The sun., 1901-07-23
MACHINISTS OBJECT
TO NON~UNI0N MEN
Harlan and HoIlingsWorth Companys Men
Walk Out of the Shop.
DECIDED TO RETURN


as the favorable impression made upon
him by Mr.. Shaw. He was of the opin-
ion that previous to his conference with
Mr. Shaw, that that gentleman did not
know what had occurred in the way Of
promoting Crossley and Thatcher, and
that left to himself Mr.. Shaw would
have adjusted the matter at once. After
the conference between Mr.. Shaw and
Mr. Holt. Mr.. Shaw declined to inter
fere in the matter. Continuing his -
marks Mr.. Blake advised the men to 20
carefully in making their decision. Hr
depl0red the unfortunate condition of
things but counselled moderation. He.
too. advised unity of action and pledged
himself to abide by whatever decision
was reached, and to do all he could to
bring about the result the men desired.
Mr.. Blake called attention to the con
duct and the management of the recent;
strike, in the public estimation. and
urged upon the men the necessity Of
not forfeiting that good opinion. He
asked them to vote upon the question
when II was presented for their votes
with a view of retaining the popular
good will and sympathy.
The men listened atentively and nc
casionally applauded the speakers. The
discussion became general and was
participated in by very many of the
men. The sentiment was undoubtedly
for a strike. A vote then would doubt
less have been largely in favor of an
immediate strike. The sentiment unive.'
sally expressed was one of resentment
for the promotion Of the two men who
bad Joined the strikers eight weeks ago
and had deserted them. II was regarded
nS u plain case Of rewardng treason. and
u snnb for the men who hal held out in
the strike for principle. There was q
clamor for vote on the question OF
strike or no strike several men being on
their feet nj once. and the chairman ha !
difficulty in deciding who was entitled
to the floor and what motion was on
titled to precedence. George w. Ro-
herts. Editor Of Tho Sun. had com"
into the room and was greeted with y
round of applause. Tn response to n
call from the floor of the meeting Chair
man Lannan asked Mr.. Roberts tn
speak to the men. MS he had been an Mt
tcntive listener TO all that had tran
snired. Tn resnonding to this invitation
Mr.. Roberts followed the cue given bv
Nh. Cnmnbell and Mr.. Blake. He OK
pressed his entire sympathy with tn"
workinrmcn Of the city in anv and al
efforts for the betterment Of their con
,lition. He wanted the men to under
tand and believe that he smoke from
his heart ont in advising them. VI"
DEPRECATED new strike. and urged the
men to think long and seriously hnfor"
voting to renew the strike conditions
iTe pointed out the difference hetwcop
this new pronosed strike and the on
settled week ago.
| In the strike for shorter honrs the
whole country svmpathiZcd with them
and the great International Organiza-
ton of Machinists were pledged to their
support. Tn this strike they must stand
alone. II was question whether they
could draw again upon the sympathy
of the people Of this citv. The popular
opinion would probably he against them
| in what apncared to be an attempt to
Interfere with the business of the firm
in the selection Of its foremcn. and IL
the nopular approval was forfeited thnt
would mean failure. A strike now
would disturb what the people hoDrd
was permanent settlement OF the late
atriIe. and il was due to them that
their desires about the matter he respect
"h A strike now would send those men
who had inst won q notable victory
away to other towns in search Of work
Tho nooplc do not want them to 90. Th"
lifiicultv Of getting work elsewhere
would he increased and this would nrob
ably hiring hardship unon their fomili"s
These things new strto would surolv
involve. On the other side the question
"ns one Of retaining their places unde'
llisagreeable circumstances. Tn hearing
the disN N"rnoohe mart Of tho condition
th"v would be tn~ethrr. would rctai'
'h"ir homes. th"ir emnlovment and
'tnndin" in th" cnmmunitv II came I,
hn in this wow nf tho mntter q nuest'n,
~ choosin" tho i"ast of two evils Nr
nohorts nr"cd tn" men not to incid,
hastily hnt after thnran"h dienuesinn +.
"ot" in ""corl with their hest Indictment
The discussion became general again
The pro and con Of the question appear
cd to be evenly balanced A motion I,
strike and stay ont until the objection
able foremen We're replaced was mad
and seconded. That motion was follow
cd by motion to amend by making tn
vote by secret ballot That prccipitate'
another lively discussion. The amend
ment was voted down. The question
was called for and nut the ave and ma
vote was too close for decision A cal
was made for rising vote The M"
stood M and were counted The teller
reported A votes for tho strike and 2
for return to work. This result wa
greeted with applause. The NOR
!. thoughtful OF the men, however, wer
not satisfied with the vote il was to
close. The men who had voted to retur
, TO work disscnted. The question q
| finances came M and was discussed
The men who wanted to return to wor
reminded those who voted to strike tina
, there was no money with which to SUI
port this strike. Someone made
! motion that there should be no strik
benefits paid. The chair ruled the m,
, tion out of order.
Q motion was made to reconsider IN
motion adopted approving strike. Th
|, aye and nav vote was too close for
o decision. and the chair ordered a divisio
;. of the house. The division resulted In
two-third vote for reconsideration. I'll
Q original motion was then put. the coul
4 being made nv rising vote. The teller
= Messrs. j. IT. Campbell and Thoms
Il Johnson, renOrted AS votes for retur
p to work and 36 votes for strike. TT
announcement of the result was greete
). with applause.
IS Then the question occurred upon whe