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XHE MORSIKG OBEGONIAN. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1903. STRIKE 18 HELD UP Wabash Employes Will Ap peal to Court, WANT INJUNCTION RAISED Trackmen Offer to Help Trainmen and Firemen Ramsey Issues' Ad dress to Employes, Denying Hostility to Unions. ST. LOUIS.-March 4. Everything In the strike situation on the Wabash now hinges on the Injunction wnlch the labor leaders will attempt to have dissolved, and until this Is done away with there can be no strike, for they have agreed to obey the court's order. E. T. Irwin, of Peoria, and E. V. Penny, of Cleveland, attorneys for the trainmen, spent the day in con ference with Messrs. Morrissey and Ar nold and other union leaders, examining the petition on which the Injunction waa issued and preparing an answer that will be presented in court probably tomorrow to secure a dissolution of the restraining order. Grand Master Wllklns. of the Track men's Association, met Messrs. Hanrahan and Morrissey today and assured them that his men, 2000 strong, were ready to support the trainmen and firemen, and would leave work at their bidding. At Wabash headquarters President Ramsey said: 'Everything Is running smoothly, and there are no indications that our men have gone out or will soon. I have not seen the members of the grievance com mittee today, and know nothing of what is transpiring at their headquarters." Asked as to the effect of a sympathetic strike on the part of tho trackmen, 2000 of whom Grand Master "Wilkinson says are ready to support the trainmen and firemen If they go out President Ramsey said: "It would have very little effect on the situation. In case of a strike we could get all the men we should need to take the places of strikers in all departments." The following statement was Issued to day from Wabash headquarters: Company's Side of Case. "To tho Employes of the Wabash Rail road Company and Others Interested: The crisis now existing on the Wabash lines is a very grave one, not only to the Wabash company and its employes and to other railroad companies and their em ployes, but also to the commercial and industrial interests of the country, as a strike on the Wabash would in all proba bility spread to a large number of other roads, and would Involve not only or ganizations of railway employes, but other labor organizations, and the results might be so serious that the great anthra cite coal strike would dwindle Into Insig nificance. Therefore I deem it wise to keep the employes all over the system and the public correctly advised of the exact facts regarding the matters at Issue. For this reason only I make reply to statements made by Mr. Morrissey In the morning papers. "The first is personal to the president of the Wabash. Mr. Morrissey says: For years he (Mr. Ramsey) had boasted of his contempt for labor organizations. He liked the distinction it brought him of being the one managing officer in this section who could get along without them. Every previous effort of the employes, to meet and deal with him has proved fu tile Not Opposed to Unions. "This statement Is absolutely without truth. I have never expressed 'contempt for labor organizations. (I may have for some hot-headed leader who advocates the rule-or-ruln policy.) On the contrary, I have frequently said to labor leaders, members and others that I had no ob jection to them when properly and con servatively conducted, and when they did not absolutely ignore individual rights or obligations. There are hundreds of or ganized men on the Wabash who know this; there are dozens who were employed by me after tho strike of 1894 (two years after I became connected with the Wa bash), who offered to leave their associa tion to get back, to whom I said: 'That is not necessary. I do not care what or ganizations you belong to, so you are rea sonably loyal to tho company and good workmen.' I have never discharged or declined to employ any one on account of membership In an organization. The Wa bash employes are treated as men, with all their rights as individuals recognized, and as long as they recognize the rights of tho other fellow-employes and give fair service to the company they have the right to join any church or organization political, labor or other kind they wish. "During my S3 years with this and other roads I have never failed to meet any committee of employes or any individual employe who wished to see me, and I have met every committee now here several times, and three of these meetings were with Messrs. Hanrahan, Lee and Wilkin son present. I meet such committees knowing they are members of organiza tions 'duly constituted I only say to them, 'Your grievances are as employes of the Wabash'; and then we confer as employes. "Mr. Morrissey says: