New-York tribune., 1907-10-29
YONKERS TO RIDE AGAIN
CARS WILL RUN TO-DAY.
Men Haze Slim Chance of Getting
Increased Wages.

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The strike of the Yonkers trolley car
ployes ended at o'clock last night. when the
men, counselled by the Rev. DR.. James E. Free
man and other peacemakers, agreed to report
for work at o'clock this morning and operate
the system. The had made three demands
upon the company, only one of which was even
partly granted They demanded the recogni-
ton of their union. and President Maher. of the
Union Railway, wrote to DIR. Freeman that
while he would always be willing to hear the
men individually. the union would not be recog-
nized They demanded the appointment OF
Yonkers man as superintendent of the system
in Yonkers. and the reply TO this was the an
nouncement that the present superintendent
Edward Murphy who lives in The Bronx. would
be retained Murphy is at present dangerously
i'll in Fordham Hospital, and the actions of the
man who took his place during his illness had
some effect in precipitating the strike
In reply TO the most important demand OF
all-that for an increase of wages from the
present sliding SCALE which runs from 20 to
2212 cents an hour-to % cents an hour Presi-
dent Maher said that he would consent to re-
fer It to the directors of the company With
him when the matter is discussed will appear
DR. Freeman, Father Corley. of st. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church, Yonkers; George B.
Wray, Fremont Wilson and Frank leighton
Mr.. Wray is a druggist. and the other MEM
bers of the committee are supposed to represent
the men directly. 1t is not thought likely that
the directors will act favorably on the demand
for an increase in wages.
The principal reason for the expected refusal
of the directors to grant the demand Of the men
is that such action would entail a general In
crease over the whole system. This would mean
addition in expenses for the system Of more
than $130,0O0 a year. which, 1t IS felt, is not
justified by present earnings.
CARS RUN ON ALL LINES.
Cars were run over all the lines last night
after the settlement was reached, but no pas
sengers were carried. 1t was necessary TO see
in just what condition the lines were. tongues
had been torn out of switches in many places
and on several lines wires had been cut In ad-
dition 10 this there were serious Instructions 10
be cleared away in many spots. Altogether
there was a good nights work ahead when the
repair gangs got TO work on the system.
No attempt was made to during the
day. Menacing crowds OF idlers and trouble
makers lined the streets, many coming from
points outside the city in the hope that roting
would give them a chance to make the trip a
profitable one There were numerous demon
strations around the barns, and clubs were
drawn more than once by the few tired police
men on duty there. Inside the barns three hun
dred strike breakers We're spelling for a fight
many having bruises TO remind them OF the
shower of bricks. rolling pins. ash cans and mis-
sfIes of all kinds that asssiled the IN River
dale avenue Saturday.
TELEGRAM FROM GOVERNOR
There were conferences in various parts Of
the city all day. Sheriff Lane was in charge
the services of the police force having been Of
fered 20 him by the Mayor Early in the day he
showed the following telegram he had received
from Governor Hughes
Your telegram has been received. Not being
conversant with the facts, I do not undertake
TO direct the particular action you should take.
II is your duty. with entire impartiality, 10 take
whatever action may be necessary to maintain
law and order. You have abundant authority
for this purpose, and you will be held strictly
responsible for your performance Of this duty.
The Sheriff said he was trying to get depu-
ties, but seemed 10 have little idea that such as
he might in would be OF much service.
About 80 o'clock in the afternoon he went into
conference with DR. Freeman Mr.. Maher Mayor
Coyne and other city officials. This conference
lasted more than an hour. and Dr. Freeman
came out hopeful. Mr. Maher's formal letter to
him. containing the final position of tho COM
pany, was delivered TO him at 4: 80. AS mat
ter of fact later events proved that Mr.. Maher's
last position in no way different from that
which he took the day tho strike began, but the
strikers were jubilant They met DIR. Freeman
at their headquarters. Hibernia Hall. and after
a long conference DR.. Freeman Mr.. Wray and
Father Corley saw President Maher again At
the end Of that interview which was very brief,
announcement of the settlement OF the strike
was made
ANGERED AT MAYOR COYNE.
The proclamation posted by Mayor Coyne on
Saturday night after the violent rioting that
day. caused great indignation among the strik-
ers yesterday. They issued counter procla-
nation accusing the Mayor of giving wrong
impression, but calling upon all their friends.
nevertheless. to keep the peace. This action
caused a good deal of amusement
President Maher's counsel drew up papers
yesterday in suits for heavy damages against
Acting City Judge Potter. of Yonkers. and DR.
Mccormick health officer of the city, inf con-
nection with the arrest and fine of Mr.. Maher
for maintaining unsanitary conditions inrhe car
barn. Appeal was taken to the Supreme Court
yesterday from the sentence of the Yonkers
court, but there argument.
There were organized efforts to carry persons
about the city yesterday for the first time since
the strike began Sightseeing automobiles piled
the most busy streets, charging a 10-cent fare
and doing thriving business.