The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-14
GED DYNAMITE PLOT SPRUNG
Funeral OF Victims Conductea A.
oording to Programme Despite
the Orders Of Goblin,

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uncertainty IL the keynote OF the situa
uon ana the town is sleeplessly awaiting
the dawn of day fraught with unknown
and fearful possibilities.
AT this writing troops are marching ON
the mines Of Cox Bros. at Eckley, which
nesties In valley about eighteen miles
from here. kilograms to brigade bend.
quarters late this afternoon indicated an
alarming condition there. The remote
ness OF rne situation will make difficult
the securing Of definite news from the
scene before morning. The first knowledge
OF disturbance at the Cox colleries was at
brigade headquarters this morning when
General Goblin received dispatch that
200 miners at Buck mountain, three miles
from Eckiey' had gone on strike and be-
gun to march on the Eckley mine. Request
was made for detachment Of the military
to avert possible conflict, but before the
soldiers could be started off to the scene
the authorities were treasured by the re-
ceipt OF a second telegram to the effect
tnat marching had been stopped and that
no further trouble was expected. Late
this afternoon third dispatch changed
the situation for the worse. II said that
the march had been resumed ana carried
to the Eckiey mines and that the men
there had been forced to quit work after
rough handling by the marching men. The
city troops of Philadelphia, the crack
cavalry mon, were instantly ordered to
proceed to Eckley. To reach the spot they
will have to ride over eighteen miles Of
rough mountain roads.
The news has created CONSERVATION
throughout the district and all the collier
les are preparing for trouble. General Go
bin has been deluged with requests for
troops, but declares he will send none to
any point unless an outbreak occurs This
is a measure OF precaution to keep the
soldiers modified. The mine superintend-
ents are much worried and two have asked
the brigade commander to place guards
around their houses, which will be done.
There is a sensational story afioat con-
corning conversation overheard ON the
, streets of Hazleton today, but 1t should
be accepted with reservation. The story
goes that group Of miners were standing
on O corner when one was heard TO re-
mark. 1--WE get the material, but l don
know how to mix the d. stuff. II did
I'd blow them up tonight
1t is said the guards were placed about
the superintendents houses as result OF
this.
Today has been regarded as the turning
point of the situation because OF the pro-
hibiton issued by General Goblin against
the proposed funeral demonstration. A
compromise was effected this morning,
however, and the day passed without dis
turbance ar
In the meantime the Cox collieries we're
being watched with Intense anxiety ct
was known that 1000 men employed at No.
Z had made demand for a 10 per cent In
crease, which was to be submitted TO the
operators today with the alternative VI
| strike"
From 5000 to 1000 men are employed at
all the collieries and 1t was understood that
such movement would bring them out.
Whether or not the proposition was for
mally submitted today could not be learned
because nobody would talk. The men were
at work, but strike talk was rife and big
meeting at Stockton had been schcduled
for tonight. There was general impress
sion that nothing decisive would be re-
solved on, at least until tomorrow, which
/ is pay day with two weeks money coming
that they are on a lower scale than that
paid any other company in the region.
Another late afternoon report was that
| the employees OF ex-Congressman Leisen-
rogers Upper Lehigh colliery would 80 out
| tomorrow on q sympathy strike AS 10
per cent increase was granted on Saturday
| to the McAdoo men they have expressed
their intention to work tomorrow, although
they do not expect to remain In more than
day under the pressure that will be
| brought to bear by the otherstrikers. AL
together an eventful day. Is In prospect
General Goblin eaid this afternoon that
the withdrawal OF troops had not been con-
sidered for moment. They VIII remain on
the ground until the sheriff is convinced
that he will be thoroughly able to cope with
any emergency that may arise.
| The first dIscord between the military
and the strikers occurred today and Gen.
eral Goblin was angry about II. Following
his order against the proposed funeral
| demonstration, he arranged for confer
ence this morning with the Polish priests,
who are looking after the cause OF the
men. He impressed them with the ne
cessity for preventing any show OF mill
tary character and said he would permit no
uniformed men to participate except those
representing religious societies. Bands OF
music, side arms, sticks and banners were
also prohibited.
The priests promised that all THIS snouiu
| be done and the commander. on the other
hand. agreed to keen all troops away
! from the funeral Somebody stole a
march on the general. however, and al
| though he later revoked the music clause
excluding music. there were men In line
wearing the uniform Of the Italian amy
and others carving drawn sabers. Six OF
| the latter stood In front Of the church
during the ceremonies within Learning
| OF this. the commander promptly dis
patched staff officer and detail OF men
| to the cemetery. but when they reached
| there the services were over and the
mourners had dispersed
1.-THE priests gave me their sacred prom
| Use that no arms should be carried NOR
| military uniform worn" said General Go
| bin. "In moments when q spark might
| result In wholesale loss OF life and prop
| erty II seems TO me that such things should
| not be permitted. II had the slightest
| idea that their promise would be broken
a troop OF cavalry would have been there
| in n few moments"
The general added that he would ae-
mand an explanation from the clergy
| men. AS a matter OF fact. there was 1T
lie change In the programme arranged by
| The miners for todav's funeral ceremony
/ Al he I'M