The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-15

settlement, which has not yet received
prominence, is the fact that the men
specifically agree not to demand the sa-
called standard train On it's part: the
Great Northern management agrees to
abolish double heading on its entire
system with the exception Of certain divi-s
sions where heavy grades render such
practice necessary. The character Of these
divisions is well understood both by the
men and the management and a definite
agreement upon this point was not diff
|cult.
While the committee Of twin city Ship
pers deserves and has received much
credit for the conciliatory attitude finally
induced in both parties to the dispute, it
is a fact that the movement really had its
inception with T. B. Walker of this city,
who, before any committee had been sug-5
gested or appointed, sent a personal rep.
resentative to ask the men to withhold
any. final decision until the business in
terests might be heard. The men read
lily agreed to this and twin city com
mittee was organized and made its APP
pearance the next day. AS a member of
this committee Mr.. Walker succeeded in
securing the confidence of the men and
thru his long time acquaintance with Mr.
Hill his opinions with regard to the stu
alton were respected by the management
| of the road.
Early in the conference it became appar-
ent that there was in reality but a very
small point at issue. This was suspl-
cion upon the part Of the management
that the mems demand for the abolition
of double heading was in reality intended
4 to pave the way for demand for a stand
ard train, thereby depriying the road of
it's strong advantage over other systems
because of its low grades and heavy mo-
4 tive power. This apprehension on the
part of the management was one which
i the negotiators for the road naturally felt
|somewhat hesitant about voicing to the
I linen. However, when the committee of
Cancellation appeared with Mr.. Walker
as one of its members the real attitude
4 of the road became apparent, and Mr..
jWalker, in several extended conferences
4 with Messrs. Garretson and Newman, was
able to establish very clearly that the men
4 mot only did not desire to Introduce the
standard train idea at this time but were
i willing to pledge themselves not to. de-
mand it in the future. AS soon as this
fpronise was given by the men, Mr.. Ward.
slfor the management OF the road. gladly
granted the demand in regard to double
#Iheading. IS. 81
4 8. Not only was the position of Mr.. Walker
lthruout that of public spirited citizen
lof Minneapolis, but he had particular
Interest in Warding off a strike, from the
ifact that he Is interested. In the Red River
4 Lumber company, which operates mills
i at Akeley A Great Northern strike would
81 efectualIy prevent the company from
.Isending It's product to market, and this
Il gave Its representatives special incen-
live to work for conciliati ion. Charles B,
Il March, the manager of the company, was
1.-THE personal Representative first sent to
Il st. Paul to ask the men to delay de-
9lcision, pending q hearing of business in
4 terests: rs
i The Final Conferences.
|. After the resumption Of the conference
q at $3.50 p. M. yesterday an uninterrupted
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