New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-14
ST. LOUIS STRIKE NEARLY OVER.
POLICE PROTECTION TO BE WITHDRAWN
FROM CARS-INQUEST IN SUNDAYS
SHOOTING BEGUN.

St Louis June 13-To all appearances to-day
witnessed the beginning of the end OF the riotous
demonstrations and scenes of bloodshed that nave
characterized the street railway strike for over
month. In many quarters il is thought the strike
itself will soon be settled. These opinions are
based on statements OF the Chief of Police and
Sheriff that the critical stage has been passed
and upon the fact that the St. Louis Transit Com
pauy Is slowly but surely approaching complete
resumption of business with the aid Of non-union
men.
The inquest over the bodies of the victims Of
Sundays riot began to-day. The testimony ad-
duced was not of a character calculated TO base
decision as TO which side was 10 blame for begin
ming hostiIities the witnesses disagreeing on ma
terial points Some placed the blame on the
possemen and others placed it on the strikers.
Many contradictions have arisen In the accounts
IF SUNDAYS tragedy. and these were emphasized
IN the testimony taken to-day. After hearing
dozen witnesses the Coroner adjourned the inquest
until tomorrow morning. The Coroner announced
that he would hold Deputy Sheriff Gardner Nc
Knight on the testimony already in for shooting
Edward Thomas
BEFORE the inquest began the official report of
Police Captain Kelley of the Fourth District was
received by the Coroner. This report stated that
tho man who shot Thomas was Mcknight 1t set
forth that Thomas about TO shoot Adjutant e.
p Webster with a revolver when killed by Nc
Knight.
After Coroner Lloyd swore IN the jury Attorney
Maurier for the strikers, said he would endeavor
TO bring out evidence showing tnat the shooting
was not done by the deputies in the performance
of their duty under the law anu 'iAe4e was
not justifable
All negotiations looking TO a settlement OF the
.+-eat railway differences are off and the officers
of the Transit Company do not expect any further
attempt to reopen negotiations to end the trouble
The streetcar men firm in their attitude as
ever Samuel Gompers, president OF the American
Federation of Labor, is expected here this week.
and his coming is looked upon in labor circles as
a sure sign that the fight against the Transit Com
pany will be pushed TO the limit
Sheriff Pohlman and Chief OF Police Campbell to-
day expressed the opinion that there would be no
no more rioting. They confident that their
Combined forces will be able TO prevent any fur
Their lawIessness. Chief Campbell said: i am now
of the opinion that the worst Is over, ana tnat
there is now need OF calling out the state MI
those inclined rioting 10 understand what they
are TO expect, and believe viii result In greatly
relieving the situation we nave WlthoraW avn Ihe
police from several Of the lines, ana SO Will con-
time as fast as consider 1t safe There may
be some trouble at night in the extreme southern
and northern portions of the city, but the police
and possemen will be able to cope with II.
Sheriff Pohlmans posse has almost reached the
number of twenty-five hundred, asked Tor by the
The strict enforcement of the law that has
marked the service OF the different companies OF
denutes has brought them into dtsfavor with strike
synpathiZers in various parts OF the city The
5snIitIAs are made suffer the Inconvenience OF
a attic boycott In many parts OF the city.
They are unable 10 buy anything 10 eat or drink
,rhe sheriff mas made preparations to feed his
a. their respective stations. Henry g. Brown,
stationary engineer, who was sworn IN a member
OF the posse. says The nelghpors nave looked upon
not given his family a moments rest he has re
ceved leave of absence to return nome with his
The various police captains held conference
with Chief Campbell this afternoon II de-
emergency specials from the streetcars Thursday
morning and return the men TO their beats