Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-03
TROOPS IN CONTROL.
Quiet in the Coke Region, But Trouble
ia Feared.
FORBES HANGED AT ANNAPOLIS TODAY
Damage Caused by a Break in an
Ohio Reservoir.
CHINESE MINISTER'S RETURN
QUIET AFTER THE BATTLE.

S11AN1 ~o1 MIN 1S1Ef1S NhIO IN.
QUIET AFTER THE BATTLE.
The Presence Of the Military Bas Reassur-
Ing Eject In the Coke Regions.
MouSr PLrAsASr, PA, April s-Quiet reigned
throughout the coke regions this morning. No
outbreak has occurred since the fatal raid yes
terdsy morning. and while the situation is still
grave the presence Of the militia has had re-
assuring effect upon the people. Two regi-
msnts are now upon the ground. fully equipped
and prepared for action. The eigt teenth regi-
ment, with over 500 men, reached here shortly
after midnight. and the tenth regiment with
nearly as many more men, arrived upon the
scene little later. Adjutant General McClel-
land and Brigadier General Wiley are in COM
mand, and will remain as long as there 10 any
danger of another raid.
NO SLEEP LAST sIoHr.
Tho uncertainty and fear last night has
proven an awful strain on both the strikers and
citizens. No sleeping was done in the entire
region, but crowds psraded the streets or gath
cred in knots at corners or disappeared in
punches over the dark hills leaving q doubt as
to their destination and intentions The for
eigners were quiet, but always in crowds, and
the momentary fear Of IN outbreak from the
thousands which an entire regiment could not
quell was only dissipated by the first streaks Of
early dawn.
TEN DEATHS so FAR.
So far ten deaths have occurred and several
more are in . critical condition. The funerals
OF the victims will take place on Saturday.
Peter Wise, master workman Of the K. OF l.,
says that the entire coke country will turn out
and that about that time the people must take
care. He says the burial Of the dead will fur
nish renewed incentive for the activity Of the
living.
A prominent leader of the siav element
stated this morning that Q majority Of the
crowd out yesterday morning was there under
protest; that the American English and Irish
leaders went to Standard and forced the Slavs
to join them, under threats Of punishment
THE INQUEST RESUMED.
The inquest on the bodies OF the men killed
at Norwood. which was postponed last night,
was resumed this morning. Neither the sheriff
nor the coke companies were represented,
while the labor leaders were present in full
force. Albert HALEY swore the only shooting
he heard came from the guards on the Moor
wood property. He was l25 yards from where
the shooting occurred. Geo. Taylor. watch
man. testified to hearing two OF three pistol
shots before the regular firing Of the guards.
This witness was the FIRST 70 reach the spot
after the shooting and tells . graphic story Of
the finding q the bodies OF the dead, either on
the bridge OF In the bitches, whils the wounded
hobbled away. Sharp cress questions brought
carried revolver, though he did not know
whether the guards carried revolver or not
This doubt, created AZ to whether the pistol
shots were fred first by the guards or strikers,
was received with q cheer BY the crowd.
THE rRorBLE NOT ENDED.
Notwithstanding the prevailing quie. wise
ones say the trouble il not ended. II il the
calm before the storm. The leaders are fight
ing for position and powers. The
men are fighting to maintain them
in their position and for what
they claim 10 principle. The leaders Of the dis
trict are all busy at the inquest today. They
and their attorney, Jas. $. Beacon, are vsteh-
vigil. They believe they see in the tactics
Of prosecuting the deputies and managers Q
great advantage, and win pursue this policy TO
the end. This work, however, viii only claim
a portion Of their attention; there 10 other work
to be done.
OTHER PLANTS UNPROTECTED.
While the troops in this neigkborhood will
With the strikers knowledge Of the hyways and
point and complete a raid even before tie cum
bersome militia could move. Then IL IL ar
gued that there is no use for two regi-
ments at this point. General Wiley has
this matter under consideration and il IL Dos
sible that the eighteenth regiment may be
moved over to or beyond the Youghioeheny
river. He is in direct communication with the
authorities and will be kept fully advised Of
every move. special train will remain ut his
command, which viii enable hum to move Q
battalion or . company at short notice.
BURNING THE DEAD.
The dead foreigners will be buried with much
pomp and ceremony. They are called Martyrs
Ten thousand men viii follow the collins 10 their
graves Secretary Parker has issued notices to
every worter in the region to attend
the obsequies At scottdals tomorrow The
bodies. followed by workers from the
Mount Pleasant branch railroad, Will 20 TO Scott
dale tomorrow morning by special train. They
have ordered eighteen cars for the purpose. At
Scottdale they viii be Joined BY workers
from every plant in the region The
funeral will call together larger number Of
men than ever gathered together in this region
The procession viii proceed to the cemetery,
where all the iesders will make orations, tie
character Of which may be easily imagined
''The dirge Of the bands Of The funeral win
be the knen Of more people than the martyrs"
was the remark Of one leader. TIN afraid
there will be hell tomorrow" said Peter Wise,
you do not know how terribly these men feel
this evening. They are now beyond control.
We .spu ~ any responsibility for the future
Squire McCaleb has postponed the hearing
Of Hamm, who il under arrest here Ut the in
stance of the strikers on the charge Of murder.
He is waiting on the opinion Of Judge Doty Of
Greensburg - to how to proceed. Pending
this no further arrests Of deputies viii Be
made.
fHELrNa AGAINST THE MILITANT.
II man goes down the street with uniform
on al sorts Of epithsts are thrown out 10 him,
and he IL challenged to fight on almost every
street corner. The feeling against the militia
ID very strong. The strikers imagine they are
to blame for yesterdays shooting, and they are
only waiting An opportunity to shoot them
down
AovRNHrrs or TIE Mu.rTARY.
HAaamsusa, Pa, April Sat II O'Clock Last
night Gov. Pattisou received ats1sersm ststine
that the military was on the kay from Pitts-
burg 10 the coke regions. Subsequently, one
came from Geo. Il. washons Of Pittsburs, -
follows:
.Ssntimsnt>h here snssains your seton IN the
coke country. foe-hAvs acted neither 700
soon nor too late. Soldiers chsersd on the
way. Plenty Of substitutes offered Don't
think there win b trouble sfssr tonorrou, Fri-
Day"
this morning:
'.Aouxf FL.AsAx1, April A-A-rtvsd hsrs
With troops ~ las Found III quiet Have
nvs companies 1t Norwood Ten companies
here A. this Early hour the prsvailing opinion
Y that seottdals wil nssd assistanes. Which
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