Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-22
Tennessee Miners OH Their
Good Behavior.
They Resolve to Refrain From
Violence.
But They Are Determined That Con-
Wet Labor Must Go.
Governor Buchanan Uncertain as to the
Extent of His Authority Threats
Made Against His Excel
lency's Life.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 21.-A special
from Coal Creek, Tenn, to the American
says: A meeting of miners was held this
afternoon. When the men first assem-
bled there were few hotheads, but they
were quickly suppressed. There were
speeches by number OF leaders, all OF
a conservative tone, and advising against
any violation OF the law. The men said
they simply wanted the convicts sent
away, and nothing more or less.
A resolution was unanimously passed
to appoint a committee OF five to 60 to
Knoxville and Nashville, if necessary, to
confer with Governor Buchanan and
arbitrate the present difficulties.
Commissioner Ford and Assistant
Alleman were invited to 60
with the committee. Resolutions
were also unanimously passed that each
man pledge himself on his honor that
not one dollars worth of the company's
property be guarded
1t was further determined that no one
should offer violence to any one, except
in sslf-defense.
There is sense OF relief and quiet
since the meeting. A telegram was re-
ceived from the Kentucky side, at Joyce
today, offering large number OF men in
case help is needed. The reply was for
the men to hold themselves in readiness
in case they were called for. Nearly
every man present at the meeting had
shotgun or Winchester rifle, besides
a revolver.
GOVERNOR BUCHANAN INDIGNANT.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 2l.-A special
from Nashville says Governor Buchanan
and Attorney General Pickle have been
closeted, today, considering the question
of the legality of the governors action
in ordering the militia to Briceville after
the sheriff had left the scene. Pickle
late this afternoon handed in written
opinion to the governor, in which it is
understood he says the governors ac-
tion was justified by law in sending
troops, but they can only be used under
civil authority, and unless the sheriff
comesforward and again asks assistance,
the militia have to be recalled. The
governor is very indignant at the sheriff
for his failure to uphold the dignity of
the law 1t is also understood that the
governor will make another attempt to
pacify the miners. Should he fail, he
will probably call an extra session OF the
legislature, and leave the matter in the
general assembly's hands.
WHAT WILL THE END BE?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 21.-The mine
trouble is in statu quo, and the end no
one can see. Five hundred militiamen
have arrived and are now in camp.
Brigadier General Carnes says he is SIM
ply waiting orders from Governor Bu-
chanan. The constitution and laws of
Tennessee are peculiar and anomalous.
The governor of the state is in doubt
whether he can order out the military
legally. and it is sure he cannot proclaim
martial law throughout the mining re-
gion. To endeavor to proceed against
the miners civilly would be folly, as the
sympathy of all classes is with the min
ers, and conviction would be almost i'm
possible.
EVERYTHING QUIET.
Coal CREEK, Tenn, July 21.-At 10
O'Clock this evening everything is quiet.
The miners are firmly convinced that
they will eventually triumph, and so
do Cilo lCClihS PiOVdllo III flOiCliCC
will be done.' The belief is increasing
that the governor has no authority to
send the militia here. The men renew
their assurances made at this afternoons
meeting, that no violence will be done
to mine property.
SENSATIONAL RUMORS.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 21.-A dis
patch received here at Up. m. this after
noon said the miners expected to hold
meeting Immediately at Briceville to
consider the advisability of burning the
company's property. 1t is rumored
Governor Buchanan's life will not be
safe in Briceville. A special from Oil
yer Springs, near Briceville, says 1000
miners reached there this afternoon,
and will send the convicts, 800 in num-
ber, to Knoxville or Chattanooga.
MINERS CONTROLLING THE WIRES.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 21.-At Coal
Creek since Sunday night until this
morning, the telegraph wires were in
the hands of the miners. Nothing has
been sent out except such reports as
they allowed the operators to send.
Great hatred for Governor Buchanan is
felt. Threats are openly made that it
would not do for him to return to the
coal region. Special kilograms from
Coal Creek and Briceville are sent by
train to Knoxville, as the miners will
permit no news detrimental to them to
sent.
A CALL FOR REINFoRCEMENTs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 2l.-A Coal
Greek special says that it is reported
that Governor Buchanan has called on
the governor Of Georgia for two compa-
nies of infantry and two OF artillery,
with Gatling guns.
suFFoCArED By SMOKE.