The record-union., 1897-07-07

AANAA e1A { lilC only OltS W llO nave
ances. and concessions We're granted
by the company which they accepted.
They viii receive 21a cents more and
will have check weighmen.
HAVE BEEN FOOLED BEFORE.
PEORIA, July 6.-There is no SIR os
a strike among coal miners IN this vi
clnity yet. 1t is stated that they have
been fooled two or three times by the
miners in Southern Illinois and they
are waiting to see what they will do.
EFFORT TO SETTLE THE
TROUBLE
INDIANAPOLIS, July 6.-The Indi-
ana Labor Commission to-day sent let
ters to the Labor Commissions of Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and Illinois, inviting
them to meet with the Indiana Com
mission IN this city at as early a day
as possible to consider the possibilities
Of arbitrating the coal miners strike.
In case the Labor Commissions of the
four States meet, the coal operators
viii be asked to meet with them and
endeavor to terminate the strike before
it is far under way.
PRESIDENT RATCHFORD HOPE
Full.
COLUMBUS CO.,, July 6.-President
Ratchford of the United Mine Work
ers regards the outlook for the strike
as exceedingly bright. An encouraging
report was received from the Pittsburg
District this morning, which stated that
with the exception of few mines,
where the miners are under contract,
all We're out. This will make the sus-
pension complat in the Pittsburg Dis
trict. Speaking of the situation to-
day, President Ratchford said:
In some organized districts the min
ers are holding back to satisfy them
selves that the movement viii be gen.
eral. 1t is sincerely hoped that this
spirit viii not long continue to exist.
Men never free themselves by inviting
others to go first TO the fight.
'The enormity of this movement is
attracting the attention Of the coun-
try. Our national legislators and mem
bers of the national Cabinet express
some alarm at the outcome of the
present conflict. This is the first time
in the history of the mining trade that
the regulation of wages or our trade
affairs has given high circles any par
ticular concern. We are pleased to
know that even now interest is being
expressed in the peaceful solution of
this and future difficulties.
National legislation looking to the
establishment of a shorter or eight
hour day and the minimum wage law,
as we'll as national arbitra ton for the
settlement of future difficulties, may be
expected. This, however, will depend
upon ourselves. If miners are content
themselves with their lot, if they are
satisfied to live in slavery, our national
Congress will offer but little objection.
1t is to be hoped that every man in
this country will lay down his pick, and
thereby do his part to bring about a
better system for himself and his pos
terity
THE press, the pulpit and the people
are almost united in their support. Of
fers of assistance have come from State
and national unions The Labor League
of Pennsylvania, a strong and powerful
organization, at a meeting held in Pitts
burg on Sunday, resolved to sustain the
miners and give them material aid, if
aniu&f5e required
with all of those influences, and
many others that might be enumer-
ated, the future Of the mining industry
Will occupy a higher plane, and at
least the necessities of life will be in
sured to those who are dependent on
that branch of industry"
NO VIOLENCE WILL BE PER-
MITTED.
CINCINNATI, July GA very i'm
portant step was taken here to-day in
connection with the miners strike which
PUTS the power of the United States
against all violence or unlawful actions,
at least upon the territory in Ohio.
An order of the United States Circuit
Court, Southern District Of Ohio, East
ern Division, was made by Judge Taft
upon a showing made by III. 7. Herrick
and Robert Slichensderfer, receivers of
the Wheeling and Lake Erie Company,
and of the Wheeling. Lake Erie and
Pittsburg Coal Company, whereby the
United States Marshal is directed to
protect their miners at work and to
prevent unlawful interference with the
operation of their railway.
The receivers state that they are en-
gagged in the operation of two coal
mines: that there is a strike among the
mine-workers of Ohio and other States
under the direction of the United Mine
Workers; that all of the 500 Dillonvale
ana one-half of the 400 at the Long
Run mine are desirous of remaining at
work but have refrained from so doing
by reason of threats and warnings from
other miners who have joined the strike.
but the miners will continue at work if
protected from physical injury to them
selves and their property.
Judge Taft gave an order to the
United States Marshal to send to Jeffer-
son County and to other parts of the
district a sufficient number of United
States Marshals to protect the mining
and railroad property now being oper-
ated by the receivers. The Marshal and
his deputies are directed b| Judge Taft
to arrest and detain any person de-
stroying property or threatening per-
sons in the employ of the receivers until
proper proceedings for contempt of
court can be instituted against the Of
tenders.
The receivers are also directed to i'm
mediately file a bill for injunction
against all persons engaged in any at
TEMPT to interfere with the operation of
th. mines or of the railroad in their
charge.
LOCKOUT AT LONDON.
LONDON, July 6.-In consequence of
the strike of engineers in London in
support Of their demand for an eight
hour work day, the Federated Employ
ers' Association has posted notices
throughout Great Britain locking out
- per cent. of the members of the
striking societies. It is understood that
the societies will order the remaining
y r,,r- cor,t nf thai1. nam lar,S To leave