New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
Streetcar Strike Scheduled for San
Francisco on Mondag.

San Francisco, April pa great streetcar
strike VIII probably be declared for Monday
morning IN this city. This promises TO be the
result OF the protracted conferences between
the streetcar mems union and the United Rail-
roads Company. Though there are some minor
points Of difference, practically the contention is
IN regard to recognition Of the union The
United Railroads last year agreed to recognize
the union by treating with its officers, but the
union now demands that only its members shall
be employed on the streetcar lines and that
its officers shall have a voice in regard to the
discharge OF men. These demands the United
Railroad officials fatty refuse. The men an
parently believe that they have public sympathy
with them, as they had two years ago. when
they won out after tying Up most of the street
railroads for week But then they struck for
better pay and fair treatment. and the public
knew that their demands were just. Now they
are well paid and the company has been con-
siderate, so that the sole reason for upsetting
the business Of the city and causing great hard
snip 10 thousands Of working men and women
is the demand that only union men shall be
employed. Mayor Schmitz, elected largely bv
the labor vote, viii be placed between the devil
and the deep sea by q strike. II he fails to
order out the police 10 protect men on the cars
he viii not get any Of the independent Republi-
can and Democratic votes which are necessary
70 his reelection. II he does his duty and or
oers out the police. then his labor adherents
VIII abandon him in a body. II is generally
believed that the railroad company will have to
call on The Governor for protection.
Applications were made this week to the
Board OF Public Works for permits 70 sell cut
flowers and evergreens on the sites $500.
named for free flower markets r5erhs-.
Schmitz' brother Of the Mayor, is head OF the
Public Works Board. and he has deniad an
Applications for permits. holding that the ordi
nance IS illegal The Mayor did not dare veto
the ordinance, so he allowed It to become
law without his approval and then urged his
brother 10 nullify II. The movement IN favor
Of free street flower markets was chsmnione5
BY leading womens organizations and the sent,-
nent In its favor proved so strong that the
politicians feared 10 oppose it. Now the matter
VIII be carried to the courts ana an effort made
70 have a test case speedily heard.
The most powerful armored cruiser in n.
world. the California, was launched here from
the Union Iron Works this week The occa, STOW,
was made noteworthy by the presence OF a larg.
number OF members OF the Native Sons Of the
Golden West, who were in charge OF the eers-
monies. Public school children were also out Z,
1ofoe' as the day OF the launching was made a
holiday. :"
Ihe disappearance OF Lieutenant Victor q
Lewis OF the 18th Artillery. from the Preside
mas caused much comment in army circles. Hs
was volunteer oficer. who did good service IN
The Philippines and who was transferred n ,ho
regular army. II has been found that he 49,
away with a woman. and It Is supposed 4bst -
Is on his way 10 Toronto, where he e~neots -
contest a relatives win.
Nsxt week q conventinn -,