The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-22
AGREEMENT REPUD|AT{D
By the Philadelphia Street Rail-
way President
THE STRIKERS GO OUT AGAIN
Rioting Ensues and Street Cars Damaged
by Stones
Breach Of Path by Managers Has Reused SYM
pathy for Strikers No Cars
VIII Run Today
Associated Press, Special Wire

Associated Press, Special Wire
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2l.-The strike on
the Union Traction lines, which was de-
clared off by the labor dealers at o'clock
this morning upon proposition sent to
them by Mayor Warwick, on the authority
of the traction officials represented by
Thomas Dolan, was few hours afterward,
when the men reported for duty, declared
on today, and is tonight apparently as
hard and as fast as ever.
There was obviously misunderstand-
ing of the propositions submitted to the
strikers on one side or the other. Thomas
Dolan is director of the traction COM
pany and has been active in the manage
ment of the affairs of the company. Mayor
Warwick says he distinctly understood
that Mr.. Dolan had full authority to act for
the company and that Dolan acquiesced in
the agreement.
The proposition was accepted, the strike
called off and at 2 o'clock in the morning
Mayor Warwick stated the troubles were
at an end. The mayor was still fellcitatlng
himself when, at 8 500 in the morning, Mr.
Welsh entered the mayors Office, and as
president of the Union Traction company,
surprised him by making the statement
that he could not agree to the compromise,
because he had hired 1000 men to take
the places of the strikers, and they could
not be displaced.
When the strikers went to the various
depots to take out their cars they were dis
mayed TO learn there had been no orders
for their reinstatement, and they were vir-
tualiy "locked out"
The result of Mr.. Dolan's action is said
to be the widening of the breach which is
known to exist in the board of directors OF
the company. The exciting incidents
have had such an effect on MIR. Dolan's
nervous system that he is reported sick in
bed tonight.
There will be cessation of hostilities to-
morrow, as the traction management, after
seeking the advice of the director OF pub
lie safety, has decided not to run any cars
on the Sabbath. This is undoubtedly a
wise precaution, as the strikers and SYM
pathizers, in their present mood, would
probably make serious trouble.
As result of the strikers failure to re-
turn to their places there was more riot
ing today than at any time since the strike
began. The men and their sympathlzers
were very angry and there were outbreaks
of mob violence, at least in twenty places.
all accompanied by throwing of bricks and
other missiles.
Many people were hurt but none seri-
ously. The police authorities were con-
stantly on the alert and as soon as word
was received of the gathering of mob,
detachment of mounted men were sent to
the scene and the crowd dispersed. Scores
of cars entered the depots with all glasses
broken and the wood work battered up.
Toward afternoon the cars, which had
been running quite regularly in the morn
ing h urs, were gradually withdrawn and
at nightfall not car was on the streets.
All the cars sent out during the day
we're escorted by a heavy detail of police
The situation tonight is graver than at
any time since the strike began. Up to
the present time there has been no really
serious rioting. Now, however. owing to
| the alleged breach of faith on the par OF
the company. the strikers and their sym.
pathizers are becoming ugly, and it would
take but little provocation to bring on an
alarming state of affairs Indignation
against President Welsh is general
The strikers committee this afternoon
issued circular, in which il says:
1--WE went on strike only as a last
alternative. We made every effort for a
settlement of our grievance; repea eddy
did we ask hearings at the hands of MIR.
Welsh and other street railroad officials.
Courteous and respectful letters were sent
to them. Committees of the employees were
sent them. Their only answer was the
discharge and blacklist. Our right to Or
GAME has been denied and all our APP
peals seem to be in vain. We are still
ready at any ime TO submit to arbitration.
We are opposed to all turbulence, violence
and all such disorders"
The following order, signed by General
Manager Beetem, was posted tonight:
"All employees, as per our payroll on
December l6, who will apply for work in
d,vidually and without any conditions
other than those arranged by Mayor War
wick and this company, VIII be received
on Monday before II o'clock"