Evening journal., 1917-08-25
EXPECT WORKERS on
JOBS on MONDAY
Some Have Already Return
ed TO Work Tor Pusey &
Jones Company
LEADERS EXPLAIN
CAUSE OF STRIKE

strike At the Pussy and Jones plant,
yesterday afternoon issued a state
ment rerarding the strike, and, Incl
dentally. stated that the entire affair
was purely a local one. without con-
nection with the general trouble iH
other cities, and that outside influences
had nothing TO do with it. The s,tua-
tion at the HarllN plant, he states y
unchanged. His statement was ISSUED
IN the labor Herald, and is as-follows;
wilmington, Del, Aug. "a, 1917.
"To the Editor--On Monday last ap-
proximately 500 employees of the Pussy
and Jones Company walked out because
q mutual understanding with the Boiler
makers. Iron Shiphuilders and Helpers
Of America had t<sn violated THIS
understanding was that ell the work.
men in the branches we represent would
carry paid-up union cards. One work.
man had refused 20 pay up his dues,
and the effect was 80 impressive on
the members Of our local that general
walk-out occurred
"We had no demands before the
company for wage increases or shorter
hours or bctterment Of our conditions
in any way OF manner whatsoever.
"Ihe trouble was adjusted In q salts
factory manner, and the employees have
resumed their labors at the Pusey and
Jones Company No outside influences
were responsible for this demonstration.
The explanation given above is the sole
truth and can be proved. should the
Federal Government desire further facts
regarding the situation.
"Conceming the situation at the plant
Of the Harlan and Holliugsworth Cor
poration, we desire 20 state that two
weeks prior TO Wednesday evening. Au-
gust -, our organization pleced IFS
demands before the attention Of the
company management.
"The demands in brief are az followsi
"'Wage increases as specified in our
letter of demand.
Better working conditions, with
out any reference whatsoever 20 shorter
working hours
"The company was fully aware Of
the time limit placed in our c0mmuni-
cation.. 90 on Thursday morning, Au-
gust %, approximately 1000 men came
out on strikeg Thess worSmen are
members Of our organization, and are
classified az rivetera, clippers and caulk-
ers, bolters up. reamers, holders on,
heaters and helpers. The strike COM
mittee, the officers Of Local d94 and
myself have instructed every member
Of our organization who is on strike 20
conduct himself as peaceable and loyal
citizen. We have believed that we are
properly entitled 70 recognition, in the
manner we have stated IN our communi-
cation TO the management OF the Harlan
Ill l. i.
sire 70 remain IN Wilmington as q part
OF the city's industrial army, but wa
do believe that our members are entitled
70 the same rate Of wages and the same
conditions that they have in other ship
building plants in this and other sec
tions OF the country.
Probe cou-ted. -
Upon behalf of the organization 7
have the honor TO represent I desire
~ state that we court full lnvestlga-
fioa of our affairs by the federal
government We have received no
financial support from any outside
sources. Our funds are our own
money. and represent initiation fees
and dues paid into the treasury OF
the organization by the membership
OF the orpanlzatibn We cannot but
parties in claiming that we have re.
ceived financial support from these
outside sources Our books and
papers. and all our affairs are open
70 a thorough investigation BY the
Department Of Justice. We conduct
an organization which IS oifcered, we
believe. by men who are fully capable
and trustworthy, mon who are a
credit 70 the community in which
they reside.
We hope that we have made our
position clear IN this matter ami be-
lieye that the good offices ol the
federal authorities viii In a few days
entirely clear up the entire situation
People who know the writer and
our organization, are aware of the
fact our policy IS foreign from hin
dering the governments successful
conducting Of this war.
In closing ! desire to state that the
movement here Is distinctly a loca
movement as explained in this state
ment. II is distinctly not O part o
any national movement, or is in n,
way In support Of any other labo
troubles.
"Fraternally submitted.
William ]. Buckley
international Organizer. represent
ing Local Union, No. 494. Brother
hood OF Boilermakers, Iron Shil
Builders and Helpers OF America
According to statement made by
prominent labor leader last night or
ders have been issued by Mr.. Buck
ley that all Of the union men VIII,
walked out at the Pusey & Jone
yards return to work at once. Thei
walkout It is said was declared "jus
tihable under the circumstances" an,
the men must return at once OF for
felt their membership cards in In,
union.
At he Pusey and Jones plant. YES
terday afternoon. Il was stated tina
comparatively few of the men bat
returned, bu. chat they are expecte,
10 re'urn in force on Monday morn
ing.
The strike has been quiet an,
peaceable. so far. and there is n,
reason 20 believe that the striker
n Will permit any disorder 10 enter int,
their end OF the 81 uation. The Harlal
ab officials say that there are about so
|s8 men out but the union officials CLAIM
~ tha- there are at least 200 men OF
strike. Yesterday afternoon a mum
Der OF filters at the Harlan yard
went out but they are not figure
with the union totals, as they are no
members OF the striking organization
GROWS STRAWBERRIES
IN ATGUS1