The record-union., 1894-08-28

then sent to notify General Dickenson
that the troops had been placed under the
direction OF the United States Marshal,
who had given me written orders TO
charge and tire if necessary, and to gov-
ern himself accordingly.
After looking in vain for General Dick
inson they found Lieutenant Colonel
Edwards OF his staff, who informed them
tnat General Dickinson had been pros
trated by the heat. Colonel Edwards
was then instructed to report this to
colonel Sullivan, commanding the First
infantry regiment. On learning this
also ordered Colonels Hecht and Sperry OF
my stan to order Colonel Sullivan 10 take
command OF ali the troops OF the Second
Brigade. Colonel Sullivan reported TO
me later on ana received instructions TO
report to Marshal Baldwin. and that as
soon as permitted by the Marshal be was
10 clear The depot at all hazards. Before
2 O'Clock the Marshal returned from adj
dressing the strikers, and informed me
that he had arranged an arnIlstice with
the leaders OF the strikers, and withdrew
his orders to use force.
SACRAMENTO, July ID p. NJ.
III is my strict orders given TO General
Dimond that there shall be no offensive
operation until 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
BARRY BALDWIN,
United States Marshall
This order was afterward changed to
read o o'clock.
General Sheehan had already marched
oil with his two Sacramento companies
10 post them at the bridges over the TWO
rivers. In compliance with the orders of
the United States Marshal, thus leaving
Colonel Nunan with the two Stockton
companies ut the head of the column.
Soon after this Colonel Sullivan, COM
manding the Second Brigade, reported to
me that the Stockton troops had marched
OIL, and that company of the Third
Regiment had deserted the ranks, and
that his own command were becoming
greatly demoraliZed from tho effects OF
the heat and from the results OF the de-
parture Of the other troops. With per-
mission from Marshal Baldwin ! then
directed Colonel Sullivan to place his
command under shelter. the troops then
having been in the sun for five hours.
Later on the reports of Colonel Sullivan
regarding the Decentralization of his COM
mand from prostration, hunger and
thirst were fully confirmed by field, staff
and company officers. After o'clock
General Dickinson came to my head
quarters and reported that he had re-
sumed command of his troops, and upon
his confirmation of the reports l had re-
ceived regarding the condition of the
same, informed Marshal Baldwin that
in my judgment it was not advisable to
bring on conflict with the strikers un-
til the men could obtain rest and food. [
had already ordered Colonel Sperry to
confer with the brigade and regimental
commissary officers and endeavor to OBJ
tain the necessary supplies, but owing to
stores being closed on account of its be-
ing holiday he found il Impossible 10
do so, but arranged with hotels to subsist
the troops.
Sent kilograms to Colonel Henshaw,
commanding Eighth Infantry Regiment
at Chico, and also to the Captains of his
command along the line OF the Oregon
road to intercept and capture the men
from Dunsmujr, and to commanding
officers OF companies near and on the line
OF the railway from Truckee to the same
effect. Colonel Henshaw responded
promptly and assembled Companies a,
Is, and q, making admirable dispo-
sitions to carry out the orders. Later ON,
at the request OF the United States Mar
snal. these orders were counternianded
for fear the strikers would retallate by
destroying bridges and snowsheds. The
commanding officer of the Auburn COM
pany also responded, but his orders were
also countermanded for reasons as above.
l refer you TO Colonel Henshaw's report
for particulars.
Later in the day commanding officers
OF the Second and Fourth Brgades re-
ported that, III their judgment, the condi-
tons OF their commands were such that
1t would not be prudent to make any
further operations against the striker
that day. This | communicated officially
10 the United States Marshal, and orders
were then given to the troops Of the Sec
ond Brigade to take up their quarters for
the night at the Pavilion.
Having under orders from the United
States Marshals (as stated before) turned
over the command OF the troops to him,
and having SO informed the brigade com
manders, my presence III Sacramento be-
came unnecessary, and | decided to re-
turn To San Francisco on the morning
boat. for the purpose of comforting with
General Ruger and to better attend TO the
critical condition of affairs at Oakland,
San j ose and Bakersfield, and telegraphed
you to that effect.
In explanation of kilograms 25, 26, 2S,
20 and 80, ! beg to say that they were sent
IN order that you might fully understand
the condition ot your troops, so that you
might be enabled to act intelIigently in
making your decision as 10 the line of
policy you might adopt, being already well
advised of the situation at Sacramento.
And you Will note that the United States
Marshal did not deem it advisable to at
tempt any move upon the strikers at that
point, although the discipline and morale
of the troops was improving daily under
the strict rules of military encampment,
the following telegram from General
Sheehan confirming these views:
SACRAMENTO (Cal.), July s, 1894.
Major General Dimond, CoDlnlan0igsq
DiUiSfOn, n. G.. c., San Francisco. CdL..
Troops in splendid condition. No camps
of n. G. g. were ever conducted with
such strict discipline. Men perfectly re-
liable for suppression OF such rnobs as
reported in Chicago. Furnished United
States Marshal this morning, at his re-
quest, written report of number Of
troops available for service their loca-
ton, together with statements as to disci-
pline, and that they were ready for serv-
ice at moments notice, day and night
Total number of officers and men, 947.
Have opened communication with GEN
eral Dickinson's corps through Signal
Corps. Il. w. SHEEHAN.
"Brigadier- General Commanding.
On July 9th General Dickinson for
mally notified Marshal Baldwin that he
demanded an opportunity to take pos
session of the railway station. / refer you
to General Sheehan's report regarding
results:
MONDAY, July g. 1894.
Troops stationed at Armory, Sixth
and l. streets, were ordered into camp at
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