The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-14

The strike Of the conductors and motor
men Is coming 10 a crisis. and while the
state troops will probably remain over
Sunday AT Pawtucket. the strikers are
IN a very satisfied frame OF mind
This IS best proven by a visit 10 head
quarters in Labor temple, corner OF
washington and Mathewson streets
where they report every morning and Oc-
casionalIy while away their leisure
hours
TO PASS UPON THE LAW.
The merchants of Pawtucket are firmly
behind the strikers but stu believe that
the United Traction company Is equally
deserving OF consideration with justice 10
ell In the END.
Accordingly. they have made request
OF vital Importance OF Governor kimbail
and he has concluded 10 grant H.
The bearer of the request 10 Governor
Kimball was Representative Thomas r.
Corcoran OF Pawtucket, and IL was sign
ed by Henry J. Lynd OF the firm OF Lynd
& Murphy who Is president OF the AS
sociation. representing nearly 100 mer-
chants. large and small, exclusive OF
liouor dealers and having an invested
capital OF more than si0,ooo0cO, total.
Since the cars OF the Pawtucket Street
Railway company have ceased TO run,
these merchants have felt the effect most
convlncingly In their receipts and hence
they desire pacihcation for the benefit OF
all concerned.
Formal submission OF the question VIII
be made to the supreme court on Mon
day and while the militia will be de-
tained In Pawtucket at least until Tues
day, the decision OF the court Will be
awaited with interest.
r~k. - olaV ata nd QNz
ernor withdrawal OF deputy sheriffs, the
presence OF the military and decision OF
the supreme court ought to bring about
IN early and satisfactory adjustment.
QUIET AT NOON.
The promise given by Mayor Fitzgerald
that in few hours Pawtucket would be-
come perfectly quiet. In SO far as the
railway strike demonstration was con-
cerned. seems to have been made good, 10
use the vernacuar of the street.
There was the usual Saturday noon
crowd upon the sidewalks in that city
when the mills shut down for the day;
but nobody interfered with the cars the
crews that were operating them or the
military guard.
On the contrary everybody acted as
though anxious to assist the mayor In the
demonstration OF his ability 10 control
the city without the assistance OF help
from without the confines OF the munici-
paiity.
Travel continues to be light on all the
cars going to and from Pawtucket.
SALOONS AGAIN CLOSED.
As means OF conserving the public
peace--and the wisdom OF the step--was
thoroughly appreciated by every person
desirous that turmoil should not nesdless.
iy be stirred up-Mayor Fitzgeraldlissued
an order that all the liquor saloons in tn,
city should close at p. m. Willing obe
dience OF this order aided materially II
the good work.
STRIKERS AND BOARD MET.
There was the usual general meetins
OF strikers In the hall OF Labor Tempt,
today. commencing shortly after II
O'clock
President Arno was In the chair ant
the various committees. including IN,
pickets. reported progress. Only foul
men were reported as returning 10 worl
and IL candidates were initiated
II was 2:30 O'Clock before the executiv,
board met and they were In session fo
more than an hour
we have nothing 20 give out really
today" said Tnternationa Treasurer Orr
when interviewed by News representa-
tive.
Three OF four have. az understand
returned 10 work. and about the SAM
number OF cars are running as yester
day"
PAYING BENEFITS ALREADY.
''will you begin Monday or Tuesda,
next 20 pay benehts7" inquired The New
reporter of Mr. Orr.
Why my dear boy-and l might "a,
through you 20 The News the best frienD
I'm Providence 20 the public IN general
as well as the strlkers-we have heeI
paying out money In the form OF relic
right along since early In the week
And while outsiders might conside
such payments as benefits we do not
II any union man needs S. $40 or eve