The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-12
special to the REcoRp-uNIoN.


wings of peace are lowering over Home
stead tonight and there is not an I'M
pleasant indication to mar the serenity of
the iron region. The militia are to be re-
ceived with open arms by the mill work
ers and special police, 100 strong, Sc
lected from the ranks OF the strikers to
see that no indignity is offered the uni
formed representatives of the State. One
Incorporate striker, who questioned the
wisdom of receiving the militia in a
friendly manner, was arrested and es-
corted to the lookup within one hour
after the reorganization of the police.
To all but pessimist the conclusion is
that the crisis has passed and that Home
stead will know hostilities no more so
long as the military stay on the ground
and there is no attempt to smuggle
Pinkertons into the works
a mass meeting this afternoon was at
tended by about five thousand people,
Hugh O'Donnell called the people to or
der. McLukie presided. 1.-The object of
the meeting" said he, sis to take suitable
action for the reception of our friends,
the military, who will arrive here in
day or two. The general impression
abroad is that military people are dan
gerous. This is a mistake. We want to
arrange for reception of kind the mill
tary never thought OF. We want our peo-
pie to welcome the military people with
open arms. | pledge you my judgment
that the calling out of the military was
one of the best steps that could possibly
have been taken for our people. Governor
Pattison is just man, and will not per-
init the troops of this State to perpetrate
an outrage upon the people, such as the
people of Homestead and community 1t
Is also an evident fact that the unwashed
hoard OF Plnkerton people are again
modifying their forces. 1t lis also evident
TO our Governor that he does not want
any bloodshed here, and so our friends
about to come are the safest people you
could possibly be in with. / do not want
our modified representatives to be in
suited by the least indication of displeas-
ure. If any man is indiscreet enough to
do an act of that kind he should be taken
to the river and ducked, and 1 will be
one to help do it," ["Good ~ and ap-
plause.
a mill worker moved that any man
Offering an insult to the troops be taken
to the river and ducked. The motion
prevailed by reclamation, and the special
policemen were instructed to carry it out.
A committee was also appointed to in
form the mill workers not present that
such action was taken.
"Fhe plan is to get out every band in
homestead continued McLukie. TGreat
applause.l
A man shouted ST am authorized to say
that the bands have already volunteered
their Services
The president of each lodge was in
structed to make proper preparations for
the ceremonies, and McLukie announced
that he would ascertain exactly when the
military was expected, and give notice of
their approach by town criers.
Some indiscreet striker suggested that
committee be appointed to make COM
plant if any militia man was guilty of
unbecoming conduct at any time, but he
was promptly suppressed.
McLukie announced that he would
issue a proclamation inviting all per-
sons not connected with the mills.
and having no business in the city other
than curiosity, to keep away while the
SuOuiu DC mere.
After arrangements were consum-
mated by unanimous vote, Frank Fugula
made speech in his own language to the
Slavs, explaining all that had been done,
and Jerry Dougherty made ringing APP
peal for order and sobriety while the
militia should be in the city.
Dan Harris, President of the New
York Cigarmakers' Union, spoke in
much the same view, after which the
meeting adjourned amid much enthusi
asm.
Hugh O'Donnell, who is the undis-
puted executive of Homestead, said:
1--WE are really glad the troops are COM
ing, and. propose to testify our satisfac-
ton in an unmistakable manner The
militia relieves US of a responsibility
which has borne upon us heavily, and
we are glad to give over to them the
preservation of order and protection of
the Carnegie property"
twill not the next step be the bringing
in of Pinkertons and non-union men?"
"Pinkerton's force coming here would
be an Illegal attack. If they attempt to
come the militia will disarm them and
send them away, or, if they do not it is
very probable we may. The non-union
men are not got so easy as you may
think. That is not question for this
summer, but for next"
Tonight Burgess McLukie issued his
proclamation in accordance with his an
nouncement this afternoon. During the
evening the special police worked up all
the boisterous persons, most of whom it |
happened We're mill-workers. Among
them was one of the lesser leaders of the !
strikers, who was obstinately slow in |
recognizing that the war was over.
Much comment was occasioned bv the
statement of Manager Frick TODAY that
three-fourths OF the strikers would accent
the terms Of the company but for the ag-
gressive minority, and that now as the
militia was ordered out he expected the |
majority of the strikers to return to |
work. The strikers are indignant over
this statement.
The Advisory Committee of strikers
also received word that alleged agents of
theirs are visiting the large cities of the
country soliciting subscriptions, and in |
some instances have procured large sums
Of money. The Advisory Committee |