New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
THE STRIKE is OVER.
CARS TO RUN REGULARLY IN
ALBANY TO-DAY.
COMPANY AND EMPLOYEES AGREE ON
TERMS-TROoPS START FOR HOME.

Albany MAY 1S-The great railroad strike last
ing for twelve days requiring the presence OF
three thousand members OF the National Guard
in the city costing the lives of two prominent
merchants. and entailing expense to the county
OF Albany OF over $50 600, is amicaby settled and
if the agreements kept there will be no
trouble for three years at least The ominous calm
which succeeded the killing of two inofrensive
citizens two days ago by National Guardsmen
defending property was succeeded this after
noon and evening by hysterical enthusiasm
when public bell towers and city newspapers
proclaimed that the twelve day strike tbs
street railways of five cities had been settled.
Flags flying from public and private buildings.
horses and wagons decorated with bunting and
| the national emblem, citizens carrying small
/ flags in their hands and enthusiastic youths and
| dignihed citizens chasing after the union man.
aged cars, marked some Of the earlier scenes OF
the afternoon. The repair wagon left the trac-
tion company's barn with it's old union crew
aboard. and gcing along PearI-st was received
with cheers. 1t was decorated with flags and
escorted by joyful, shrieking crowd far differ
ent from the passion bound crowd that had fol-
lowed the cars the last few days. Tonight sew
eral Of the lines are running in this city and all
of them in the other cities. and by noon to-
morrow all the lines will be running on scheduls
time with union men
The first indication of the settlement Of tbs
strike came at an early hour this morning from
Troy, where il announced that the Troy di-
vision Of the railway employees union had de-
cided to sign the agreement presented at last
nights conference Following this notification
| the other divisions met in Albany and after they
had signede the traction company officers signed
it, and at II O'Clock this morning it became bind
ing.
As is usual. both sides 20 this controversy,
which has cost two lives and the loss Of many
thousands of dollars ask for the credit. FROM
the face of the agreement it is evident that this
striking men won these concessions:
Increasing night mems and extra mems wages
10 20 cents an hour
Granting 10 men the right of appeal from a
decision of an inspector or the superintendent To
the traction cOInpany's executive board.
Providing that inspectors boarding car need
not be rung unless they present an equivalent to-
| a fare
The road TO pay any employe for lost time
when suspended and found not guilty.
| Employees permitted to ride on their own di-
visions free by showing their badges.
No discrimination against strikers who havo
not committed violence.
The traction people obtained these conces-
/ sions:
| That men who were on strike and committed
] violence shall not be reinstated unless proven
1 sv.ltless.
That the road may hire or discharge any man
without reference 20 his afilation or otherwise
/ with union.
| That no proposition 70 strike shall be acted
| upon until forty-eight hours have elapsed from
| the time of notification. and that il a strike is
ordered II shall not take effect until six days.
The general opinion Of strikers and citizens
over the settlement is that the greatest credis
| should go to Anthony N. Brady of the COM
| pany. and William E. Woodland. attorney for
the strikers
General Oliver waited for some time to have
Sheriff McC'rAary- iufO hat tha cfrfLra
was ended. but finally the faith of The AS
sociated Press and the traction company of
| hcers, began TO make arrangements for the
| turn of the troops to their homes. Orders were
issued to the I'd and 9th regiments to prepare
to go Immediately. and they had taken in their
details and broken camp before General oliver
received word from Sheriff McCreery that the
troops were not needed any more
The withdrawal of the uniformed men OF the
guards expeditions their bringing
here. The I'd Regiment ready 70 go to
Troy by O'Clock. The 10th Battalion
ordered TO diSperse at about . O'Clock
also the Sd Signal Corps. and the only armed
force here is the 23d of Brooklyn. which goes
tomorrow morning
The funerals of the two victims OF the 23t
Regiment mems guns take place tomorrow
afternoon, and it is desirable that the regiment
be out OF the city at that time
The day a quiet one. the heavy rain keep
ing people off the street The cars. with nom
union men running them. and guarded by SOL
diers, began running at the usual hour in the
morning. and the epithets hurled at the
men during the last few DAYS were missing
When il was known that the strike was settled
many people patronized the cars. sitting the
seats with the armed guards. Tonight
are running, but everything is prepared TO start
upon schedule in the morning. Part Of the nOn-
union left the city tonight II is known
that the strikers offered to give to the men safe
escort to the station if they desired il. hut the
men preferred the soldiers escort
IL was learned tonight that as result of the
strike and the ordering out OF the troops that
over score Of men in Company D. Of the 10th
Battalion. asked for their discharge. One of the
citizens killed William Walsh. whose
brother is a first lieutenant in this company.
The latter did not serve during the strike. be-
cause of being attached to the local Fire De-
bers of the company indignant over the
killing and take this means of showing it,
TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT
The text Of the agreement between the COM
pany and it's employees is as follows:
First-The road will continue to recognize and
treat with any committee Of its employees. rep
resenting organized or Unorganized labor when
they desire 10 be heard in relation TO any griev-
ances-
discharged by the superintendent shall be en-
titled 70 appeal to the executive COMMITTEES OF
the company.
Third-Conductors and motormen who exhibit
their badges by pinning them upon the lapels
Of their coats shall be permitted. 70 ride without
payment OF fare all cars operated on a
division 20 which such conductors and mOtormen
belong.
Fourth-Inspectors riding on cars shall not BE-
registered as passengers unless a pass is given.
Fifth-The road will pay all employees for time
lost when they have been suspended by the
company and found not guilty.
Sixth-There will be discrimination against
any of the men on account of strike of Nav 4.
1901, but this shall not apply TO those under ar
placed under arrest. charged with the commits
sion of unlawful or riotous acts. until the execu-