The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
TO STAY IN P0CAHONTAS.
THE GOVERNOR Will KEEP TIE
TROOP THERE FOR 4 WHILE.
lie Has just Eo-el,ei Another Telegram
From Major simons-lrsde aud La
Dor Council Hesolet.ons.

The Indications are at present that
Governor oiTcr all viii continue the Nir-
xinia troops al Pocahonias some time
longer. Ina fact ne has come 10 this de-
termination on account OF telegram from
Major Snnous last night. Major Simons
stated that he was about to advise the
Covcruor 10 withdraw the troops. bat
that after diiigcnt inquiry. he was salts
fed that 10 would be unsafe.
Major simons WAS informed that the
miners al work Ia the Southwest Conn
panv's mines an quit work az o'clock
In order Co gct home and under the shell
ter OF their houses before dark. because
they were afraid TO be out after that
time
ARMED WITH wINcHtsrFRs.
lie also stated that Grocer. Upland. and
Pllaski-thrcc out Of the four mines in
West Virginia which have never cut
wages. and at which efforts are being
made 90 operate in a small way-a'e
guarded by over ore hundred men with
Winchcsfcrs and that an additional car
load Of armed men were carried over
yesterday evening.
Governof O'Ferrau. when interviewed
about the matter last evening. said that
he considered the presence Of his troops
on the Virginia side much more preiefa-
bic than The armed forces Of unorgamled
men in use % protect the mine-WorNfl IT'S
from the strikers on the Wcst-Nirginia
side. and that he thought there was much
more likelihood of trouble from armed
men not under discipline than from or
eanizcd troops.
LABOR COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
The meeting Of the Central Trade and
Labor Council last night was well attend
cd. and much routine business was trans
acted. Tho Committee on Miiweek Pay
Day will press that reform measure upon
the attention Of the public by means OF
a mass-mccting 10 be held Ia the near iu-
turc and in-Hhich the Chamber Of Com
merce Will be asked 20 cooperate with
the Trades Council
Communications were read which fur
nishcd information ak 10 the situation
In Pocahontas. Organizer Lawlcss saying
that the outlook for a victory for the
miners was most hopeful. and that in his
opinion the strike would very soon be
settled. The Council passed the following
resolutions.
Whereas for nearly one month past
there has existed a strike Of several thou-
sand coal. miners in the states Of Virginia
and West Virginia. which condition OF ar
fairs has been brought about hy the Joint
efforts OF railway and mining corporations
10 enforce "a reduction I'm the wages of the
men already underpaid for their work.
and whereas these workingmen nave
been subjected TO the most intolerahle
treatment az the hands Of military sent
TO the borders Of this state 10y the Gov
crn0r Of Virginia in the interest OF the
aforesaid corporations, Notwithstanding
which our oppressed brethren have rigor-
ously maintained the law-therefore
Resolved. !. That the Central Trade ana
Labor Council does hereby express its
uuboGudod admiration for the noble for
ttudc and manly forhcarance exhibited
by the striking miners of Virginia and
West Virginia. and reioices that the per
sls.ent efforts Of the enemies OF labor 10
produce riot and blOOdshed have been
thwartcd
Resolved. o That We declare our hearth
est sympathy with these worthy wage
carncrs pledging them every assistance
moral and financial that we are capable
Of rendering. and earnestly hope their
efforts 10 procure justice may be crowned
with success.
Resolved, 3. That we regard the present
condition OF affairs in these mines as fur
nishing a practical object lesson OF the
necessity for the government owning and
controlling all railroads. and operating
them in tho interests OF the people.
Governor McCorkle's letter. previously
published in the local papers. when read
40 the meeting. was warmly applauded.
An interesting discussion was had on
the silver question. and AN instructive adj
dress was made by one of the members
of tho Council. The question was carried
over until the neXi meeting.