ties and concessions that should govern We appeal to you, Mr. President, to become interested in this subject, that misfortune, almost worn out by priva tion, the grand realization that we ar all governed by a man destined to be come the foremost herald of the Amer And, finally, we appeal to you, Mr The following table is a tabulated vote of the various proposi President, to give us hope and strength in these festival days to turn our faces to the new year, to the star in the east, full of confidence and tranquil in the spirit of peace, because your generous, of these working men, coupled with equally fair consideration of the rights of others, has restored to them, to their wives and children, their spirit and Lodge 25. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 1901. The strike of the B. M. and I. S. B. in San Francisco will go on record as the most remarkable fight that has taken place in the history of the trade. Seven months have passed since the day on which the men laid down their tools, and during all that time, with, comparatively speaking, no money, a stubborn fight has been maintained, which has resulted in at least a partial victory on our part. One feature of the strike worthy of mention and one that we are especially proud of, is the fact, that though there has been a certain amount of grumbling and discontent at the lack of funds, only two men have deserted from the ranks of the union and that within the last two weeks. However, as the result of an interview a deputation had with those men, they have again quit work. Another remarkable feature of this strike has been the absence of violence. It is possible that there may have been cases of individuals getting into a mix up, though such has not come under our notice, but not a single case of concerted violence has taken place throughout the entire period. Yet another feature of this strike is the wonderful enthusiasm that is still displayed among a very large ma jority of our members. At a special meeting held on Sunday, Dec. 15th, this feeling was very evident. There were close on 400 members present and though the meeting was called for the purpose of inspiring fresh courage and reviving the drooping spirits of such of our men, as may have been inclined to take cold feet, the manner in which the various speakers were received and the hearty applause they were given, at once dispelled any doubt that may have been felt as to the "staying qualities" of the "Frisco boys." With regard to our finances, while it is true that quite a number of our members are working and contributing a day's pay per week to the strike fund, yet even with what other assistance we are receiving, we find that it is far from sufficient to support those who are still out. This present time is the most critical of any we have yet passed through. A portion of our men are at work; a large number are still out. It is thus necessary that we have something more to give those who are idle than mere promises. Will the lodges remember this fact? It may be that many of the lodges are not in good circumstances financially. If such is the case, let the individual brothers who are in a position to do so, and doubtless there are many who would never miss a trifle given for a good cause, let those, we say, "dig down into their jeans" and see if they can't turn up a few dimes to help carry on the good work. We have stubborn foes to deal with in the management of the Union & Risdon Iron Works, and for us to remain as stubborn as they, we must have the stuff to keep us stubborn and independent. ALEX CLELAND, C. S. Lodge 7. BUFFALO, Dec. 15, 1901. At a regular meeting of Buffalo lodge No. 7, hold September 20, 1901, charges were preferred against the following members for scabbing in different shops: D. L. & W. shop-Jno. Fitzsimmons, Jno. Ahert, Otto Smith, Otto Muntz, Peter Bomart, Andy Kreiger. Erie R. R.-Lewis Kumph, Wm. Kumph, Wm. Sorg, Phil Graff, C. Strassheimer, Jos. Michaels, Sr. Lehigh Valley Shop-Jos. Smith and Fred Geiss. The constitution was followed, and gave them three weeks to answer the charges. Two appeared before the committee, Jos. Smith and Fred Geiss. On October 11, 1901, report of committee was received and the amount set for a fine, which was $50 for the scabs on the D. L. & W. and Erie railroads and $25 on the Lehigh Valley. They were notified of the action of the lodge. We request that you put their names in know Journal so as all members can them, also amount of fine. Hoping you will do this and oblige. I have examined this and find it alright according to our laws. ROBT. STOYLE, President. Lodge 130. BUTTE CITY, MONT., Dec. 8, 1901. Lodge 180 would like to have you place on the scab list of our Journal the names of John Wilson, a man by the name of Brown-could not learn his first name-J. McColough and Wm. Walsh. No. 130 is having trouble here at present and those four men scabbed. T. H. DEGNAU, Cor. Sec. Lodge 96. FT. WORTH, TEX., Dec. 17, 1901. Please state in the next issue of the Journal that Mr. Cain Powell, proprie. tor of T. & P. Railroad House Hotel, Big Springs, Tex., would like to know the address of a boiler maker by the name of Dan Brodrick. Mr. Powell states that Mr. Brodrick left Big Springs, Tex, owing him a board bill. Yours fraternally, M. W. STOKES, The name of Bro. A. Dewitt, 5168, reported as suspended by 197, is a mistake, as Bro. Dewitt is in good standing. |