The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-06
CONFERENCES TO BE HELD.
Employers and Employees VIII At
tempt to Settle Controversy

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind. Aug. 5.-All demonstra-
tons have ceased about the Gemmer en-
CINE factory and absolute peace now pre-
walls. There was no need for police to-day
and State troops will never be necessary
State Commissioner Mccormack and Ma
tional Organizer Smith have accomplished
much in being able TO restore peace and
quietness. Had they not reached here when
they did there undoubtedly would have
been an outbreak and serious conflict
could hardly have been averted.
Messrs. Smith and Mccormack held con-
ferences this afternoon both with the fac
tory owners and the locked-out machinists
The advice and suggestions offered to the
The lOcked-out men declared that they will
maintain peace and that there will be no
more demonstrations or marching about
the factory. The labor organizers informed
the manufacturers of the strikers inten-
tons TO permit no violence. The factory
owners said that they would consider plans
for settlement as soon as they are as
sured that the men are sincere in what
they say.
Organizer Smith hopes to be able to bring
about a conference between the employers
and employees within few days. His prin-
cipal object in the beginning was to cause
holtilities 10 cease and he has accom-
plished this.
g. F. Burke. one of the owners of the
Gemmer engine factory, declined to say
what would be the result Of a conference
with the men. He declared that the en-
pIoyers will not meet the men or discuss
the situation in any way until he is assured
that absolute order will be maintained. lie
states that the employers will meet with
the men in a spirit of fairness and concilia-
ton after everything is restored to normal
conditions
TO bring D. VI. Parry, Of Indianapolis, here
TO make a speech until the present labor
troubles are settled. 1t Is set forth that the
appearance of Mr.. Parry at this time Will
have the same effect on the union men that
the parades and demonstrations have on
the employers. 1t Is believed that Mr.. Parry
will be requested TO defer his visit until
some other time. He had been invited 10 at
tend banquet Friday evening
There was no demonstration ABOUT tne
Gemrner factory this evening. The nonunlon
machinists have not left the factory sincs
they went 10 work yesterday morning. an .s
they will continue TO live In the pant uh'i
the strike is settled. -
There was an exciting scene at the Penn
sylvania depot at an early nour TINS IhoI II
ing Fred Smith. the leader among tne
nonunion machfnists brought here from
Chicago went to the PennsylVanla pas
senger depot at 2:30 O'CLOCK 10 meet HUI :
nonunion men who were expected. Two niei
came. though fourteen had peen eAPeSesus
Forty union men were at the depot AM
took them in tow. They declared tney -uiS S
not know there was a Strike neie - a
stated that they would not go u WI
Smith was recognized by the strikers as o,'
OF the nonunionists who had WORKED at .n'
Gemmer factory yesterday. he was SUI
rounded and there were threats OF Iousl
handling Smith was much frightened an.
expressed a desire 10 be allowed 10 ieav'
the city. n ticket for chicago was Pu'
chased fer him and he was placed om g
Chicago-bound train. which came IA ,,sctnrS
minutes The unionists claim Vlc'Vl ,
in being able to get these men, ohe '"'
leader. 70 leave the city