The record-union., 1895-03-15

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-THE stormy
scenes along the river front of New Or
leans have been succeeded by calm,
and something approaching the normal
condition of affairs is restored. Work
was resumed on the wharves to-day, at
least partially, but it was only the col
ored 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 aloof, preserving threat
ening silence, but none made move
which would cause the militia to use
force to suppress it.
Though still strained, the situation is
much improved tonight. Governor Fos-
ter is still in the city and has announced
his determination to remain here until
the trouble is finally settled. Negotia-
tions are in progress which may produce
this happy result, but their outcome can
not be predicted at present. Meanwhile
the State authorities are taking no
chances. The troops who have been on
duty all day are sleeping off their fatigue
and are under orders to report on duty
tomorrow morning, when work on the
shipping will be resumed.
by 6 o'clock this morning all were astir
in the armOries, where troops have been
quarIered for the last few days. March
lug orders were received from headquar-
ters at II A. NJ, and the militia, divided
into three sections, We're marched to the
levee and took up positions at the Harri-
son line wharf, at Third street and at
Sixth street. The entire force numb bered
something over 600 men, commanded by
Brigadier-G General Bartrand under the
rtaISA Of Maj CO. IL.
Glynn, Jr. The men were in full serv-
ice uniform, with cartridge belts filled
with ugly-looking missiles. At the point
where the greatest danger was appre-
hended Hotchkiss and Gatling guns were
unlimbered in such position that they
could be quickly trained up or down the
wharves on advancing mobs.
The headq OF the screwmen. at
the apex Of the French Market triangle.
in the upper stories OF which were stored
quantities OF ammunition, was sur
rounded by the Washington battalion
artillery, whose hoWitZers were trained
on it, prepared to destroy it at the first
hostile movement. Stationed along the
river front, at intervals, were picket lines
of police, mounted and-dismounted, who
were under orders TO cooperate with the
troops, and who seemed TO be in hearty
sym pathy with them.
Occasionally crowds gathered at one
point or another aud the police were
called on to disperse them, which they
did without trouble. Tot a shot was
fired at any point, nor was there any
violence.
The negro screwmen went to work
without hesitation wherever troops were
stationed. They also started to work at
Southport during the morning but as
neither militia nor police were on duty
there, they soon abandoned the work
though there was no prospect of trouble.
At 800 p. NJ. the screwmen had all fin
ished their days labor, and the troops
were ordered TO report again at S O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
The conference OF delegates of mercan-
tile bodies resumed its session today but
took no action, having practically deci-
ded to leave the settlement of the trouble
in the Governors hands.
Discussing the matter this evening. re-
ferring particularly to the calling out of
the troops, the Governor said it was verv
unfortunate that it became his duty to
use such harsh measures, but there did
not appear 10 him and TO many others
any practicable aud effective plan to
adopt. His excellency reiterated his
statement of yesterday that no matter
what happened he would protect the
lives of citizens and commerce at this
port at any cost.
This Stop was decided upon last night
late" said the Governor, latter every
phase of tie situation had been thor
oughly considered by the Police Board
and other bodies. 1t was the almost
unanimous opinion of the board that it
was the only thing to do, and it was gen
orally the opinion of all other bodies at
fected by the disturbing and rioting ele-
ment. Although everything is now
quiet on the levee, there is still no assur-
ance OF safety felt by the laborer as he
goes about his work. Therefore, for the
present, it is quite necessary to keep the
soldiers on duty"
How long do you expect to maintain
military vigilance ?" queried the reporter.
Il cannot say, but as long as may at all
seem necessary"
Governor Foster is quite unwell, and
just able to be up. but will remain in the
city If his health is no worse until all the
trouble has subsided.