The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-05
Firemen and Yardmen to Receive Ad-
vances and Rules OF the Road
to BE Revised.
EVERYBODY WELL PLEASED
STATEMENT ISSUED By REPRESENT
ATIvEs OF EMPLOYEES.
Brief Expressions by Messrs- Blodgetss
Ashley, Hannahan, Lee, Court
ney and Judson.

months of controversy between the en-
ployes OF the Wabash Railroad and the off,
GERS of that system, during which a strike
was imminent and was prevented only by
a temporary injunction dissolved on
Wednesday, restraining the employees from
vacating their positions, the differences
were finally adjusted and the controversy
effectually and satisfactorily settled this
evening.
officers of the brotherhoods representing
the employees declare the settlement is sat
isfactory and is a sweeping victory for or
ganized labor. The Wabash officers de-
clare that all differences with the employees
have been finally terminated in a satisfac-'
tory manner, and that their future rela-
tions with the employees will likely be har-
moniors. Following are the main points
embraced in the settlement:
Twelve per cent. increase for conductors.
brakemen and baggagemen in the passen-
ger service. and 15 per cent. for conductors
rates which existed Jan. /. 1902, west of the
Mississippi river.
For the firemen increases were granted on
the Canadian lines I'm accordance with the
Canada Southern division OF the Michigan
Central. On the lines In the United States
material increases and improvements in the
working conditions were granted to the fire.
men.
East Of the Mississippi the rates viii be
brought up to the same standard when
the competing lines in the same territory
grant similar increases.
The yardmen receive a substantial in
crease. varying i'm different places
There is an entire revision of rules apply
ing to all classes of train service. This
was the main bone Of contention and was
granted in its entirety.
EMPLOYEES STATEMENT.
After everything had h>en settled to-
night the following statement was given
out by the officers representing the en-
ployes:
In the final settlement OF the wage con-
troversy with the Wabash management
such a spirit of fairness was displayed by
Mr.. Ashley. acting president. that it caused
and, in fact. all parties concerned, to en-
tirely forget and forgive the past.
TOO much credit cannot be given Colonel
Blodgett and Mr.. Travous. counsel for the
Wabash. and Mr.. Judson. counsel for the
brotherhoods in bringing about the neces-
sary meetings and I'm outlining the plan OF
settlement. The settlement is In full accord
with other late revisions OF schedules.
THE settlement is entirely satisfactory to
all, and the committeeman will return TO
their former positions I'm the service. with
only the kindliest feeling and respect for
their employers. and especially for Mr.. Ash
ley, Mr.. Blodgett. Mr.. Travous and Mr..
MCGEE. with whom final settlement was
made.
1.-The committees feel they were justified
in asking for the same compensation and
working conditions granted employees OF
other lines In competitive territory. Moth
ing more was demanded at any time
1--WE have tried in handling this contro-
versy TO demonstrate by our actions to the
business and labor world that members OF
organized labor are law-abiding and peace
loving citizens. We leave our action In this
controversy and our past organizations
in the hands of the public for approval or
criticism
This was signed by c. A. Lewton. chair
man of the hremen's joint protective board:
]. r. Courtney, chairman OF the train
mems general grievance committee. and
was approved by j. ]. Hanrahan. grand
master, and w. G. Lee, first vice grand
master OF the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen.
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The exact terms OF the settlement are
stated in the following letter submitted 10
the committee tonight by acting President
Ashley, OF the Wabash:
IAN amicable adjustment OF the differ
ences with respect TO wages and conditions
of employment which have been the sub
ject OF recent negotiations and litigation
will be entirely acceptable TO this company
under the following terms:
''First-The advance made on the western
division Will be u per cent. for passenger
conductors. brakemen and baggagemen and
Is per cent. for conductors and brakemei.
in through. local. mixed and work train
service over the rate in effect on Jan. ].
1902 This scale will be extended TO the
advances are made on other competing
lines in the same territory, with the UNDER
standing that the Illinois Central and the
Chicago & Alton railroads shall be consld-
cred competing lines OF the middle divi-
sion.
''Second-On the lSS0-lso ana the nve
Council Bluffs. O. & st. l.. ten-wheel en-
eines 81 Is the 100 miles for firemen.
''Third-West OF the Mississippi river we
will discontinue the practice OF using two
engines on one freight train. except under
conditions where IL IL unavoidable. and not
for the purpose of increasing train tonnage.
''Fourth-The rules and regulations gov
erning the service shah be made equally
favorable TO employees as those OF other
lines operating In the same territory under
similar conditions and 20 effect that end
the president upon his return, or the man.
agement OF the compsny. VIII confer With