The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-13
Appeals Made to Senator Hanna and
the Arbitration Committee of
the Civic Federation.
BUSINESS is PARALYZEl
DOCKS CROWDED WITH MERCHAN-
Disc AWAITING DELIVERY.
Many other Unions Besides the
Freight Handlers Involved
Fish and Coal Scarce.


sand men idle, their ranks likely TO be
greatly swelled by sympathetic votes OF the
Building Trades Council and the Boston
Central Labor Union. which meet to-mor-
row night. and the entire city beginning TO
suffer from the effects of congested traffic,
the only ray of light visible tonight Is
the hope that the conference of business in
terests which has been arranged for to-
morrow may lead TO a settlement Of the
strike. This conference, which is due in a
large measure to the influence of Governor
Crane. was arranged late this afternoon at
a meeting of representatives of the Boston
Chamber of Commerce. the Boston Asso-
ciated Board of Trade and the Boston Mer-
chants Association with the State Board
of Arbitration.
Everybody present realized the serious
ness of the situation. and after inter-
change of opinion ii was decided that the
best way of getting at public opinion would
be to call a conference of the business men
of the city to which. among others, the
presidents OF the Produce Exchange, the
Coal Exchange and of all the railways will
be invited. Ii is also hoped that Secretary
Easley and other representatives OF the
Civic Federation may be present.
During the day Governor Crane had a
long talk with the committee of the allied
transportation council having the strike
in charge. but at is conclusion he an
nounced that he could see no way a. pres
ent of solving the problem. Later he sent
for Mayor Collins and the two executives
were in conference for some time. A little
later the mayor made statement that he
had no power 20 act. He said further.
Until the railroad officials consent TO hav-
ing the differences considered by an arbi-
tration board there is nothing more we
can do. They are obdurate. therefore our
hands are tied The Governor and myself
have done all in our power TO render as
sistance. Mr.. Hannas answer does not
leave a further opening for work for an
immediate settlement The saloons cannot
be closed until rioting starts. A prominent
strike leader said to-day when some one
suggested closing the saloons that the best
way TO close the saloons was TO keep the
men out of them Now. fully agree with
that opinion. There does not appear to be
any necessity for closing the saloons. There
is no rioting, and only when there is can
the power TO close them be exercised"
UNWILLING TO ARBITRATE.
The railroad company against which the
strike is chiefly directed. the New York.
New Haven & Hartford, shows no inclna-
ton to ask for interference by the National
Civic Federation. and reiterates what IL
has said from the first. that its duties as
common carrier are defined by law and that
it is compelled to handle all freight de-
livered TO IL, whether by union nonunion
teams, and that il has no option in the
matter. This position. IL adhered TO by the
company, may result I'm the refusal OF the
federation TO interfere in the quarrel as
it desires a request from both sides before
taking up the matter.
Following the conferences with the
mayor and the Governor came other meet
ings Of the strikers. a committee OF the
Boston Merchants Association and labor
representatives met without result save
that the labor men declared that the strike
would involve $1,000 $4,000 men II a set
Element was not reached.
Following is the telegram received by
Mayor Collins, to-day, in reply 10 his mes
sage asking Senator NJ. A Hanna TO aid
him in putting an end 10 the strike:
Telegram received. If you Will point out
a way / will be glad 10 be OF service. We
should have indications from both sides
that our good offices would be acceptable"
The arrival, during the forenoon. OF a
fleet of fishing smacks. bringing 30.000
pounds of fresh FISH. further complicated
the situation that confronts the fish dealers
who cannot get teams 20 handle the fish.
Freight business at the various railroads,
wharVes and docks has been almost at A
standstill to-day and the moving Of ac-
rious matter TO merchants.
The strike of coal teamsters was one OF
the most aggravating fea tures OF the day.
and its effect was quickly felt at hotels,
restaurants and places having accommO-
dation for only limited supply of coal.
Coal dealers were kept busy answering ap-
peals from anxious customers.
Many Of the teams of the Adams. Ma
tonal and local express companies. whose
drivers are not affiliated with the Team
sters' Union. at work to-day. but ~
Is stated that tomorrow all viii 20 out
with the exception OF the United States
Express Company's men, who belong 10 no
union There is also a movement 10 call
out the hack and cab men, who since the
pany's drivers have been transferring more
or less baggage for passengers across the
city
The brewery employees will. IL is said be
locked by Friday III the strike con-
tnues, as the supply OF coal on hand az the
various breweries will give out BY that time
and work will have 10 be suspended
The meetings OF the Central Labor Union
and OF the Building Trades Council to-
morrow night are awaited with great in
terest. IL Is well known that the Central
Labor Union is not pleased with the man.
in which the present strike has been
conducted. especially with the fact that
they were not consulted before the strike
was ordered. There is a very strong feel
ing against ordering A sympathetic strike
on this account. but II is the general be-
lief that although such action will be bit
terJy fought. the meeting will iDdorse the
strike 10 the extent Of ordering out the
ninety bodies affiliated in its member
ship. IL is also believed that the Build
ing Trades Council will take similar ac-
tion a matter OF principle.