The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-22
DISCREET But DETERMINED.
The Coal Miners In Conference Resolve to
Commit No Violence.
BUT THE CONYICTS MUST Be DISCHARGED.
Largest Body OF Soldiers Since tho War Sta
toned at the Seat of the Trouble
Arbitration Proposed.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, July 21.-Thrilling
scenes were enacted in this city to-day. and
the excitement caused by the return of
troops and conyicts from Briceyille is un-
abated. The presence Of the largest body of
soldiers seen here since the war; and the fact
that they may momentarily be called upon to
60 to battle with four times their number of
determined men. each an adept in the use Of
firearms. has caused the streets to be crowd
ed since daybreak. The decision of the Gov
ernor, who has been in consultation with the
Attorney General all day. has not yet been
received, and the troops are taking much
needed rest.
MEETING OF MINERS.
A meeting of miners was held at Coal Creek
this afternoon. When the men 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 ana would
not allow such talk Mr. lngraham
was called to preside. and the meet
ing was formally opened. There were
speeches by number Of leaders and all OF a
conservative tone and of advising against any
sort OF act of violence of the law. Inc men
said that they wanted the conyicts sent away
and nothing more or less. Finally resou-
!
mittee Of five 10 go to Knoxville and Nash
Vile. if necessary, to confer with Governor
Buchanan and arbitrate the present diihcui-
ties.
40 VIOLENCE TO BE COMMITTED.
resolution was unanimously passed. each
man pledglng himself on his honor that not
one dollars worth OF property would De de-
strOyed and the companys property snoulo De
guarded 1t was further determined that 10
one should offer violence TO any one except IN
self-defense There is sense OF rellet
and quiet since the meeting. The miners
seem to feel that they are now taxing the
proper course. There was some talk OF at
lacking troops coming 10 assist the leaders.
The meeting has resulted in good, tor the
men are now quiet They are az determined
az ever that no cOnvicts shall work here, and
say they will release ali who come just as soon
a. the troops leave.
A telegram was received from the Kentucky
side az JelicO to-day. Offering a large numoer
of men in case help WAS needed. Their reply
was for the men to hold themselves III readi-
ness in case they were called for Nearly
every man present had q double barrelled
shotgun. "a few Wholesalers, and no small
number of reyolvers. The meeting was held
in the grove near the Knoxville Iron Com
pany's safe.
THE MINERS IN KNOXVILLE
The committee Of minors came to town to-
night 70 confer Win theh"NethOi alu cuoe' I"
settlement before the troops started INTO An
derson county The Governor. not being here.
they called on General Carnes, but that gem
tleman declined to be interviewed. The troops
will doubtless be put in motion tomorrow.
CoAL CKEtx TFNN.. July 21.-Eyerything Is
ouiet and orderly at 10 =. NJ. There have
been No demonstrations shown, and but few
men are to bo seen. No troops are expected
tonight.
FURTHER TROUBLE FEARED.
=, f.nro,l q. mint thnt the nninarR will not