The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-08-11
MILITIA OUT In OMAHA.
strikers OYer No Resistance-Utter u
Iessness OF the Deputies.

strikers OFFER No Resistance-Utter Use
Iessness OF the Deputies.
OMAHA, Aug. 10.-Several more COM
panies of troops from the interior of the
state arrived tonight and were rushed into
South Omaha. The strikers are quiet and
offer little opposition TO the soldiers, but
the troops have not relaxed their vigilance
because of the peaceful appearance of
things Squads of soldiers constantly
patrol the streets, and q Calling gun is I'M
limhered at the intersection Of the two
principal streets, where ii can sweep in
all directions. Several of the menu
bers OF the strikers executive CON-
mittee expressed themselves as being
perfectly satisfied that the troops had been
called out, but the men on the street did
not take as kindly to it as did the commit
tee. They say il was not necessary TO
bring in soldiers. and privately intimate
that they will have revenge. "Just wait
until THESE soldiers are sent horne" said
one of the men. s'and we will see who
comes out on top" The troops have been
ridiculed by some of the strike sympa-
thizers, and IN one or two instances Kisses
were heard as they patrolled the streets.
The boys took it good naturedly..
Considerable comment has been occa-
stoned by the action of the sheriff in not
controlling the mob without the assistance
of the militia The deputies in citizens
clothes were as helpless to control the mob
as any ordinary citizen. They were
laughed 70 scorn by the strikers. and were
obliged to allow things to take their course.
Upon the arrival of the troops the depu-
ties were Withdrawn and started for
Omaha.
The soldiers have only to say the word
and the men give way without resistance.
Everything was ordinarily quiet in the
morning. there being no demonstration of
any kind. The soldiers firmly took charge
and their authority was not questioned.
A crowd of 300 strikers assembled Just out
OF reach OF the picket reserve of the SOL
dIers. and the aggressive action on the
part Of the guards was met with derisiye
ieers. During the day members Of the
militia scattered through the town. but
they found lie burden because Of the
sarcastic remarks dropped. and gladly
returned 10 the improvised barracks at the
exchange. Men would purposely run into
them and then beg their pardon. Pickets
we're stationed along the line from the
track 10 the exchange 10 sound any alarm
of trouble.
The executive committee Of sixteen of
the strikers held session today. For the
last two days the committee has been at
work in systematic way to raise funds to
carry on the strike. t'You can say that
Ee are now ia q financial condition TO
carry on the strike for year if necessarv. -
said Secretary Flood. When asked in
what manner tue funds are 10 be raised he
said = portion was raised by assessment.
but that considerable came In By dene-
iion "ANhat effect Will the arrival Of
state troops have on the men v ho are out p
WAS ssksd at IS Just Whist we want The
committee has been working for peace and
qnist ever since the w2lkeut, and nov We
will get st." answered flood. ave are
perfectly satisfied with the order. There
are only few OF our men who have Gre
ased any disturbance. and now Ii will be
stopped entirely. One thing is certain.
t&e men can hosd out as long as the pack
sss can. and We propose - hold out until
We win" The packers gil continue basi.
ness tomerrow aud do not anticipate aay
| further trouble. All the saloons in the
eity have been closed BY the governor
order.