Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-03-10
STRIKE REPUDIATED.

The most interesting development in
the subway aud elevated railway strike
situation in New York yesterday was
the stand taken by some Of the national
labor leaders in repudiating the action OF
the local leaders, who ordered and are
conducting the strike.
The first intimation the public had
that the strike was indorsed by the ma
tional union came in a statement from
Grand Chief Warren S. Stone, OF the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers, to
which the motormen belong. Mr.. Stone
insisted that the strike was violation
of the laws of the national union, the
men having broken their contract with
the lnterborough Company. He order
ed the men to report tor duty, failing
which expulsion from the organization is
threatened. In his statement Grand Chief
Stone says;
cit has been reported ton that many
of our members have been misled by
statements that the grand officers had
given consent to this strike. This Is
not correct; no request was made nor
granted, nor were the officers OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
consulted in the present situation.
This is the first time in the history
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers that our members have repndiat-
ed their agreement with any railroad.
Labor organizations must keep their
part of the agreements inviolate ii they
expect to succeed. Had our laws been
complied with conditions as they now
appear could not exist on the lines OF
the Interborough Company"
William l.. Jencks, head of the local
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
declared that he did not recognize Mr..
Stones statement as having any influence
upon him or upon the strike. "Mr
Stone cannot dictate to me" said Mr..
Jencks. ''Shali he tell us VIII ether we
shall have supper or not? The men
we're ordered out, are out, and will stay
out until the strike is won. Things are
going beautifully, and prospects were
never brighter for us since the strike
was begun"
Jencks made this statement in the
midst of group of the strikers, who
cheered him loudly when they heard his
words.
Timothy Healey, president of the
| International Brotherhood OF Stationary
Firemeu, when asked whether he would
call out the members of his organization
replied: "No, Pm not going to call
them out"
"Have you been asked by Mr. Pepper
or Mr.. Jencks, or anybody else to call
them out?" was asked.
'1f Mr.. Pepper asked me to cali out
the fireman." replied Mr. Healey, 81
would not do so. | would not recognize
Mr.. Peppers power to make any such
request. Before would call out the men
| would have to be asked to do so by
President Mahon. Mr.. MahOn has not
asked me to do So"
President w. d. Mahon, of the Ma
tional Association of Electric and Street
Railway Employees, said, when asked
what effect the attitude of Warren f.
Stone, president of the National Organi.
zaiion of Locomotive Engineers, wo1ld
have upon the strike situation: Gas
far as | am concerned Mr. Stones
attitude will make no difference what
ever. Mr.. Stones organization and mine
are entirely distinct and separate, and
what be may see fit to DO will not affect
my conduct in the least"
Harry johnson, secretary or tie local
Union of Locomotive Engineers, in an
interview supported Mr.. Jencks, saying
the men would not 60 back to work un.
ill they had won their point, the local
union having sufficient money to carry
on the strike without aid from the ma
tional union.
Notwithstanding the efforts of the
local leaders, there were indications
around strike headquarters that at least
sumo of the men we're ready to give ur
the fight against the company. Thost
who from The start we're opposed to the
strike find the action of the nationa
leaders an excellent excuse to return tC
their posts. Early yesterday evening
several of the old subway motormen
were found in charge OF their regular
trains, and admitted that they had
taken Mr.. Stones advice. The service
in the subway last night was al
most perfect. the local trains being
run during the rush hours on schedule
time, while the express trains main
tanned three. minute headway. At NJ
time was there anything resembling
congestion, the usual .homegoing crowd
being handled without a single accident
Messrs. Stone and w. B. Hurley LEI
for Cleveland last night. AS they wer
leaving Mr.. Stone said "The strik
: is virtually over. We have accomplished
our mission and are going home vel
satisfied" F"
Ravages of Bubonic Plague.
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