New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-09
President Huff UnyieIding.

President HUFF after remarking that he
had received no word from the Mayor ana
no call from Mr.. Rogers. lntimated strong
Is that he saw no particular reason why
either Of these gentlemen should talk over
the situation with him either now or sub
seouentlv. unless there were startling de-
velopments
we are going right ahead" said Mr.
HUFF. in referring to the present work OF
the company, building up and organizing
systematically a new force Of street car
employees. As fast as possible We are
sitting out the best OF the new lot and
having them instructed.
The work of reorganization may take
a little time, but we are gradually getting
| hold of competent conductors and engl-
neers. Recklessness in operation will no
longer be tolerated. or course, as long as
the rjoting lasted we expected the men 10
take care OF themselves. even II It neces-
sitated running at greater speed than
would be tolerated under ordinary circum-
stances. Conditions are different now. To-
dav we started out a number If spoilers
and INSPECTORS. and from now on We will
insist upon the conductors turning in to us
hone 20 have the entire system running as
usual
Does this reorganization mean getting
men 10 take the strikers places perma-
nently?"
1T means that this company intends TO
conduct its business Just as if there was no
strike"
IN reorganizing are you employing non
union men only?'
Il do not care 10 discuss that"
AS matter Of fact do you intend 70
operate the Coney Island & Brooklyn Rail-
road In the future as a non-union road?"
Il cant talk about that
IF the strikers apply for their places
within a reasonable time, say a week, will
they get them?"
THAT is another question I prefer not to
answer"
Huff Won't Arbtrate.
Would you consent TO a meeting to dis
cuss the question OF arbitration
Il certainly would not"
Al strike headquarters. 9th street and
Third avenue. the men held a large meet
ing behind closed doors Mr. Shea said
routine business only had been attended 70.
so long as the company fails 70 carry
bona fide passengers" said the strike lead
er. we feel that our success is only a
question OF time. As 10 the duration OF the
strike that depends entirely upon Mr. Huff.
Whenever he signifies his willingness to ar
bitrate we are ready 10 meet him. and meet
him fully half way. There IS no weakening
on our part. The Amalgamated Associa-
ton has nearly $4,000 in its treasury and
stands ready 10 help US financially when
ever we need assistance. II there is no ar
hitraton. the strike may 90 on Indefinitely
We can stick II ont any length Of time"
Mr.. Shea said Mr.. Rogers told him to-day
ne had watched the company's cars come
IN over the bridge and had seen few Il any, q
real Messengers: that most OF those carried
bv the cars were women who made trip
after trip and who had been paid by the
railroad to ride. THAT is one OF the oldest
tricks in the strike game" said ne smiling
He denied absolutely reports that there
was friction between the older and young
or members OF the union IL mas been re-
peatedly said that the older men did not
want 10 strike. and were now anxious 10
return 10 work He also denied the rumor
that the treasurer was not making a bust
nesslike accounting for the dues-N a
nonth-taken in. II suppose you get all
that stun from the company" was his
comment.