The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-08
MANAGERFRICK KSSTORY
CONTINUED FROM FACE I.



The posse taken up by the sheriff ff-some-
thing over 100 men-wers not permitted
TO land on our property, were driven on
with threats OF bodily harm, and IL looked
as II there was going to be great de-
struction' OF life and property. That
frightened our people and an agreement
was made and work resumed. We did
not propose this time to be placed In that
position.
"The Pinkerton men, as generally un-
derstood, had been summoned and all
arrangements for them to be on hand in
case OF failure by the sheriff to AFFORD pro-
lection. Is that fact or notf
"The facts concerning the enlargement
OF the Pinkerton men ere these: From
past experience, not only with the pres
ent sheriff, but with all others, we have
found that he has been unable TO furnish
us with sufficient number of deputies
to guard our property and protect the
men who were anxious to work on our
terms.
"As the Amalgamated men from the first
OF July had surrounded our works, placed
guards at all the entrances, and at all
avenues or roads leading to our est ish-
ment and for miles distant therefrom, we
felt that for the safety of our property
and In order to protect our workmen it
was necessary for US to secure our own
watchmen to assist the sheriff, and we
knew OF no other source from which to
obtain them than from Pinkerton agen.
cies, and to them we applied.
"What of the future of this difficuityf
"It lie In the hands of the authorities Of
Allegheny county. Ithey are
Unable to Cope with 1t.
IL certainly is the duty OF tho governor
of the state to see that we arc permitted
to operate our establishment unmoiestsd.
"You doubtless are aware, Mr.. Frick,
that the troubles at the Homestead mill
have invited widespread attention, and
a. result Congress proposes TO investi-
gate the trouble, as well as the employ
ment OF Pinkerton detectives?
~ am aware OF the fact, sir. While no.
body could regret the occurrences of the
last few days more than myself, yet IL is
my duty as the executive head of the
Carnegie Cympany to protect the inter-
ests OF the association. We desire to, and
30 far as Congressional investigation Is
concerned, / can say with the utmost
candor that We welcome the investiga-
tion proposed. We are prepared to sub
NIT facts and figures which will convince
unprejudiced men OF the equity Of our
position. More than this, believe that
when all OF the facts are known revela-
the justice of all our claims.
"How do you regard the present trou-
bles al Homestead from political stand
pointf What effect will 1t have az tarifi
issue in the political campaign of the
coming fall7
what effect our affairs might have on
either Of the political parties. We can
not afford to run our business and run
politics at the same time. 1t would prove
very Improbable II we were to trim our
sails
To Meet Political Issusa
At the same time may say that 1t IL not
a matter in which the protective tarifi 10
involved, and every intelligent man,
whether he be manufacturer or employe
10 aware OF the fact. 1t Is, however, q
question as to whether or not the pro-
prietors or the workmen will manage the
works.
"We did not propose to reduce the
earnings OF our employees below those OF
other smalgamated men In other mills.
We have put in improved machinery
which other mills do not possess; 1t in
creased our output and increased the
earnings of our men. We asked that q
reduction be made in those departments
so that the earnings of our employees
would be on par with other workmen
question OF starvation wages, for you
will please bear in mind the fact that the
equalization OF earnings affects
only about 325 men OF our $500, and they
are the ones who earn the most money in
our establishment.
at has no effect upon the wages Of
more than 1900 other employees engaged
in our establishment at Duquesne, Brad
dock, Pittsburg, Beaver Falls and in the
coke region.