The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-12
PRICK WILL FORCE A CnIBnL
He VIII Mako an Effort to Start the Mills
with Non Union Men.

He VIII Mako Effort to Start the Mills
with Non. Union AeA.
Prr1sBunoH. July 1.-THE most important
news tonight is the fact that the situation at
Homestead is to be brought to an Immediate
crisis by the introduction OF non-union labor.
under private or civil guard. into tho Carnegie
works as soon as the militia have taken pos
session there. Mr.. Frick Of the Carnegie Steel
Company told Sun reporter this afternoon
that it was his intention to do this within
twenty-four hours after the troops had r.
stored the mills to the possession Of their
owners.
"We propose to OCCUPY and operate those
mills at once" he said. I'VE have many op.
eratives ready to 60 to work there as soon -
they can do SO safely. and we intend to give
them the opportunity as soon US the suthort.
ties reestablish law and order Yss We hsvS
had applications for employment there from
non-union mon since the outrages OF last week
occurred. We shall introduce our new
men to the works openly. and under adequate
protection. II 1t is q possible thing. do not
know whether the militia will act as ESCORT
for new men to the mills or not Perhaps not.
but We can certainly look to the troops for
protection after the men are In the mills and
until the Sheriff Is able to prevent violence.
we will be glad to re-employ any Of our
own men who have not taken part in tho 70.
cent troubles anu WITHOUT TeRdTu 70 Ln0n
labor union Affiliations. but we will employ
them as individuals. and shall refuse positively
to recognize the union again in Homestead.
Understand please. that we do not antagonize
labor organizations as SUCH We recognize
the union in our other mills. whore We have
received fair treatment at It's hands n
is only in this case. and for special
cause seen In the events of the past week. and
more that we refuse to recognize It. !
think 1t is true at HON estead. as 1t is In almost
all similar cases. that many Of the men have
been forced into their present position by their
comrades. that they are not in sympathy with
what has been done. and have taken no active
part in the virulent demonstrations. All such
We shall be glad to receive back into our en-.
ploymcnt"
Mr.. Frlck did not say what guards would b
provided to give his new mon safe conduct to
the mills. 1t may be assumed. however. that,
whether Pinkerton men or not, they will aot In
tho capacity OF Sherlfrs posse. and under
due process OF law Naturally. 1t Is not de-
sired to mako public in detail tho plans for re-
opening the mills. but 1t may be said In gem
eral terms that it will be done under the oo-
operation OF the Sheriff and military authori-
ties.
The military will probably be placed not
only within tho Carnegie plant. but large de-
tachments will be stationed In other parts Of
the town. Whether 1t will be possible under
| these circumstances to introduce new men
under civil guards to the mills 10 question
which brings from most men . negative an.
swer With tho spirit which for week has
prevailed In Homestead no odds. however
overwhelming. no danger. however great, will
suffice to prevent mad outbreak against the
| hated Plnkertons and non unionists.
An attempt to disarm the strikers would
| probably precipltate a siAilar uprising. The
outlook. therefore. is still omtnous. The mon
are desperate. Tho certainty OF defeat. when
| they realize 1t. will make them more SO. Only
the utmost tact and skill can avert another
bloody encounter. II probably Will not come
tomorrow, BUTT will be remarkable II the week
passes without adding another dark chapter
to the history o! the relations OF capital and
| labor,