Mr. Ramsey bluffed and cajoled tho men The Wa bash men are men of some experience, and know enough not to be 'bluffed and cajoled' by me, except in one way, and that is by fair treatment and fair pay. Tho truth is, the 'bluffing and cajoling" has been entirely on tho 'part of the or ganization leaders. For the past two years they and their aids have been urg ing the Wabash employes to 'force the issue and, although their committees have been around for two or three months, they could never get, and have not now, a fair committee of the system, although threats of taking lodge charters and ex pelling members were made. "JOSEPH RAMSEY, JR." Will Have Injunction Raised. In speaking of Mr. Ramsey's statement and of the general situation. P. H. Mor rissey, grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, said to the Associ ated Press tonight! "AH I have to say regarding Mr. Ram sey's statement is that I do not care to enter into a wordy contest through the press with Mr. Ramsey, because it would not Interest the public and I do not think it would be profitable to either of us. The public has my statement as well as his and can judge between the two. "We are going to take steps to dissolve that Injunction. I cannot say just when It will be accomplished, but possibly in a cay or two. Our attorneys arrived here today and we will employ local attorneys. They will confer together and take the proper .steps at the proper tlmq." 'Arc you in -favor of arbitration?" "Our organization ia committed to the policy of arbitration," Mr. Morrissey re plied. W. G. Lee. first vice-grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, said tonight: "Railroad employes all over the country ere watching this situation very closely. All day I have been receiving telegrams of inquiry and many times was called to the long-distance telephone." WAXT TROOPS RECALLED. People of Colorado City Protest Agralnst Their Presence. DENVER, Colo.. March 4. Mayor J. F. FauilKicss. Chief of Police George G. Birdsau and City Attorney John Mc Goach, of Colorado .City, have protested to Governor Peabody against the presence of the troops in that city on account of the strike at tha ore reduction mills. In their message to the Governor they say: "There has been no disturbance more than a few occasional brawls, since the strike began, and we respectfully protest against an army being placed In our midst. A delegation of business men will call on you with a formal protest of the citizens of tho city." Governor Peabody said today that he had received some protests on account of his sending the state troops to Colorado City, but that he was satisfied that he had only done his duty. "The troops will stay there," he de clared, "just as long as they are needed to protect property, and when they are no longer needed, they will at. once be ordered home." TROOPS DOING GUARD DUTY. Citizens of Colorado City Protest Against State Interference. COLORADO tJITY, Colo., March 4. The troops sent here by Governor Pea body are doing- duty about the Ore Re duction mills, which are operating with nonunion men. There has been no dis turbance of any kind here today. The following petition, protesting against Governor Peabody's action In sending militia here, has been signed by G00 citizens, including the Mayor and city officials: "To His Excellency, the Governor of Colorado: We, the undersigned citizens of Colorado City, beg leave to call your attention to a few facts regarding the in dustrial condition of our city, caused by the Mill and Smeltermen's Union strike, and also to protest against the militia of the state being called out at this time, as follows: "First, the strike has so far been con ducted in an orderly manner, and no vio lence has been done, except petty quar rels by individuals. "Second, the situation is completely un der the control of the proper peace offi cers of Colorado City and the Sheriff of the county. "Third, there is no occasion whatever. nor is there any need at this time, for the chief executive of our state to send or contemplate lending the state troops in anticipation of possible riots. The strikers know the law, and the leaders and the men now on strike are among our best citizens and are old residents of El Paso County, who respect law and order. "Fourth, these men do not go armed and are under complete control of their leaders. who advise them at all times to respect the proper authorities." Ringleader in Riot Arretted. COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo., March 4. The military Is still on guard at the mills and there has been no clash with the strikers. Deputy Sheriffs this evening arrested C H. McCoy, alleged to be one of the ringleaders In the riots Monday evening, in which several men were seri ously Injured. Sentries tonight fired