Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-10
SEEK TO SETTLE STRIKE
BY MEANS OF ARBITRATION

There was no change in the strike stu
alton yesterday.
1. N. Miller assistant superintendent OF
the Western Union company, arrived
from San Francisco, bringing with him
three men whom the strikers call pro-
fessional strike breakers.
National President Samuel ]. Small did
not arrive. The local strike is not a
union movement and the union officials
are taking no part in conducting the
struggle.
Non-union men among the telegraphers
are fraternizing with union men and it is
said almost all of them will join the
union after the strike comes to a close.
At strike headquarters yesterday about
seventy-fve men assembled. The affair
was more like a jollification than seri-
Gus meeting.
A committee of ten was selected to
take charge of plans for several enter
tainments. The telegraphers are deter
mined to make the most of their idle
days and have few outings.
Strikers Plan Pcinc
Lets have a picnic at the seashore,"
said a veteran operator. 81 have not
had a vacation in twelve years. I am
glad of an opportunity to rest
A chief operator among the strikers
said he had taken three weeks off with
out pay in nine years. He favors series
of outings for strikers
One of the most important steps taken
by the telegraphers at their meetings
was to withdraw their pickets.
I'VE don't need to picket any more. We
know the traitors said an operator.
"Only one man who once wore the
blue button has turned renegade. He has
taken his aged wife to act as strike
VI HTa hou nj itHr foy
tempt for him.
Will Avoid Disturbance
A list of the names of those who are
working is read aloud at each meeting.
Telegraphers say they fear some con-
spiracy may be Matched. They resolved
to remain away from the vicinity of First
and Spring streets.
"If any sort of disturbance occurs with
in six blocks they will try to involve u.s.
said one of the strikers. Detectives and
gum shoe men are hanging around that
neighborhood. One notorious spotter,
once employed by the Santa Fe, is at
the office. We shall see to it none of
them is given chance to start anything.
We are out to win peacefully. Many of
our members are leaving town and when
our entertainment committee gets busy
we will forget there is Western Union"
Plenty of Men
At the Western Union office last night
the announcement was made that they
were close up on business to San Fran
cisco. 1t was admitted the strikes In
Denver Kansas City, Salt Lake and
other points caused some delay and in
convenience.
I'VE cannot guarantee delivery, but we
can assure you Chicago business will get
through all right"
At the Postal Telegraph company there
was little delay to any point other than
Chicago and immediate relay points.
1--WE are working direct with Washing
tom said Chief Operator Stevenson.
I'VE are clear everywhere except Chi
cago. The filing today has been normal
and we are in good shape"
Up to midnight last night telegraphers
were at headquarters and from hour to
hour bulletins went in that other cities
were "out." 1t soon became matter of
comment rather than for cheering.
The news center seems to have shifted
from Los Angeles to eastern cities,
where stirring scenes are being enacted.
At strike headquarters the rumor that
strike was likely to be called at the
Los Angeles Postal office was denied.
1--WE have been importuned by one of
two men. We are not even investigating
their claims" said a member of the
strike committee. 1--WE must keep cool
and not take any wild tangents."
U. S. OfciaI Coming
Ethelbert Stewart, special representa-
tive OF Labor Commissioner Neill, is ex-