The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-08

employed In the present troubles. The
sheriff assured the members Of the firm that
there would be no difficulty, that he would
give them ample protection, and see that
men who were willing to work were not
interfered with. What was the RESULT
The posse taken mp by the sheriff-some-
thing over 100 meu-were not permitted to
land on our property, were driven Off with
threats OF bodily harm, and it looked as il
there was going 10 be great destruction o.
life and property. This frightened our
people and an agreement was msde and
work resumed. We did not propose this
time 30 be placed In that position"
The Pinkerton men, as generally under
stood, had been summoned and all arrange
msnts made with them TO be on hand In
case OF a failure by the sheriff to afford pro-
lection. Is that fact or notF
"The facts concerning the engagement of
the Ptnkerton nen are these From past ex-
perisnce, not only with the present sheriff
but with all others, we have found that he
has been unable to furnish us with suffi-
cient number of deputies TO guard our prop
erty and protect men who were anxious to
work on our terms. As the ANAL
gamated men from the list Of July had
surrounded our works, placed guards at oil
the entrances and at all avenues or roads
leading to our establishment and for miles
distant therefrom, we felt that for the
safety of our property and in order to pro-
tect our workmen it was necessary for us to
secure our own watchmen to assist the
sheriff, and we knew Of no other source
from which TO obtain them than from the
Pinkerton agencies, and to them we ap-
piled" E
COMING EVENTS.
"What of the future Of this difflcultyg'
1T is in the hands Of the authorities Of
Allegheny county. If thsy are unable to
cope with it, it certainly is the duty of the
governor Of the state TO see that we are per-
mitted 20 operate our establishments un-
molested."
"You doubtless are aware, Mr.. Frick,
that the troubles at the Homestead mill have
invited widespread attention, and as a re-
suit congress proposes to investigate the
trouble, as we'll as the employment Of
Pinkerton detectivesg"
II am aware Of the fact, sir. While
nobody could regret the occurrences of the
last few days more than myself, yet 1t is
my duty, as the executive head Of the
Carnegie company. 20 protect the interests
OF the association. We desire to and will
as the congressional investigation Is con-
cerned, can say with the utmost candor
that we welcome the investigation pro-
posed. We are prepared to submit facts
and figures which will convince unpre-
judiced men Of the equity Of our position.
AOEo OHou tnls, DSAeVe LnaG WD9n hll OF
the facts are known revelations will
be made which will emphasize the justice
Of all our claims"
TIE KFFEoT ON POLITICS.
Chow do you regard the present troubles
at Homestead from a political standpoint
What effect will ID have as a tariff issue In
the political campaign Of the coming fallp
"We have never given thought as to
what effect our affairs might have on either
Of the political parties. We cannot afford
to run our business and run poAtics at the
same time. 1t would prove very unproft-
able II we were TO trim our
sails TO meet political issues At
the same time I may say that it Is not a
matter In which the protective tariff is in
volved, and every intelligent man whether
he be manufacturer or employe, is aware
OF the fact 1t is, however, question as
to whether or not the proprietors or Its
workmen Will manage the work. We did
not propose to reduce the earnings OF our
employers below those of other amRlga-
mated men In other mills. As l have said,
we have put in improved machinery which
other mills do not possess; it
increased our output and increaBed
the earnings of our men. We asked that
reduction be made In these departments SO
that the earnings of our employees would
be on a par with other workmen in other
amalgamated mills 1t is not question of
star vation wages, for you will please bear
in mind the fact that the proposed equaliza-
tion OF earnings affects only about 325 men
of our 3.8oo, and they are the ones who earn
the most money in our establishment. 1t
has no effect upon the wages Of more
than 1,5oO other employees engaged In our
establishments at Duquesne, Braddock,
Pittsburg, Beaver Falls, and In the coke re-
gion.n