A. Nothing more than they wouldn't work until there should be an advance in wages.
Q. Did they give any intimation of any intention to make an attack upon the city and disturb the peace in any way?
A. Directly the opposite, sir; gave me every assurance to aid and support. This question in regard to the large number of strangers that were here, was brought up and discussed, and they felt an anxiety in regard to that very point, that an overt act might bring them into disgrace.
Q. The miners?
A. This committee of eighteen.
Q. What was the object of this delegation calling on the mayor and making this statement? Did they make any demand of you?
A. I sent for them when the companies asked of me. This is a notice I didn't read, and this will more clearly show why I sent for the delegation:
Scranton, July 27.
R. H. McKune:
The men employed by this company to fire and operate the engines at our mines for pumping the water therefrom, have by threats and intimidation been driven from their works, and notice given, that any person or persons who should attempt to perform such service would do so at the peril of the lives. This action involves the flooding of the mines, which would cause immeasurable loss and damage to the company. I therefor call upon you for such protection as employés are entitled to under the laws of this Commonwealth.