The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-22
BUTCHERS REPORT
FOR DUTY TODAY
Work viii Be Resumed at
South ST. Paul at 7 O'Clock
This Morning

At o'clock this morning all of the
striking butchers of Swift & Co.'S plant
at South ST. Paul will report at their
usual places of work, and all for whom
employment can be found will be re-
tanned 1t is believed that every man
who has been on strike will be given
employment of some kind in the plant,
for since the tie-up started enough
general work has accumulated to keep
the non-union men busy if they have
the heart to remain.
The strikers received final instruc-
tions as to returning to work from
President George Willis at Federation
hall last night. Over 525 men and 20
women were present, and the greatest
enthusiasm was manifested during the
meeting. President Willis read two
kilograms from Michael Donnelly, in
ternational president of the union, in
which the members were Instructed to
return to work pending the arbitration
of the questions involved in the strike.
Every man should return to his
work and abide by the agreement made
by the international officers" said
President Willis. Manager Bangs and
Supt. Burns, during conference with
me today, said that all the members OF
the union should forget about the
strike and return to work as though no
trouble had existed The management
evinces a desire to let bygones be by
cones, and we should have the same
spirit.
Within forty-five days every man
will have his position back or will have
his case before the arbitrating board.
Fhn -11ninn vii of
much trouble, and 1 advise you all to
return to work as though they were
not at the plant. They are unskilled
and cannot take our places and we
should not worry over them.
Return on the Old Scale
1.-The men will go back. to work on
the old scale and a new one will not
go into effect until sanctioned by the
arbitrating board. Manager Bangs in
formed me today that the gang will be
reduced so that the men can get III
orty-eight hours each week. The cut
ting will be done in the morning and
the killing in the afternoon. Another
gang will be added when the demand
for meat Increases
While few members of the union
declared their unwillingness to return
to work beside non-union men, the
majority were in favor of getting back
to work and trusting that the nom
union men would leave of their own
accord. References were made to GER
tain strikers who had returned to work
during the past few days and numer-
Gus acrimonious remarks were made
it was said that they would be expel-
led from the union. President Willis
said eight had deserted the union
ranks.
John Krieger, district organizer OF
Of OH
who was instrumental in establishing
the union at South st. Paul less than
two years ago, addressed the meeting
and counSeled the members to return
to work without regard to the presence
of the non-union men.
Though you must not use violence
with them, there are just as effective
ways of making them uncomfortable
by your actions" said Mr.. Krieger
1T is safe to predict that the non
union men will not have the heart tc
look you in the face and remain al
work in the same place with you"
The applause which followed thi;
statement was enthusiastic and pro-
longed.
Mr.. Krieger complimented the mer
on the firmneSS and moderation with
which they had conducted the strike
and said it was an illustration of the
value of conservatism which is needed
in handling the affairs of unions.
Hard Night for Strikers
Wednesday night was strenuous
one for the South st. Paul butchers
the pickets finding the weather un-
comfortable. Having exhausted Their
energies in the downtown celebration
many of the men on picket duty left
their posts some hours before morn
ing and went to their homes. The ex-
ample had been set by Business Agen1
Steep, in charge of the pickets, who
went to his home in South Park at {
comparatively early hour.
When made acquainted with the con.
ditions under which they return t.
work considerable number of the
members yesterday morning expressed
dissatisfaction with the outcome, aver.
ring that they go back under the same
conditions that existed previous to thu
strike. The only advantage they have
gained, they contend is that the point.
in dispute are to be arbitrated. Blu
those opposed to the nature of the set
Element said that they would obey tn,
order from Chicago and return to work
1t was asserted by the union mel