on men approaching the Standard mill who refused to halt No one was Injured. GENERAL STRIKE THREATENED. Longshoremen Join Canadian Pacific Clerics and Freight Handlers. VANCOUVER, B. G. March 4. The strike of the United Brotherhood of Rail way Employes against the Canadian' Pa cific Railway Is apparently assuming more serious proportions than the company an ticipated. Developments came rapidly to day, and a settlement seems no nearer this evening than when the strike was Inaugurated last Friday. The Vancouver water front is now practically tied up. The longshoremen, in sympathy with the, striking clerks and freight handiers, have refused to discharge the cargo of the Em press of India upon her arrival from Hong Kong. In consequence of all this the Canadian Pacific Railway has Issued a circular to all shippers notifying them that the company must decline to receive any freight for shipment by rail or water until the present difficulty is adjusted. The Vancouver Board of Trade proffered its services as mediator, and the offer has been accepted by the executive com mittee of the strikers, but declined by the railway company. The company Is willing to accept mediation by a com mittee composed of the company's own employes, whose unions have recognition at headquarters. Practically all the unions of Vancouver have indorsed the strike and have pledged moral and financial support to the strik ers. The New Westminster and Revel stoke members of the brotherhood are out No further word has been received from Nelson and Winnipeg, but from the last advices received he members of the United Brotherhood of Railway Employes there stated that they were only await ing the word from their Vancouver brethren. MUST BE UNION MEN. Chicago Elevated Railway Employes Issue Ultimatum. CHICAGO. March 4. An -ultimatum, the rejection of which will mean a strike on the Metropolitan Elevated Road, was issued last night at a meeting of division SOS, of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America. The session continued until early this morning. The action of the committee was indorsed In suspending negotiations with the company because of Its alleged Insistence on a provision stipulating that the employes should work with nonunion men. The committee was instructed to submit to the company an ultimatum, the chief specification of which is to the ef fect that the union members shall not use coprcjon or undue influence to bring the present employes of the road Into the or ganization, but requiring thatr all new employes shall be union men. MAY INVOLVE WHOLE CITY. Dispute at Spokane Gas Works In terests All Unions. SPOKANE, March 4. A great strike, in volving every union workman In Spokane, is threatened as the result of the trouble between the unions and the Spokane Falls Gaslight Company. The proposition was discussed at the meeting of the Trades Council last night, and, it is understood, has been submitted to a vote of the unions that they may express their choice. The unions are very strongly organized here, their membership being estimated as high as 3000 to 4000. Such a strike as Is now threatened would tie up nearly all building, nearly all factories and might even close the stores and restaurants. Should the unions vote In favor of the strike, it is said that March 25 is the date chpsen for it and it is proposed to con tinue It till the fight with the gas company is won. Cliicngo Engineers Strike. CHICAGO. March 4. Engineers and firemen employed In the plants of Nelson. Morris &. Co.. Schwartzchlld & Sulzeber ger. Swift & Co. and the Anglo-American Provision Company are on strike today to enforce a demand tor a uniform scale of wages. Olds, Wotman & King & Qegon Blankets Moe Big Values This is headquarters for the best blankets made Oregon wool and Oregon woven. Prices are extra good just now on some very soft fleecy lines, colors white, tan, gray, mottled, tiger, Vicuna, navy and scarlet. Prices $3.50 to $12.00 a pah; 1 A Bt and-New Shipment at Hand Soft, light, warm, m daintiest colors, made of new carded cotton and all hand tied. A comfort with many imitators but none genuine save the "Downaline." Prices Moderate from the packers tonight, and it is be lieved the strike will bo declared off and tho men will return to work. They will take a vote on the proposition tomorrow. Strikers Appeal for Aid. BUTTE, Mont., March 4. A communi cation from an pfficlal of the Railway men's Union at Vancouver, addressed to President Dan McDonald, of the American Labor Union, states that there are 200 men out on a strike and at least 100 more are expected to go out shortly. An ap peal 'Is made to various organizations, of the American Labor Federation for assistance. Will Aid Striking Blacksmiths. BUTTE, March 4. It is said at the head, quarters of the