New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-13
THE DAY IN MONTREAL.
ORDER PRgsERvED-THE PROCESSION
ABANDONED.


COMPARATIVE ORDER PREsERvED-THE PROCESSION
ABANDONED.
MONTREAL, July 1.-THE Orange anniver-
sary has passed Off without riot despite the fears which
entertained Since o'clock this morning the city
has been in cOmmoou. with crowds of people the prin
cipa streets, and the military marching to the rendez
yOus the Champ de Mars. The first act Of disorder
committed by Of the Mayors special censtables
who deliberately assaulted with his baton William
Sharpe, q bandman OF the Prince Of Wales Rifles.
in N6re Dame-s without any prOyocation as the reg-
ment was proceeding to the point OF rendezvous The
constable escaped arrest. At o'clock the whole mill
tary force consisting OF five infantry regiments, one
corps OF artillery and troop of cavalry, drawn up
on the Champ de Mars under Colonel Fletcher. The
police met at the City Hall where special constabes were
assembled with white ribbons badges and clubs in
their hands.
At $3.50 the military marched from the Champ de Mars
various points, where they stationed during the
day. The Orangemen massing around their hall,
and it looked If the intended procession would be
larger than was anticipated detachment OF
police stationed at the entrance Of the hall.
At 10 O'Clock the police and the special cOnstabes, the
former under Chief Naegle and the latter under Ser
geant Parads. massed between the Place PArmes
aud st. Lamberts Ill., ST. James-st, which was kept
clear At either end dense crowds Of the Catholic
party composed chiefly Of laDorers from St. Jean Bap-
tse and outside villages, They seemed dreadfuy ex-
cited and every man with an orange favor, his way
to the hail. pursued. The Mayor had had about this
time an interview with the Orangemen, and tried to
persuade them not walk but they would not listen to
his counsel young man wearing an orange lily was
attacked by two special constabes and struck across
the head. This act was applauded by the whole body
OF constables
About IL the Orangemen deiberated whether they
would march, and about half hour later they de-
lated with the Mayor that he Should dispense the mob
in the vicinity of the hall aud place guards around the
orangemen continued in the hall and refused to come
out They said that they would stay there till they got
assistance. About O'clock the soldiers were drawn
the street. thus preventing any addition to the
large crowd surrounding the hail. The streets became
damned, aud the police and special cOpstables were
powerless their efforts to keep the streets clear The
Mayor addressed the crowd and called attention to his
proclamation and urged them to dispense they cheered
him, but paid no attention to his appeal. -, -.
ton. Orange Young BritOn. named John Gilbert left
Orange Hall in carriage furnished by the corporation
no proceeded home he attacked by an infuraed
mob at the corner OF St. Lawrence and Craigts, and
beaten almost TO death. His eyes were nearly gouged
| D. Grant County Master, aud John Hamilton. County
Secretary, arrested about o'clock. They went
| quietly TO the poce-satlon. The Mayor now resolved
10 arrest every he out OF the lodge unless
he expressed his intention 10 return home. MAYOR
Beaudry had occupied seat all the morning on ST.
yamesst; directly opposite the Orange hall whence
the constabulary He appeared pleased that his plans
were being carried out well and resolved 10 proceed
| as he done With regard TO the Orangemen who had
been arrested he stated that the object to make
their trial test 10 settle once for all the question
/
He expressed the hope that the excitement would sub
side soOn and said that intended as soon as the
ceraed orangemen on bail. The wives and friends Of
the Orangemen throughout the city were In state or
! great anxiety for their SAFETY,
THE CHARGE AGAINST TIE oRANGEMEN.
The following is the text of the affidavit upon which
| the Orangemen were arrested
| The information and complaint OF Laurence
Patrick Murphy e1P5fss%an o Mo 1aS CITY taken
on oath this 10Th day. of July, 1873, at
the Police Office in the City Of Montreal before the I'M
Police Magistrate for the District Of Montreal who saith
am resident householder in the CITY OF Montreal.
There exists IN the SAID no CITY ,bo t oL MOD
| Association, tho members whereof are as deponent
is credby informed and believes bound and required to
keep the acts and proceedings Of such assoca-
tOn and admitted 10 take an oath not required or
authorized by law; that the said association composed
OF persons filling divers offices IN the said association,
namely, masters and deputy masters, whose
names are unknown to deponent, and also
real stOnemason that deponent has Just cause TO sus
pect and believe that the said David
said association have this day unlawfully as
sembed in the City OF Montreal for tne purpose
of walking in procession through certain public streets
OF said city, thereby provoking breach OF the peace
aud endangering he lives OF the citizens, contrary TO
and against peace OF Lady. the Queen ner crown
aud dignity that depOnent will be able to out point those
nays Justice IN the premises that the said Graz and
other members the said association those io lng
In the said procession be arrested and dealt with ac-
| cordng TO Jaw and depOnent hath signed.
About the O!angemen had all left the hall 10 cabs
containing two or three time, under escort Of the
regular police General selby smythe then ordered the
troops TO their respective quarters, and the streets
assumed quiet aspect.
The Quebec runiaus left for home tonight They
escorted to the wharf by large bodies Of their sympa-
thzers On going aboard the steamer they ran up
green flag and, tho steamer leaving the wharf,
| fred of their reyoyers In the air.