New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-17
TIE TEXAS PoLIEcAb TROUBLES


IOE SOME EXCUSE FOR FEDERAL iNIbHs L4'''O"'
fEY TELEGRAPH To THR TRiBUNEI
WASHINGTON Jan. ia dispatch was rec''N'u
last night from Austin by the Texas de!egd"on
stating that Gov Davis had telegraphed 70 the ''0
;dent that bis life in danger If no wa" no" pro
tected by Federal troops. TINS morning Uhe uo'ega-
| ton called ut the White House and were informed
! by the President that he had heard nothing from
Texas since Yesterday. except what he bad read IN
tbe enspapers this morning He expressed tho
opinion that Gov Davis, in placing guard about
the Executive Offices in Aus in had no intention OF
provoking a conflict. but wished 10 oDhge the new
State Government TO dispOSsoss HIM by show OF
force so that he could have foundation tor s'LS
in the courts The President appeared TO loci cont
dent thas there would he no bioodsbed
The delegation afterward called upon the Attor-
ney General, who said in reply to their inquiries.
that he had received teegrim from Gov Davis.
saying that his life was threatened and asking for
protection. Mr. Williams said that he saw no
sion to take any steps in the matter, and agreed
with the President in the belief that Gen Davis
making case for the courts. and had expectation
of being able 10 keep possession OF his oICo.
The Texas members say that they do not see what
Gov. Davis can hope to gain by his course With
ont the help of United States soldiers, he cannot
mold his Office by force Tor MS squad Of militia could
be dispersed by the Sergcant-at-Arms and posse.
The courts will not help him The Supreme Court,
which tried to keep hun md itsoif IN Office by de-
Gliding the election unconstitutional Will be forth
with ousted by tho Legislature. under an amend
ment to the Constitution adopted at the election.
which provides for new Douch Of five judges.
There is no Durell N TcVl7 % lend his aid III over
turning the Legitimate Government The Federal
District Judges are both JIrists OF high character
who would eud themselves TO no such scheme
The members think that Gov. Davis will :" back
down" at the first display Of force by the new Gov
ernment and that thlt wiz be tho end Of the
trouble.
The Texas delegation l.7o say chat tho faa Of
Davis that he viii be mi .rsd is absurd. The Repub-
cans at Austin aIe very DESTROYS OF some excuse for
the interference of tho Federal Government and the
Democrats understand it well That they VIII take
the greatest care that no harm TO Gov. Davis.
or any of his administration. The whole success OF
their plans depends on giving Grant real occasion
to change his present policy. After the Democrats
from Texas left the White House, GONE Federal Off
Gals from that state called upon the President and
the latter said that be had photographed TO Gov Davis
advising him not TO resist Che new government but,
having entered his solemn protest against every step
they took which seemed 10 him III al, % yield and
carry his case into the courts.
Another telegram was received to-day from Cow
Davis OF Texas addressed 10 the President, saying
that under the Constitution he entitled to mold
Office until April IS. and That he was making prep
arations to protect thu officers of the State and asks
for military assistance. There is probability that
the Government viii interfere, make any change
in the policy heretofore indicated in tho recent tele
gram of the President TO Gov Davis, and IN tho re-
Spouse of Attorney General Williams to tho United
States Marshal at Austin.
INAUGURATION or GOV. COXE-A CONFLICT SEM
INGLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GENERAL VII
LIAMS DECLINES To INTERFERE.
ioENgRAL PRESS DIsrArCH
WAsHINGTON Jan. 15.-Tke Attorney-Gonoral re-
ceived dispatch to-day from tho United States
Marshal at Austin. Texas dated to-day, saying:
The newIyelected Governor. Coke. Daugurated
last night. Armed men guarding the approaches TO
the offices and the capitol Other armed men have
possession OF the Legislative Halls. conflict seems in
evitable. A message from Jon mag saye us from dis
aster.
The Attorney G ener,, replied that he could only
appeal to the parties TO adjust peaoeaDy their diff
ferences. If possible, and said:
Cannot some one negotiate settlements Ihaye no
power interfere with orca nor have you any duty TO
perform in respect TO tho matter except to use yodr
moral influence.
PROCEEDINGS Al AUSTIN-SOJDITRS IN POSSESSION
or HE CAPITOL.
AUSTIN, Jan. l6.-ln the morning session,
Mr. EppersOn offered 4 resolution TO authorize tho
Speaker TO appoint such number OF serge6ns alarms
may be 10 preserve order, and TO retain
them as long as required explaining that Coke would
better civil posse than armed guard OF soldiers
stationed in the Capitol buildings. Adopted
1t stated that during the nighta call made upon
the the post troops to protect The
Stdk Journal Office they fearing 1t would be hred The
commandment declined. The Travis Guard were ordered
out by Gov Davis and ordered report to the Aduant
General but arrival the Capitol they found tho
new Governor inaugurited. to wnom they reported.
and were directed 10 obey the orders OF Gen.
H. t. McCuloch. Acting Adjutant-General, or his as
sstant The guards took charge OF the chambers OF
the House. The DAVIS Guard aud IMPROVED colOred
comnany had charge OF the lower floor. Both parties
are acting with great Csmness. Gov. DAVIS Insists on
retaining possession until the 2Sth OF April Every
Thing was quiet to-day though armed soldiers were sta
TONED at every entrance Of the Capitol building.
ARMED POSSIBILITIES NARROWLY ESCAPED.
AUSTIN, Jan. 16-Ihis evening q posse OF
Travis Rifles marched up from the state Armory, each
member telling his scquantances that Mayor Wheeler
had been arrested b. Radical negroes numbering
from 40 to 200. The long roll was beaten
and a call made for achievements to rescue
the Mayor As il by inspiration from every direction
came men on foot and horseback with such arms a.
could he got among ihsm several whose white locks In
dlcated that they had seen service under tho
Texas Republic. Tho crowd continued to
increase until the streets were fl!ed. when
the Mayor arrived having been released. Gov Davis
stated TO sherif Zimpsman that the arrest without
authority and should be promptly corrected One
pany was Immediately raised and placed under
inaDd Of Major Ra!,tOn OF Galveston. THEY
marched to the capitol and offered their services
to Acting Gen. steele OF Antonio. Much
feeling was aroused. hut nothing OF SERIOUS
nature occurred The DAVIS Colored Guards. number
ing about 49, passed INTO tho basement o. the Capitol
without hinderance. GOV. DAVIS and Assistant Adu-
tsnt-t;en Xnply agreed to-day upOn arnistice
Tor "a hours Th-e Do nothing offensive by either
party until the expiration Of That timo. All Dar-roOms
do.