Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-01
RlTCHlE OF A. r. L.
ASKS STRIKERS TO
AWAIT SETTLEMENT
Continued ram paxe

IN his charge against the National
Chamber Of Commerce. Mr.. Richie
said that over $2l. 100000 had been set
aside by American business men in
order to break down the labor organi-
sations Of tho country. This money is
being spent In propaganda. he said. His
charge against action Of the various
chambers OF commerce was particu
larly bitter. The Industrial Relations
Committee OF the Philadelphia Cham
Der OF Commerce. he claimed, had for
hidden building contractors to pay
more than certain specified wages to
the workers. This had resulted In
wages going way up for the contrac-
tors. while under the threat OF having
their credit cut OF could only hire at
the specified wage. they were Offering
"expenses'' in order to get workmen.
Ritchie urged the men to stay on
strike until they We're officially or
dered TO go back, for he claimed that
the newspapers were using headlines
which were incorrect and deceiving."
One Philadelphia paper. he claimed,
lad done more harm to labor than any
pther in the country.
Following Ritchie. John Tobin, of
Altoona. Pa. representative OF the In
ternatinal Association of Blacksmiths.
made a short address and exhorted the
men to follow the orders issued by
their leaders and to continue to strike
until their just demands were met.
Before the meeting program OF
music was given by Local Union No
sll. A full orchestra was used and
many selections were played. THE
Star Spangled Banner" was sung.
No Strike Developments.
There were no developments in the
strike situation today. both railroads
and unions waiting for news of the
various conferences which Will be held
today and tomorrow.
Pennsylvania railroad officials stat
ed this morning that everything was
running smoothly and that they were
satisfied with the way the strike was
being handled. With the exception of
the gradual increase in the working
force. due TO new men being taken on,
the Pennsylvania had nothing new
this morning.
The Baltimore & Ohio also stated
that they were satisfied with the situa-
ton in Wilmington and that they
were going ahead with their work as
we'll az before. They reported that
there had been no change IN the condi-
tions in the last As hours.
Union officials at the Labor Temple
likewise had no new reports, but
stated that they were more optimistic
than ever. They did express the opin-
ion that the strike was far from over,
however, and that none OF the local
mon would go back 10 work until they
had received official notice that the
strike was settled and In the terms for
which they are now holding out. Sew
eral said that they did not expect 10
see a compromise struck for some
time.
Tonight there will be meeting OF
the mach.nlsts' helpers and appren-
tees at Mach,nists' Hall. 7os Washing
ton street, and OF the Carmen's Union,
n the Labor Temple. All workers, re-
sardless Of their affiliations interest
ed IN these crafts. are invited TO at
tend.
A, the same time progress in the
s,rike, both locally and nationally
will be reported tonight TO the regular
aemi-monthly meeting Of the Central
Labor Union, by representatives of the
various crafts.