Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-26
SWEENEY IGNORED.
Men He Declared "OH De-
clare Themselves "On."
DECIDE TO CONTINUE STRIKING.

Much Bitterness Against the Grand Mas
ter by the Beaten Switchmen-Oneo of
Them Fiercely Assaults Him-Knocked
Down and BrutaIIy Kicked-The Rail-
ways Not Inclined to Make Places for
the Old Men-Preparing to Withdraw
the Troops s. Hallway Telegraphers
Ready to Lock Horns with EN- Employers.
BUFFALO, N Y..Aug 26-An intensely
bitter feeling against Grand Master
Sweeney has developed among the late
strikers, who consider that they have
been duped and betrayed by him. One of
them stated that Sweeney had given the
men no chance to get their places back
again. If he had given them an intima-
tion Wednesday that he intended to de-
clare the strike off or held it until yester-
day, the men say they would have had a
chance to see their former employers and
make terms with them. But declaring
the strike off at midnight gave them no
chance. Sweeney had better get out of
town, and get out quick" was the remark
of one of the bitterly disappointed men.
Not So Pretty But Knows More.
1t is probable that if Mr.. Sweeney were
asked by the state board of arbitration or
by newspaper reporter whether strikers
ever resorted to violence he would be bet
ter informed than he was last time re-
porter tackled him on the subject. One
Quinn, striking switchman who declared
that Sweeney had lost him his job, s.ruck
the grand master yesterday, and would
have pounded him nearly to death if he had
not been pulled off. AS it was, it is feared
that Sweeney's nose is broken, a right
handler thereupon being the first blow
CT
The Sheriff Loses Time.
Whatever hesitation Sheriff Beck may
have felt as to calling the troops here after
incendiaries had destroyed a large amount
of property, he lost no time yesterday in
ordering them away. He sent the follow
ing note to Adjutant General Porter yes
terday morning: THE necessity of the
presence of the state militia here having
ceased, l respectfully request that the
troops be withdrawn. desire to express
to you on behalf of our citizens and my
self our thanks for the prompt assistance
of yourself and those under your COM
mand." General Porter agreed with the
sheriff that a reduction of the force could
safely be made and issued orders to that
effect. The remainder of the troops will
be withdrawn rs rapidly as possible.
The Companies Object.
About 1900 troops We're ordered away
Yesterday, but the old switchmen who
fail to get work are very likely to make
trouble, and Gen. Porter said no more
troops would be sent away until those in
command are sure they will not be needed.
1--WE Will have troops enough" said he,
''but will send no more away until we are
sure that they will not be needed. We
have received communications from some
of the railroad companies this morning
complaining of trouble and danger to their
property and objecting to the speedy with
drawal of troops. Our military reports
this morning bear out the statements of
the railroad companies. l have just now
heard of some one being shot and three
prisoners taken. We are going to stay
here until the rioting is stopped if it takes
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