The record-union., 1894-06-06
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CRIPPLE CREEK Coli, June 5.-State
Organizer Mcintosh of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners says the miners will ac-
cept the settlement made by Governor
Waite and Hagerman and Moffit at Den
yer last night in good faith and are ready
for peace.
Mcintosh read the arbitration statement
to the assembled miners to-day, and I'M
mediately ali the men on Bull Hill laid
down their arms, the piclets were called
in, and the Notifications abandoned.
The news that the strike had been set
tied caused the morning hours to be spent
in a manner fitting the occasion. The
Stars and Stripes were run up on the
liberty pole, and almost every merchant
and householder in the city followed the
example. Flags and bunting tloated
from almost every window, men and
women wore small flags about their per-
sons, and everybody gave evidence of the
relief they felt.
Shortly before the noon hour, how
ever, rumors of nature to Ganlpen the
ardor began to pass from mouth to
mouth. one was TO the effect that some
with the agreement and would not be
bound by it. AS the agreement is salts
factory to the heaviest owners, however,
it is thought the dissatisfaction will not
stand in the way Of a resumption OF work.
That the trouble is over very few doubt,
unless some outbreak is made when the
Sheriff attempts to arrest the leaders and
others who destroyed either property or
life.
Immediately upon receipt of informa-
ton that the deputies had advanced to
Midland couriers were sent in every di-
rection and in short time all the Strik-
ers were again under arms. A body of
four companies immediately began the
march in a heavy snowStorm to Midland
to meet the deputies. About 500 remained
at Bull Hill to meet the expected main
attack, while other parties went to Victor
and other points.
The outlook for peace is not so favor
able tonight. The strikers are dissatis-
he'd because the agreement binds only
Hagerman and Motfatt, beside which the
deputies made a threatening move. A
company OF sixty deputies advanced to
Midland, took possession of the town,
and later were reinforced by large body
Tonight telegram was received stating
that Sheriff Bowers would move the
deputies toward Bull Hill. The strikers
look upon the movement of deputies as
an Indication that the agreement will not
be adhered to, and they are greatly
angered in consequence.
BLOODY CONFLICT MAY ENsUE.
DENVER, June 5.-General Brooks has
received private instructions from
Governor Waite, which, in connection
with the movement of deputies to-day.
may reopen the question at Cripple Creek
and hasten a bloody conflict. General
Rrnpl- - tn will
his troops as far as Colorado Springs
When there he is to get the consent of
every mine owner TO abide by the articles
of agreement, and not TO go step farther
unless his mission there is successful If
successful he will then go to the Cripple
Creek district and get like acknowledge
ment from the miners. II the assent of
both sides is obtained he is to carry out
the instructions of the Governor as out
lined last night, but not until then.
MILITIA ON THE MOVE.
DENVER, June 5.-In accordance with
Governor Waite's instructions the entire
State militia is on the move for Cripple
Creek. The country companies have al
ready started and the Denver companies
are now (9:30 o'clock) at the depot ready
to board the special that has been pro-
vited for them. The Denver force con-
sists Of the Signal Corps, the Chaffee
inlantry. The country forces consist of
cavalry and infantry. In all they num-
ber 500 men. The troops will be accom-
panied by Adj jutant-G General Tarsney,
but will be commanded by General
Brooks.
Unless the trouble with the Colorado
coal miners is speedily settled, this city
will experience a serious famine. The
Tramway and City Cable Companies have
but seven days supply OF fuel on hand,
and no way of securing more. The Con-
solidated Electric Light Company is said
10 be in an even worse condition, with
the gas company in not much better
situation.
woRKMEN TERRIBLY BEATEN.
MCkEEsPoRT pa. June 5.-This even
ing. when the National Tube workmen
who have taken the places Of the strikers
came out they were met by mob OF sew
erai thousand. Many workmen returned
within the inclosure. number at
tempted to get home. These were set
upon by the strikers and terribly beaten.
The entire police force was on duty, but
they were powerlesS. As far as now
known. no one was killed, but several
were badly injured. About o'clock the
mob surrounded the works and are now
in possession of them, and 700 deputies
will leave for the scene on the first train.
Sheriff Richards, courageous man, and
he will attempt to force the mob from the
plant.
The widest excitement prevails
throughout the city, and thousands of
strikers and their friends are on the
streets. Whenever a non-union man is
seen rush is made for him. If he is
caught he is given thorough drubbing.
In the crowd are many women and chill
dren. The Associated Press has dis
patched two men to the scene. They will
arrive about 1920 p. NJ.
1920 p. M-The strikers are still in
possession of the works and the police
are unable to disperse them. A mass
meeting of citizens is now being held,
and resolutions have been passed asking
the people to disperse and go to their
homes. The Sheriff has not yet secured
posse. and will probably not reach here
tonight. One of the workmen is so
badly injured that he may die.
STRIKERS IN POSSESSION OF THE TOWN.
McKEEsPoRT Pa, June 5.-Never has
this city witnessed such scenes of de-
fiance of law and the inability of the au-
thorities TO cope with the breakers 10
the extent of repressing lawlessness as
has been enacted here during the night.
The troubles grew out of the strikes at
the tube works, and the strikers after
nighttall outwitted the police. The plant
resumed in two departments to-day, and
about twenty-five men went to work.
The news quickly spread, and by noon
mob of nearly ten thousand men
had assembled about the gates
awaiting the appearance of the work.
men. Most of the men remained inside.