The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-18
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/ public statements the men may desire to
| make,
| Mr.. Orr was asked as to the action OF
| the men at the meeting Tuesday night,
and stated that It was practically unani-
nous In favor Of the strike After the
1 vote had been taken the seven or elEhs
men who had voted against strike,
and stated briefly their reasons for their
| votes, aroEe and pledged themselves to
| abide the result In good faith
When asked as to what support the
| men would receive from the National AS
ISOLATION In their struggle, Mr.. Orr
| merely stated that the 10000 members
Of the general organization would sup
| port the local men. AS to Just how much
each man would receive per week he
asked to be excused from statement,
reiterating that they would be supported
(. From other sources 1t Is understood
that each employee will receive about SO
per week from the Amalgamated Assoc
citation OF Street Railway EMPLOYEES.
This may be supplemented by contribu-
tons from various organized labor bodies
in sympathy with the car men.
Many Rumors Afloat.
A great many rumors were afloat yes
Of credence, and most of them showed
their untenabiity on their very faces
Tho strikers were not conspicuous any
quietly, and many OF them worn out
with the early morning meeting after
= hard, days work. put In much OF tho
quiet and rnostentatious In their bearing
that they attracted no attention. In gem
eral, they. showed themselves subservient
Very good se oder 1he ali aa a1d
in fact, tho day had much the appear
ance OF a holiday.
According to the announcements OF the
Nfflrnra ~ ho oro nj ipr, 10 M fDa
purpose. Of the men to interfere In any
way with tho operation OF the cars
further than by being on hand in .dctich-
non-union men from working. Strict or
ders have been issued to the men to avoid
violence, either in act or language. and to
eerany from s nES ANY man
who. by his conduct brings the organiza-
ion into dlsrepute will be disciplined by the
organzaion csr tai that Is the an
strikers are wearing their uniforms and
many their. caps. both Of which belong to
them individually. Only few have yet
structions. for which they have made
deposit Of money with the company.
These will DO turned In when tho. men
funded to them. This, it IS understood
from the notice posted by Mr.. Huff, Will
be done to-day, although 1t is not regular
payday
a Discreet Silence.
Only the sequel can develop what the
plans Of the men and Of tho company arc
erect silence keeping their information
and plans carefully to themselves, lest
premature announcement defeat them or
IS Quietly confident The position Of the
men Is briefly set forth iii the quoted
statement Of Mr.. Orr: II have absolute
confidence in tho successful termination
= yj,o cf,1. en,1 = 10 1gr 4 n o.
dict how long It may last; very hard:
Conditions are different In every city, and
will take q. day or two to develop just
1t is understood that a statement Will
be prepared by the men and given to
the public either to-day, or TOMORROW,
setting forth in detail their contention:
their condition.. and the causes leading
UP to and influencing them, to strike.
This may be prepared at the mcetins
ana 2q It, or Il
from the mems standpoint, .designed 10
lay before the public all the facts IN
the case. the men realizing that ne
dance. since upon public sentiment muel,
OF the success of their cause depends.
In the event that such statement y
issued by the men. IT may call Iortn u
though no announcement Of such a con-
tlngent course Is made. In fact, the
company has had very little to say tor
publication since its first detailed state
,nent about three weeks-ago. .=fa
Avery Quiet Day.
Tho daY was All unusually quiet one
in this city and Manchester and IN the
The changing Eongs OF the cars,
usually such a conspicuous sound to the
pedestrian, were silent and tho onis
noises on the street were. those OF the
carriages wagons earts + draSs al and 1 Te-
Der seen on Main Street was un,prece-
denied All the livery stables had a
busy day. and hacks and cabs were ire
uuently called for by persons IN al parts
of tho city. The. rush for vehiGies Ma, Mas
the rain and storm began and the late
workers were preparing to 90 70 their
homes. Many spring vehlcles were i!tt u,
with seats and were standing AT tie co.
ncrs OF Main Street from Eighth to
Twelfth, soliciting PASSENGERS, ana .ol
a few did a thriving business hauling
the homcward bound throng at cents
a head The great majority, however
walked; unwillingly OF wiliinS;diy ant 80 mo
division Of car employees. Yesterday Eayo
out for publication the following state
ment: a. view
viii not Interfere with the company's
property or the running Of cars IN any
way. l have selected the Oldest and best
citizens and members or our u,i,Um - ago
The Central Trades and Labor Council
has been called to meet to1 nAI s #
O'Clock at tho New Market n; hall u niSt q
and Marshall Stress I st,,a ''e amd + IS
expected that committee Will be APP
po!nted by the council to confer With the
Passenger and Power Company WIN
view Of trying to bring about 8. settle
,,,o,t re tba diffnrpnccI between the ems