The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24

Chicago, May 24.-Industrial war,
with a possibility of martial law loom
ing up in the background, describes
the situation into which the compare
lively incipient teamsters strike of
few weeks ago has developed and which
threatened Chicago today.
Peace prospects have faded away,
along with the vanishing hopes Of con-
cessions that might be made by the ex-
holding the key to the situation, hav-
ing refused to retreat one inch from
their previously announced position, all
negotiations were at an end and en-
ployers and teamsters began preparing
for a vigorous campaign of indefinite
length.
were prepared to give the signal that
would bring the state troops into the
streets Of the city at the first indica-
ton Of an outbreak following the new
~ developed situation. Governor De-
neen was ready to respond to the call
at almost a seconds notice.
Police ALI on Duty.
Chief of Police O'Neill acknowledged
today that, with the spread of the
strike to the lumber district, the ability
of the police to afford protection had
almost reached the limit, and that every
policeman available is now doing strike
duty.
1--WE have almost reached the end
of our line,' the chief declared after
a conference with Mayor Dunno. eve
are still supplying men to protect wag-
number Of men to the lumber dis
trict. l am doing the best [ can I'M
der the circumstances, and 1 am sup
plying every man l possibly cam. but
a policeman cannot be in two places
at the same time, and I cannot dis
tribute my force any more than l have
already done.''
Strike in Lumber District.
Extension. of the strike in the lum-
Der district was much more rapid to-
day than yesterday. 1t was sweeping
wholesale affair, that sent workmen
home in hundreds and closed up lumber
yards by the dozen. So complete and
thoro was the virtual lockout that in
Chicago except two were reported as
having practically suspended opera
lions owing to lack Of teamsters. 1t
was expected that the two. remaining
companies would be similarly involved
before night.
Initiative in the use Of non-union
transfers in the lumber district was
pany, which sent out thirty-six wagons
thus manned. 1t was reported to the
sheriff g office that the wagons got
away without being molested, but that
trouble might result before the wagons
returned To watch closely and keep
the sheriff posted by telephone, deputy
sheriffs were sent to the lumber dis
At the first extended outbreak the
sheriff prepared to take immediate ac-
ton. That he would call troops was
not doubted.
No More Jobs for Strikers.
Secretary Hooper of the Associated
Wood Industries declared today that
been formally discharged. The lumber
dealers, he said, were following the ex-
ample of the express companies. Not
one Of the lumber teamsters who struck,
he declared, will ever be re-employed
by the lumber dealers.
No Chance for Peace.
Levy Mayer, attorney of the EN-
ployers' association, stated emphatfcal-
" today that the demand of the union
transfers and particularly of the ex-
press drivers. have been permanently
and finally rejected. He declared that
offended the action of the express COM
panies as g entirely within their right. ,,
Drivers for the railroad express COM
panies, Mr.. Mayer said, occupy tho
most responsible positions among the
teamsters. The express drivers are con-
stantly in charge of valuable freight
and large sums Of money. The express
managers have decided that they cam
breakers.
tIt is absurd as it it false,'' said
Mr.. Mayer, for the transfers repre-
sentatives, who are guilty Of boycott
ting, to try to turn the tables by say
ing that the express companies are
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