Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-15
The Militia Ordered Ont !
Allegheny County's Sheriff Ad-
mits His Inability.

1AllCS many OOuuOy OhOA III AO
mits His Inability.
HARRISBURG, Pa, July 10.--Governor
Pattison received the following last night
from Sheriff NcCleary, dated Pitsbnrg
''The Situation at Homestead has not
improved. While al Is quiet there the
strikers are in control and openly eX-
press TO me and to the nublic their de-
termination that the works shall not be
operated unless by themselves. After
making all efforts in my power | have
failed to secure a posse respectable
enough in numbers to accomplish any
thing. and am satisfied that no posse
raisel by civil authorities can do any
thing to change the condition of affairs,
and that any attempt by an inadequate
force to restore the right of law will
only result in further armed resistance
and consequent loss of lite. Only large
military force will enable me to control
matters. l believe it such force is sent
the dsOrderly element will be overawed
and order will be restored. ] therefore
call upon you to furnish me such assist
ance."
The governor replied as follows:
Il have ordered Major General George
R. Snowden with one division of the
National Guard, of Pennsylvania, TO
your support at once. Put yourself in
communication with him. Communi-
cate with me further particulars"
The governor had in the meantime
issued the following order to General
Snowden:
"Put the division under arms and
move at once, with all munitions, to the
support of the sheriff of Allegheny conn
ty, at Homestead Maintain the peace.
and protect all persons in their rights
under the constitution and laws of the
state"
General Snowden at once Issued or
ders to Brigadier General Deckert, of
the FIRST bri gade BrIgadier General
Goblin, of the Third brigade, and John A..
Wiley, Of the Second brigade, to their
commands move at their earliest moment,
concentrating at Lewistown. Adjutant
General Gre, n'anG, Quartermaster Nc
CT Ian, Major John p. Woman and q
number of others from the adjutant
generals office left on an early train this
morning for Homestead. All the ammu-
milton Las been moved from the state ar
senal and will be sent to the scene of
action.
PITTsBURG, PA, July 1.-The state
militia yesterday ordered ont by Governor
Patterson are today gathering at Mount
Gretna. 1t is not likely that move
will be made on Homestead until
tomorrow.
The leaders at Homestead assent that
no resistance will be offered the troops.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, July 12.-Eyerybody
expected that troops would INVADE the
city by daybrake, bat o'clock, o'clock,
Q o'clock passed without any news from
them. At a few minutes past o'clock
the cry suddenly went mp, "The troops
are coming The troops are coming !" and
instantly the greatest excitement
prevailed. The militia came IN by rail
from above the town and at once
surrounded the Carnegie mills. They
were received with a few cheers from
the surrounding bystand6r3 as the train
rolled in and the most respectful conSid-
Grafton was accorded them IN Every re-
spect.
GEN SNowDEN NOT INCLINED TO PARLf
WITH STRIKERS.
As soon as Gen. Snowden had established
his headquarters in the school house on
the hill over the iron works, he was
waited upon by a committee consisting
of ODonnell, Coon, Crawford, Schuckman.
and Clifford, representing the Anal
ramated Association, the advisory
committee. and the citiz+ns. Coon was
the Spokesman, and coming to Gen
Snowden he stated that he represented
the association and the citizens, that on
their part he welcomed the troops to the
town. aud he offered the cooperation Of
the citizens IN preserving order.
Gen. Snowden said: 81 thank you for
vonr welcome, but do not need your CO.
operation. The only way that good citi
zens can co operate with us is to 90 peace
ably about their business"
Coon said "The citizens wish to know
at what time they may give you a public
reception"
Snowden replied 81 can accept no re-
ception, sir. 1t would be most improper.
I thank You for yO1r courtesy, but a
formal welcome is not needed. 1t would
be an amazing thing if the National
Guard of Pennsylvania was not welcome
in any part of Pennsy lvania."
Mr.. O'Donnel here took up the CONVEX
satlon and began: "0n the part OF the
Amalgamated Association, / wish to say
that after suffering an attack from illega!
authority. we are glad to have the legal
authority of tie State here"
az do not recognize your association,
sir" Gen. Snowden replied. 81 recognize
no one bnt the citizens of the city. We
have come here to restore law and order,
and they are already restored
"But we wish to submit" O'DOnnell
began, when the general cut him short,
saving: "Then, sir, submit to the gentle
man behind you." O'DOnnell wheeled
around, and saw Sheriff McCleary stand
ing in the group.
~ do submit to him." he said. 1--WE
have never questioned the sheriffs order"
The general smiled rather sarcastically
and said 81 am glad to hear it. Bnt you
must understand our position. We are
here to preserve the peace. Werepresent
the executive arm Of the State of Penn
sylvania. and have nothing TO say to you
further than that the sheriff mast be
obeved."
"Bnt we haze obeysd the sheriff
Cleary 7"
"No You have not" said the sheriff.
rYou refused to let my deputies enter the
works"
There was some further talk of the sort,
in which Snowden took no part, and the
conference ended IN awkward silence,
which was finally broken by O'Donnell.
who said "Well, | believe that we have
nothing further to say"
The general bowed in silence and the
committee departed for the headquarters.
where a very stormy discussion followed
on the ground taken by the authorities.
Gen. SnOwden said after the committee
bad left that there was to he no snch
thing as taking formal possession OF the
works or the town.
GAS soon as we came into the town we
were in possession. and law and order is
restored. That is all there is OF it,
IL am not goirg to ha ye any reception
or any ceremonies of any sort. The mill
property is already in the hands of the
Carnegie company. understand Mr.
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