American Labor Union here that all the members of the union I will shortly be called upon to contribute J to a fund for the relief of the striking I blacksmiths on the Colorado & Southern j Railway. New Things Jst Come t0 " stoe More new stylish Street Hats, more Laces, more Fine Dress Goods and lovely Silks, more new and .dainty things in Ladies' Hosiery, more Fine Shoes, more Pillow- Covers, more saperfc new Spring Suits, more Notions and a matchless collection of Table Linens of the 'peerless Richardson make. CUT GLASS All Prices Reduced This Week A new line of the handsome and matchless "Libby" going at sale prices this week. Extra Special on Cut-Glass Bowls 8-in. size, beautiful AQ design, for only. ..Oy Sugars and Creamers Very fine quality cut glass, dessert size, CDf CfrEZ price'. pzr 70 Sale Transparencies Beautiful pictures, all works of art, all sizes, for wall and window decorations, at re duced prices this week. OUR BIG RUG SALE Every rug included in this sale measures 30x60, they are double faced arid every thread wool. A bright ad dition to room or hallway, and a great protection to nice carpets, reduced this week mJ2;25... $1-48 NEW Cushion Tops Right "Up to the Minute" The very latest things and not high priced either Fencing girls and portraits in colors, Burlaps stamped for Raffia work, rich silk and satin tops and scroll and Persian effects, all colors. Special Sale New Cushion Tops Canvas 'cloth, stamped and ready to work, tinted front and plain back, with wide em- jr q broidered ruffle, only. . . 3 sC ANXIETY ABOUT PflPF ' tnember ol the Germanic race, I do not 1 UlL ! want to see the Romanic element pressed CAUSES CARDINALS TO DELAY IX LEAVING HOME. Leo Obeys Orders of Doctor to Rest Cold at His Great Arc Pro nounced Canse of Danger. ROME, March 4. Although the pope Is in good health hbs physicians have Im posed complete repose for the present. Consequently he will receive no one until the end of npxt week. The alarmists are again to the fore this evening, and declare that Pope Leo is really 111. They point to the official note in tonight's paper stating that by advice of his doctor the pope has decided to take several "days' absolute rest. The truth is, the pope never succeeded in getting rid of the cold, which caused a slight cough and- hoarseness. Dr. Lap ponl. on visiting his holiness today, found that he was somewhat better, but frankly told him that he must either consent to cure his cold or he would run the risk of something serious. The pontiff thereupon gave way and promised to suspend his au diences. The condition of the pope, taking Into consideration his advanced age. Is not without danger, and Is causing consider able anxiety so much so that It Is as serted that some cardinals who have come to Rome from a distance have postponed their departure. GERMANS ENTER PROTEST. Political Economists Condemn Mon roe Doctrine as Empty Pretense. BERLIN, March 4. "Tho Monroe Doc trine la an empty pretension, behind which is neither energetic will nor actual power." Thus Professor Adolph "Wagner, the cele brated political economist of Berlin, gives hia reply to two questions submitted by a correspondent, whether the Monroe Doc trine was In a moral sense as binding as international law and what action seems dictated, first In the Interest of the Ger man people and then In the interest of Europeans. "Scarcely could such a doctrine be forced upon a conquered people after ex traordinary victories," continues the pro fessor. "No people and no great ruler ever proclaimed such a doctrine. Neither England nor Russia, nor Napoleon at the height of his power, ever made a similar pretension. But not even the United States' predominant Interests are behind this unheard of assumption: South Amer ica is neither geographlcaUy or histori cally so well connected with North Amer- to the wall, because it Is Indispensable to the world's civilization and is a necessary complement to Germanic culture; this ap plies to Italy and France and even to Spain. What do we Germans owe to them? What would our civilization be without Italy or without France? They areas indispensable to us as the classic peoples were. No objective member of the Germanic race can wish to see the world exclusively Germanic, but If we once con cede to the United States predominance in South America, according to the Monroe pretensions, would German interests be promoted thereby? "Would not we Ger mans be completely pressed to the wall by the English element on both sides of the sea? We really have no interest In furthering the preponderance of the Unit ed States and England or both. The world's civilization would hardly be ad vanced thereby. "Aside from some technical and busi ness specialties, what have the United States done of importance for the real civilization