The Washington herald., 1910-09-26

I by their answers. There need be no dc
tation on our part. but all Of Us will b,
able 10 act intelligently after getting an
swers 20 such questions"
/ Mr.. Stone said that IT was likely tha
/ only candidates for Federal or high stat,
! Offices would be so Intercepted. He saw
nothing 20 be gained by quizz!ng candi
dates for municipal Offices. He concluded
his speech by saying that he was In favor
Of a definite stand by the meeting in sup.
port Of the appeal OF The companies Il
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and he was roundly cheered when he took
his seat.
Others Make Addresses.
There were addresses along The Same
lines by Mr.. Garretson, Mr.. Lee, Mr. Nor
rissey, Mr., Shines, and other leaders OF
the brotherhoods. It was apparent before
the resolutions were read what was the
feeling Of the meeting u. =. McCardy
Of Providence. r. I, a veteran engineer,
seventy years old, made a speech that in
terested the delegates. He spoke up for
supporting the companies, and he gave
the young men some good advice.
Keep away from saloons and bad COM
panions." said the veteran. When you
have ends to gain. accomplish them by
temperate methods and fair dealing Keep
your promises. Il is the pride Of railroad
men that they live up 10 their word"
The delegates listened intently while
the memorial 10 President Taft and the
commission was read. II is as follows:
To the President Of the United States. the In
terState Commerce Commission. ard all national
and state lawmaking bodies.
Gneung. At e union meeting o. the rnenbers
OF the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
bfotherhood Of Locomotive Flrcmen and Engine
men, Order Of Railway Conductors, and the
Brotherhood of Railroad Tninmen employed on
the Erle. LacksVanna. Long Island Reading. New
Jersey Central, Lehigh Valley, Central Of New
England. Central Of Vermont New York. New
Haven and Hartford: New York Ontario and
Western: Pennsylvania Lines East. Boston and
Maine. Boston ard Albany Delaware and Hudson.
New York Central. Buffalo and Susquehanna and
all other railroad lines in the Eastern territory.
held at the Amsterdam Opera House. New York
CITY. on sunday. September 3, 1910. the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
Whereas the train service Organizations as repre-
scented al this meeting. with a combined member
ship Of approximately 5000 propose 20 continue
20 insist from their employers higher wages. more
favorable working conditions. shorter hours. and
adequate compensation for their membership killed
or injured IN the service.
They are not. however. unmindtul Of the fact
that in order 20 these benefits the EMPLOYERS
must be accorded sufficient earning power 20 meet
these demands.
Whereas the 10000 voters directly DEPENDENT On
thu railroad interests Of this country for liYcli-
hood ask for nothing short Of a square deal from
the hands Of the State snd national lawmaking
bodies: he il
hesoiFed, Ihat We exert cur collective and in
dNlcual Efforts against those who are selhshly or
Otherwise antagonistic 10 the interests from which
We derive Livelihood.
We, as employees. fully realize that as practical
proposition theories laid aside. the earnings Of
railroads must be sufficient to pay all charges and
expenses, with substantial and assured margin
OF profit. IN order that conditions mas continue
20 improve; that the safety and convenience Of the
public may be conserved and protected and that
necessary extensions NAV be made to keep pace
with the growth OF our common country. We fur
Their recognize that welfare as employees Of the
railroads Of the United States depends upon the
prosperity Of tie employing company, and that the