Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-26
A LACK OF RESPECT
For the Law in Allegheny
County, According to Gen.
eral Snowden.
HIS HOMESTEAD REPORT.
Bad Sanitary Conditions Caused the
Appearance of Typhoid.
IAMS PUNISHMENT WAS PROPER.
The Commander-in-C Expresses His
Opinion for the First Time
HIS HOMESTEAD REPORT.
IAMs' PUNISHMENT WAS PROPER.
NECESSITIES OF TIE NATIONAL GUARD

this section. After giving partial history OF
the movement of troops to support theSheriff
of Allegheny county in efforts to suppress
the disturbance at Homestead, and referring
In Q complimentary manner to the expedi-
tious transportation of troops by Quarter
master General McCIelland, the arrange
ments made for supplies on reaching their
destination by Adjutant General Green
land, General Snowden rays:
'It was at first thought that it was bet
ter to concentrate the troops at Brinton,
and orders were sent out to that effect, but
as it was quite near to Homestead, and the
point of assembly having become known,
it was changed to Radebaugh, which Of
fered better facilitieA Dispatches were
also sent out for good reasons to con-
ceutrate the Second Brigade at BlairsviIle
Junction, and it would have been advis-
able, if possible, to send the Fifteenth and
Sixteenth Regiments up the Kiskiminet as.
Secrecy as to the real and final point of
mobilization was essential in all respects
and was strictly maintained. The Second
and Third Brigades with full ranks, 5,73S
strong, arrived at their destination, dis
tant point for many of them, within 80
hours after the Governor issued his orders.
1t is believed that this is the first time
troops have ever been maneuvred into posi-
tion by rail"
Opposition Was Expected.
OF Major Kay, of the Eighteenth Regi-
ment, General Snowden SAYS he marched
resolutely through the streets, but, con-
trary to expectation, met no opposition or
uncivil behavior" "Thus," adds General
Snowden, ''the positions covering Home
stead and the town itself were occupied
without disturbance, and as a rioter, since
acquitted of murder, informed the Major
General at an earlier hour and from another
direction than was expected"
''The troops now went into Camp Samuel
W. Black. The provisional brigade on the
right bank was connected with the main
body by the Little Bill, still bearing
marks of the conflict on the Sth; the P, NJ.
K. & Y. R. R., which passes the river at
Homestead, and the P. V. & c. r. R.,
which crosses at Port Perry and Pittsburg.
The steamboat could carry q regiment over
in twenty-six minutes, and there was q
supply of skiffs and other small craft to be
had. A valuable bridge-head was formed
capable of great use in future difficulties
now threatening, and besides, a matter of
against interruption OF communication with
the State capitol. Signal stations were
established br Major WetherilI on his ar
rival on the 18th
''The difficulties to be apprehended were
not so much at Homestead as from poiats
above and below on the right or north bank.
A bridge could have been thrown across,
the First brigade could have been called up
in q few hours, and thus force of {, 900
1lal IL
to dispose of any troubles in those direc-
tions. There is no doubt that the presence
OF so large a force, so startling in its sudden
and unexpected appearance, preserved that
part of the State, perhaps the country at
large, from disturbances such as we have not
heretofore witnessed, and the First brigade
contributed its full share.
A Celebrated Interview.
"About II clock on the 18th, the cele-
bratcd interview with Coons, O'Donnell and
others took place To the offer of a recep-
tion by the citizens and cooperation by the
Amalgamated Association to keep the
peace the Major General replied that he
could not and did not recognize the Asso-
citation, and that with the ample force at
his back he did not need the cooperation
of anv other body, social, political or re-
lieious; that he had sufficient troops to en-
force order, preserve the law and support
the Sheriff, and as he was ordered he pro-
posed to do so. He represented the E1ecu-
tive arm of the State and would recognize
only the Sheriff, the lawful authorities and
the law-abiding citizens of the county. The
only way to assist him was for everybody
to go peaceably about his business and sub
NIT to the Sheriff Declining all offers to
Join parade or accept any ceremonies on
behalf of the Guard he thanked the citi-
for THAR oood int ntantionS and remarked
that it was not to be suggested that the
National Guard was unwelcome in any part
of the State The interview was brief and
conducted with civility by all parties to it.
''The good faith of the eAmalgamated AsSo-
siation might we'll be doubted. While all
ppen resistance ceased, their scouts and
forces drawn in, the censorship of the press
ytopped, and the false government erected
by them come to an end, yet for some time
they kept up their system Of intimidation.
The borough police still recognizing the au-
thority of the Advisory Committee, which,
besides assuming legislative and executive
functions, acted as court to try and punish
nersons obnoxious to it, made arrests, and
in several instances took their prisoners be-
fore it.
Work of the Provost Marshal.
'aIn one or two cases where the provost
vpard captured the policeman and released
bis prisoner it effectually stopped such un
lawful conduct The ProvostMarshal had a
force usually of three bsttalions, and was
charged with preserving order, protecting
The works which were not occupied or taken
nossession of but covered by dispositions
outside, and guarding against surprise,
Fhile Captain Jones squadron rode daily
through the streets. Large crowds as
1embied suddenly and were as promptly dis
nersed. but not without abuse and insult
beaped upon the soldiers. These affronts
we're borne with forbearance, and such dis
rretion, self possession, and strict obedience
10 order bv so great q number OF troops are
Worthy of the highest praise.
soThere were several occasions when q
conflict seemed imminent A parade in
honor of Burgess McLuckie was secretly
oroanized and being declared by the Sheriff
~ he an unlawful assembly was promptly
6isnersed and a like honor TO be rendered
- n'Donueu in his release from prison
EaS nrohibited. A threatened disturbance
~ Dnouesne, four miles above, led to q
march of the squadron escorting Lieutenant
CoIonel Elliot on reconnaissance with
view TO occupation, but it returned without
incident
SeThe Major General informed the Sheriff
and the officers of the works that he wished
sIl communications to be made to that
offciaI and he in turn notify the Division
Commanoer. that it did not concern the
Governor or himself, except as citizens
naturally desiring the prosperity OF the
community. whether the works ran or were
;dle. that be would not recognize the strike
oy lockout. and that he would be perfectly
n.1trol hetveen EMPLOYERS and their work