of the world? What have they done that has deserved to be named in the same breath with the achievements of Italy and France? Middle. Western . and Southern Europeans, hold yourselves ' together against the East as well as the ' far West. That seems to me to be the ' only right answer to the Monroe preten- ' sions. The Germanic peoples should not ' act against, but should act with the Ro- ' manic peoples. That would serve the true Interests of the civilization of the world." Professor Edward von Hartmann, the philosopher, declined to'dlscuss the ques tion, because, he said. It was "Inexpedient, since the Americans make capital out of both affirmative and negative answers." He added: "An Indorsement of the Monroe Doc trine, however hedged with qualifications, would be accepted as a recognition of the programme, while the merest theoretic criticism would be interpreted as express ing Germany's plans fOr conquest and the American people would be called on to re sist the same. Silence is best." Baron von Uhdklerchle, a member of the Prussian Diet, and editor of the Berlin Post, wrote: "The Monroe Doctrine Is, from the stand point of international law, a non-binding monologue whose enforcement Is purely a question of force. Germany's interests, however are so little touched by the doc trine, at least as interpreted in the Vene zuelan Incident, that we have no practical need for opening the question." Professor von Hensdelbruck, of Berlin University, discussing Venezuela in the Prussische Jahrbuecher. alludes to the "perfidious nature" of the American policy, and advocates an alliance between Great Britain and Germany, "which," he says, "wouid be the strongest coalition In the world." as "while Germany covered Great Britain's rear against Russia and France, will charge small fees for their services. Professor Lasser already has contributed 1000 specimens of skin diseases to the museum, which will be carried from place to place with laboratory appliances. The country doctor can thus come to his neighboring city for a week or two once a year and hear the leaders of his pro fession explain the latest processes for treatment or see celebrated surgeons op erate. The Idea of the traveling uni versity appears to have originated with the. late Empress Frederick, who used to talk to Professor Renvers about it. The Bavarian government already has made a limited use of the suggestion. STEP TOWARD SOCIALISM. French Chamber Votes Old Age Pen sions to Miners. PARIS, March 4. The Chamber of Dep uties, continuing the debate on the budget lea and the United States as to Justify she develop an overwhelming su- An offer to arbitrate the difficulties camei-such a pretension, even from a North American standpoint." Answering the second question regard ing the Monroe Doctrine, Professor Wag ner says: "It is only the divisions of European politics and lackjof Insight into and recog nition of the solidarity of the Interests of Middle, Western and Southern Europe, which hitherto has been and will remain the chief scat of human civilization, that explain why Europe, why Germany even, takes this empty pretension into considera tion, for every European practical course will naturally dep'end solely upon Its inter ests, and accordingly upon considerations . ments in surgery and general medicine perlority toward the United States. Ger many would have no fear or tne Frencn Rufelan alliance, because, -with Great Britain, she should be sure of Italy's sup port, while Austria, in her own interests, -would range herself alongside Germany." TO TEACH COUNTRY DOCTORS. Emperor "William Starts Traveling Medical University on Road. BERLIN. March 4. The country7 medi cal practitioner in Germany is to have an opportunity to learn the latest develop- r-MEN of strength. Therefore, any binding en gagement In advance regarding this pre tentious doctrine of union appears to be a wrong policy. "From the standpoint, too, of the wider Germanic race, a simple recognition of the Monroe Doctrine -would be a false step, even It It were settling the "world question whether the Germanic or Romanic" ele ments should dominate the world. As a from a traveling university that will brine Dost-graduate Instruction to the nearest large town In his vicinity free of I charge. Emperor William gave his signature Monday to the plans for this work, which will be paid for by the government and by small contributions from medical so cieties. Great specialists, such as Pro fessors Lasser, Bergmann and Rumpf, Dr. Talcott & Co. You run no risk when you come to us. W cure and wait for our fee until you are convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt that you are well cured to stay cured. "WEAKNESS." Affections of men. commonly described as "Weakness." according to our observa tions, are