The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-09
WHAT NEXT? ON ALL MINDS.
The LOCked-Out WOrkmen Hold a Mass
Eestins~-OHtSideFS Excluded.
PACIFIC ATTITUDE URGED BY SPEAKERS
Thr sheriff VIII Probably lie Allowed 20
Place His Men In Charge OF the Car
neEie Works-To Arhitratc.

HoursrRAD. Pa. July SIT was a night Of
~atchfulness. At every conceivable point
about the famous steel plant stood men. who
by their actions Of the last seventy two,hours
have proven fully and beyond question their
fidelity TO the cause for which 1900 men have
placed thoir lives as sacrifice in order that
victory might be perched upon the side OF
organized labor. To-day IN Homestead those
strong armed men, who handled muskets
and kept up continuous fire Of seventeen
hours duration. arc called the brave horoes
and champions Of organized labor"
The general public can scarcely De made 10
believe the conduct Of the local steel workers,
but when 10 is considered that seven out OF
every ten of them have families, own homes
and have been accustomed 10 enjoying the
peacefuness of their domestic cares. one can
readily grasp the causes leading 10 the
present conflict.
DETAILS or THE oRGANIzATIoN.
One Of the striking features is to be fcund
"a closely examining the Innermost details OF
the organization formed 10y the men. Militia
~ companies with all their training and with
al the tactics of war could hardly surpass the
perfection OF the working Of the Homestead
army of wage earners. There Is not man
ignorant Of all proposed actions and the
every one on his guard within hye minutes
notice.
The ire Of the iron and steel workers in
every part Of the Pittsburg and Mahoning
and Shenango Valley districts is apparently
aroused. az the leaders here have been nOtl-
6ed that the assistance of at least 5000 men
can be secured.
THE NEXT STEP.
What next" is on the lips of every one.
The little town is IN q state Of suppressed ex-
oitement following the midnight alarm last
night. Strong men, used 20 all sorts of hard
ships and prvatlOns show the terrible strains
which they have been placed in by loss of
sleep and the exciting events Of the past few
days. But beneath the surface OF the excite
ment there exists among those most deeply
interested in the trouble calm determlna-
tion that does not partake of revenge or want
of blOOdshed, but is born OF a belief IN the
Justice of the cause.
Three funerals of victims of the fight on
Wednesday morning were held to-day, and
they inttrfered with an event that has been
the principal topic Of conversation IN the
town-namely. a mass-meeting to discuss the
present situation.
The meeting was called for 10 o'clock this
morning. but on account of the general desire
Of the workingmen TO participate in the last
rites over the bodies of their colleagues II was
postponed until later in the day.
The thream whose remains were Inferred
tn HomewOOd cemetery, were Joseph ootak.
Hungarian. thirty years old: Thomas Weldon,
aged thirty, and Henry Streigel
Tho death of Streigel, a lad of nineteen
wears was particularly sad He took no part
in the repulse OF the Pinkerton men, but was
struck by q stray bullet while bringing food
10 some of the wOrkingmen who were lined
along the shores of the river.
The feeling in the town to-day IS that there
will be no more bloOdshed, but even the most
conservative admit that the slightest incident
may bring about more trouble.
FALSE ALARM.
A report originating IN Cincinnati reached
Homestead to-day that PinkertOn detectives
we're being shipped from there TO the seat of
the difficulty and caused some excitement for
q while but the almost general belief that no
further attempt will be made to queil the
trouble with PinkertOn men soon Quieted the
agitation.
F1-President weihe and President Garland,
OF the Amalgamated Association of iron and
Steel Workers, arrived in Homestead to-day.
and their presence here has gwen rise to a
belief that further conference will be held
with Mr.. Frick, looking 10 an adjustment OF
the troubles. But Mr. trck in an interview.
has said that he was determined to have no
further dealings with the AmaRamated AS
ISOLATION, and those who know Mr.. Frick and
bis ways say that he will stick TO his word
There Is practically no rabld talk in Home
stead. notwithstanding the intensity of feel
Ing prevailing.
brought relief 10 the strained nerves OF the
locked-out workmen. The great mass Of
WOrkmen are IN their homes. Those
on the streets say little, and what
they DO say las no important
bearing There IS no open talk of n vindic-
tive character but despite the quiet events
the workmen of the Carnegie establishment
have pickets posted everywhere.
An opportunity Of judging OF the desire OF
the workmon 10 avoid further trouble is at
id p ct
authority u meet by legal means
any further attempt at interference on
tie part of FinkertOn men. Measures have
been taken by which the leaders in Home
stead will be notified of any movement OF
men belonging t. the detective agency.
IKGAL ADVICE.
Lawyers have been consulted as e. proper
proceedings in accordance to law TO prevent
the Pinkertons from establishing themselves
in Homestead. and II Is probable that no
force will be used should PinkertOn men ap-
pear on the scene untll legal resources have
been exhausted.
There are 6 600 idle men in and about Home
stead and no trouble has been experienced
in securing a sufficient number for guard
duty. Every rail and wagon road leading
into the town IS patroled by armed men,
while both banks of the MOnongahela river
from Pittsburg TO some distance above the
Carnegie Works. more than eleven miles IN
all are watched by determined sentlnels.
These guards have been given instructions
T. question all suspiciOus-appearin cbarac-
ters. aud they are doing the duty imposed ON |
them like trained soldiers.
Tie deep interest displayed by all the locked |
out men IN the trouble is manifested by their
willingness 10 do all that is possible to help |
tie cause and the orders of the leaders are
ooeyed without murmur.
ATTACKED OK EVERY SIDE.
The official uttersnces of President Frick, !
printed 10 this mornings papers, again |
aroused the feeling of every workman who |
has taken part ia the trouble. His statements |
were attacked on every side
O'DONNELL INIERYIEWED.