The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-10
CARNEGIE MEN WAITING.
rHB WORKS SURROUNDED BY
STEEL BREAsTWORK5

ANY Attempt to Take Possession OF
Them Would Be Resisted to the
Death by the Strikers-They Claim
20 Be Under Strict Military Disct-
pline-They Issue Statement.
PIrrsBURG, July 9.--Sherif McCleary
did nothing in the Homestead matter to-
dav. He has exhausted all his means and
will await developments. Much excitement
vss created in MoKeesport this morning
when a detachment of the Homestead
guards passed through that city. The men
vera armed with Winchester rifles and
marched out Fifth avenue toward Reynold-
ton. They said nothing and 1t ia supposed
they were bound for some point up the river
to watch for supposed or rumored arrivals
OF Plnkertons or non-union men.
o'DoNNELL TALKS.
HOMESTEAD, PA, July 9.-Hugh O'Don-
nell leader Of the strikers, was asked by an
Associated Press correspondent what he
had to say regarding the assertion OF Mr..
FrIck that only 325 OF the 8, 800 men were
directly affected by the reduction. He re-
piled: 81 frankly admit the truth OF that
assertion, but the situation as it now stands
is this: II the men were to cOncede this
poi1t it would open the way for a general
reduction in all the departments. It IS a
Meter of strict principle with
the amalgameted association to stand
firmly by its men. One and
all are banded together for mutual sup
port and the cause Of one member is the
cause Of all. II the men went back TO work
and consented to @ reduction OF wages of
325 Of their members, eventually the wages
Of all the others would be rednced. The
men will, under no consideration, yield to
the expiration of the scale in December.
The output at that season is much less, and
they could Ill afford TO lay idle at that time
Of the year. as there would surely be suffer
ing among the poorer classes. No sir, the
final adjustment must be made now."
A QUESTION OF ENDURANCE.
SIT has got to a question of endurance,
morality, perfect order and intelligent men
determined to stand firm. On the other
side they have millions of money. Next,
there will be no blowing up Of things with
dynamite. We are not of the anarohistic
stripe should it come to the worst, we
walk out of town. This was the
statement made by a locked-out man who
Is entitled to speak for the workmen. There
is no reason why his name should not be
given except that the men are anxious this
should not be done.
There is constantly present among the
men the fear Of surprise on the part of
Pinkertons. Reports have been received
and find credence among the men that there
are scattered all around through the towns of
Pennsylvania numbers Of strangers and
precautions are being taken TO be informed
through trusted men IN ths labor organiza-
slons to keep track Of all important move
ments that may in any way bear upon the
situation here.
The men are prepared for a prolonged
strike, and can from their private means
fully support themselves for six months.
The treasury of the association is also well
supplied with money, and contributions
could also be obtained from many eddi-
tional sources.
tricks PROBABLE PLANS.
Mr.. O'Dounell believes that the first move
Of Chairman Frick of the newly formed
Carnegie company will be to secure nom
union men who will agree to go 60 work.
This will necessarily take some time, and
until this is done it is not thought that Mr..
Frlck will be In any hurry to get the works
under his control. When there are non
union men available to start work, an effort
is expected to induce a sufficieut force to
protect the works and non-union men
against the locked-out men. The latter will
certainly resist any attempt to displace
them. MIR. ODounel thin ks that Mr.. Frick
Will again resort to the Pinkerton agency
il necessary. Any further attempt TO put
PlnEerton men in here, it is almost needless
to say, will be as fercely resisted as on
Wenesday last.
There is very little of actual occurrence
to speak about, the situation having re-
solved itself into one OF patient watchful-
ness for something to turn up.
The advisory committee this afternoon
considered plan for the issuance of badges
10 accredited newspaper men Thisis being
talked of to avoid any trouble on the part
OF reporters and to keep out persons who
cannot show that they have Alright to nose
around.
Sheriff McCleary has exhausted all his
means and will await DEVELOPMENTS 1t is
row certain that no posse will be taken to
Homestead at present. The sheriff, in
4 speaking on this subject, said: 1T is im-
4 possible for me to get a posse. That has
d oeen fully demonstrated. Even II I could
u Ees 5O9 men TO act as deputies. they would
tne ne resisted. The strikers say this themselves.
4 Iney Will only give up possession of the mill
condiuonally, and /, as sheriff, could not
lake 1t that way. just what l will do
cannot say. positively viii not take men
81 up here TO be killed"
win you again ask the aid of the
governorY'
"a That do not know. l have asked for
assistance four times already and it hos not
# come, am hoping for the best however
@ anu Will do nothing until I can do some
'nIng that is etfective.n
WORN OUT WITH PICKET DUTY.
Licket duty is beginning to tell upon the
..IlcAed-out men, They looked more wearied
'nis morning than since the riot, and the
IarIs straggle around as though COM
~ pteVeIy exhausted. Very numerous false
a-arns have kept most Of the men from
cuTlng any continuous sleep, 30 that not a
T ~" nave not slept twelve hours since last
uesoay. The men, however, never shirk
neT guard duty, and not one has yet been
aIIsnt asleep at his post.
~ can be said that to-day there is more
aclnc feeling locally toward the author
- .t'es yhan has prevailed since the arrival Of
ue FlukertoDs. Sheriff McCleary made q
soou N impression among the men with whom
~. ~ came in contact yesterday afternoon, and
H. uenlal of collusion in sending the Pin
r,oI ous here is generally accepted by the
oon, VINO are 10th to believe such a charge
ha,hst their sheriff There will un-
U1tedly be further trouble, however, if
ce Carnegie Steel Company attempt TO
r. t'ug non-union men in to take the place
FORT OF TIE STRIKE3s.
''aatworks Of Iron and Steel That
are Almost IDaDreUuabIe