The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-06
FEDERAL USURPATION.

GOVERNOR HOWARD ON THE RECENT coLLIsIoN
BETWEEN THE STATE AND UNITED STATES
oFFIcERs-sTATE RIGHTS MENACED By UNITED
STATES TROOPS AND 1oRrs-LITTLE RHODE
ISLAND INDIGNANT.
NEwPoKT. r. l.. March T. 1875.
Governor Howard presented Q report OF Chief
Constable Northup to the Senate this Afternoon,
relative to the o1icial interference OF United
States Marshal Coggesban at The recent seizure Of
hqu ors. which were under the protection oil the
State. His speech has, 1t is said. caused pro-
found sensation throughout the State. The fol-
lowing IS the substance OF the speech:-
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
In the collision between officers OF the State ana
the constaoulary force and informed OF an exist
ing difficulty and asked 10 interfere in the matte-.
that, although there was no doubt in my own
mind that might direct portion OF the military
establishment OF the state to sustain the state
officers of law, yet prudence required that the
question might better be decided by a Court than
by an Intervention oil the military. Beside, was
reluctant TO bring the military into antag-
onism with the police OF the city or Provi.
dencs. Therefore directed the constabulary to
make NO further effort to seize the liquor then held
by the United States Marshal and Chief OF the
Police. AS result this has been pacarded as
ana his Deputy s 1t u seems proper that should
therefore say that puslanimlty. If any, is mine
rather than mat OF the state Constabulary. and
oDlOq0y, II any. Is mine.
COLLUSIvE ATTACHMENTS.
agree fully with the universal opinion that
disguised sham, and share q general sense Of
modification at the indignity to which our Com
monwealsh was subjected. | realize, also. the
gravity OF the situation, and recognize It
as our imperative DUTY to take measures
for an early and proper adjustment OF the
question. There have been dlnned into our ears
for the past six month threats with regard to
Fort Adams and revenue cutters; but so long as
THESE threats were words and ldle words they
al
stated by IL respectable and intelligent journal
that troops rom Fort Adams ana the United
states Revenue cutler samuel Dexter mad been
proper TO ask,
WHY IS THIS DoNEs
Whom Is 1t desired to attack Not foreign foe.
Not turbulent community in rebellion. II must
be- snn,a ior was wSGs. war son' on
been noted Tor their intelligent conservatism
and patriotism. II may be improper Ior this hon
cradle BODY to consider sucn menaces so long as
they are menaces. But now that issue Is directly
forced, think It ought TO receive your attention.
Your presence here Senators, Is mockery and
farce II such proceedings as these are sustained
by the federal government your honorable Judlcl-
airy and Executive may as we'll resign their office
and leave the control and direction OF State affairs
TO the subordnates OF the United States govern
ment.
GRAVE QUESTION.
No graver question has been forced upon the
State since Its first settlement; 1t Is vital ques-
ton. for in 1t are involved the sovereignty OF the
state and the harmonious relations OF the State
with the United States. Inc little state OF Rhode
Island Is entitled on such points to an equal re.
sDect as larger States or the general government
ITSELF make no argument on this question. The
matter Is IN the hands or the General Assembly,
aud am confident it Will be adjusted In such a
manner as to vlndlcare the honor OF the State and
main tain the integrity OF the laws. nave not the
slightest doubt that the authorities at WASH
ington. when this matter Is properly communl.
condemn. and repudiate tie proceedings Of the
Marshal In these premises.