notjsuch, but depend upon reflex disturbances, and are almost Invariably Induced or maintained by appreciable dam age to the Prostate Gland. As this may not be perceived by the patient. It Is very frequently overlooked by the physician. CONTRACTED DISORDERS. Every cae of contracted disorders we treat Is thoroughly cured. Our patients have no relapses. When we pronounce a case cured there Is not a particle of Infec tion or inflammation remaining-, and there i not the slightest danger that the disease will return to Its original form or work its way into f.ie general system." No contract ed disorder Is so trivial as to warrant un certain methods as treatment, and we re spectfully solicit those cases that other doctors have been unable to cure. We also core Varicocele. Hy drocele, Stricture, Plies, Etc. PRIVACY Our offices are especially ar ranged tor the privacy and convenience of our clients. If you cannot call, write for our colored chart of the male anatomy, details of our successful Home System, etc 250A Alder Street We taKe this method of extending thanks to the hosts1 of friends in Port land and elsewhere who have by letter, phone and telegraph expressed their friendly sympathy. j& j? As soon as the work of restoring order to the ex isting chaos resulting from the late conflagra tion is accomplished we shall take pleasure in ex tending our most sincere thanks individually. Temporary Office At Fourth-street Entrance E33 THE POSITIVE NUTRIENT QUALITIES OF Gfiirardelli's Ground Chocolate Make it an ideal drink for everyone at all seasons of the year. It is the only cocoa preparation that has all the strength and purity of Cocoa without the acrid taste of the seed. GHIRARDELLI'S GROUND CHOCOLATE Is the highest quality of cocoa in its full strength. In hermetically sealed cans. Never in bulk. Sample Slightly Used Pianos Second-Hand Pianos "We have placed on sale for one week a number of sample pianos, and slightly used pianos, together -with a a lot of good second-hand pianos and have fixed a prlco on same that ought to make them move rapidly. The sample pianos are of the very latest styles and of stand ard make and usually sell from 1300 up to $400. Our price on each will be one-third off, making the 5300 cost just $200. All will be sold on our easy payment plan of $5, $6, $8 and $10 per month. Prices will range from $150 up and good second-hand pianos from $60 up. If you want to save lots of money on a piano deal do not let this clearing-up prop osition of ours pass. Allen & Oilbert-Ramaker Co. Successors to the Wiley B. Allen Co. 200-211 First St., PORTLAXE. for the Ministry of Finance, adopted to night an appropriation of $200,000 annually for continuing the old age pensions paid by the mining companies to their miners and employes. The measure was passed practically without discussion and without division. It Is expected that today's appropria tion will bring the pensions to which a miner Is entitled on reaching the superan nation age from 55 francs to 360 francs per annum. The measure was a part of the Socialist programme and Is avowedly the first step In the direction of providing old age pen sions for all the working classes. rian Boycott on United States. LONDON. March 5. The Times corre spondent at Paris discusses at great length In a dispatch published this morn ing the Central European boycott of the United States. He believes that the pro moters themselves are aware of the Im possibility of its consummation, but are using it as a device for the furtherance of Germany's political and economic de slgna Agreement With Errlnp Princess. VIENNA, March 4. it Is stated that the courts of Saxony and Tuscany have ar rived at an agreement by which the ex-Crown Princess of Saxony may re move to Austria in May and deliver her newly-born child to the Saxon court. She will then be permitted to see her other children every Summer. A satisfactory financial arrangement is arranged for her. ufacture and trade experienced a partial recovery, the year as a whole belonged to the period of overproduction, collapse, and panic which began in the Summer of 1900 and has caused conditions still prevalent wherein prices of food and raw materials i are above all logical relation to the mar ket values of finished products. The bank dividends and balances, the report says, show a decided Improvement for 1S02 over the previous year, and the textile indus tries, especially the wool branch, also make a favorable showing. Overproduction In Germany. WASHINGTON, March 4. Reviewing Germany's commercial record during the past year, Frank H. Mason, at Berlin, in a report to the State Department, de clares that, while a few branches of man- For FORTY YEARS the FIRST IF YOUR HSiR Is Gray. Streaked or Bleached. 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