The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-12-09
By Harry Quinn
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GOLDFIELD. New Dec. ST
would not be surprised to see the
mines OF Goldheld reopened within
two or three days"
This was the statement made late
tonight by George Wingheld. vice
president Of the GoIdheld consolidated
mining company and vice president of
the Cook bank. Further than this he
declined to discuss the strike situa-
ton.
It is known, however, that the mines
viii be reopened not later than
Wednesday; that the association al
ready has men here prepared to go to
work and that arrangements have
been made to bring in many more
The mine owners met tonight and de-
cided to reopen their properties within
week. They will meet again tomor
row morning to decide upon the exact
date. which viii not be later than
Wednesday.
Wingfeld entertained tonight the Of
icers in charge OF the troops. Captain
Cox. Governor Sparks representative.
and number. Of operators at his apart
ments in the Consolidated building. The
gathering was for the purpose of bring
ing the federal and state authorities
into touch with the situation from the
opposite points of view.
CRISIS Is At HAND
The operators have determined to
make a final stand this week in their
contest with the miners. 4 prominent
member of the association said tonight
that wages probably would be reduced,
that the cost of living in Goldfield
would be lowered and that the camp
would be "open."
Governor Sparks wired tonight to
his representative. Cox, that he would
arrive Thursday to take charge OF the
states end of the situation. Cox and
Colonel Reynolds of the regulars Wis
tied today the point on the Goldfeld
and Tonopah railroad where dynamite
was discovered several days ago. about
two miles distant.
we found that holes had been bored
in three poles supporting the cables
which carry the power for the electric
and water supply in Goldheld.'' said
Cox. Il was informed that 40 or 80
sticks of dynamite had been placed at
the bases Of the poles. but that they
had failed to explode. Partially
burned fuses were found. The investi-
CATION has not been completed
President McKinnon of the miners
union assured me today that the men,
bers of the federation were anxious To
have order maintained and that he
would furnish all the men needed to
protect life and property il such action
were necessary. I do not expect any
violence upon the reopening of the
mines
DENIES REPORTS OF VIOLENCE
President McKinnon of the local
union says that there is no truth in
the reports OF attempts to dynamite
trains and telegraph poles. He asserts
that the miners do not desire to make
their fight in that manner. The Of
hcials of the mine owners association,
on the other hand, allege that several
attempts have been made to destroy
property.
To all outward appearances Goldfeld
is quieter than usual. The crowds on
the streets are orderly and sficers from
the military camps mix WITH the popu-
lace without the slightest indication of
hostility toward them being shown.
As yet Colonel Reynolds has given no
orders for the guarding of mines. The
troops from Monterey which arrived
last night We're stationed on the prop
erty Of the Consolidated Mining com
pany between the Consolidated mill and
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