The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-12
THEY WELCOME TIE TROOPS.
The Lockod-Out WTkmcl Regard the
Militia as Their Protectors.
HIGH PRAISE FOR GOVERNOR PATTISOE.
Tho Men on Their Guard Against Ptnkor-
tons-Eamored That the Company VIII
Secure Workmen from Richmond.

Secure Workmen from Richmond.
Ho,iEsTEAD. Pa, July More men were
seen on The streets to-day than any day since
thetr0uble began They gathered IN groups Of
twenty or thirty and discussed the coming Of
tho troops in serious tones. Down near the
big fence on the Homestead side of the Car
uegio property and along the tracks Of the
Pittsburr. McKcesport and Y0ughiogheny
railroad. which runs through the property,
fully 1000 men we're gathered about
noon. Numbers of men from just outside
Homestead who were among the iormer
employees of the mills came TO town
O. learn what the coming Of the troops meant
aud what the programme for the future
would te. There ls NJ question but that
people are leaving town IN considerable num-
ber-. Those who can conveniently get away
for a few days are taking advantage Of the
opportunity 90 put safe distance between
themselves and any danger that may arise.
None. however. expect any difficulty at
present.
TIE ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
The question a. 20 the disposition of the
arms and ammunition now IN the possession
of the mill hands Ia causing them sOme
anxiety. tits known that several hundred
Wnchesters were taken from the captured
JinkertOns and relics of the strike three years
ego are in the hands of tie men, and II Is re-
ported that there is not only large quantity
az ammunition stored az convenient points.
but that dynamite IS also in their possession.
What Mai0r-General SnOwdeu will do con-
Cerning the large quantity OF ammunition
which the lOcked-out men have al their dis
posal IS also q question incident 20 the con-
alteration of the matter. The quantity of
powder and shot concealed in and about
Homestead IS sufficient 10 supply small
army ln q warm battle Nearly every work
man has o weapon OF some kind. II is hardly
O. be- supposed that General SnOwden Will
allow these stores to remain IN the possession
of the wOrkmen If he ascertains their where
ab0uts and 10 is almost certain that he
viii be informed of the places where they are
concealed. Such information will be easily
Obtalnable and the General Will be obliged 10
act Friction with the strikers in this con-
necti0n may cause trouble To take away
their arms and ammunition would be TO them
O virtual defeat. and they are not IN that
calm condition which will allow them 10 ac-
cept such a radical change with equanimty.
WHY THE TROOPS ARE SENT.
While the correspondence between Sheriff
McCleary and Governor Patuson apparently
shows the reason that induced the Governor
in ordering out tho troops another view is
held Dy some of the leaders. They think
that the rumOrs from many points Of ecuVe
recruiting OF men for the PinkertOn service
and the belief among the strikers that nm
induced the Governor 20 take acuon. Inc
leaders profess 20 be certain that PinkertOn
spies are IN town and this belief IS borne out
by the recognition here yesterday Of one OF
IIukertOu's chiefs, man who has been ia Ihe
service of the agency for many years.
The ting Tide. which conveyed the nl-fated
barges loaded with PiDkertOn men no from
Iiftsburc pnt in an appearance again TINS ar
ternoon. She came up the river 10 the terry
landing lust below the Carnegie property
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atterlpt was made 20 land at the works and
the tug finally went down the river without
having accomplished anything except 70 re-
counOitre the groups of guards stAl 10 posi-
tiOn along the river.
THE STRIKERS TO BK REINFORCED.
A mounted miner rode into town this after
noon from Six-Mile Ferry aud reported that
4 900 miners from the Allegheny Valley were
gathering and all intended T. come here %
aid the strikers. The man reported that
1000 of them were armed with Springfield
rifles and that they would come here at once
60 fight the militia or any other DodY oi men
that attempted to down the Homestead men.
lie said that the miners believed that IS the
mill men here are crushed into submission II
would be a severe blow o. all organized labor,
and the miners are willing TO 90 to any eX-
treme 90 assist the Homestead men.
TIE messenger returned 10 the men whom
be repres sented with a reply said % be an &C
ceptance of the offer OF the miners, but the
eSact nature Of the reply could not be
learned.
MUST MAKE 30 OBJECTION.
Ata meeting to-day of the advisory COM
uittee of tue W0rkmen. at which We're pres
tlt president-elect. Garland and Secretary
elect kugamOn, OF the Amaeamated Asso-
ciati0n. 10 was decided 10 appoint com
mittee to go among the workmen
aud advise them 10 make no demon
srations Of hostility or even dhap-
lroval when the troops arrive The members
as this committee started out on thelf mission
Immediately after they were selected and car
red ont the instructions given them. They
Impressed upon the wOrkmen the necessity
f.r peaceful conduct and told them that they
must be guided by the advice of the leaders,
ST. hO would not neglect their interests IL any
degree.
Fifty special policemen have been appoint
ed and tie force viii be increased 70 200 70
maintain order in the borough of Homestead.
which does not include the Carnegie works.
LOCATION or TIE CAMP.
Nothing definite as to the location of the
camp can be learned in advance or the
arrival OF the troops, but ia All pfooaoiAty
the main encampment viii be on what are
Known as the Carnegie Fields. These
are large. open spaces Just Sonth OF
the mills and nearly opposite the present
leadouarters of the mill men. lhe he4os run
up % the brow of q range OF hills over Whlch
e.necfed Saturday night One or two regi-
usnts Will probably be stationed across the
Alonongahela river opposite the works and
there may be another camp west OF the to"h'
ur GoRs THE PRIca oT KATABLEs.
lu anticipation ofsthe arrival OF tho troops
the price OF all eatables has greatly advanced.
Beet which yesterday sold at twelve cents
pound, to-day is twenty cents. Other supplies
have equally increased.
Attempted censorship Of the press ceased
viii tle breaking of the day. 10 was only
under cover of darkness that these unsu-
tlorleI Jealous ones attempted 10 make
their unreasonable prejudice against news
paper men bear fruit Hugh ODonneil the
young leader Of tue mill hands. was almost
alone 30 stenming tbs tide OF iausucism;
Lis word is law among his comrades ana
largely 60 his strenuous efforts are due tue
maintenance Of order.
10 WKLCOME THE MfLITfA.