The Washburn leader., 1891-07-25
A REMINDER 0E''65.
Knoxville, Tenn, Completely
Paralyzed by the Continued
Troubles With
The RiOtOus Miners and COnvicts
Troops Ready to March
on the Scene.

on the Scene.
The Knoxville Riots.
MEMPHIS, July 21.-A special from
Knoxville says that not since the dark
days OF 'G5 have there been such thrill
ing scenes on the streets of Knoxville as
today. Since the arrival yesterday
evening from Coal Greek of carload of
conviots and the return of the militia
the greatest excitement has been mani
tested. The situation is exceedingly
grave one General Carver has now 500
troops ready to march to Coal Greek.
1t all depends. however, on his orders,
which he as yet refuses to make public
MINERS DECIDE TO CONFER.
Coal CREEK, Tenn, July 21.-The
meeting of miners which was called for
noon has just adjourned. When the men
first assembled there were few hot
heads who began to talk about fire, but
they we're outsiders and not miners.
The miners leaders took possession of
the meeting and would not allow such.
There were speeches by number of the
leaders and all of the conservative ones
and advising against any sort of act in
violation of the law. The men said they
simply wanted the conviots sent away
and nothing more or less. Finally a
resolution was unanimously passed to
appoint committee of five to go to
Knoxville and Nashville if necessary
to confer with Governor Bu-
chanan and arbitrate the present
difficulties. Commissioner Ford and
Assistant Alleman were invited to go
with the committee. A resolution was
place himself on his honor that not one
stroyed and the company's property
termined that no one should offer VIC.
lence to any one except in self.defense.
There is q sense of relief and quiet since
the meeting. The miners seem to feel
that they are now taking the proper
course. There was some talk of a meet.
ing with the troops coming
to arrest the leaders by an at,
tack on militia. The meeting has
resulted in good, for the men are now
quiet. They are as determined as ever
that no convicts shall work here and say
they will release all who come just as
soon as the troops leave. A telegram
was received from the Kentucky side at
Jelico, Offering large number of men
in case help is needed. The reply was
for the men to hold themselves in readi-
ness in case they were called for. Nearly
every man present had double barreled
shotgun in his hand, a few had Win
chesters, and not small number revolv-
ers. The meeting was held in grove
near the Knoxville Iron Go. g mine.
ANOTHER VIEW.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 21.-The
mine trouble is in statu quo and the end
no one can see. The 500 militia men
toned in last nights dispatches have
arrived and are now in camp at the
University of Tennessee. Brigadier
General Carnes, of Memphis, is in COM
mand, and he says that he is simply
awaiting orders from Governor Buch-
anan. The constitution and laws of
Tennessee are peculiar and anamalous
The governor of the state is in doubt as
to whether he could order out the
militia legally, ana is sure that he can
not proclaim martial law throughout the
mining region. The endeavor to pro-
ceed against miners would be folly, as
the sympathy of all classes is with the
miners q conviction would be almost
impossible. After the quiet but de-
termined mob of miners had done it's
work yesterday, and the convicts and
militia had been sent off to
Knoxville. The visiting miners left for
home and Coal Greek Valley was soon
as quiet as country village on Sum
day. This morning about 500 miners
from the Jellico Newcomb, Goal Greek
and Breiceville started on foot across
the mountain for Oliver Springs, min
ing town, or the Waldens Ridge Rail
road which connects the Knoxville &
Ohio Road with the Cincinnati South.
ern. The roads are very rugged and
this distrance across the country ls
about sixteen miles. The miners arrived
in Oliver Springs about noon and i'm
mediately meeting of local and visit
sion until p. m.
THE LAST RESORT.
NASHVILLE, July 21.-It is learned
tonight that the purpose Of Governor
Buohanan's visit to Knoxville is another
attempt to pacify the miners and secure
peaceable solution. As there is no
probability of having the sheriff Of An
derson county re-enter the field, this is
last resor. II it fails the governor will
then call an extra session Of the legisla-
ture Immediately and leave the matter
in the general assembly's hands:
This would be necessary If
the miners fail to make
peace, as the governor can not settle the
question by force in the absence of the
sheriff
The following telegram was received
from Knoxville tonight after the depart.
ure of the governor: "A committee from
the miners together with leading citizens
of Knoxville, are desirous Of meeting
you here to see if an smicable adjust.
ment of the trouble cannot be arrived at
and save bloodshed. Answer if you can
come. We think it important that you