The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-20
STRIKING MINERS
 WELL ENTRENCHED Governor Spry Speaks to
 1000 Greeks A CLASH IS FEARED
Sheriff With 250 Deputies Plans to Attack Qualifications and Drive Miners Out-Will Not
 Call Troops

Bingham. Utah, September l9.-The strike of the 45oO miners at the great copper plants here is no nearer settlement tonight than when the men walked out yesterday The situation Is quiet to- night.
 Governor Spry came here this after noon. The 1000 Greek miners, entrenched since yesterday behind fortified breast works, came out to hear an address by the governor in which he urged them to take peaceful means to end the strike. He told them their right to quit work was unquestionable and then warned them not to interfere with property. The Greeks have not gone back to their Notifications. but it is said they will do so tomor- row.
 Governor Spry conferred tonight with Charles H. Mover, president of the Vest ern Federation of Miners, and AdJutant General Wedgewood of the Utah National Guard. Mr. Mover has cautioned the strikers that destruction of property will not be tolerated by the union and has advised the men that any member found guilty of unlawful acts will be expelled.
 The sheriff is in full charge of the situation" said Governor spry tonight. 'I am confident he can managed things. Calling out the militia would only be done as 9 last resort"
 An army of miners. fortified and de- termined held undisputed possession of the copper lead and silver mines of Bing- ham at dawn of the second day of the miners strike for a further 25 cents in- crease in wages. They also ask recogni. tion of the union. While the army, thou sands strong and speaking many tongues, dug breastworks, strengthened it's picket lines and worked out a rough form of military discipline, there was activity in the offices of the mining officials and headquarters of the county and state of ficals.
 Several things seemed to depend al- most entirely upon the success of Gov. ernor Spry, who has been asked to urge the strikers to surrender the mines. give up their arms and wait in patience the success or failure of the mine managers s efforts to figure out means by which their demands can be granted before devastat- ing property. Charles Mover, president of the Western Federation of Miners, was said to have an appointment with Gov ernor Spry His influence with the miners has been questioned.
 Salt Lake City. Utah, September 19-- Governor spry reached Salt Lake City this forenoon on Q special car from the southern part of Utah. 'rhe strike is matter for the civil authorities to handle first" the governor said. There is a state board of labor, concilation and ar bitration organizations, lawfully con structed. and it is to that board or these bodies to take the initial step toward a settlement" The governor planned a con- ference with the officials.
 Bingham, Utah. September 19.-There was much promiscuous firing from the pits oposite the Utah copper mine early. About 1000 men were entrenched there. George w Dwyer, superintendent of the Utah copper mine. and several of the not interfered with. None of the property of the companies was damaged and the Utah Apex company is working as usual with an agreement with the union Depu- ty sheriffs are being sent in as fast as they can be recruited It was thought that the force of the sheriff would num- Der 250 men by night It was planned to make a flank attack on the rifle pits soon as q sufficient force could be mustered to drive the strikers down th , mountain into a ravine.