The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27
PINKERTON ON THE STAND
THE MEN SENT TO HOMESTEAD
NOT ROUGHS.

They Were All American Citizens and
Sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs-The
First Shot Fired By the Strikers.
He Claims That the Agency Is Out
of Pocket $4,000.
NEW York, Nov. 26.-Tbe committee of
the United States Senate appointed to in
vestigate the workings of the Pinkerton
detective agency, with special reference to
the Homestead troubles, met In this city this
morning.
Robert A. Pinksrton and Capt. Hind
were on hand to give testimony. Mr..
Pinkerton wss called first He said
he sent 306 men to Homestead
last July, and that those seut from
New YorK were all American citizens and of
good character. and he thought those sent
from Chicagolwere also. He had insisted,
the witness said, that his men should be
sworn in as deputy sheriffs, and that agree
ment was made. The counsel had advised
him that they had q right to have their
men sworn In as peace officers, whether
they were citizens of the state or not.
THE FIRST SHOT.
Mr.. Pinkerton said that Capt. Hind, who
had charge of his men at Homestead, told
him that the Pinkertons we're fred on be-
fore the barge in which they were reached
the works, and afteTward, when the
steamers gang plank was run out to the
bank. 1t was during the latter volley that
the captain was shot and not until then was
shot fired from the barge. The witness
did not know who gave the order
to fire, and thought that no order
was given. In answer to question MIR.
Pinkerton said that he thought that the
organizations were good In many respects
and a benefit to workingmen. They had
right to strike. he thought, but no right to
prevent men from taking their places.
CLAIMS TO HAVE MADE A LOSS.
When asked what profit the Pinkerton
agency made on sending men TO Home
stead. he replied: I'VE are out S15. 1000"
He explained that his loss was caused by
the seizure OF 225 rifles and other property
and care Of the men hurt in the battle.
Chairman Gallinger suggested thai Mr..
Carnegie would recompenss the agency, but
Mr.. Plnkerton thought that doubtful.
The witness admitted that iJ was some-
times customary for Pinkertons to pass
themselves as workingmen and mingle with
strikers.
WHY LOCAL OFFICERS ARE LAX.
Mr.. Pinkerton said that he firmly believed
that his men we're needed on many coca
sions because of insutiiciency of local pros
lection. He thought that the supineness of
local authorities in strike times was largely
due to political considerations,
"Do you think that the violence COM
mitted at Homestead was due to the strik-
ers or TO the rabble that was attracted
thereW was asked.
81 think it was committed by the strik-
| ers, their leaders, and the advisory commit
tee itself" was the reply.
Mr.. PinkeTton took occasion TO deny that
Charles Waupsnstein, the Pinkerton super
| intendent, was an ex-convict as charged by
MIR. Bruce In the evidence given in Chicago.
He had been at one time chief of police at
| Cincinnati
PAY DAY AT HOMESTEAD.
HOMESTEAD, PA, Nov. 26.-This Is pay
day at the Carnegie mill. About 800 men,
mostly non-unioDists, received their BIZ
monthly stipend. There was about SIS 900
paid out. The strikers who have returned
to work will not be benefited by the press
ent pay. as they have not been long enough
| at work.
1t is reported here that large force of
non-unionists will be laid of to give place
to old employees.
M'LUCKIH TO RETURN.
YOUNGSTOWN. o., Nov. 26. - Burgess
McLuckie, who 10 wanted in Pittsburg for
alleged treason, conspiracy and murder,
will voluntarily return to that city next
Monday and stand trial. Hugh Ross, who
is also wanted for alleged treason and muir
der, will accompany him, and both are con-