New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-04
IIICACiO.


of present conditions IS an impossbility, both
rldes are not only willing but anxious 10 arrive
At pacific understanding. were the principal
features Of the strike situation to-day. Other
wise there was no material change from the con-
dltions which prevailed twenty-four hours ago.
The predictions made last night both by the
representatives. # the General Managers and Of
the American Railway Union that the eve Of the
Fourth would witness the beginning Of the end
were not destined to be fulfilled. There were no
signs Of weakening the part Of the striking
element on the contrary. It's ranks had been
Increased. although only 10 n trnng extent by
the walk-out Of the station employees Identified
with the six roads having their terminals at the
Dearborn depot. and by the tying up Of the
local end of the Nickel Plate The General Man
ayers on the other hand. maintained the same
attitude OF firm determination that has charac-
tcrized every move Of the association from the
beginning OF the trouble while they found en-
couragemcnt I'm the fact that the passenger
traffic on several OF the principal roads involved
was In better shape than for several days past,
and in the further fact that tho strikers have
been unable - bring about a general and com
plete te-up.
The through passenger and suburban services
Of the Santa Fe Northwestern. Burlington. Wis
ConSlD tfulIdi, hllNduh'' anu -. "'' go
maintained during the day and evening with
fair degree ot regularity. and the officials we're
sangiine that these conditions at least could be
continued until the strike had spent itself
no VIOLENCE AT BLUE ISLAND.
The strikers at Blue Island refrained from
violence during the day. This was due not 30
much to the presence u tho posses of deputy
shcrtrs and marshals az TO the feeling Of dread
created by the report that the strikers would
soon 10 confronted by the regular Army troops.
Mos, Of the men were moody and sullen, but not
n fcw-and some Of these were among the most
defnonstratlve 81 yesterday -cOunseed caution.
or veercd completely around and raised their
voices for peace. Pending advices from Wash
ington concerning the ordering Of troops to the
scene. Marshal Arnold postponed his intended
ofYort to raise the blockade. ANY attempt in this
direction to-day would undoubtedly have been
attended with bloodshed. and with the deputies
outnumbercd five Ia one they would have Jared
badly In the hands Of the mob.
Tho gravity of tn. situation - far az It re
lates t. the great mass of the public, neither d.
rrcily nor indirectly concerned IN the causes
which led up 70 IT, was increased to-day by the
action u the mana cement of the Northwestern
rad In temporarily striking from It's payrolls
nearly 10000 employees who have been In a state
of enforced ideneas since the strike was extended
70 that system. THIS step. II was explained. was
not "a question ~ retribution but simply one OF
necessity. financial considerations making It I'm
possible for the corporation 10 continue payroll
OF tens of thousands OF dollars daily while It's re-
cepts are little more than nominal
CHICAGO FACE To FACE WITH FAMINE.
Thcrr is constcrnation In this city also over the
fact that the supply of Ice is not likely 10 las
beyond tomorrow night. and that by the end OF
the week the city will be face 10 face with
famine I'm nearly every line OF food supply The
big Ice companies have been making almost super
human efforts to-day to avoid suspending opera
uons. but they gave up tonight and thousands
~ sick ana suffering I'm hospitals public institu-
tions and private homes will be added 70 the al
ready gigantic roster of innocent victims OF the
strike. Water-st.. the great mart for perishable
produce looked Ike deserted village to-day.
The limited supplies ha nd jumped up In price
100 and more per cent. while just outside OF the
CITY there are miles of loaded cars with their
contents rotting in the sun. 50 far. the big IN
stltutions have not been affected. most ~ them
having laid In n weeks supply of meats ana
vegetables on Saturday; but II the strike con-
tirucs FOR many days the inmates OF hospitals.
asylums. poorhouscs and prisons alike will be put
every family will be brought down to a famine
basis 4 fuel famine is also imminent. The sup
Div Of soft coal Is nearly exhausted and score
- blp industrial establishments will be under the
necessity Of shutting down on Saturday. II not
sooner.
II ls this combination OF atliictions which mas
o,von rise 10 the sentiment which IL fast gain
ing ground tonight that the strike has gone faf
onouph and that steps should be taken without
DELAY To bring the union and the managers To-
pether The headquarters OF the directors were
visited to-day by scores Of people, ranging from
m,llionnircs 10 representative wage-workers' VINO
earnestly insisted that the union Itself In view
Of the tremendous amount OF suffering ana puo"c
Inconvenience brought about by lis action
should take the initiative In seeking conference
with the general managers and should ehueaVor
10 bring about an agreement which poth siues
might honorably accept. II was que NANNY 'o
,hese renresentatons that the good Offices or
y II Studebaker were invoked by the union
people.
GAYS THE TROUBLE WILL END THIS WEEK.
"The strike and boycott inaugurated by the
American Railway Union Will be settled not Na''r
than Saturday" This was the official statement
,,,er out by President Debs. OF the American
Railway Union. this evening. Vice-President
Howard said tonight that the Indications were
that the prediction would not be fulhled' Das'hs
hIs statement on later Information received. Two
Of the directors OF the American halfway oh'"h
James Hogan and william Burns who' with
Iohn McVean, are included In the JOINT CONFER
ence committee selected 10 meet the mediators
o.. rr,, IN the belief that the strike will be set
,od this week. Other directors were divided in
their opinion but It Is generally conceded that
the efforts OF the municipal authorities, preceded
he the mediation Of p. II. Studebaker. will In all
,rohab,I,tv result IN a settlement OF the boycott
AGAINST Pullman and the strike on the railroads.
To p. H. studebaker Is due the credit OF win
ming over the Pullman stockholders to agree TO
9, s,b,trate the difficulties John J. Hannahan. OF
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Firemen' has
been working day and night to bring about