The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
F|REMEN ABANDON
WALKOUT PLANS;
DEPEND ON ELLIS
Increase in Pay as Quickly as
Possible Is Promised by
Chamber Chief and Com
missioner Eduar.

!, Yielding to the manifest determine
tIon OF r. R. Ellis, president OF the
Ghamber OF Commerce, and John B.
lice to see that they get fair play
and an increase in pay If possible un-
der the law and II not an increase at
present. an enabling act through tho
next legislature that will permit the
men Monday night at late hour with
drew their proposal to extend the time
for seeking other Jobs to 80 days,
agreed to stay at their posts and rely
upon Mr. Ellis and Mr.. Edgar to see
that they secure relief.
The decision came after an extended
conference between the committee rep
resenting the city firemen and Mr.
Ellts representing the Chamber of
Commerce, The Chamber of Commerce
the hands of Mr.. Ellis and he was com
missioned to make an adjustment II
possible. The happy solution came
after thorough understanding on
Mr.. Ellis found the firemen had a
strong side to the controversy and the
firemen found that the city was con-
fronted with serious obstacles that
might make immediate settlement i'm
possible. The result was a friendly
the firemen holding the whip. hand by
reason of their fairness, Mr.. Ellis
said Tuesday that the obligation to do
something in material way for the
tiremen was now, upon the city and
through it's office as mediator, had as
sumed responsibility to see that the
firemen are not forgotten because they
agreed to leave the matter in the
hands of himself and Mr.. Edgar.
Write to Ellis.
In a letter addressed to Mr.. Ellis the
eommittee composed Of John. j. Curry,
O'Neil and A. J. Schaefer, said that
I'VE wish to state that the fire fight
ers at meeting held this morning and
evening have agreed after mature de-
liberation and considerations to accept
the proposals made by you to assist
them in getting the necessary relief
needed. We take pleasure in handing
you herewith the first copy OF resolu-
tions as passed by the fire fighters
and wish to thank you for your kind
committee and the fairness and con-
sideration given our case"
The resolution announces that: "Wc
are impressed with the whole hearted
president Of the Chamber of Commerce,
Mr Ellis, has approached the matter
of our predicament and that of the
city, and We believe that under his
leadership the citizens of Memphis will
cooperate with us and the city govern
ment in a fair readjustment of our
wages and conditions at as early a
date as practicable.
And, whereas. we are conscious of
our duties to the public and willing to
bear hardship for a time where we
are convinced that our rights are be-
ing, fairly and ,humanely considered,
and unwilling that we may at any
time. seem to meet fairness and con-
citation otherwise than by fairness and
Cancellation;
Therefore. be 1t resolved. that the
action embodied in our letter of May
10, 1920, announcing the purpose of the
men to seek other employment is re-
cinded, and we place our case in the
hands, Of the people. through their
accredited representative, the honor
able president of the Chamber of Com
merce and his honor, the commission
er of fire and police OF the city of
Memphis in the hope and the belief,
since our necessities are known and
recognized, that they will give us the
necessary relief as early as may be
fair and legal"