The age-herald., 1899-08-04
ORGANIZATION OF UNION
Brings an Ultimatnm From President
 of Company
MEN GIVEN UNTIL SATURDAY
To Sever Their Relation With Union Men ReturnThis With Declara-
 ton to Strike if Single
 Man is Discharged.

Chattanooga, Tenn. August 3.-President Warner, of the Chattanooga electric rail- way. has given his men until Saturday to quit the railway employees union.
 The union officers have notified the rail- road that they will walk out and tie up the cars at that time if a single man Is dis charged.
 MT. Warmers ultimatum is contained in a statement he has issued in which he open ly denies to his men the right to belong to labor organizations, and in which he takes what Is regarded as narrow view of the privileges of the street railroad employees.
 The proclamation of President Warner is @ remarkable document, and is as follows:
 President Warmers Ultimatum
 To the EmpIoyes of the Chattanooga Elec-
 trio Railway Company:
 Gentlemen:-In view of recent develop ments the management believes 1t is proper to say a few words of explanation and in- formation to the men now on the pay roll of this company and it is perhaps due you that the company should be candid and dis tinct in etating its views upon the subject involved
 Associations or unions having for their object the ultimate purpose to introduce etrikes or discord, or trouble of any kind between the management of this company and its employees, is not approved of and will not be tolerated, and this is hereby es- tablished as one of the regulations of this company. The management recognizes the movement now being made for organization as belonging to this objectionable class.
 TA hu that a strike was not contemplated, and that the pur- poses of the movement were very specific anu kind This Is the usual talk put out to inf.,ce well-intending men to join, but there is really no room for argument on this point, as the inevitable and logical intents of such movements are we'll known.
 No possible reason for such an organiza- ton exists here, if it ever did at any point. We are small company, our fares are ex- ceedingly low, and the present pay of our men is all our receipts justify. Besides all this, and more that could be said, such movements are subversiye of the public good and your personal best interests. You cannot entangle yourself with these ques- tions without detracting from your chance of making yourself efficient and successful in your line of business, not to speak of the personal demoralization sometimes result ing from such excitement.
 E The management has personal regard and q living interest in the welfare of every employe of this company, and if all had asked my advice, Gas some have done), 1 Should have said, Be faithful in word, thought and act to the company who is providing you with work and pay" This is right, and this is your interest. Stand in at all times with the company's best inter- est, and do this in way that leaves no doubt. In this way you keep in line for advancement and promotion, which will then be your due from this company or some other, for do not forget that faithful and efficient men are sought for, while the opposite element are avoided and looked upon with suspicion. You cannot afford to belong to this latter class but if for any reason whatever you become dissatisfied resign and seek a position elsewhere.
 This issue has been forced upon the com pany. It is made up and is now in effect All men must elect for themselves what they will do. Those who wish to continue in their relations to this company as here- tofore, will be retained. Those who do not, should have the manlbness to resign, and thus avoid any embarrassment. Those wishing to resign will please give notice to the superintendent by or before the 5th instant. If they prefer, they can give mo- tfce and retain their positions for few days while looking up another job.
 CHATTANOOGA ELECTRIC RY. co.
 J. H. WARNER, President.
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