The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-09-21

he and Mr.. Brooks be gwen further
time. and suggested an adjournment
until o'clock. This was granted
cheerfully. In the meantime. Judge
Phelan accompanied the agreement
committee to strike headquarters and
went over the situation tully with the
men.
The conference was resumed AT
IS:15. After an hour and 35 min
utes they appeayed with the announce
ment that they had agreed on prop
osition and Judge .Phelan asked that
he be given an opportunity to submit
IL to the men.
At strike headquarters. Judge
Phelan presented the proposition in a
manner that completely won the
boys" Only a meager minority op-
posed 1t, the majority voting for II
amid tumultuous cheers. The hall was
quickly cleared and the men formed
an escort two blocks long for Judge
Phelan as he walked back to the city
hall. The men were delighted that
III was all over and we're glad TO re-
turn to work under the new condi-
tons. The happy news preceded
Judge Phelan to the city hall, but the
crowd remained to hear the formal
announcement.
Announces Strike Settlement.
Judge Phelan said:
Mr. Mayor and gentlemen: In view
OF the fact that the proceedings we
had here this afternoon were on your
invitation to come with you and re-
ceive your assistance and the assist
ance OF Mr.. McRae and others who
kindly volunteered their services,
desire to state that the proposition
made TO Mr.. Brooks and Mr.. Mon
Afghan in regard to the men, which
was accepted altar a conference, was
almost unanimously adopted by the
men.
II want to say that Mr.. Monaghan
and Mr.. Brooks acted with me In this
matter in as nice a manner as could
be. desire to say. especially for Mr..
Brooks, that he is a gentleman, and
so Is Mr. Monaghan. have nothing
to say further. The men are salts
fed, the company is satisfied. the mat
tier Is adjusted. Now, Mr.. Mayor,
you may tell those wheels to turn"
Mr.. Monaghan was then called on.
He thanked the mayor, on behalf of
the ID. u. r., for his efforts to bring
about a settlement, and he thanked
all the others who had had part In
1t, mentioning specifically Mr.. McRae,
Judge connolly and Mr.. Hally.
The company and the men are to
be congratulated on the early termina.
ton OF their differences" he said.
Mr.. Monaghan then suggested the
name of Judge Connolly as the third
arbitrator, merely for the purpose OF
signing the agreement, and this was
acceptable to Judge Phelan.
Mayor Thompson spoke very briefly.
thanking the arbitrator for their
prompt and efficient work" Mr.. Nc.
Rae and Judge Connolly also made
brief remarks.
II move we all go home and go TO
bed" said General Manager Brooks,
and his suggestion was promptly act
ed on
Business Agent John A. Frazer, OF
division No. 26. said. when 1t was all
over:
"The men are satisfied That sec.
ond speech Of Judge Phelan's won
the day"
INO llLIlo WhB lOot IN LnC
wheels once the minds met. The men
we're rushed to the various barns In
taxicaDs and took out their, cars. fhe
strike had lasted just Is hours.
Phelan Refuses Compensation.
The men, before adjourning, wanted
to compensate Judge Phelan for his
services, but Judge Phclan promptly
A.
mo boys, nothing like that" he
said. II don't want you 10 look upon
me as a hired man. Were TO accepI
one penny from you for my services,
would feel had not done my full
duty, either toward you or the people
of this city. My compensation for
whatever have been able TO do for
you men toward the turning OF the
street car wheels again, will be the
smiles and kisses with which you
will be greeted by those who are
waiting for you and your message at
the doors of your homes, when they
learn that you have won the greatest
victory in the history OF your organ
ization."
The tumult OF applause that fol-
lowed was almost deafening.
whats the matter wit. Phelan?"
came the cry from thousand throats.
"Hurrah for the man who won"
came from one section Of the hall. IL
was indeed a glorious victory.
To start the conference In the az
ternoon. Mayor Thompson submitted
two propositions. The first was that
the two arbitrators be given three
DAYS in which to select third. II
they failed TO agree. the matter was
10 be submitted to the circuit judges,
who we're 10 be given three days to
select a third man. The arbitrators
were 10 have Ave days after that IN
which TO reach an agreement. TIE
second proposition was to dismiss
both arbltrators. appoint new ones.
give them n days to select third
and FIVE days after that to reach an
agreement. Under both propositions
the men were to return to work az
once, the schedule OF wages agreed
on to start from the moment the
wheels began turning.
Neither OF these propositions Pp-
paNlsd to the warning bodies. Attor-