Evening journal., 1922-07-25
MORE LABOR
AT TODD'S CUT,
R. R. DECLARES


/ strikers, the Pennsylvania officials
today reported that 81 men were
at work compared with 81 yester-
day The number Of men reported
"off duty" or on strike at the round
house today was 144.
I'VE are developing men from the
back shops to do duty in the round.
house" said a Pennsylvania official.
Tn this way we expect TO gradual
ly recruit a force sufficient to man
the roundhouse as completely as in
normal times"
The general situation along the
Southern Division is substantially
the same" II was stated by the COM
pany officials. Reports from Laurel
of clash between strikers and
strikebreakers last night were much
exaggerated. II was stated.
Several OF our patrolmen were
in a motor car journey from the
shops in Delmar 10 Salisbury, whore
the men we have put TO work in
the Delmar shops are stopping"
this official said "A crowd sud
denly assembled in Delmar and our
patrolmen thought it best TO retreat
10 the company's premises rather
than run the risk of causing any
difficulty. There was no violence or
disorder whatever. In short, the in
cident apparently was more in the
nature of demonstration than any
thing"
This official also denied that the
Pennsylvania Is employing Negroes
as strikebreakers. He said that some
Negroes were being hired to serve
as cooks and hlpers at the camp es-
tablished for workmen at the Todd's
Cut shops but that was all. He added
that the road had no intention what
ever OF attempting TO employ Ne
groes as shop workers.
The central feature of the strike
from the viewpoint OF the men to-
day was another largely attended and
enthusiastic mass meeting. in Pythian
Castle. Not only was the main
floor and gallery OF the hall filed,
but men lined the aisles and entrance
way. The aisles themselves. how
ever, were kept clear and there was
no smoking.
Edward j. Logan, chairman of the !
advisory board OF the. shopcraft or
presided and introduced
the speakers, who were warmly ap-
plauded.
The general current of thought
throughout the meeting was that Of
eaffrfaas41r. ~ .e
of Labor Davis in meeting
with Bert NJ. Jewell. head Of the
railroad employees department OF
the American Federation Of Labor
and other labor leaders. last sun
day at Mooseheart, H. 1t is believed
from this that Secretary Davis
plans to take over the strike situa-
ton from the hands OF the Railroad
Labor Board. and endeavor to ef-
feet a settlement by means OF con-
Citation.
1t was recalled that Secretary
Davis, a year ago. settled a serious
employment situation at the Pull
man shops in Wilmington. through |
the efforts Of conciliators and belief |
was strongly expressed today that
he might be able to score another
similar feat on a national scale in |
the present strike.
Daniel ]. Buckley. this city. inter-
national representative Of the Boil
ermakers' Union, was the first 1
speaker at the mass meeting. He |
devoted his remarks to the possible /
duration of the strike. and while /
not venturing a definite opinion as |
to its length, expressed confident /
belief in victory by the men.
John H. Hickey, business repre-
sentative Of the Carpenters and |
Joiners' local uniol-of this city. fol-
lowed Mr.. Buckley. Mr.. Hickey
pledged the support Of his organlza-
ion TO the railroad men and de-
,cribed some Of the strikes he had
,een in. He commended the men
or their spirit and gentlemanly
conduct and urged them 10 do their
Utmost to maintain good order
While contesting staunchly at the
.anoc time for their rights.
John c. Saylor, secretary OF the
central Labor Union, told OF the
movement by that body 10 align the
merchants of the city in support OF
he workers. He said the commit
ees named by the Central Labor
Union to canvass the business dis
.ricts. had found the merchants most
and viewed the workers as
their friends to whom they look for
trade"
Mr.. saylor also declared he be-
lieved he saw a rift in the strike
clouds as a result of the Department
of Labor in Washington taking over
the situation from the Labor Board.
This action. he said, he was confident
would ultimately provide a solution
for the situation.
Vincent ]. Kowalewslki, real estate
and insurance agent. 401 South ,
Harrison street, widely known in Ii
Polish circles, delivered an address !
in Polish to the members of that ma
who attended the meeting.
He translated 10 them What tbo .