The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-05-11

Expresses Confidence in "Square
DeaI"-COmmends Working Men for
SeIf-Restraint.
Rev. Artemas ]. Haynes, pastor of
the United church, who, upon invitation
Of the shut out freight handlers Of the
New Haven road, is making an investi-
cation of the trouble, stated to a repre-
sentative of the Journal and Courier
last night that he had not as yet met
President Mellen or any officials of the
road with regard to the matter. Mr.
Haynes said that the committee was
moving cautiously but they believed
that the matter could be adjusted.
The officials Of the railroad take the
ground that the incident is closed. The
object of the committee is to try to
persuade the management to listen to
the men. Mr.. Haynes is firmly con-
WINGED of the justice of the mems de-
mands, and at the same time he is as
equally sure of President Mellen's de-
sire for a square doala "A meeting may
be arranged for Saturday
The text of Rev. Mr.. Haynes state
ment which he gave out yesterday aft
ernoon is as follows:
My position in regard to this lockout
of the freight handlers is, Of course,
wholly unofficial. l was invited by the
men to consult with them as to a pos
sibIe settlement Of their difficulties.
They explained to me, in full detail,
| their side of the case. then went to
certain officials of the road, and receiv-
ed from them as purely personal
| consideration most courteous hearing
! on the facts involved.
1t is not too much to say that there
Is substantial agreement as to these
facts: The management does not de-
ny that the men work at small wage;
that the day is long; and that they re-
quire men to work on Sunday. What
the men ask for is y free Sunday, and,
If that is impossible, extra pay for six
hours, or such time as II may be nee
essary to work. This would seem to
an outsider like myself perfectly just
demand. I venture to. say that public
opinion would support the men IN theiI
claim.
At the same time there are many diff
ficulties from the point of view of the
manaemegnt in meeting these demands
They must consider, not only New Ha-
ven, but several other points on Their
system. They must consider, also, the
relation of the New Haven road to ev-
cry other line. am convinced that the
officers of the Consolidated are disposed
to give all the men In their employ q
square deal" Public confidence ir
President Mellen and the policy fol
which he stands is pretty solidly estab'
lished. I sincerely hope that further
reviewof the situation will lead to al
amicable settlement.
People are becoming more and more
sensitive in regard to Sunday labor
Personally, feel that this aspect of thu
Sunday question is of more vital i'm
portance than that Of public games ant
amusements. l am more interested il
securing for the workingman his Sun
day than ! am interested in debating
to him how he shall spend it. At pres
emit the Sunday question is being prett,
we'll threshed out. 1t is a good thing
While 1t is too much to hope that al
will agree, am sure, nevertheless, tina
! we will arrive through this discussio
at some more just idea Of the issues in
volved of our use of Sunday.
AS to these men of the freight han
dlers' union, have never met a cleane
lot of workmen. They are conductin
themselves with commendable re
straint. This matter is one of brea
and butter to them and their families
They feel that their claims are just an
fair; and may say after such a re
view of the facts as l have been abb
to give, that think they are on soil
ground on the position they have takei
/ sincerely hope that the men may "
obtain hearing from the managemer
of the road.
The railroad company has hired abot
twenty-five colored men to take tn
places of the discharged freight har
dlers, and is trying to persuade abou
fifty moreto enter their employ.