The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1892-07-16
now THEY TAKE IT.

now THEY TAKE IT.
Tho Coming of the Troops saddsns tho
Men at Homestead.
HOMESTEAD. July n.-Intense excitement
was created late tonight by the announce
ment that the Pennsylvania militia, 5000
strong, had been ordered out, and woul d
arrive in Homestead tomorrow, The
news flashed over the wires to this city at
1l:01 p. m., and few minutes later it had
como to the ears OF tho strikers. At first
the report was received with incredulity,
but few inquiries among the press repre-
sentativcs convinced them that it was
right. Little groups gathered at the street
cornes and the situation was discussed in
low but earnest tones. The hot-hcaded
strikers were at first disposed to be little
defiant and there were occasional declar-
atoms that even the militia would be op-
posed; but when it was learned that the
division ordered out numbered 5000 men,
these declarations promptly gave way to
'oh. we'll, We have beat the Pinkertons
anyway. They
DIDN'T DARE TO COME"
Thus consolation is found in the reflection
that the most hated enemy Of organized
labor-the Pinkerton guards-had been
obliged to confess dc cat and give up the
battle. The leaders of the strikers were
unusually uncommunicative. I'VE can't
talk, was the response to all intcrroga-
tions. Later the opinion was freely e1-
pressed by the rank and file that the militia
would be received by no hostile demon
stration, and that an armistice would be
declared until after their departure. "But
they will have to go away sometime" said
the leader of O little group near the depot,
''and when they do We would like to see
them run the mill on-union."
This little sentence expresses rs fully as
could volumes the situation that will be
ushered in by the advent OF the militia. As
long as this army of militia men are on tho
ground there will be no opposition from
tine strikers, no lawlcssncss, and no violent
demonstration. But when the militia is
withdrawn the strikers will swoop down
like birds Of prey, and the non-unionists
that it is attempted to Install in their places
and will be
RENT TO PIECES.
by their enemies. This is undoubtedly the
plan OF the strikers, and tho chief fear Of
their leaders now is that the Carnegie COM
pany will hasten to install the nom union
workmcn in the mills Immediately upon
the arrival OF the militia. II this be done a
great advantage will be gained by the COM
pany in tho posse sion and occupancy of
the mill and rs an opportunity would also
doubtless be afforded them TO bring in
arms for the defense OF their workmcn. the
strikers would be at q great disadvantage
on the retirement Of the militia. At mid
night the horrible fear took possession of
the strikers that the company might even
sneak i'll Pinkcrton men in the disguise of
OF workmcn while the militia held possess
sion; and as such u move would mean q
practical triumph over the strikers, the
suspicion has caused great perturbation.
Altogether the strikers are in very un-
easy frame Of mind late tonight. and their
anxious faces give evidence of their excite
ment. II is possible that feeling of des.
pcration over the prospects may cause the
ottcr-headcd to counsel violence to tho
militia but it is safe TO say such suicidal
policy will not be approved by the commit
workmcn will be carried out only in tho
face of determined opposition from the
leaders.
with OPEN ARMS"
Burgess McLuckic, one OF the leaders of
the Homestead strikers, was seen late to-
night and asked:
How do you regard the latest nows-the
calling out o. the militia?'
That is right on our line. 1t suits us
first rate"
"IIow will the militia be receivcd?"
''With open arms"
''Ihere will he no hOsti.ityH"
''None whatcverr We will receive them
in iraternal spirit and accord to them that
respect due to the representatives of the
grandeur ard dignity OF the great State OF
Pennsylvania. We have been expecting
them and we are very glad they are coming.
There will not be the slightest opposition
to their presence nor the least manifesto
ton OF unriendliness."
"Do you fear that their presence will be
taken advantage of by the company in an
effort to install non-union men in the
Mill?"
~ do not think Gov. Pattison has said
that the militia are to be used as guards.
purpose. They. will be kept here few
DAYS, and when it is seen how pcaceable
everythingis1 prcdictthey will be withdrawn
The sheriff has been insisting that hc could
not keep the peace, and suppose it has
been finally determined to send the troops
here to see how necessary they are. They
will be received will. respect. Our fight
was against the Pinkertons-against the in
vasion of our homes by all armed, illegal
and disseputable private army"
Mr.. McI.uckie's words arc accepted by
all az final and as indicating the tactics ol
the strikers. There will be 10 opposition
to the militia and no manifestations of un-
fricndlincss. But the strikers are religiously
relying on tine government to afford no as
sistance to the company in the installation
of non union labor, and arc trusting that
the troops will be speedily withdrawn.
leaving the situation practically the same
as before their arrival. In that event the
strikers expect to be able to continue to bar
out the non-union workmcn.
Hugh O'Donncll, the leader of the
strikers, was seen at midnight. II cannot
belieue it, cannot believe it." he repeated
when informed that Gov. Paftiyon had
ordered out the militia. His recent inter-
view was still fresh in his mind. and he
could not credit the report that in twenty
four hours Homestead would be in the
hands oI mllitialnen.