The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-11

OMAHA, Nebr., Aug. 10.-Several more
companies Of troops from the interior of
the State arrived tonight, and were at
once rushed into South Omaha. The
strikers are Quiet and offer little opposi-
ton 10 the soldiers. But the troops have
not relaxed their vigilance on the peace
full appearance of things, and squads of
, soldiers constantly patrol the streets, and
Calling gun is unlimhered at the inter-
section of the two principal streets. where
it can sweep in all directions. Several
of the members of the strikers executive
committee expressed themselves as being
d: perfectly satisfied that the troops had been
" called out. but the men on the street did
: not take as kindly to it rs did the commit
= tee. They say it was not necessary to
: bring in soldiers. and privately Intimate
they will have revenge.
=: Just wait until these soldiers are sent
home" said one OF the men, 'and we will
see who comes out on top"
The troops have been ridiculed by some
of the strike sympathizers and in one or
two instances Kisses wers heard as they
patroIled the streets. The boys took it
good -naturedly. Considerable comment
has been occasoned 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 con-
troll the. mob as any ordinary citizen. They
were laughed to scorn by the strikers and
were obliged TO allow things to take their
course. Upon the arrival of the troops the
deputies were Withdrawn and started for
Omaha. The soldiers have only to say the
word and the men give way without re-
sistance. Everything was ordinarily quiet
in the morning, there being no demonstrs-
ton of any kind. The soldiers firmly took
charge and their authority was not ques-
toned. A crowd OF perhaps 800 strikers
assembled just cut of reach of the picket
reserve of the soldiers and aggressive ac-
tion on the part of the guards was met
with derisiye ieers.
Members of the militia during the dav
scattered through the town, but found life
a burden because of the sarcastic remarks
dropped. and gladly returned to the i'm
provised barracks a the exchange Men
would purposely run into them and then !
beg their pardon. Pickets were stationed
along the line from the track TO the ex-
change to sound any alarm OF trouble.
The executive committee of sixteen of
the strikers held a session to-day. For
the last two days the committee has been
at work on Il system to carry on the strike.
You can say that we are now in a finan-
cial condition to carry on the strike Tor a
year. if necessary" said Secretary Flood.
When asked in what manner the funds
are to be raised. he said a portion was
raised by assessment, but that consider
able came in by donation.
What effect will the arrival of State
troops have on the men who are out ?"
was asked.
ut is just what we want. The commit
tee has been working for peace and quiet
ever since the walk-out, and now we will
get it," answered Secretary Flood.
1--WE are perfectly satisfied with the
order. There are only a few of our men
who have created any distur bance, and
now it will be stopped entirely. One thing
is certain, the nell can hold out as long as
the packers can. and we propose to hold
out. until we win"
The packers will continue business to-
morrow. and do notIanticipate any further
trouble. All saloons in the city have been
closed by the Governors order.