Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-20
NO DANGER OF VIOLENCE.


takably plain-and by ''they" mean the rank
and file.
The leaders have never been specific, most Of
shem contenting themselves with saying that a
non-union force should never operate the
Homestead plant, but the multitude-the great
aggregation Of exasperated humanity that leads
the ieaders-has said again and again that be-
fore the ''black sheep" should roll a single plate
the mills would be reduced to ruins During
the past day or two there have been but few
such threats, and as a matter of fact 1 have
heard only one ugly utterance on that subject
since last Saturday. Men who were untram-
meled lords Of creation before the arrival OF
the military are now apparently content with
the possession of n right to live, and since the
issuance of warrants for murder in connection
with the riot will be satisfied if they are per-
mitted to live outside prison walls.
DAY FOR ORGANIZED OUTBREAK OVER.
The day Of concerted violence at Homestead
is past. In years to come there may be q revolt
against conditions as CALLING ms those which
brought on the present trouble. but If there is
no disturbance on Friday, and do not think
there is probability Of it. then the people who
have been anxiously awaiting tidings Of re-
newed bloodshed here may seek other sensa-
tions. long struggle in the civil courts is
certain and its outcome cannot even be guessed
at. but there is no chance for material warfare.
Military rule has convinced even the most ig-
norant that the state is supreme; movement to
arrest the leaders is proof that the law will ult-
mately maintain its dignity. A few hot-hesded
men may continue to advocate the use Of phys
ical force, but these anarchistic leaven will not
work save within themselves and to their ulti-
mate discomfort. 1t may be that the Amalga-
nation by means of comprehensive boycott
will ultimately win, but the victory cannot come
through an appeal to arms, and these men of
Homestead know it,
Three stages will mark the progress Of the
great struggle between capital and organized
labor The first was to prevent the importa-
ton Of "Pinkertons" Now comes the COM
pany's effort to operate the plant with non
union men. Last will be the fight for exist
ence, and that stage promises to be the most
stubbornly contested Of any.
1t is hourly stated here that unless some
compromise is reached either the Amalga-
mated Association or the Carnegie Steel Com
pany must 60 out Of existence. Each organi-
zation has grip on the others throat and each
declares that the other must die The company
has an immense amount Of capital to rely upon
and viii doubtless do its utmost to harass its
late employees through the courts, but that is
the extent Of its power.
MATTER OF ENDURANCE.
The men by combination with sympathizers
engaged in other varieties Of labor can prevent
pound Of the mills product from being
marketed and thus may compel the shutting
down Of the works II is merely a matter Of
endurance. One Of the difficulties which will
confront the labor leaders is beginning to be
apparent already. Last night talked with
several men who have made up their minds to
seek employment elsewhere. They realize
their present inability to compel the company
to come to terms, and as most of them are
single and looking toward matrimony they are
anxious to be earning something. Their principal
opponents will be found among the women Of
this place. II the Carnegie Company could
only enlist the women in its behalf the trouble
could be settled within forty-eight hours, but
the women will not be cajoled; they are the
backbone Of the workmen's cause.
NoS-uNIoN MEN IN THE MILLS.
One hundred and ffty-four non-upion work
men were within the Carnegie fence this morn
ing. By tonight that number will be increased
to not less than 200. General Manager Potter
says be could put in two or three thousand i'm
mediately, but it is his purpose to give the old
employees q chance to return. Their limit
closes tomorrow evening at 6 O'Clock, and until
that hour arrives Mr.. Potter says he will keep
the gates wide open he says he has spplica-
tions from more than 1000 men who are de-
sirous of coming here to work, but none of
them have been replied to, because he vet hopes
10 see many hundreds Of the men who have been
with the company for years walk back into the
mills. Somebody who went through the plant
this morning asserted that there were at least q
dozen Of the old hands in the shops, but the
mated headquarters.
GOV. PArrisoN NOT so POPULAR
What popularity Gov. Psttison ever had
among the strikers has almost entirely vanished
They lost a good deal Of what they called conf
dcnce in him when il became evident that the
troops had como to Homestead 10 guard the
company's property and to insure the personal
safety of nou-union men, but the fact that the
governor has taken up quarters in the Carnegie
Hotel, while members Of his stat occupy COM
pany houses, has done more 10 slienase their
Aeeting affections than anything else Members
Of TIE Amalgaznation Sid great many bitter
things Of Pennsylvsnia's chief executive and in
the courss Of time some Of these rsmarks
reached The governors cara He immedistelv
authorized one-of his stat 10 explain u,sttsrs
and TO show The hsated townspsople that he was
mot snest Of ths Carnegie Company, but vss
paying for al the Accommodation furnished.
1his ssni-apoaey stillsd ths rising tumult,
but failed 70 clcss The mouths Of thoss Who d.
clAFsd openly that the governor Il in hsarty
synpathy viii ths corporation and IL nsshods
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