The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-31
L0CALCLUB
URGEDELAY
IN STRIKE
President and Congressman
Asked to Appeal to
to Brotherhood
CAN'T Be WELL CONSIDERED
Contended That Hasty Ac-
tion Would be
Unwise

congressman from North Dakota,
as we'll as President Wilson. are urged
in kilograms sent today by the Fargo
Commercial club, to demand Of the
brotherhoods the postponement of the
date for the pending strike for a
| reasonable period to allow congress to
act intelligently."
men and the president, are based on
the theory that action by congress on
President Wilson's recommendations,
within the time limit prescribed, would
be unwise, and that the best legis-
lation is not possible under such cir
cumStanceS.
"We urge the demand for the post
ponement of the date for the pending
strike for such reasonable time as
may allow congress to act intelli-
gently in the matter of the pending
controversy" says the club. in it's
message to North Dakota senators and
representatives.
I'VE urge upon you every effort in
your power to avert the strike until
such intelligent action can be taken.
W. believe by concerted action, con-
gress, with the influence of the presi-
dent, can control the brotherhoods by
appealing to their loya1ty, when they
know the temper of the people affected
bv their action. The sentiment Of our
citizens and the farmers of this COM
munity almost as unit is strongly
against the abandonment Of the prin-
ciples of arbitration"
To President Wilson, a message of
much the same temper has been
wired. 1t gives the president the clubs
view that the northwest is opposed to
abandonment Of the principle Of
arbitration"
THE questions involved are COM
plex and intricate, and while congress
has the final responsibility, it has not
hitherto had either the time or oppor-
tunity to consider them. When legis-
Iat1on occurs, it should be we'll con-
sidered, and fair to all interests. 1t Is
impossible and inconsistent with the
dignity Of congress, and Of the Ameri-
can people, that this should be ac-
complished under the shadow of the
| impending strike,'' says the Chicago
Chamber OF Commerce, in a message
10 the Fargo club. received this morn
ing. placing before the local body the
view that action is urgent.
Locally, there appears more op-
t1mism today that a strike may be
avoided In railroad circles, however.
ott1c1als are actively engaged prepar-
ing for the possible tie-up.
Milwaukee Orders Out.
j. II. Degnan, agent in Fargo Of the
H1AA" llllSS IlllS received
from division headquarters at Aber-
deem, S. D., orders covering the strike
situation as affecting that company,
and the declaration is made that the
company will continue the operation Of
trains despite the strike. The orders
to Mr.. Degnan follow:
I'm view Of the announcement that
a strike of train and enginemen will
take effect Sept. 4, at a. m, you are
hereby instructed,
"First-To notify intending travellers
personally through your ticket sellers
and baggagemen and by placards post
ed in each waiting room as we'll as in
all other ways practicable, that the
company will not be responsible for
any delays resulting from said strike
that may occur after the above men
toned date.
"Second-To notify all shippers that
livestock and perishable freight which
cannot reach destination under regular
schedule by Sunday, a. m, Sept. 8,
will not be accepted; that perishable
freight will until further notice be ac-
cepted only subject to indefinite delay
and all bills of lading, regardless of
character of the freight, must be en-
dorsed, shipment accepted subject to
indefinite delay Effective at once,
explosives must not be accepted under
any conditions.
"Third-To notify the public that it