Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-15
STRIKERS AND LEADERS NOT IN ACCORD
Pittsburg Strikers Not to Be Taken
Back.
AID FOR THE STARVING
EYES OPENED BY BAyoNErs.
strikers at Homestead Forced to See the
Rights Of Others.


ragged law was compelled to send here for the
protection of life. liberty and property rights.
1t easy to say that all is peaceful at Homestead
That ls one OF the first remarks a superficial
observer would make. bat there is no testimony
to support it. The semblance Of peace results
from the presence of an overwhelming array
of soldiers and not from any real desire on the
part OF the mill workers to accept the present
unfortunate situation
We're the militia withdrawn today by tomor-
row morning the conditions of week ago
would be re-established in less tolerant form
than ever before. There would be rupture or
something very like it between some of the
leaders and the great mass OF the strikers. Such
men as Hugh O'DonneII, men who seem born
to control, would find their divine right but a
slim thread on which to depend for the binding
together of the discontented multitude
Each day shows an increase in the number of
those who are intent on anything which will
prevent the importation of non-union men in
spite OF the efforts of o Donnell and Others like
him, who counsel moral suasion and deprecatc
the employment Of any other means. 1 have
previously called attention to the deceit pur-
posely or otherwise perpetrated on the strikers
by those who declared most emphatically
that the troops were coming here to protect the
people. The squads and companies parade
the streets at all hours. Every person ar
rested, unless he happens to be helplessly
drank, must be taken before the provost mar
shal and not before any of the civil authorities
The rigor of this rule was properly yet anus
ingly exemplifed last night. when the high
N Hpmosfaad Iaa a.,
his privileges by the loudest and most bolster
Gus kind Of vocal exercise. Several times he
was warned to behave himself in an or
deriy manner, but each warning simply
served to stir him up to greater disorder. He
asserted his rank and local influence again and
again and dared any soldier to interfere with
his actions. Almos. before he was aware of it
he was the central feature in an impromptu
parade down one of the principal avenues, q
sufficient number of uncomfortably adjacent
bayonet points keeping the prisoner MP to the
regulation qnick-step cadence.
That incident showed the mill workers what
might be expected in case there should be
threats of collision. and there is less cordial
feeling shown today than was evident yester-
day. Open enmity may be easily developed,
brt If there is any such display on the part of
the strikers disastrous consequences will follow
collision was imminent at any time from
clock last night up 20 O'Clock this morn
ing, but the public seems to be without much
knowledge of the danger.
All yesterday we waited for the coming OF
the hon union workmen, and had about reached
the conclusion that they would not come until
some other day, when battalion of infantry
came down the hill in double quick time and pro-
ceeded alongside the western line OF the Car
negie fence until the railroad tracks were
reached. Then two companies were halted.
while the remainder crossed the tracks and
took up position on the north side
In an instant the inhabitants of the houses
which face the long stretch Of whitewashed
timber were wide awake and on their doorsteps
wondering what could be the matter To
hundred inquiries no response came from either
officers or men, and as q matter of fact no one
knew enough to make any rational reply Some
Of the citizens were inclined to be amused at the
proceeding and few actually laughed and jeered
when the soldiers took intervals as skirmishers
and fifteen PAGES apart stretched their protec-
tive influence along the entire fence. Then
from the right of the battalion came the sound
pause and that by the clear snap which an
nounces the fact that breech block has been
forced shut. The noises, startingly distinct in
the almost silent night, were repeated down the
line until every mans Springfield was loaded.
Jeers and laughter ceased and the little
bunch Of correspondents who had seen the bat
TALON start from camp proceeded to hunt up
places into which they could drop and be safe
shoul0 there be any firing. After awhile it was
figured out that the non-union guests would come
in, at all, at the other end of the works. 20 the
news seekers worked, their way through the
lines down the road to Munhall, where the
troops entered. There Q was watch set and
kept up until there came information TO the
effect that the men were coming up the river
in boats. The river bank was the next point of
observation, and there until daylight came the
soldiers and the scribes fraternized.
Only three Interruptions took place, but all
Of them were loaded to the muzzle and that they
did not 60 Of was subject for all-around con-
graduation Some time after l am. Maj. Craw-
ford, who commanded the battalion, was in
formed that about 400 OF the less orderly strikers
were congregated within square Of the works
He dispersed them. Then came the news that
other bodies Of mill men were also hiding in the
vicinity Of the river and near the fence. these
little gatherings were quietly disposed Of
and q thorough pstrolling prevented any
further mobilizing. There was nothing that
showed any evil intent on the part Of the
crowds, but II was deemed best to discourage
assemblies ct such an unreasonable hour.
Homestead workmen win not make any organ
lied attemptto she'd either their ownor any ones
else blood, no matter how this strike goes.
This was made evident by the action Of Hugh
O'Donnell when he notified the state suthori-
ties that the mill workers would turn over the
arms and ammunition captured from the Pink
ertons.
II was diplomatic move and relieved Gen.
snovden Of . heavy burden II h hardly
probable that I'll TIE rides can be found, but .
eonsidsrabls proportion Of the weapons are
within easy reach and can Be secured within .
few hours. The strong men Of TIE Amalsama-
ton 80 the danger there is In leaving nrst-
clas guns IN the hands Of man Who vim not
reason should H. situation become moro than
,ordinarily heated, and tha& = Why advantage =
beng taksa Of H. prssssA stats q sAain -