The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-11
THE NEWS AT HOMESTEAD.
No Hostile Demonstration Looked II
Toward the Militia.

No Hostile Demonstration Looked for
Toward the Militia.
HOMESTEAD, July 10.-Intense excitement
was created late tonight by the announce
ment that the Pennsylvania militia, 8, 900
strong, had been ordered out and would
arrive at Homestead tomorrow. The news
flashed over the wires to the city at l1:Ol
p. m. and q few minutes later il came to
the ears of the strikers. At first the report
was received with incredulity, but few
inquiries among the press representatives.
convinced them it was right. Little groups
gathered at tho street corners and the situ-
alton was discussed in low but earnest
tones. Hot headed strikers at first were
disposed to be a little defiant, and there
were occasional declarations that even
militia would be opposed. but when il was
learned that the division ordered out
numbered 5000 men, these declarations
promptly gave way to oh, we'll,
WAYS a~!s he e'.t apnon the was s.
pressed by the rank and file that tho militia
would be received by no hostile demonstra-
tion and an srmiatice would be declared
until after their departure. But they will
have to go away some time" said the lead
er of little group near the depot. "and
when they do We would like to see them run
Inc mill WIN AOu-UulOu men. 1nlt Nttle
sentence expressed as fully as could VOL
umss tho situation that will be ushered in
by the advent of the militia. The chief
fear of the leaders now is that the Carnegie
company will hasten to install non-union
workmen in the mills Immediately upon
the arrival Of the militia.
At midnight horrible fear took posses
sion of the strikers that tho company
might sneak in Pinkcrton mon in the dis
guise OF vorkmen. Altogether the strikers
are In very uneasy frame OF mind late to-
night and their anxious faces give evidence
Of their excitement. The possible feeling
of desperation over their prospects may
cause the hotter-headed to counsel violence
to tho militia. but it is safe to say such a
suicidal policy will not be approved by the
leaders, and If endorsed BY some ignorant
men will be carried out only in the face of
opposition from the leaders.
Burgess McCluckie. who was with Hugh
ODonnell one of the leaders of the Home
stead men, was seen late tonight and asked
how he regarded the calling out of the mil
itia. THAT ia right in our line" he said.
at suits US hrst rate. They will DO re-
ceived with open arms and there will be no
hostility whatever. We have been expect
ing them and are glad they are coming"
DO you fear their presence will be taken
of by the company in their ef-
fort to install non union men in the mill?"
was asked.
II do not think Governor Pattison said
The militia would be used as guards, and he
is NOT sending them here for that purpose.
They will be kept hero few days and when
il IL seen how peacsRble every thing 10, l
predict they will be withdrawn. Our fight
% against the Pipkertons, Rgainas the In
'asion of our homes by an armed, illegal
md disreputable private army"
II was given out unofiicially late tonight
hat at a meeting OF the advisory commit
100 it had been decided to offer no resist.
moe to the militia occupying the town or
he Carnegie property.