The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
HoMEsFRAps WAGE WAR
Carnegie to Try to Start His Plant
with New Men,

with rev Men.
PrrTsBURo, July 5.-H. II. Frick. chair
man Of the Carnegie Steal Company,
limited, went TO the sherifrs Office this
morning and asked that 100 deputies be sent
out 10 the works at Homestead az soon as
psssible to protect the steel works. Sheriff
MeClearY Immediately sent up Deputy
Gray to look over the ground and begin 90
collect men,. He said that while he is q
friend of the workingmen he would protect
the works.
The members Of the amalgamated asso-
citation are confident that the
strength within very short
time for it could not well wait q year to
break down the striotness of the watch. II
was stated this morning that Manager Pot
ter and about twenty OF bic superintendents
are away ia different cities, presumably
searching for 26O skilled workers, without
whom 1t would be impossible TO start the
mill. This is accepted as a further indica-
tion Of the homogeneous desire to try aud
start the mill at once.
The big labor war goes merrily on. The
trend Of events to-day shows no indication
of a cessation of hostilities. Outside OF the
Homestead feature Of the immense conflict
that is now being waged between capital
and labor, local interest is conferred In the
the manufacturers Of the Pittsburg district
and the amagamated association, Consid-
cradle apprehension Is felt among those d.
rectly interested that it will end in the
same fruitless manner as the two previous
meetings. This fear is based on the tenacity
OF the two sides, notwithstanding the in
tense general anxiety for a settlement. The
committee appointed to represent the ANAL
gamated association possesses only limited
powers. They have received their final in
structions and will therefore insist upon the
adoption OF the scale as originally presented
by that organization. Yet. If the manu-
fActurers show a disposition to treat with
their workmen their proposition will receive
consideration before there Is final refusal
or acceptance From the stand taken by
the manufacturers since the last conference
it Is believed that they will make little, II
any, concessions. The positions they took
at the previous meetings will be reaftirmed.
In an interview with a number Of manu-
facturers during the last few days all seemed
united in the fight against the new scale of
the amalgamated association. They state
that 1t is impossible to sign the present wage
list because they cannot afford IL.
They would sooner allow their mills TO re-
main idle and pay taxes. Signatures 20 the
amalgamatsd scale are coming in very
slowly from all over the country. Two
we're received to-day. They came from
the west and included the Detroit Spring
Company aud West Duluth (Minn) Manu-
featuring Company. IL is estimated that
the shutdown In this city alone will cause
loss in earnings of over $500 900 a week.
SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED.
Affairs at Homestead have assumed an
ugly phase, and serious trouble Is appre-
hended. Yesterday Fl. c. Prick, chairman
of the Carnegie Steel Company, appealed to
Sheriff MoCleary for protection, and in
compliance with the request ten deputies
were sent to the scene this afternoon. They
were met at the station by 1000 workmen
and quietly escorted 10 the river,
where they were placed upon the steam
tug Edna and ordered TO return 10 she city.
Previous to sending the deputies TO Home
stead the sheriff and ex-Sheriifs Cheney and
Gray. as chief deputies, paid . visit 10 the
worsa After thorough inspection of the
plant, Sheriff McCleary called upon the
advisory committee OF the amalgamated
association aud stated that, while he did
not see any reason to place deputies about
the works, no would be compelled 30 do so.
The committee protested against the en-
ployment of strangers. and offered to fur
nish sufficient men to guard the compauy's
property. agreeing to give bonds In 5000
or $1,000 each for the faithful performance
OF their duties. The sheriff said he could
not accept the offer and would dispatch his
men 20 Homestead Immediately upon his
arrival in the city. Sheriff McCleary then
posted proclamation warning all persons
against interfering with the workmen or
property of the steel company. After the
departure of the sheriff the advisory com-
mittee disbanded as an organized hoard Of
control, as the members said they would
not be responsible for what might follow
this appearance of armed deputies upon the
scene. What followed the arrival OF the
deputies IL told above. When the men had
disposed OF them they tore down the sheriff's
proclamation. The excitement Ia the town
tonight is intense. The men are
very bitter and in threatening
mood. Tomorrow the men will go
into court and ask that Chairman Frick be
restrained from taking measures that will
result disastrously TO the quiet and peace of
Homestead. This is an entirely new feature
IN labor troubles, and the action OF the court
will be awaited with interest. kilograms
were also sent 20 the sheriff tonight begging
him not to send any deputies, as they were