The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-03

or them public or TO Indicate what action
the Government had taken In the matter.
The strike situation is regarded as very
serious. and the administration is hand
ling IL with great caution and frrnness
The Attcrney-General was at the de-
partment most OF the day yesterday
sunday, ana late INTO the night, and
kept the wires West busy with messages.
lie had several conferences during H.
day with the president. who is kent cSn-
stantly advised OF the extent OF the
The Secretary OF War has directed Cen
Rtger. commanding the Department of
California, to send troops to the assis.
ance Of the United Staten marshal ~
Los Angeles, and Gen. McCock, command
Ing the Department Of Colorado. 10 assist
In restoring order at Trinidad. Colorado
where the deputy marshals were disarned
by the mObs. Gen Miles, who has bsen
East. but Is commanding the Department
OF missouri hy telegraph. Is hourly ex-
pected at the War Department for cor
sultation With Secretary Lamont and
other officials regarding The Situation -
Chicago where his hes dQusr rters ara sife
uated. lie VIII probably take West with
MN luu ui sf4stanllng as TO the course
10 be puutel. where ii differs from on
dinary routine. O'
General Schofield corrects the misannra-
hension that any appreciable time or So.
enc orders are necessary to put The
troops In readiness for dutv Tbe -,
military force Of the country is rnoH,
for active ducy. and detacbments 80 ~
dlers can be sent 10 any desired notnt
with practically no delay. 1ne present
situation is considered so graz that
emergencies calling for troops have a.
ready been anticipated, and the Govern
mcnt Is fully prepared to compel respect
for the mandates Of Federal coil
promptly upon receiving Information from
the Attorney General that United States
marshals are unable TO protect any in
terests for which they are responsible
troops will be dispatched 10 assist them
An intlmatlon is understood to have
reached the officials Of the Government
this morning that the railroads affected
by the strike, Ia addition to calling on
the Government for assistance i'm forward
ing the United States mails. would be
compelled as last resOr. TO 20 into
the United States courts and ask for
Government receivers fOr the prOtectior
of their stockholders. In that event the
entire property Of the roads would be
forced upon the Cover ment, which would
be compelled TO provide protection. as was
recently done In the case OF the Northern
and Union Pacific roads, when the CoXey
craze was at its height
Believe the strike H. Well In Hand.
WASHINGTON, July "A conference
beginning at $3.50 o'clock and continuing
until midnight was held tonight at the
Executive Mansion, at which the strike
situation in the West was Thoroughly
discussed IN all its phases. There were
present the President, Attorney General
Olney, Secretary OF War Lamont, Secre-
tary OF state Gresham. General Schoheld,
commander Of the United States army
and Major General Miles. of Chicago.
Attorney General Olney laid before the
conference several kilograms received
by him tonight one Of which was from
United States Marshal Arnold He stated
that his deputies were having a hard time
OF it. and that If matters did not i'm
prove he would have to ask FOR United
States troops from Fort Sheridan to re-
store order. and ensure the moving OF
freight and passenger trains.
His telegram gave rise 10 most Of the
discussion Of tonight. but both Attorney
General Olney and Secretary OF War La
mont said that no troops I'm response 10
Marshal Arnoid's telegram had been or
dercd 10 Blue island, the scene Of most
Of the disorder.
General Miles will leave for CHICAGO at
II o'clock tomorrow thoroughly aware of
matter aware Of the legal aspect Of the
case, and informed as 10 the extent OF
his power I'm ~ premises.
lie arrived here at 9 o'clock and was
driven Immediately TO General Schohed's
residence. and the two drove to Secretary
Lamonts, whence all three proceeded 10
the White House. and AttOrney-General
o'ncy and Secretary Gresham were sent
for. .fHI N
The feeling tonight. as expressed by
tttornev-General Olney. + one Of conf
dence that the strike is we'll IN hand
since the action In taking out N omnibus
Injunction was made in the courts. un-
der the trust law Of 1880. This. it is be
heved. VIII prevent the strike from
spreading and no doubt IS entertained
that the civil authorities. and II neces-
sary the military, can successfully deal
with those now on strike.
Several telegrams We're received by Mr..
Olney tonight cOmmendlng the Govern
ment for the firm stand 1t had taken
on the side Of law and order and
saying the action would meet the apprO-
val OF patriotic citizens everywhere.
Re.o utt ..s io,roa = IN t',~ .rrHte.
WASHINGTON, u. c., July 1.-Two
resolutions bearing on the extensive rail-
way strike were presented in the Senate
during the morning hour to-day. and were
laid on the table for the present. TO be
fered by Mr.. Call for the appointment Of
a select committee Of five senator's 10
inquire and report the cause Of the eX-
isting strike of the railroad and Pull
man car employees and the justice OF the
demands OF the workingmen, and TO re-
port such legislation as may secure JUS
tice 10 the WOrkingmen and be reasOna-
BILE and fair 10 their employees and Sc
cure the transportation Of the malls,
freight and passengers without Interrupt
ton.
The second was offered by Mr.. Kyle
Ropulist. $. d.. II Is I'm the form Of a
joint resolution. and is as follows:
Be IL resolved, etc, That no warrant
or other process. civil or criminal. shall
be issued by any United States commits
siOncr or out OF any circuit or district
court OF the United States, against any
person or persons for the alleged OBJ
struction OF any railroad train or trains,
unless II shall appear that such person
or persons has obstructed or hindered
such train I'm such manner as 10 inter-
fere with the safe and convenient move
mant of the part Of such train or trains
az is essential I'm the safe and convenient
TRANSFORMATION of the mails Of the United
states and the detachment Of Pullman
or other parlor or sleeping coaches from
any railroad train or trains shall not
constitute any offence against the laws
of the United States.
Senator Davis' Manly Deciination.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. July 2.-Senator
Davis OF Minnesota, this morning re-
reived the following telegram:
Duluth, Mimi, July /. 1894
Hon. c. X. Davis, United States Senate,
Washington:
We. the railway employees OF Duluth.
earnestly request you TO support Senator
fSrie's mail-train resolution, now before
Congress '''' d. D. McINNIs,
President No. 200. A. r. II.
TO this Mr.. Davis replied In the follow
t,, telegram, which needs no explana-
ton: .,,.oA ,,o,,r +o,ao,ro., ,,.,u
30, suDnort Senator Kyle's resolution. 1t
az ooetnst your own real welfare; Il IS
LEO a blow at security. peace and the,
rights OF millions OF people who never
t,rmed YOU or your associates. My duty
-. he constitution and laws fOrbids me
~ sustain a resolution 10 legalize lawless-
ress The same duty rests upon yourself
nnf vour associates. The power 10 ree1l-