The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-04
RAMPANT COMMUNISTS.

SERIOUS APPIE TENSIONS OF TROUBLE IN ST.
LouIs-AS EAST ST. LOUIS LEADER INTER-
vIEwED-BLUsrER AND BRA0-PRECAUTIoNs
OF TIE AUTHORITIES.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ST. Louis, May 8, 1878.
Much excitement created to-day by the dts
covery that the Communists Of East ST. Louis
had several days been organizing and that 800
men have been supplied with arms ana put
through the drill Tho great strike at TINS
point last had It's starting point In East st. LOUIS
and It from that els. Mississippi suburb that tho
large armed forces marched over the city, closed
the factories and workshops and terrorzed the nnao
itants Therefore much apprehension has been felt
that N trouble came IL would DO from that direction,
though nothing positive learned until to-day,
when q number Of tho leaders talked openly about
their plans.
wnAr ONE OF THE LEADERS TO sAY.
Your correspondent who visited East 81 Louis,
sought out Carroll, OF The leaders and FORM
erly town marshal and policeman. In answer to
question as 10 whether no knew Of she existence OF
Communisic secret society Carroll repheo, II 40 ana
am not AFRAID to so. =
"Are you one OF thcm.n asked the correspondent.
al am with them and what is moro am not afraid
70 como out boldly with my sentiments" replied
Carroll
'.How many members are thoref"
"Perhaps three hundred but the society Is kept very
secret. All the members are tried and trusty men.
We won't have any snoaks and betrayers as there
were during last years STRIKE"
'what do you mean by thats"
"weI, you see was Marshal last year. and when
was srrsstirg OF the strikers found good many
had exemption papers from their employers These
mon were tale bearers and spies Wo have learned a
lesson since then Besides tho 800 members there
500 men place roady to join tomorrow. and
within ono week We could have 10000 men under
arms"
WHAT THE ORGANIZATION AMOUNTS TO.
"Are you affiliated with the ST Louis association :"
ss0f course are"
show often do you mcet2"
s'Oncc week.
apo you use signs and passwordss"
s.You bet; we are not FOOLS /"
s.where you meet"
ssAt different places. We don't let any one know.
We are working .li,s. quietly and stealthiy."
ssNot yet but We commence immediately
tsHavc y0u.a arms ~
I'VE are buying them. Every man has to provide
himself with gun and for those who too poor
buy society purchases by sub cri pton."
.'Do you think tnerc VIII be outbreak this p"
are IN communication with us, and when the time
comes VIM ION MS. Our Vows may ainor little, but
this time we will all work together"
WHO AKg THE LEADERS,
"Who is the leader here ~
81 won't tell you. Kissnger the leader, but
In the last riot instead OF coming like man and
facing he music, he ran homo and hid himself. We
have 1851 laitn IN Dut VIC nhvc leaders that
we trust"
music THE ARR PROMISED.
Do you over meet with the Socialists st. Louisp '
'Yes. We are gong over shortly, but won't
march in body. We are gong to assemble
there ana then you will hear music In tho air.
els that for the grand parade 10Th Of May 20
mo, sir. cannot toll you any moro now, but you
wait ains or ten days and you Will have plenty OF
news over here Come and see me again then and III
Tell you something tnat will astoDsh you Our plans
arc fully completed yet, but will be In days
ais 1t true that there 10 10 be outbreak about tho
plh or 10th OF MayY
Carroll replied sWel, can't say anything on
that point. Our organisation Is not yet completed.
Come again IN couple OF weeks 1 really can't
tell you more now .e4. M
PRECAUTIONS or THE AUTHORITIES.
This interview IS sample of several that were had
with Turbulent societies aud worEingmcn, and tne
authorities look upon tho situation serious
Your correspondent also called to-day at tho
p1ice OF Chief Of Police McDonough in this
city and had interview with his private
secretary, who gave The information that several
hundred OF the socialists this side OF the river
were armed ana drilling but declined give any de.
tailed Information concerning the exposed plans of
the Communists. Governor Phelps was in tho
city three days ago. and IL 10 stated that
tho object Of The visit TO take q personal
view oil the stnatlon and ADOPT means TO avert I'm.
pending trouble. 1t IL reported that he expressed
Tho opinion thar the situation growing serious
and would require vigiiant prompt pre-.
serve the peace. Four companies OF State militia
In tho city have and drill Two three times