Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-03-15
UNIONS, STEADFAST,
SHOW NO INDICATION
OF EXPECTED BREAK
Interest in Philadelphia Strike
Centers in Ability of Forces
to Strike Together---Milk
Dealers Not Worried y
MOVE AGAINST BANKS
Is AN UNEXPECTED ONE

the aDillIN OF the lanoE uinoHS u hoiu
the striking workmen together and pre-
vent a break predicted by employers and
the city authorities. Early reports show
ed that although some men did return
to work after a weeks idleness there was
no indication Of q general break.
On the other hand. some unions that
had hesitated- about joining the sympa-
thetic strike cast their lot today with the
troIleymen-
Action by the Central labor Union call
ing out union men employed in the sup
plying Of milk. bread and other necessi-
ties Of life had no serious effect. strik-
srs declare that the mandate did not be-
come generally known until today and
that all unionIsts engaged in the hand
ling OF food products viii eventually obey
the strike order.
Large milk dealers and others. howev-
er, assert that the strike viii not serious
IL AFFECT the food supply of the city as
men employed in these lines OF trade are
not strongly organized.
STRIKE AGAINST BANKS
The strike declared against the banks
IA a new move in labor warfare. The
cali by the labor leaders urging working
men and women not only in this city
but throughout the country TO Withdraw
their deposits from banking institutions
and thus deprive capitalists OF one weap-
on with which TO fight organized labor
is being watched with interest
This action was taken because the local
banking interests are disinclined to inter-
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and the Philadelphia Rapid Transit COM
psny. Bankers seen today admitted that
this latest plan would be dangerous
one IL IL was unanimously carried out.
but rhey do not believe that the unions
VIII succeed In causing a very general
withdrawal OF deposits
No apprehension is felt In banking cir
cIes because the greater amount OF Work
irE mems deposits are In saving fund in
stitutions which require at least two
weeks notice Of withdrawal
MAY INVOLVE OTHERS
The inclination OF labor leaders 10
use every weapon to win the present
nxht may involve many organizations In
tangies with employers. When the gen
srai strike was ordered the unions as q
rule were at peace. but the action OF
the central body in calling upon all
workmen, whether organized or not, to
seize the present opportunity TO demand
higher wages or better working condi-
lions, may bring about an extended Ia
bor struggle in other industries. Sew
eral large Industrial establishments,
seeming trouble. have made concessions
ana have thus prevented strikes on spe-
cIfic grievances
The printers musicians and several
other unions that decided not TO join
the strike last week. will. il Is believed,
stick TO that decision and refuse to obey
the orders Of the Central Labor union.
The transit company operated almost
its regular number Of cars today. Oni-
Gals Of the company announced that
they have $3.50 men available TO run the
Nars and that additions to the force Of
experienced motormen and conductors
are reaching here daily from various sec
lions Of the country. The cars are be-
ing more generally patronized than at
any time since the strike was declared
EMPLOY ESQ MEN.
The rapid transit company announced
today that il had employed 1850 new
men, recruited in Buffalo. The COM
pany declares II now has 5000 conduct
ors and unotOrmen at work, and needs
1.s0o more to bring its service up to the
standard
Early reports that there was no stam-
pede TO return to work were confirmed
later in the day. and strike leaders de-
ciared themselves as pleased with the
conduct OF the workmen on strike. The
number Of working of all classes idle
because OF the strike is still a matter
Of dispute.
About 30 men out Of the 5000 on
strike at the Baldwin Locomotive work.
ers returned to work today, The Bald
ws- strikers held meeting this
uf5rning at Labor Lyceum hall and
formed a union with temporary offl-
GERS A permanent organization will be
effected later. The union leaders say a
delegation OF the men called upon Su-
perintendent Vauclain. OF the Baldwin
plant. today and asked permission to
unionize the works The union leaders
stated that IL this permission is grant
ed all the strikers will return TO work.
The superintendent has not yet given
his answer.
The committee OF ten OF the general
strike movement announced today that
there would be no sudden Withdrawal of
union funds from financial institutions.
The committee states that most of the
union depositors are depositors in saw
ings banks. The deposits. il is further
stated will be gradually withdrawn. Com
menting on the strikers move TO withdraw
funds from the banks. a high official Of
the clearing house said:
1T Is all buncOmbe and won't cause
ripple"
]. T. Lea. president OF the First Ma
tionaI bank one. OF the largest institu-
tions, said;
AT THEIR WITS END.
1t shows that the men are at their
Wits end. II is absurd on its face. No
credit balance OF any labor union is on
our books. We have no deposits from
Iaboring men. unless they are men like
myself who labor every day"
Joseph Moore. Jr.. president Of the Ma
ticnaI Bank Of Northern Liberties said:
1t is a radical step and the outcome
OF high feeling / don't think ultimately
much money will be Withdrawn. The
move Is an effort to array class against
class"
I'VE shall not pay any attention to the
matter" said Samuel G. Dennison. pres
ident Of the Savings Fund Society Of
Germantown. 1T is a mere threat. Depos-
itors simply would be losing their inter
est Where would they put their money