us just one
hour to start the men out of Ogden, and
until sunset to gel them beyond the State
line," said he. ''That dispatch came in
over three hours ago, and the men are still
there. The alternative presented by the
Governor was that he would resort to force
il his demands were not complied with.
This company has been paid for trans
porting these people into Utah, and /
know of no law which prevents our doing
business in that State. We shall simply
refuse to pay any attention 10 the Gov
ernor's order. and will contest the action
of the courts"
Mr.. Fillmore also said that the company
had made a demand for the boxcars in
which the men had been carried to
orders of the local authorities, who had
rdered the members of the Industrial
Army to occupy them. A notice was sent
the Governor by the railroad company that
the former would be held responsible for
the payment of rental for the cars at the
rate of So day each.
AT San Bernardino a number Of men
have Tor several days been endeavoring to
get awav on the trains of the Southern Pa
cific, but without success, and at Reno
trouble was had with crowd of them yes
terdaY which necessitated calling upon the
militia and resulted in the arrest of the
leaders.
I'VE shall simply refuse TO carry any of
these men in the FUTURE" said Mr.. Fill
more, 'and shall invoke the aid OF the law
and the use If the militia IL necessary TO
protect our property where our employees
are unable to successfully cope with these
sons of industry. The railroad company
has been criticized somewhat for its re-
fusal to carry these people. but think it
has pursued the only course possible in
justice to the interests of the corporation
and the country a. large. The railroads
have done a great deal of charitable work
during the past winter. OF which the pub
lie knows nothing, and of which | speak
now simply as an illustration that we are
not unmin6ful of deserving cases of dis
tress. Many people have in quiet way
been sent back to their homes. or their
friends in the East. when we were assured
as to their worthiness."
A dispatch to the Southern Pacific off,
cials from Ogden yesterday stated that
member Of the Industrial Army who lived
in Salt Lake had died in The former city.
The work of enlis.ing reer uits for the
Second Regiment of the Industrial Army
is going on rapidly. it being estimated that
at least 400 names have already been at
tached to the roll, while the Oakland di-
vision claim to have no less han 800.
The fear entertained as to the determtu-
ation nj the Ogden au hor'ies to prevent
the First Regiment crossing Utah has grad
ually died away here However, in case
the threats of ejectment are carried into
execution. the Second Regiment will take
the southern, or probably northern, route.
thus escaping the hostile city.
The situation in 0 kland, it Is said. has
taken an entirely different aspect within
the past few days by reason of Mayor
Pardee's main supporters drawing out of
the conflict through fear Of the almost
unanimous opposition manifested on ali
sides. At all events. Major Barker in-
tends crossing the bay probably next
Saturday, at the head of the regiment, and
will then make preparations for their de-
martin re East.