The Wichita daily eagle., 1895-12-22
Clear the Streets of Cars.

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Clear the Streets of Cars.
philadelphia. Dec. N.-Tne strike on the
Union Traction lines, which was declared
off by the labor leaders at 1 o'clock this
morning upon proposition sent 70 them
by Mayor warwick, on the authority OF
Traction officials represented by Thomas
Dolan. through Rev, DR.. Baller and
George Griffiths, a committee Of the CHRIS
tan league. was, q few hours afterwards
when the men reported for duty, declared
on again, and IS tonight as apparently
hard and fast as ever.
There was obviously misunderstand-
ing or a m stake in the Interpretation OF
the propositions submitted TO the strikers
on one side or the other. Thomas Dolan
is a director Of the Traction company ana
has been active in the management OF the
affairs Of the company Mayor NarW-ch
says he distinctly understood that MI.
Dolan had full authority to act Tor the
company, and that DoIan acquiesced IN
the agreement
The proposition was accepted, the strike
called off, and at 2 O'clock IN the morning
MAYOR Warwick stated that the troubles
were at an end. The mayor was StlH
fe..c5tattng himself when. at 3:20 in the
morning, Mr.. Welsh entered the mayor s
office and as president Of the Union Trac-
ton company, surprised him BY making
tine stat teneat that he could not agree to
the compromise because he had hired l.
OO1 men to take the places Of the strikers,
and they could not be displaced. Mr.
Welsh was most positive IN MS declaration
and declined TO recede from hls position
LOCKED OUT.
When the strikers went to the various
depOls TO take out Their cars they were
d.smayed TO learn that there had been no
orders for their reinstatement and that
they were virtually locked cut" The
Of Nr
Dolan's action is said TO be the widening
OF the breach which is known TO be exist
ing in the board OF directors Of the Trac-
ton company. The exciting incidents
have had such an effect on Dir. Dolan's
nervous system that he IS reponted SICK IN
bed tonight
There win be a cessation Of hostiEties
tomorrow, as the Traction management,
after seeking the advice OF the director
Cf public safety, has decided not 10 run
any cars on the Sabbath. Tbs Is un-
doubtedly a w-se precaGLcn, as the str-k-
ers and sympathizers IN Their present
mood, would probably make serious
MORE RIOTING.
As a result Of the strikers failure to
return to their places there was more
Tiotsng today than at any time since the
eI.r.ke began The men and Their SYM
pathiZers were very angry and there were
outbreaks Of mob violence in at least
tweuty places, all accompanied by throw
ing Of bricks ard other missiles Many
people were hurt, but none seriously
The police authorities were constantly on
the alert and as soon as the word was
received of the gath ring of a mob, a
detachment Of mounted men would be sent
20 the scene and the crowd dispersed
Scores Of cars entered the depots with all
glasses broken and the woodwork bat
tered up Towards afternoon the cars,
which had been running quite regularly
fn the morning hours, were gradually
Withdrawn, and at nishtfall not car
was on the streets.
All Of the cars sent out during the da!
We're escorted by heavy details of police.
The first q disturbance of the day occur
red at FCrty-fourth street and Grand
aVelue, where tOrDejOes were placed on
While the mCtOIm6n and police on the
first car we're removing the obstruction
q mob attacked the rear car and broke
every window. The conductor was knock
ei senseless by a stone thrown 10y a boy.
The arrival Of a squad of police prevented
further destruction. Similar disturb
Elces occurred AT Fcrty-tirst and Spring
Garden streets and Twerry-fourth and
Chestnut streets, all the glass ia several
cars being broken.
WORSE THAN EVER.
The situation tonight IS graver than at
any time since the strike began. Up
10 the present time there has been no
really serious riOt!ng Now however
part Of the company. the strikers and !
their sympat h.zers are becoming ugly. and I
Il would sake but very Ettle prOVocariOn /
TO bring on an alarming state of affairs |
Indignation against President Welsh is
general
The strikers committee this afternoon
ISSUED a statement in which they say: /
I'VE Went on a strike as a last alterna-
five. First we made every effort at a
febtlemeIt of our grievances; repeatedly /
did we ask hearings at the hands of Mr.. /
J. L. Welsh and other street railway Of I
1icials. Courteous and respectful letters
were sent 10 them. Committees of the
employees waited on them. Our only
answer was the discharge and blacklist /
our right 10 organize has been denied and /
all our appeals seem to be in vain. We
are still ready at any time TO submit TO
arhitratsO
we are opposed 10 all turbulence. To-
lence, r.ottng and public disorder
COMMITTEE on THE SQUARE
General Manager Reetem this afternoon
Better. IN which he says:
1T is with pleasure that We are able 10
report much progress in the movement of
cars today.
Tomorrow being Sunday, a day which
should. tf possible, be free from the slight :
est disorder. Is 81 your pleasure that the
cars Of our various lines shall be run upon
The streets or uOt2"
Rev. Dr. Baker and George Griffin. !
the committee representing the Christian