A. I came here the last time in the spring of 1865. I have been here three times. Since that spring I have been superintendent of the division.
Q. Now give us your statement about the riots. Tell us whether there were any differences of opinion or disagreements between the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the employés prior to the 20th of July last.
A. There were no more differences than there have been since the road has been opened. There have always been differences.
Q. Was there any difference existing at that time?
A. No more than heretofore. The company reduced the wages of all officers and employés ten per cent. in June.
Q. Of 1877?
A. Yes. There was a good deal of friction and complaint. Committees called upon me, and committees from the different divisions of the road visited Mr. Scott, the president, and had conferences with him on the subject. They complained because of the reduction. He explained that the cause of it was the condition of the country, and that as soon as business would become brighter, that then the company would entertain their petitions and would act fairly with them, when the committee, as they informed me, as Colonel Scott and others informed me, professed their satisfaction, and said there would be no trouble, but that they would work harmoniously.
Q. That was on what date?
A. I cannot remember the date; it was after the ten per cent. reduction.
Q. What was the date of that?