The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-20
TIE ROCK SPRINGS RIOT.
The Chinese Government Will Demand In
demnity, but the Amount Is Not Known.

Rock SPRINGS, Wy. t., Sept 19.-In an inter-
view, last night, Colonel Bee, the Chinese con-
sui. stated that the present investigation will
continue for week or ten days. 1t is certain
that the Chinese government will demand ia
demnity from the United States, but he cannot
yet even guess at the amount So far, all test-
mony taken shows that the Chinese had returned
here of their own free WILL after receiving Off
cial assurance from the President that they would
be protected, if it took the whole army.
Though the miners quiet and no trouble
threatened, apparently, the soldiers mount
guard over the eomDany's property at the diff
ferent mines every night The Union Pacific ls
apparently firm in its determination to put the
Cinnamon back in the mines here. 1t is build
ing some sixty cabins for them. and when COM
pleted, the heather will commence work.
Officials of the road here doubt that the Knights
of Labor will interfere but say they will main
tain their position in spite of them in case a
strike should ensue
The situation here remains unchanged The
government directors concluded their investiga
Ions yesterday, after hearing the personal test-
mony of Cinnamon who were witnesses to the
massacre and the burning of their quarters.
The testimony of the Cinnamon could not have
been obtained except for the presence of Chinese
consuls and the assurance of protection from the
government Under these assurances they
readily came forward and told, plainly and
simply. the story of what occurred on the day of
the outbreak, some portions of which were
pathetic beyond expression. The government
directors went West last night and will spend
Sunday In Salt Lake city. Mr. Bromley and
Mr.. Dickinson remained through the day and
will JOIN them in Salt Lake city to -morrow, re-
turning here on Monday.
The presence of the government directors and
Chinese consuls, with the military stationed here
has largely restored public confidence, and Mr.
d. o. Clark, superintendent of the mines, this
afternoon issued the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that work will be resumed
Monday morning Sept 81 at o'clock. All miners
and other employees expected to return to their
places at that time with assurance from the company
that they will receive while their work and at their
authorities will insure personal safety All en-
poyeS who do not desire to work will receive
their time checks upon application at the Office.
The publication of this notice is preceded with
the following dispatch from Mr.. Galloway. gen
eral manager:
OMAHA, Sept. 10.
To D. O. Clarke:
This company desires to resume the operation of its
coal mines at Rock Springs at the earliest possible
moment. You will be good enough to notify all
cerned that such of the striking miners and other
their places upon Monday morning next. All persons
not then at work will be paid off and notice given that
they must not again be employed in the service of this
company.
1t is understood that the action of the com
papy brings matters to an immediate crisis. The
present outlook is more favorable for the peace
full settlement than it has been for several days.
The Chinese consus will remain here, continu-
ing their Investigations for week, at least.