The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-14

tatives OF the press to the platform.
"Thev are the people," said he, "who
have created public sympathy for us
all over the United States. They
have been our friends"
The speech of McLuckie was most
significant one. Although Burgess
of Homestead Is one of the most promi-
nent leaders of the strikers and shares
with Hugh O'Donnell a great influ-
ence over the working men, he said:
"The object of the meeting is to take
suitable action for the reception of our
friends, the militia. The impression
is abroad that military people are
dangerous. This is mistake.
and in order that the dig
nifty and honor they so nobly and
faithfully represent may not be
insulted, we have come here to take
whatever action we deem feasible to
prevent that calamity. We want to
arrange for reception but not of
military sort Qaughter). We want
every man, woman and child in this
town to welcome the military people
with open arms because just as true
as l stand here pledge you my judg.
ment this is one of the best steps that
could possibly have been taken for our
people. In this calling out of the
military think Governor Pattison
acted wisely and judiciously.
He understands the cause and posi-
tion, so does the entire civilized world.
Robert e. Pattison will never permit
an outrage to be perpetrated upon
people such as the people of Home
stead, and this surrounding commu-
nifty. (Great applause.) The governor
knows that the Pinkertons are mobil-
izing again. 1t is the most desperate
blow ever struck at the Pinkertons
since the organization of that institu-
ton, (applause) and very soon we will
give them another. He does
not want us slaughtered or give
us further injury from that
illegal, unlawful, sneaking institu-
ton laughter and applause] and 60
your friends are about to come here.
They are the safest people you could
possibly be In with. You know you
do not want Prick or his horde, neither
do you want Bob Pinkerton or his
horde. The military are here to de-
mand that which Is rights to defend
seal and constitution and people and
laws [cheers]. am here to ask you,
citizens, to receive your friends with
open arms and tender them one of the
grandest receptions ever rendered any
people,"
A brawny mill worker jumped to
his feet with seriousne So and moved
that any man who should be foolish
enough to offer any insult to the
| trnnno hn fox ~ II.
ducked. The motion prevailed by ac-
clamation and special policemen were
subsequently instructed to carry it
out to the letter.
Burgess announced that he would
issue proclamation inviting all per.
sons not connected with the mills aud
having no business in any other ca
pacity to keep away while the mill
tary were here. After all these ar
rangements were contaminated by
unanimous vote, short speeches from
nearly all popular leaders were made.
Every band in the city volunteered
services to meet the militia. which,
was accepted and the meeting adj
journed.
WANT CARNEGIE EXECUTED.
"Asht cuiy la m69tinD
Yesterday the Central Labor Union
adopted resolutions denouncing the
Plnkertons. District Assembly do
knights of Labor, adopted resolution,
demanding that congress treat Carne.
gle, Flick and Pinkertons like pirates
and have them executed.
TWO CARLOADS OF TROOPS.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, july 11-At
6:2o this afternoon Brigadier General
Deckert, staff and two carloads of
stragglers from different regiments
lett by regular train for Mt. Gretna
SUMMER EMCAMPMENr posrpoNrn
PITTsBURG, July 11.-An official
order was issued to the Nationai
Guard today, general order No or
deriDg that the summer encamnment
De revoked. Regular riot Instrpction
regarding commands to fire were aIso
given. "oio also
MILITARY TRAINING FOR UNIoN1srs
BOSTON, July ia secrect oroani.
cation OF working men called HOnr
own Club" according to the Herald
wa, formed in this city yesterday for
the purpose of giving union workars
military training. A0is