St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-15
H0TCHKISS AND GATLINGS
Frown Ominously on Riotous
Strikers--Negroes Return
to Work.
NO ARRESTS OF LYNcHERs.
international Aspect OF the
Walsenburg Outrage Be-
comes Serious.


The stormy scenes along the river
front of New Orleans have been
succeeded by a calm, and something
approaching the normal condition
of affairs restored. Work was re-
sumed on the wharveS today, at
least partially, but it was only the
colored screwmen who took up their
tools, and then only under the pro-
lection of an armed guard. Where
there were no troops there was no
work. The white screwmen held
aloof, and held sullen, threaten
ing silence, but none made move
which would cause the militia to use
force to suppress it. Though still
strained, the situation issmuch i'm
proved tonight. Gov. Foster is still
in the city, and has announced his
determination to remain here until
the trouble is finally settled. Nego-
tiations are in progress whichAmay
produce this happy result, but their
outcome cannot be predicted at pres
ent. Meanwhile the state authori-
ties are taking no chances here. The
day are sleeping off their fatigue
in order to report for duty tomor-
row 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 quartered for the last few
days. Marching orders We're re-
pAiUQd FROM, hoo II
M, and the militia, divided into
three sections, marched to the levee
and took positions at the Harrison
line wharf at Third street and Sixth
street. The entire force numbered
something over 600 men, commanded
by Brig. Gen. Bartand, under the
supervision of Maj. Gen. John Giynn.
: The men were in 2ful1 service ufif-
form, with cartridge belts filled with
ugly looking missiles. At the points
where the greatest danger was ap-
pretended
HOTCHKISS AND GATLING
GUNS
were unlimbered in such position
that they could be quickly trained
up or down the wharves on advanc-
ing 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 ammunition, was sur
rounded by Washington battalion ar
tfllery, whose howitzers were trained
on II, prepared to destroy 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
sympathy with them. Occasionally
crowds gathered at one point or an
other, and the police were called to
dispose of them, which they did
without trouble. Not a shot was
tred at any point, nor was there
any violence. The negro screwnen
went to work without hesitation
Wherever troops were stationed.
They started to work at Southport
during the morning, but, as neither
nlliltla nor police We're on duty there,
they soon abandoned the work.
though there was no prospect of
trouble, and returned to the city.
At $50 p. m. the screwmen had all
nnlshed their labor and the troops were
Withdrawn, and ordered to report again
at o'clock tomorrow morning. The
conference of delegates of mercantile
podles resumed it's session TODAY hut
TOOK no action, having practically de-
clded to leave the settlement of tho
trouble in the governors hands.
speaking this evening, referring par
ucuIariy to the calling out of troops.
the governor said 1t was very unfor-
tunate that it had become his duty to
use such harsh measures, but there
did not appear to him and many others.
any other practical and effective plan to
adopt His excellency reiterates his
statement OF yesterday that no matter
what happens, he will
PROTECT THE LIVES
OF citizens and commerce and business
OF the port at any cost. This step was
decided upon last night late said the
governor, after every phase of the
situation had been thoroughly consid-
cred by the police board and otheu
bodies. 1t was almost the unanimous
opinion Of the board that it was the
only thing to do and it was generally
the opinion of all other bodies af-
fected by the disturbing and rioting
element. Although everything is now
quiet on the levee, there is still no as
surance of safety felt by the laborer
as he goes about his work under ex-
listing circumstances, in the absence of
competent protective forces; therefore
for the present it is quite necessary to
keep the soldiers on duty"
How long do you expect, governor,
to maintain military vigilance?" que
ried the reporter.
Il cannot say, but as long as may
seem necessary
Gov. Foster is quite unwell and Just
able to be up, but will remain in the
city if his health is no worse until all
trouble has subsided and confidence
has been restored.