The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-21
hat Is the Demand of the People---Will til,
Traction Company Stop! Look! Listen?

There was not an absentee and even
more enthusiasm than ever was ex-
hibited.
why. I am quite satisfied with the
situation" remarked international
Treasurer Orr. I'VE are not 10 blame
II some thoughtless sympathizers allow
their anxiety TO overcome their judgment
/ would simply suggest that they pre-
serve their patience. even II tantilized by
these imported novlces. who are carry
Ing concealed weapons with no right 10
do so under the statutes OF Rhode ISL
and.
I'VE have full confidence in the people.
but certainly ere opposed TO lawlessness.
Should any OF our men--nearly 600 In
this city-commit a breach OF the peace,
then we would let the local authorities
deal with him and he would receive his
deserts from the union afterwards. And
the same applies with equal force 10 the
cities OF Pawtucket and Central Falls
and the Blackstone Valley"
STATEMENT FROM BOARD.
AS representing the executive board.
Business Agent Vetter issued the follow
ing statement this afternoon. justifying
the action of the repair shop men. who
simply ask for nine-hour day:
Among the many things noticed the
past week Is the fact OF so many closed
cars that are being used In place of the
more comfortable open car. IL people
would like TO know why all we say is
for them is 10 take trip TO the repair
shop at Cranston. There you will find n
large assortment OF open and closed cars
awaiting the doctor whom the company
will find In the ranks of the strikers.
These men are the ones which went out
because their request for shorter hours
was refused.
I'VE see by the organ OF the railroad
company that the men from Pawtuxet
Valley are firing OF the strike. This Is
The only piece OF strike news we have
been able to read in that paper since
having II placed on the unfair list. AS
usual II is against the strikers. You can
sum up all the news of that paper in the
following manner: Large type for the
mob rule I'm Pawtucket; excellent service
given by the militia in driving women and
children inside their houses. etc.
CoMPANY'C ORGAN SCORED.
But any possible information TO the
public appears In small type when It
would be apt to favor the strikers
II the men from the Pawtuxet Valley
are thinking of returning to work II is in
deed news 10 the executive board as Riv-
erpoint like Pawtucket was considered
one OF the strongest points.
strong point IL reason enough for the
company TO try through their organ
which we believe finds its way into Paw
tuxet Valley to weaken men that are
standing up. as we think with no thought
OF going back to work until a settlement
is made.
1t was difficult at first to have an ac-
curate roll call as the men OF weak
minds went back and forth but for the
last FIVE days every man has either an
swere6 roll call In person or sent word
where he could be found so that now
nearly GOO men are standing shoulder TO
shoulder with the aid and assistance of
the several labor unions in the state.
MASS MEETING TOMORROW.
They are determined TO a man to pro-
cure. II possible. through legitimate
means a ten-hour dag and fair wages per
hour and not to accept so much per day
for a day which has no limit. Tomorrow
being Sunday there will be a mass meet
ing at 2 o'clock when several addresses
will be made 10 the men by prominent
speakers.
Tho meeting OF the Central Labor union
last evening was largely attended and af-
ter an informal but interesting discus
sion, reinsurance was given the street
railway men not only OF moral support
but OF financial assistance 10 the extent
OF hundreds and, II need be. several
thousand dollars.
The general meeting OF conductors and
motormen was held at o'clock. this af-
ternoon, In Labor Temple and there was
the largest attendance on any day during
tho week.
The roll was called, 5s7 responding per-
sonally while AZ were heard from by note.
The picket committees presented their re-
ports and only routine business was
transacted. With the close OF the third
week there seems to be no change In the
situation but public sympathy and finan-
cial support will be found on the side OF
the striking motormen and conductors.