DEBS’ PRESENT HOME IN TERRE HAUTE
Attorney Walker for the prosecution then asked Mr. Debs the following questions:
“Q. Your salary as president of the American Railway Union of $3,000 still continues, does it not?
“A. No, sir; I cut it off myself last September.
“Q. The purpose of your Union was to get the control of all the railroad employes in the hands of the American Railway Union, was it not?
“A. Yes, sir, under the limitations of the Constitution and By-Laws.”
Mr. Debs was then asked if the Great Northern strike was a peaceful strike. He replied it was,—that no intimidation was used; that the company made no attempt to bring in new men; that there were no troops called out. The government attorney then asked:
“Q. You simply took possession of the road and held it?
“A. No, sir; we simply went home and stayed there.