It should be further fully understood that the company does not desire to pursue those who have been guilty of improper conduct during the late strike, and while such men cannot be re-employed, and while we cannot give letters to them, no officer or employe should continue the animosities of the conflict after it is over, or interfere to prevent the employment of such men elsewhere. Yours truly, HENRY B. STONE. Similar letters will be sent to all the officers in charge of our different properties, and by them transmitted to their operating officers. H. B. STONE. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. BOSTON, Jan. 3, 1889. _To Henry B. Stone, Vice President C., B. & Q. Ry., Chicago_: I did not telegraph yesterday, as you requested, because it seemed important under the circumstances, and since we have been asked by the engineers to say what our position is, that it should be done with the authority of the whole Executive Committee. The Committee is now in session, and I am authorized and instructed to send you the following: "The company will not follow up, black list, or in any manner attempt to proscribe those who were concerned in the strike, but, on the contrary, will cheerfully give to all who have not been guilty of violence, or other improper conduct, letters of introduction, showing their record in our service, and will, in all proper ways, assist them in finding employment. "The first duty of the management is to those who are in the company's employ, and we must remember, and protect their interests by promotions, and by every other means in our power. Beyond this, if it should become necessary to go outside of the service for men in any capacity, it is our intention to select the best men available, and in making selections, not to exclude those who were engaged in the strike of February 27, if they are the best men available, and provided they have not since been guilty of violence and other improper conduct." You are authorized to give a copy of this message to the engineers who called upon you. [Signed] C. E. PERKINS. CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 1889. _Mr. A. R. Cavener, Chairman Committee Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers_: DEAR SIR: The above is a copy of a telegram received yesterday from Mr. Perkins, our President, and which, in accordance with his instructions, I have submitted to you, and which has been fully discussed with you and your Committee. Yours truly, HENRY B. STONE. CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 1889. _Mr. Henry B. Stone, Second Vice President_: