New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-01
ARBITRATION TALK
PUBLIC SENTIMENT IN
PHILADELPHIA.
RGin Stops Disorders-John
Mitchell to Look Oucr SIua-
tiOn-CounciIs bag act.

Phjladelphia. Feb. 2S-In spite of the con-
stanrly increas sing number of demands by
religious bodies and others that arbitration
be jn,-ol-ed 10 settle the strike against the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, of
hcials Of that company declared tonight
that no proposition looking toward arbitra-
ton in any form was being considered by
the boa ID OF directors.
There were few disturbances along any
# The lines of the company to-day, and an
Increased number of cars left the various
barns. Heavy rains tonight kept the
.rowds from the streets. and the most COM
oe1e affer-dark schedule in effect since the
strike began was run on ali lines until
midnight
Many labor leaders still hope that public
sympathy will force arbitration before the
general strike voted for yesterday goes into
effect on SATURDAY..
In addition 10 the many out of town ID Dor
eaders already on the scene. the national
heads or labor organizations in the country
are expected to reach here in time TO par
Icipate in another meeting Of labor chiefs,
which viii be held on Wednesday night.
Nay Call Strike Wednesday,
1t IS possible that the general strike order
may be changed at that meeting to become
effective Immediately in many trades. At
The sessions of the labor Representatives on
sunday many of the delegates were in
favor of an immediate strike and only
consented TO a postponement after c. Q.
Pratt. of the carmen, had pleaded for de-
lay. AS a compromise il was agreed TO
hold further meeting Of all the trade
bodies on Wednesday. when an immediate
strike could be ordered
Mayor Resbu1n said tonight that the
situation had materially improved during
the Gay and that he was confident the
Rapid Transit Company and the men would
get together for an amicabe settlement if
outsiders would leave well enough alone
The proposal CT arbitration. he said, was
,alked over at to-day's meeting Of the Rapid
Transit Board, but he took no part in the
discussion.
Men who report for work tomorrow
morning. the Mayor stated, would be taken
sstk and be subjected 10 no punishment
They must come as individuals. however.
IND viii not be permitted to wear the
1nion button.
Mayer ReyhuTr denied story that
5corge II. Earle. il. representa- tive of the
city on the Rapid Transit Board WAS the
only member 10 speak against arbitration
pOSltlN6lN
that he would not consent TO act as an ar
bitrator. neither did he think the Judges
couid with propriety act in that capacity.
IS suggested. The nature both of his own
official position and theirs. in the Mayors
opinion. forbade the consideration of such
an cffer
Arguments Weary Mayor.
The arguments put forth for arbitra-
ton make me weary" asserted the Mayor
Their effect is 10 hoodwink the men The
ast strike was settled by arbitration. and
see the result. Men are being sent to
prison and lives and property are being en-
1angered and destroyed Let the men and
the company settle their own differences"
The city OF Philadelpha's representatives
n the Rapid Transit Board had fought
hard for better working conditions for the
carmen, the Mayor asserted, and were in a
fair way TO succeed, when ali their plans
we're spoiled by outside interference
Councils Will meet Thursday. when some
curse Of action TO end the strike will be
taken. Mayor Reyburn. President McCurdy
Of Common Council and President Hazlett
II Select Council conferred TO-DAY as TO
what this action would be- but arrived at
GO conclusion.
Z. o. Pratt. leader OF the carmen. said
this afternoon:
One reason why we deferred the gen !
sral strike until Saturday was TO give the |
"orkmen an opportunity TO go TO their
employers ana emphasize the necessity for /
arbitration If the employers do not see fit /
10 try 10 bring about d settlement OF The !
matter. then We must assume they are sid /
ing with The faction which Is attempting /
10 crush organized labor, aud thai their I
agreements with their workmen are 10 :
longer binding
Although the Philadelphia Rapid Tsausit /
e inp@ny refuses 10 accept proffcrtG aTbi-
ITation II Is reported here to-Eigi:f that 4
lhe National Chic Federation VIII erdeayor /.
:" settle The trolley strike. !; is reported
tHat John Mitchell - coming here "a look
sNe. the situation,
Churchrnea FOR Mediation
he local Methodist Episcopal and La