Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-08-24
STRIKE SITUATION AT
A CRITICAL STAGE

RAIL MANAGERS WITHHOLD AN
sWER-MEN BECOMING UN-
EASY-SOME ACTION SOON
Washington, Aug. 23.-The rail-
road employees, committee showed
such marked signs of unrest today
at the delay in the negotiations be-
tween President Wilson and the rail
way executives, that the leaders of
the men became alarmed and openly
expressed fears of their ability to
hold the men much longer. The en-
ployes' meeting was thrown into an
uproar by speeches Of the minority
demanding immediate action unless
the roads accept Wilson's plan, but
the leaders succeeded in adjourning
the meeting before any vote was
taken on the various proposals. Some
of the men urged that most of them
go home, leaving the brotherhood
heads with authority to call the strike
if the railroads do not accept Wilson's
plan.
The meeting adjourned until to-
morrow morning. Frequently shouts
and applause were heard a block from
the hall.
ut is our belief" said one COM
mitteeman, that the railroads arc
playing for time with Wilson just
as they have done with us for months:
There is no reason why they should
not give Wilson an answer immedi-
ately:
spreading rapidly"
Washington, Aug. 23.-Presldent
Wilson summoned Senator Newlands
and Representative Adamson, chair
men of the senate and house COM
merce commissions, to the White
House today. 1t is understood that
he planhed to discuss with them legis-
lation on the railroad strike situation.
The president plans for a settlement
of the dispute, which would create a
commission to investigate the work
ing of an eight-hour day and collateral
issues.
Men Are Impatient
Meantime, the men, tired of the de-
lay due to the railroad representa-
tives' prolonged discussion of Will
sons plan, gave free expression to
their opinions of today's meeting.
The men felt the railroads show a
disposition to disregard their sacrifice
Of the demand for time and half
overtime.
A. B. Garretson advised patience,
predicting action soon.
"The situation is in the hands of
President Wilson and until he acts
there is nothing for us to do," said
Garretson.
Other leaders said plans were made
for instant action in case the railroad
managers decline Wilson's proposal.
Ready to Act
Newlands and Adamson, after the
conference with Wilson 5oriareC that
they approved the presidents pro-
posal; and that they were ready to
push any needed legislation.
Further, they would not discuss
the conference. 1t is understood,
however, that the creation of a per-
manent commission to investigate fu-
ture controversies was one OF the
subjects discussed.
The bill adding two members to the
Interstate Commerce commission,
which already passed the house and
comes before the senate Friday, also
was discussed at the conference. 1t
is understood definitely today that the
railroad executives decided to act as
a unit in handling the present situa-
ton.
The program Of the railroad execu-
tives today was to deal first with the
principle of arbitration and afterward
with the eight-hour day.
If means can be found for guaran-
teeing arbitration in future disputes,
at least some of the railroad execu
tives favor acquiescense with the
eight demand.
It was declared in administration
circles today that both Wilson and the
railroad executives seemed on a way
to an agreement.
President Wilson expects another
call from the committee Of railroad
executives some time before tomor-
row.
Men Are Restless
Restlessness on the part Of the men,
who openly declare the railroads are
"playing Wilson for more time,' be- |
came more and more impatient late
today. One leader said, 1--WE can
probably hold the men here another
day or two"
4OTH ANNIVERSARY OF
INDIAN MISSION WORK
Three tribes of Indians on the Ft.
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