The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
RAILROAD STRIKES CAUSED BY HIGH COST OF LIVING SAY THE
 STRIKERS; MORE MAY WALK OUT

strike of railway sopmen direct result of the high cost of living is the assertion made in railway labor union cir ces here It also asserted that unless something is done keep the cost of living from going higher not only the railway sopmen but all other labor connected with railroads must walk out.
 A wage raise has already been demanded by 45O,OOO members of the brotherhood of railway clerks and freight handlers It is also expected that station employees of rail- roads will take like action. These all claim that the high cost o living is responsible for their attitude the statement being made that they support their families the wages received for their labor
 ROUND HOUSE WORKERS NEXT
 CHICAGO Aug 4.-H1- 1-It is asserted in labor circles here that the round house workers all railroads in the country may shortly be called in sympathy with other railroad workers striking This actio is thot by the labor leaders, will have the effect of gaining the end desired by the railroad mel-a raise in wages.
 It is also claimed in labor circles that the shopmens strike will tie up all freight and passenger traffic many sections of the country within week. On the other hand
 is understood that the railroad administration officials say that the strike has seriously nterfered with traffic date.
 IN SIOUX CITY
 SIOUX CITY, s. D., Aug. 4.-(P)-The railway shops ot this city and vicinity practically tied by the railway shopmens srike which has caused 1000 laborers quit work The labor leaders claim that others will speedily fol- low the example of their brother unonsts here and other places turnout the country and that in short time traffic on railroads will be completely tied up result The are striking for higher wages claiming that the raise aboste necessity of the present high of M ling
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-QP)-Indicating that the long threatened break between capital and abor least far the railroads concerned is hand ad dress the general public signed by the engineers freme conductors and other organizations belonging the Amer can Federation of Labor issued today. It makes formal demand that private capital be removed from all railroads and that control of such transportation facilities be vested in public operating management, the government see all actions of such management.
 This proposition is being generally recognized the most serious that the country has had to face The labor leaders say that they making of the hoped for remedies for the high of living. It will probably be laid before congress Wednesday,
 PRESIDENT CONFIRMING
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-(H9-President Wilson made unexpected and informal visit the offices of the federal trade commission this afternoon for conference on the high cost of living problem He stated the time that he desired learn the latest information available the subec he is discuss with the members of his cabinet tomorrow In fac ao the President did say as much it is tot that toorrows cabinet meeting may suit recommendations for government procedure in the matter.
 OKLAHOMA TAKING NOTICE
 OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 4-(H)-Th high cost of living problem is becoming here well in other parts of the country and consequence Governor Robert son has asked the attorneys of the various counties of the state to meet in conference with him Friday At that time steps to reduce the cost of living in this and f he derad