Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-13
TO-DAY'S GEOGRAPHIC NEWS
The Situation at Hazleton,

The Situation at HaZletOn,
HAZLEroN, Pa, Sept. 13.-All the In.
dicallons last night pointed to danger
and that the military authorities realized
that the aspect was ominous became APP
parent at an early hour to-day. The
first official action of the day was the
closing of all the liquor saloons until
o'clock this afternoon. This was done
because of the funerals of the ten VIC
TINS fixed for this morning and the fear
of what might follow if the strikers had
access to liquor. The commanders OF
the regiments at all points were given
orders to hold their commands in readl
ness for any call at Lattimer. A very
ugly feeling is prevailing among the
miners and rumors of disturbances
reached the city but could not be veri-
fed. General Goblin this morning told
the Polish priests that he had no obJec-
ton to the funeral procession, but that
under no circumstances must there be
anything about it in the nature OF mil
itary procession; that no religious ser.
vices of any kind would be interferred
with, but they will not be permitted to
carry flags, banners, side arms, or to
have music in any form. All along the
line of the funeral procession and in
front of the church where the services
are to be held and at the undertaker's
establishment, crowds of miners and
their wives began to gather at an early
hour.
HAzELToN, Pa, Sept. 13.-Up to
noon no trouble OF any sort had de-
veloped, but the big funeral procession
mad not yet gotten under way. What
may be called two branches OF the
main cortege had come in from Har-
wood, and the line moved quietly on
to undertaken Bonin's shop. Within
lay exposed to view the corpses of the
Poles and the crowd was permitted to
pass in single file through the front door
of the shop and out at the rear. The
exposure of the bodies is thought to
have been unwise. Decomposition had
set in and the bony, waxen features
presented sight that sent every be-
holder out of the place with a shudder
of horror. Outside preparations were
meanwhile under way for startling the
| big parade. 1t was learned that the
order of General Goblin prohibiting
strikers from carrying bands had not
reached them from the priests to whom
he gave it, but before it become known
| by them, the brigade commander re-
i voked it and gave permission for the
musical accompaniment. The iDjunc-
ton against the proposed meeting out,
side the church was clearly understood
and it is unlikely that any attempt will
be made to dispute it. The miners
seem to be perfectly docile and no
trouble is anticipated.
] WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 13.-Sher-
| IF Martin came down to Wilkesbarre
from his home at Plains this morning.
He may 20 to Hazelton this afternoon.
Sheriff Martin insists on walking the
streets unattended.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 13.-General
Goblin notified the governor and mill
tary authorities to-day that there is
nothing alarming In the strike situation
in the Hazelton region and that he has
been assured instructions regarding
marching uniformed bodies will be
obeyed.
HAzLEroN, Pa, Sept. 13.-General
Goblin at the conclusion of his talk with
the Polish priests said that everything
had been arranged as he desired. II do
not anticipate any trouble, be said "but
am fully prepared to enforce law and
order if necessary. have the battery
and detachment of cavalry at the
stock yards and will be kept fully in
formed of all movements along the
line. What ever is asked of me in the
enforcement of law and order by the
sheriff will be granted. AS far as ar.
resting any of the deputies is concern.
ed, 1 will not allow it. | am here by
authority of the sheriff and if he is ar
rested I must depend on the deputies
If they are arrested whom am to take
orders from ?"
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