Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-01

Gaming that the movement is not directed
against them. and saying that unless 1t is
settled Immediately 1t will cause untold in
jury to French commerce.
The naval reserves comprise nearly the
entire maritime population engaged in sea-
fdring life and number 117.GO0 men, of
whom 5000 are serving in the navy In
addition TO practically all the sailors Of the
mercantile marine. most of the longshore-
men belong to the naval reserve.
Quarrel Over Pensions.
The strike declared by the executive
committee of the National Seamens Union
because the governments new bill increas-
ing pensions from $4O.so to $3.50 in the
case of seamen and from s156 to 500 in the
case of captains is regarded by the men,
berS of the union as being inadequate.
The tie-up is almost complete at the Medi-
terranean, Atlantic and channel ports.
The French Transatlantic Steamship Com
pany announced this evening that neither
La Provence nor La GasCoSne would be
able to sail for New York tomorrow, every
man of both crews having abandoned his
ship. y similar condition prevails in con-
nection with the company's ships at Bor-
deaux.
The officials of the French line have re-
quested the government to lend them crews
from the state naval depots, but no reply
has yet been received.
Even the Fishermen Strike.
Legally, all the companies are in a posi-
ton TO coerce the men, as, being members
of the naval reserve. the crews are SUBJ
ject to heavy penalties for insubordina-
ton, but il is regarded as more likely that
thS will try to effect compromise
The strike is also complete at Havre.
There has been no response to the strike
call al Brest thus far. The seamen and
longshoremen reported for work today as
usual.
The strike of the sailors and longshore-
men at Toulon Is complete. Torpedo boats
and torpedo-boat destroyers are held in
readiness for mail service in the Mediter
ranean.
The seamen of Bordeaux met today and
voted to join the strike.
The Seamen of Dunkirk viii follow the
example of men at other ports.
The sailors of Nantes have decided to
join the strike
The lonSshoremen Ct Rouen have aban-
doned their work.
Fishermen of Marseille Refuse to Fish.
MARSEILLE, June 1.-The sailors and
others here responded to the strike call
almost to a man. The crews of eight YES
sells of Messageries Maritimes Company
shouldered their seakits and disembark ed
amid the cheers of The longshoremen, and
the crews of the steamers of the Transat-
lantic Company followed their example
after landing the fresh fruit forming part
of the CargOeS.
The crews OF the tugs at this port will
strike today SO as to complete the move
ment. Even the fishermen have drawn up
their nets.
including the Roma, bound for New York,
got away on time.
All Over France.
PARIS June 1.-The strike of the off,
GERS. seamen, engineers and longshoremen
at the ports of France was extended today
to Dunkirk, Calais Boulogne. Gravelines,
Bordeaux and other ports which were not
affected yesterday. and is now complete
everywhere in France, Algeria and Tunis.
Thus FAR the strike only affects French
shipping, and foreign vessels at French
ports Of call are being unloaded. Unless
an immediate settlement of the dispute
takes place many industries will be com
Pel.ed To shut down. and workmen in other
branches of trade will be thrown into en-
forced idlCuess. The commercial interests
are drnouuciug the sO-Called tyranny of
the Labor ORGANIZATIONS The position of
the government IS extremely difficult, as
VITA the means at its disposal il is impos-
S.U,e To increase the pensions of the mar
iu,Ts 10 the eNteat demanded by the latter.
Has Reached Holland.
ROTTERDAM, June 1.-The strike fever
has reached Holland. The local branch of
els, Dutch S,Jmeu's Association has pro-
Claimed a general strike of sailors. All
Iu rnhrrs of the association are forbidden to
join the naval reserve, and those who are
IN the reserve are invited 10 resign from
the government service The strikers de-
maud AN increase OF pay and the introduce
ton Of labor contracts. The HOllaud-Rot-
t,rdam. ScAe-Lloyd and Batavia lines are
excepted from the general strike order.
Some OF the local steamers are temporarily
able to carry on their services. as the crews
were engaged for certain number of voy-
ages and must give fortnIght's notice be-
fore leaving their vessel.
Need More Pay.
PORTLAND, Me. June lone hundred
and forty labOrers employed by the govern
nent on the construction OF Notifications
at Gushing Cow and Diamond Islands, in
The Portland artillery district, struck today
for Increased wages They demand 81 a
day and free transportation to and from
their stands, and claim this amount is
allowed other districts. They have been
receiving SlTJ Il day, less 10 cents a day
for transportation ON the government
steamer.
600 Ordered on Strike.
CHICAGO, June six hundred work.
men were ordered on strike yesterday on
new warehouse which is being built for
Montgomery Ward & Co. The cause is a