The Washington times., 1905-05-11
EMPLOYERS HAVE
ADDED COURAGE
Presidents Remarks to La
Dor Leaders Pleased Them.
ADOPT UNYIELDING POLICY
Fifth Death in Strike Roster That of
George S. Pierce, Killed by a
Guard.
ADOPT UNYIELDING POLICY

CHICAGO, May n.-FederaI interfer-
ence in the teamsters' strike became
more sharply q point of discussion today
by reason OF the injection of the petition
TO the President yesterday by the labor
leaders into the situation.
As stroke of diplomacy 1t had been
given out by President Shea. of the
Transfers Union, that all efforts TO
reach the ear OF the President had been
abandoned. Meanwhile arrangements
were made to meet the Presidential the
Auditorium on his return from the
Hamilton Club reception. The labor
leaders assert that they are well pleased
with the manner the President received
them. but nevertheless IN view of what
the Chief Executive had to say in re-
ply about the observance of law and
order and his inferential remark that
Mayor Dunno would receive Govern
mental support II necessary, there is an
under current of opirIon that perhaps
the only advantage gained by the move
IS an accertuation Ia an official manner
CT their position IN this strike
The Presidents reference to the ''un-
fortunate phrasing' OF the statement is
taken as hint that President Roose-
Veit was not entirely pleased with the
document. Having delivered their side
of the story, the leaders today settled
down to renewed plans of activity.
Employers Are Jubilant.
The employers today are tubilant The
moral influence OF the Presidents pres
ence and his utterances Of determine
ton in upholding the laws have given
them added courage to prosecute the
fight and most unequivocal statements
that there is to be no recession In the
position taken One OF the prominent
members of the Employers Association
has stated that merchants will close
stores if necessary before they will yield
to the strikers. This sentiment finds
echoing support by others and all in
dieations point to q fstoncwaIr' front
on the part of capital
Talk now is heard of involving the
Illinois Manufacturers Association to
the extent that the latter shall insist
on the delivery of goods to any and
all houses that contract for the same
citation will meet tonight when 1T Is e.1-
pected that resolutions to this effect
shall be adopted. If the plan carries Il
more important spread OF the strike
than has developed since the first week
Of the contest may be looked for.
Orders were issued by the labor com
the memorial to the President, to be
sent to papers in the country, and to the
sixty three central labor bodies in the
various cities.
Fifth Death in Strike Roster.
TIL, fifth death in the strike roster IS
that of George S. Pierce. who was shot
and killed by George WaIdron. a guard
Of Wells-Fargo express wagon.
Pierce, q. striking teamster, passed the
express wagon last night and recogniz-
ing Waldron as a former union man, ad-
dressed him in sarcastic words. Wal
dron. 1t is claimed. drew his pistol and
fired, the bullet finding Judgement above
Pierce's heart. Waldron ran to the
Wells-Fargo barns. which were sur
rounded by police, and was captured.
He would make no statement.
Edward Wright, aged sixteen was shot
in the thigh bv man on an express
wagon at whom a brick was thrown.