New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
THE WORKIYGMENS CAUSE.
REsTLEssNEss WITHOUT DISORDER.

RESTLESSNESS WITHOUT DISORDER
A FRUrTLESs AIrgMPr To HOLD An INDIGNATION
MErrING-CoOPER INSTITUTE To mRED-
Tux NATIONAL GUARD SAID To BIZ DiSAFPECrED.
Ihe demonstration last night to protest
against tho action of the police nodspersng the crowd
IN Tompkns square proved to be very harmless affair.
The meeting was called by tho German Free Thinkers
Union. and was to have been held In tho New York As
sembly Rooms at Secondave. and Frst-st The police
knew several days ago that the would he held
IN tho interest OF tho International Society. "a
number or the prominent members OF
lhs ORGANIZATION being also connected with the Free
Thinkers Union Justus Schwab, who arrested in
TonDkinssquare the day OF tho riot. while flourish
ing red fag. and who boldly proclaimed himself even
after his arrest. to be member Of the International
organization, circulated hanibils printed in English
and German calling all those who opposed to
the alleged arbitrary and illegal OF tho police in
preventing gathering Of pcaceably disposed persons.
10 assemble last evening at the place Indicated The
police had kept themselves well informed Ia regard to
the movements OF the and their sym
pathiners. Capt. Walsh heretofore stated IN
TIVE TRIBUNE, advised Mr.. S1zer proprietor Of
the Assembly Rooms. not to allow the meeting
90 be held would I've likely lead to breach Of
the peace Mr.. Sulzer promised that his rooms should
not be used for such purpose. Chef Matseu did not
believe that there would be serious demonstration
IL the meeting gers not allowed to be held in the hail
but in ordertD guard against any emergency. no de
tailed three sergeants and IS pstrolmeD from II pre-
cincts. to be held Capt. Walsh Of tho
Seventeenth Precinct hs needed more than his
own command to que any disturbance that night
arse. A number Of officers in plain clothes were de-
tailed by Capt Walsh to minge with the crowd and a.
certain what were the intentions of tho leaders
AT O'Clock q considerable number OF persons ap
peared front Of the Assembly Rooms The proprietor
was absent. but his represented him. deputation
waited upon young Suzer. and asked 20 be allowed
the Of the hail, offering to pay what was usually
charged Mr. suzer replied that he had boen directed
by his father open the nall and that ne should
carry out his instructions. Angry words followed:
in favor Of forcing open the doors and taking
possession Of the hall. but tho majority inclined
to act peaceaby, and c0unseled moderation Dur
ing the discussion OF the windows of ths basement
saloon broken by thrown by unknown por-
sons IN the crowd. Threats also made against
young Mr. 5ulzer and Of the leaders with diff
Guilty restrained by hs companions from assantnB MIN
Meanwhile . Of between $500 and 5000 persons
had gathered front OF the building in Second ave and
Frsst The majority Of these were peaceaby disposed
hut many coun.eled extreme measures. although not
eyucng any decided wish to take the lead IN their adj
vice 70 burst the doors. ~ was generally believed
that there strong body OF police IN the buiding
and that II rush into tho nall were attempted the m
truders would meet with very warm reception TINS
effect of cooling the 5rdor ot those VINO might
have been inclined TO carry out ther threa
Among the members Of society were DR.. Llientna
Dr. Uoerber MT Gundlich, and Alex. Jonas; Justus
srhgab was there with few representatives. OI the
French sections OF the International Society
DR.. Lenthal and.Dr Hoerbtr made snort speeches
10 the crowd the steps OF the buildngsDn Second
ave- protesting against NJ suffers action add adYls
ing al 80 home and wait for meeting to be called
some time week. These speeches were IN German
Dr. L. Il. kiugett then spoke In English he reiefred
more particularly to the denial OF the right or demand
ing redres, for wOng3 which they had been sub
jected VIII you ANY longer let your Up. be sealed =
he said shall these tim continues You here,
pe,cea bic and friendly without disposition TO violate
latu huf W.
Constitution ~ United States grants 20 you right,
not a privilege. IL saws expressly that every man IL
born free and equal and gives you the fght 10 meet IN
the public th0rOughares and squares anu ask Tor the
redress injury, but here, only short time ago,
there was trick played upon you IN order 10 create
,oL These things not % pcrmittod, ana while
do M desire that you should violate the law want
y3ur opinion that these things shall no. pre-
yil-that there shall DO no surrender
Conrad Kuhn. President Of tle tigarmaaers UNION.
followed with an address in German protesting against
tue interference with tue flght OF iree speooh Inc
hut there signs Of undue excitement. me pro
ceediu:s were orderly. Many Of the listeners were cyl
IDENTITY OF the better closSo Germans, ana were VIII
re5sed AMI quiet After receiving tue announcement
that the meeting would be held IN the cooper Union
next week. Oh some day 10 DE announced, me crowd
gradually dispersed. The meeting which w.s 10 nave
been held would have been presided over by DR. Linen
thai and speeches to have been made DY the
Chairman, DR.. Hocrber. Mr.. Gundlach. aud Justus
ochwab. It was understood that several members OF
the International Society held consultation later ia
be
An attempt IL being made form party I'm this city
de voted TO the interests Of the wOrkIngmen. The
in Masonic Hall. but they have kept their pro
csedings secret Committee on Organization hi' Deen
appointed and also a committee TO draw mp PLATFORM
OF principles. Arrangements have been completed for
holding a meeting Of wOrkingmen tue latter part
Of next week. Members % tho proposed party VIII be
enrolled the w0rklngnen wno attend tho meeting