The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-15
Work Resumed by the CoIored Screw
men Under Protection OF Over
six Hundred Soldiers.
WHITE STRIKERS sULLEN
BUT EASILY DISPERSED BY THE
POLICE WITHOUT TROUBLE.
GatlinEs, Howitxers and HOtchlxiss
Cannon Placed in Position - Talk
with Governor Foster.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-THE stormy
scenes along the river front Of New
Orleans have been succeeded by
calm, and something approaching the
normal condition Of affairs has been
restored. Work was resumed on
the wharves to-day, at least partially, but
IT was only the colored screwmen who
took up their tools. and then only under
the protection of an armed guard. Where
there were no troops there was no work.
The white screwmen held back, preserved
sullen, threatening silence, but none made
a move which would cause the militia
to use force to suppress it. Though still
strained. the situation is much improved
tonight. Governor Foster is still in the
city. and has announced his determination
to remain here until the trouble is finally
settled. Negotiations are in progress which
may produce this happy result, but their
outcome cannot be predicted at present.
Meanwhile the State authorities are taxi
ing no chances. The troops who have been
on duty all day are sleeping off their ia
tigue and are under orders to report for
duty tomorrow morning, when work on the
shipping will be resumed.
BY 6 o'clock this morning all were astir
in the armories, where the troops have
been quartered for the last few days
Marching orders, were received from head
panes,. divided into three sections, were
marched to the levee and took UP positions
at the Harrison line wharf at Third and
Sixth streets. The entire force numbered
something over six hundred men, COM
nanded by Brigadier General Bertrand un-
der the supervision of Maj. Gen. John
Glynn, jr. The men were in full service
uniform, with belts filled with ball car
tridges. At the point where the greatest
danger was apprehended Hotchkiss and Cat
ling guns were unlimbered in such posi-
tion that they could be quickly trained up
or down the wharves ON advancing mobs.
The headquarters of the screwmen at the
apex OF the French market triangle, in
the upper stories of which were
stored quantities Of arms and am
munition was surrounded by the Washing
ton Artillery, whose howitzers were trained
on it, prepared to destroy it at the first hos
tile movement. Stationed along the river
front at intervals were picked lines OF po-
lice mounted and dismounted, who were
under orders to cooperate with the troops,
and who seemed to be in hearty sympathy
with them. Occasionally crowds gathered
at one point or another, and the police
were called on to dispense them, which they
did without any trouble. Not shot was
fred at any point, nor was there any vio-
without hesitation wherever troops We're
stationed They also started to work at
Southport during the morning, but as nei-
ther militia nor police were on duty there
they soon abandoned the work, though
there was no prospect of trouble. and re-
turned to the city. At $50 p. m the screw
men had all finished their days labor, and
the troops were withdrawn and ordered to
report again at o'clock Tomorrow MORN
Ing. .,
bodies resumed its session to-day, but took
no action, having practically decided to
leave the settlement OF the trouble IN the
Governors hands Discussing the affair
this evening, referring particularly to the
calling out of troops, the Governor said 1T
was very unfortunate that it had become
his duty to use such harsh measures, but
there did not appear to MIN any
other practie,aabe ana eeflvs pian Ian
statement of yesterday that. no matter
what happened. he would protect the lives
any cost. This step was decided on last
night late" said the Governor, after ev-
phase Of the sisuaso M e naa Psen Reard tnor nd
other bodies. 1t was almost the unani-
NOUS opinion of the board that 1t was the
oninion OF ali other bodies affected by the
disturbing and rioting element Although
everything is now quiet on the 1t fevee h thare ere
lahorer as he goes about his work under ex-
isting circumstances, IN the absence Of
ent. it is quite necessary to keep the sol
.sHow long do you expect, Governor, to
maintain military vigilance?'' queried the
reporter -,
seem necessary .
C.overnor Foster is quite unwell and just
able to be up, but will remain in the city.
n his health is no worse, until all trouble
has subsided and confidence has been re-
stored. ---
senator Blanchard's Views.
WASHINGTON, March ia. = Senator
blanchard. of Louisiana, who is in Wash
insfon. SAM to-day: .srhe action OF the
Irnited States district attorney at New Or
leans i'm calling for United States troops
ID suppress the disorder at New Orleans is
wholly unwarranted and uncalled for. The
state Of Louisiana Is amply able to MAIN
tain the peace within her own borders We
have 4 capable militia Of 1,2e0 men. well
.iriiled and equipped Ii had any idea that
TIE federal authorities here would for ' mo- y
ment entertain the request of gne diSIlct
attorney at New Orleans would Cali On
the Attorney general and urSc the entire