The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1894-07-13

pers, Of the American Federation OF
Labor, was enroute to Chicago and that
a conference Of all the labor leaders
would be held Monday. Reports from
other centers of disturbance throughout
the United States indicated that the
strike was spreading and that a general
walk -out Of all organizations in sympathy
would probably occur. A general move
ment Of troops for the protection of
trains was ordered at many western
points. Orders were issued from Wash
ington directing the military forces to
open communication on the Northern
Pacific. Similar action regarding the
Union Pacific followed. All western
railroad business is paralyzed.
THE SITUATION SUNDAY.
More cars were burned at Chicago
Sunday, and demonstrations were made
by small gatherings Of men, women and
children in sympathy with the strikers.
Several encounters between the military
and the rioters were reported, but no
lives were lost nor injury to persons
done. Trains were started at many
points throughout the west under mill
tary escort. The general movement Of
troops from various posts was continued.
At Hammond, Ind, a fight occurred be
tween the government troops and a band
of rioters in which two Of the later were
killed. Many meetings Of labor organi-
cations were held throughout the coun-
try in sympathy with the A. r. U. The
feeling against the government because
Of its interference with the military is
intense.
ALL QUIET MONDAY.
A quiet day was reported at Chicago
though the railroad companies accom-
plished but title in the matter of NOV
ing trains The most important develop
ment Of the day was the action of the
heads Of different labor organizations,
including the Knights Of Labor, in de
Gliding to order a general strike.
President Cleveland issued another
bombastic proclamation, which was sup
plemented by another from General
Miles. No particular Importance is at
tached to either President Debs sent
out a message to local organizations OF
the A. r. U. informing them of the de
termination of the several labor leaders
to order general strike. Pullman off
cials discourteously refuse to confer
with committee representing the labor
unions. Instead, threats were made that
Debs would be placed under arrest
Throughout the west few trains were
moved under military escort. A Los An
geles dispatch says that the strike is los
ing ground at that point. 1t is growing
however, at other California points
Labor organizations throughout the
country continue to pass resolutions OF
sympathy with the A. R. U.
TILE SITUATION TUESDAY.
In fight between the regular troops
and rioters at Spring Valley, Ill, two ol
the latter were killed. Additional troops
arrived in Chicago. A few freight trains
We're moved and railway managers de-
clare the blockade is broken President
Debs and other officers of the A. r. u.
were placed under arrest and released
on bail. John j. Hamilton, vice grand
master Of the Firemens' Brotherhood,
was also placed under arrest and the
local lodge of that order Joined the
strike. Pullman stockholders, dissatis-
fled with the company's high handed in
science, taking steps to compel the mag
nate to agree to arbitration. Sovereign,
Of the Knights Of Labor, promul gated
an order ordering a general strike. Strike
complication in California reported on
the increase and serious trouble is immi-
nent, strikers at many points being
armed. The effort to move trains on
western roads meets with but little sue
cess. General movement Of troops in
California ordered Senator PETER made
a strong plea in the senate in favor of
the strikers, basing his remarks on res
olution he had previously introduced
looking to government control of the
railroads The action Of the knights of
Labor intensifes interest in the strike all
over the country. Minor encounters at
arms reported from several points.
wednesdays SHOWING.
A train bearing government troops was
lerailed near Sacramento, California, and
the engineer and three private soldiers
were killed and several others seriously
wounded. On receipt of the news the
local president of the A. R. q. issued this
statement in behalf of the organization !:
"'rhe order hal not the remotest connec-
ton with the ditching Of the train be-
tween Sacramento and Davisville this
afternoon. We condemn this act as out
rageous and barbarous and entirely con-
trary to the spirit of the A. r. u, which
is engaged in an honorable struggle in
the interest of labor. IT this act was
done by our sympathizers we regret it
the more, as it is calculated to injure u.s. y
The ditching Of the train has intensified
the bitterness Of feeling and Sacramento
is virtually under martial law. Several
minor encounters occurred during the
day Trouble is also feared at Oakland.
The railroad tie-up is practically COM
plete in California. The effect of Master
Workman Sovereign's order calling out
the Knights of Labor cannot yet be esti-
mated. Chicago dispatches indicate the
Feeling there among railway and gov