New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-22
MINERS UNEASY BUT QUIET.
DETERMINED IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST
CONVICT LABOR.
THEY RESOLVE TO SETTLE TIE TROUBLE WITH
OUT BLooDsuED IF POSSIBLE, BUT WILL RE-
LEASE PRISONERS IF TROOPS ARE NOT
PREsENT-A COMMITTEE APPOINTED
TO MEET THE GovERNoa-
MAssING OF TROOPS AT
KNOXVILLE, TENN.
IpY IELEeRApu TO rur rnrnUsEI

Coal Creek, Tenn, July 21.-Ihe Miners around
here have been restless and uneasy to-day. 1t
was not known whether the troops were coming
or not, but they were expected by every train
What action had been taken by Governor
Buchanan and the military authorities was not
known until the morning papers arrived
great mass-meetng was held by miners to-day
and it resolved to settle the trouble peaceably
and without bloodshed il possible but the miners
will stand firm for their rights. A committee Of
five was appointed to go to Nashville and Knox
vile TO confer with the Governor and mine own
ers, to see if compromise could not be made.
The convict lease system was severely condemned,
and the Governor was requested in the resolu-
tions to call an extra session of the Legislature to
abolish it. The leaders of the riot will be given
up to the proper legal authorities if demand
for them is made. The miners say they will not
moest the convicts if they are returned to the
mines so long as the soldiers remain here, but as
soon as they leave they will release the prisoners
Nashville Tenn, July 2l.-A dispatch from Coal
Creek Tenn, to THE American says The
meeting of miners, which was called for noon, has
just adjourned. When the men first assembled
there were few hotheads who began TO talk
about fire. bit they were outsiders and not
miners. The miners leaders took possession Of
the meeting. and would not allow such action.
There were speeches by number of leaders, all
of n conservative tone and advising against any
sort of act in violation Of the law The men
said. they simply wanted the convictS sent away
and nothing more nor less Finally resolution
was unanimously passed to appoint a committee of
five TO go to Nashville and Knoxville, If neces-
sary, TO confer with Governor Buchanan and
arbitrate the present difficulties Commissioner
Ford and Assistant Allen were asked to go with
nl,,@;a, oniro nuclN
passed that each man pledge himself on his honor
that not one dollars worth of property would
be destroyed, and the company's property should
be guarded. 1t was further determined that no
one should offer violence to any one except in
self-dcfcnce. There is sense of relief and quiet
since NE meeting The miners seem to feel that
they are now taking the proper course. There was
some talk of meeting the tr5ops coming 70 arrest
the leaders in the attack on the militia.
The meeting has resulted in good, for the men
are now quiet They are determined as ever that
no convicts shall work here, and say they will re-
lease all who come just soon as the troops leave
telegram was received from the Kentucky side,
at Jellico to-day, offering large number OF men
in ease help was needed. The reply was for the
men TO hold themselves in readiness in case they
were called for.
Nearly every man present had double-barelled
shotgun in his hand, few Winchesters and not
q small number of revolvers. The meeting was
hold in the grove near the Knoxville Iron Com
pany's mine.
A Coal Creek dispatch 70 The Banner" says ;
II Is reported here that Governor buchanan has
called Oh the Governor of Georgia for two COM
NAMES Of infantry and two cars Of artillery with
Catling guns Sheriff Rutherford, of this county,
who is charged with having called on the Gov
ernor for troops in the first instance, is reported
to have fed the country. Superintendent Good
win. who had chage of the convcts here, Is also
said 10 have left here in hot haste. AT all events
neither is here, and their whereabouts are un-
known.
The Banner" has the following dispatch from
Knoxville, Tenn: At Coal Creek, since SUNDAY
night until o'clock this morning, the telegraph
wires have been in the hands Of the miners, and
nothing has been sent out except such as they
allowed the operator to send. Last nlght ana
this morning there were rumors that large
military force is coming to reinstate the con-
victs. but no one here knows the truth. There
is much concern. There is great hatred of Gov
ernor Buchanan, and threats are openly made
that it will not do for him TO return here.
Knoxville, Tenn. July 21.-To-day has been one
Of great excitement here. The streets have been
The troops, numbering about 1000 men, are en-
canned on the grounds of the University of Ten
ncssce tonight The Buchanan Rifles, OF
Nashville: the Nashville Light Artillery, with
two Calling guns. capable of firing 1880 shots
q minute: the State River Guards the Franklin
Rifles. the Tullahoma Guards, the Shel0yvlue
Guards and the Sewanee Cadets have arrived at
Knoxville. They number about 400 men. The
troops bivouacked at the Court House. Lieu
tenant Colonel FyiTe was in command until the
arrival of General Carnes.
II was reported on the streets this morning that
the stOclahe that was being erected at brlce-
vile was burned last night This afternoon Woru
was sent to Major Iluger, superintendent OF uhe
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia, that the
railroad property at that place was III danger
Later dispatches tonight. however, received from
Coal Creek direct, say that the stockade has not
been burned and that there is no danger to the
railroad property Four companies OF the "a len
nessee Regiment arrived this afternoon. Ihey
are from Memphis The companies were the CmcKa-
saw Guards IIibcrnian Rifles, Rosler IouaNeS'
Bluff City ZOuaYes. The famous ChickosawS
were greeted by numerous friends in the city III
is one of the finest companies in the State. The
detachment was 10 command OF GencraI o'lluei
Cornes ard Colonels Anderson and Taylor, and
Of men. and looked as happy if they were
ooing TO a picnic. General CarneS, who Is IN
command tonight, is known to be man oil uh-
disputed bravery and has seen active service III
the field Colonel Fyne formerly lived Ill hen-
tucl,y. and has been on duty on several occasions
in that State during the times of the McCoy-ha'
field vendetta.
1t is reported on good authority th1t the Miners
rod over fifty cArtridqps of dynamite at Knox
vile this morning, and there is no telling "ht'
The outcome will he The miners released INC
qoo convcts ut the Cumberland Mountain mines
and at Oliver Springs. and will send them 10
Chattanooga or Knoxville. SO far only eight con
victs have escaped during the present troupp'
but il is n wonder that half Of them nave not
gotten away The situation IL serious mere IN"
considerable trouble is feared If the militia at
tempt TO take the convicts back to the mines
Almost the entire population OF this part oi Vnc
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