The Elbert County tribune., 1899-03-23
NO BLOOD WAS SHED.
LAKE CITY MINERS SUBMIT,
oGosrs with the AID of DE-. Casso lsdas~
the Men TO Surrender TO ths shssin-
Militia to Go Home At Once

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the Men TO Surrender TO the shsrfn-
Militia to Go Home At Once
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Denver, March 1s.-Dispatches from
Lake City to the Republican yesterday
stated that the threatened battle be-
tween the lawless Italians and the mill
tia has been avoided.
Without the use of any force, the
striking miners were induced to sur
render to the civil authorities. Twenty
OF the ringleaders submitted to arrest
on the demand Of DIR. Cuneo. the Itallnn
consul.
Colonel Macarey insisted that the
men be given their overdue wages, and
they will have to leave Hinsdale coun-
ty, although in this last the militia Will
take no part. The mine owners will
simply refuse to give the men work.
The arrival Of the soldiers was n COM
plete surprise. They did not have to
march up the canon from Lake City
and are In no danger. nor exposed to
any particular hardshlps They will
probably start home to-day.
The surrender was the result OF a
long conference held during the day
between Colonel Mecarey. General
Barnum, Lieutenant William. Dr.
Cuneo and Manager Nicholson OF the
n
result of the conference was an agree
ment that the militia officers named,
DR.. Cune0, the sheriff and three depu-
ties, the latter four armed, were to pro
ceed to Henson and there DR.. Cuneo
would address the men, asking that
they surrender peacefully and not com
pei the state to use force.
The party left Lake City at 3:45 this
afternoon, covering the three miles In
n wagon.
Just before they reached the mines
committee of three Italians met them
and escorted them into the camp. Prog
ress down the street was nm ovation
from scores of women and children, for
Charley Mayo of Lake City had been
sent to notify them that the delegation
was coming.
AS the delegation came In there was
not word said. but the men lined up
at the side of the road with bare heads
The Americans who have not been ac
tive participants in the walk-out were
clustered by cabin opposite the line
No time was wasted by DR.. Cuneo
He Immediately jumped out OF the
wagon that had brought him there and
stated that he represented the Italian
government in Denver. He assured
them that the United States govern
ment would deal fairly with them and
he asked that they lay aside their arms
and submit to the law. He then read
the names on the warrants he held In
his hand.
As he called each name, man
stepped out with his hat of and saluted
him and also Colonel Macarey. Both
lifted their hats In answer to the sn-
lutte. rH af
Several of the men called were down
90
were not known.
There was not an evil look nor was
there a cross word spoken. The peace
fulness was impressive.
Immediately after the completion OF
the call. DIR. Cuneo addressed the men
again, assuring them that they would
be fairly treated and responses Were
made by half n dozen, who said that
they recognized the Justice OF the con
sul's demands and that they would sub
init to arrest. .tf
The men were good natured and after
the nrrest joked and chatted among
themselves as they climbed into two
wagons to be taken into Lake City.
The only warllke person was the sher-
If, who carried two large, fierce guns
in holsters at his side.
The men were driven into this town
and locked In the county jail In all
probability their preliminary hearing
will be held in the morning. before
James G. Gates. Justice of the peace.
Each man is accused of threatening
with violence and intimidating work
men In the mines. which act Is penl-
tentiary offense in Colorado. The old
charge of riotlng was cancelled early
In the day.
The ute-Ulny mines will open in the
hut xrtIl unf ha nu flafr
full capacity until all subjects in con-
torversy are settled.
The Italians allege that the American
miners have been paid, but that the
Italians have not, and on this subject
the militia officers took strong stand.
This evening promise was exacted
that all arrears with the men would
be paid tomorrow. 1t was added that
there was only few Of those who have
refused to work who have not received
money for their labor. r,t1
| Five men who were in town surren-
dered this evening. M.
While one phase of the question has
been settled and the strike is virtually
, ended the troops will not be with
drawn until Sunday morning. when
/ they will leave for Denver and Pueblo.
BY that time 1t is expected that the diff
hculties will have been adjusted salts
/ factorily to all concerned, although II
is maintained that friction will result
as the mine managers have promised
to employ no Italians and there Is a
desire on the part of the citizens that
/, Italians be excluded from the county.
This the militia officers do not prom
ise to do, but adhere to their original
statement that their sole duty Is to see
| that the laws are enforced.
DR.. Cuneo this morning endeavored
| to ascertain II the men who robbed the
arInory of fifty-two guns and 1000
rounds of ammunition were Italians.
but did not satisfy himself that they
were. while Sheriff Deck is quite conf
dent that they were. yet he refuses to
30 state positively because he says he
i is not positive.
Death of Traitor at NJ .niis-
San Francisco. March 1.-THE fol-
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