Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-06
CONFERENCE Is ON,
GIVES OUT NOTHING.
INTENSE ANXIETY ON l. SIDES TO
LEARN THE RESULT OF THE
MEETING AT PITrSBURG.
CAMBRIDGE MILLS START WORK
With n Few Men and the ofnce
Force-Piakerton Detectives on
Guard-Au Quiet Among the Strik-
ers There and Here.

err. There and Here.
Intense was the desire last night
among all classes of our citizens to
learn the result of the conference in
progress at Pittsburg. The Registers
telephones were rung up scores Of
times by as many different persons
and the inquiry made is the strike
settled? have heard that 1t was, and
hope it is true" But I - necessary re-
ply was always in the negative. There
is evidently a strong and universal de-
sire on the part OF all to see the end
of the present struggle between Mr..
Shaffer and the Steel Corporation. and
this has apparently developed TO a
hope that a satisfactory agreement will
500 be reached by the leaders. The
Cambridge mill has started up. but with
a very small complement of men, and
is guarded by Pinkerton's men. The
strikers maintain their ~law-ablding
policy and gain friends thereby, and
increased respect and sympathy from
the general public. Even the local
rumor factory was shut down yester-
day II was so quiet here in Wheeling.
Cambridge Tin Mills start.
Special to the Register.
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, September s.
The tin plant at this place started up
at midnight last night and is now run
ming. But II is evident that there are
but few men in the mill, as they have
been able to run but we turns. They
made forty pairs last night and fifty
pairs to-day. Most of the Office force
are at work in the mill, but of course
can accomplish but little, as they are
inexperienced. No new men have ar
rived. out as they are pushing work on
the boarding house In the mill, more
are evidently expected. The men now
at work ere boarding In the offices OF
the mill and in the mill itself. Three
Pinkerton detectives are on guard In
and about the plant. and every move
Of the strikers is closely watched by
them. There have been no disturb
ances whatever by the strikers thus
far, nor is there any indication of any
violence on their part.
Two sslaried men who were brought
to this mill have returned to their
homes, one of them positively refus-
ing to work. Manager Cecil Robinson
informed him that his refusal would
not cause his discharge.
A settlement Very Probable.
The local situation OF the Amalga-
nation strike Is quiet, and the men
seem to think this conference will bring
about a settlement. The Register, some
days ago, stated that the strike would
end In ten days, and also spoke OF the
conferences which were being held by
the heads of the different unions, and
that from these conferences would re-
suit a combined conference OF Amalga-
terms of settlement would be agreed
upon. The article in the Register vas
denied, but now 1t has been found TO
be true. and while probably not exact
as to dates, 1t Is reasonably believed it
will not miss it many days, and that the
strike will soon be over. The executive
board meets to-day In Pittsburg, and
will vote on the proposition offered for
a settlement by the trust, and 1t Is gen.
orally believed the vote will be cast for
a settlement. Vice President Walter
Larkins, OF the Second district, was seen
last evening by a Register reporter. and
stated that he had nothing to give out,
and when asked II he would go to Pitts
burg to-day. he made no answer and
seemed evasiye, but after speaking OF
the Second district, he added: "You
may say we are hopeful Of an early set
t,ement." Mr.. Larkins refused to talk
any more on the subject.
A leading official of one of the largest
districts of the Amalgamation stated
to the Register yesterday; "a settle
ment will be made soon"
When asked the terms, he refused to
say, but stated, I'VE will gain some
mills, and lose some"
Will it be a victory for the Amalga-
nation?
Eyes, our gain will be more than our
loss. This strike would have been a
grand victory. but the injunctions
made it hard for us to work. The or
der of this strike has been grand, our
men have behaved we'll and II this con-
ference fails to make a settlement, we
will still carry it on, respecting the
laws"
The gentleman denounced this gov
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