The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-19
ADVICE GIVEN THE HAZLETON
MINERS BY THE MASS MEET
ING SPEAKERS.
ONLY MINOR DISORDERS.
QUIET DAY FOR THE TROOPS AT
THE SCENE OF THE
STRIKE.
MIR. JONES TO BE DISCHARGED.
One Concession to the Men Made by
the OperatOrs-May Arrest
Martin.

HAZLETON, Pa, Sept 18-With the
the day passed off quietly in the strike
district. In the morning a couple of
drunken English-speaking miners set
upon a small band of foreigners with
clubs. The attack was seen by
squad of the Thirteenth regiment, who
stopped the disturbance, but they were
nc sooner out of sight when it was re-
newed, Signals to this effect reached
the camp and a company was sent
over They captured the ringleader,
but he pleaded drunkenness with no
vicious intent, and was sent home.
The house of James Dougherty, who
was one of the deputy sheriffs of last
weeks encounter, was entered by Ital-
ian strikers at Lattimer early this
left without attempting any destruc-
ton.
McAdoo, the scene of the distru-
Dances of yesterday and Thursday was
quieted today by the invasion of
squadron Of cavalry. In their presence
the 800 employees of the Star, Carson &
Monarch collieries, who were driven
out by the women, returned to work.
Calvin Pardee declared today that
the Lattimer mines will be started up
on Monday morning and all miners
who fail to report for work will be dis
charged The men at Coxe's Drifton
mines, which are not working, are to
settle the question of going out on
Monday and those at Markle's Jeddo
collieries on Thursday. An official of
the Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal COM
pany said today that at a meeting of
the directors last Thursday it was de-
cided to ask for the resignation of
Supt. Jones, to take effect two weeks
hence. Jones unpopularity with the
men was one of the first causes of tie
strike.
A point of law cropped out today. A
constable went to the Ninth regiment
with subpoen2s for two men who were
wanted as witnesses in Pittston
homicide case next Monday. Col.
Dougherty refused to permit the Writs
to be served. and recourse was had
to Gen. Goblin. The general said that
as warrants from a court of justice
they should be respected and allowed
the men to be taken. Following this
precedent the prosecution will attempt
to arrest the sheriff and deputies on
warrants from a court instead OF from
a magistrate, as was originally done.
MASS MEETING.
Between 1000 and 5000 strikers as
sembled on Donegal hill tonight in
mass meeting. P. j. Mcclure, vice
president Of the American Federation
of Labor, and George Chance, of the
United Labor league, were the princi-
pal speakers. A detachment of soldiers
from brigade headquarters was on the
scene, but they kept in the back
ground The keynote of the speaking
was peace and order"
Organizer Fahey, of the United Mine
Workers, introduced Mr. Mcguire, who
said that he had come ON behalf of the
federation to help the movement for
better wages and better conditions
and not to oppose the law or resort
to violence; that help would be gwen
by practical action in the shape Of CT
ganization and money. and the miners
of this region would be able to dupli-
cate the success of their brethren in
Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Continuing, Mr.. Mcguire said: "The
organization L represent contains over
zoe 900 members. We want the law re-
spected, not only by you but by the
millionaires and corporations as well.
Let the law go it's usual way, and let
whoever is guilty of that bloody mas
sacre on Black Friday, Sept. TO- be
held responsible in the courts of the
state"
He made a strong argument fer
union regardless of creed, politics or
nationality. The address was conclud-
ed with a forcible invective against
the company store system.
MI Chance also strongly advocated
peaceful measures. He read this tele-
gram from President Samuel Gompers,
of the Federation of Labor: I'VE join
in expression of keenest sympathy for
the murdered and butchered miners,
their disconsolate widows and helpless
orphans The Indignation of the entire
people at the brutal murderer, Martin,
is boundless, and the miscreant must
meet his punishment. But more than
that, all organized labor will create q
more enlightened public opinion which
will protect the lives and rights of our
people and secure the freedom of ALL"
Mr. Chance then read the law on the
company store and reminded the listen
inc miners of it's alleged violation.
Resolutions were adopted to stand by
the miners and work for the abolition
Of the company store system. to up
hold peace. and order. "by rich and
poor alike and to hold a delegate con-
vcntion of the miners of the district in
Hazleton next Thursday to thoroughly
organize the miners of the entire an
thracite region of the state The
meeting dispersed in good order. Gen.
Goblin, in civilian dress, was present in
the rear of the crowd.
No Settlement.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Sept. 1S-The min