The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-12
Third Edition
Battle of the Boyne.
MOBS IN THE STREETS OF
MONTREAL.
Orangemen Arrested by the
Mayor.
National Associated Press to the Star.

rumOrs were af1oat last nlgnt concerning
the Orange procession to-day. The Mayor
still distinctly refused to give any informa-
ton whatever as to his intentions. When
interviewed upon the subject he answered
curtly, II have nothing to say" and moth
ing more could be got out Of him. The
opinion, however, seems to prevail that he
will arrest the Orangemen in a body should
they attempt to walk. If he does this they
will no doubt resist, and then the question
of which the military will support will be
settled.
The greater majority Of special constables
sworn in yesterday in fact all of them, are
either French or Irish Catholics The city
looks like a garrisoned town-soldiers at
every turn of the street guarding different
important positions in the city. Sir Selby
Smythe, who has charge of the military, is
known as a very determined man, and one
who has had a great deal of experience in
quelling riots in Ireland. He will be quite
at home to-day.
The Orangemen express themselves as
determined to walk, while the Irish Catho-
lies, on the other hand, are just as deter
them they will claim that they are obeying
the Mayors proclamation and helping, as
peaceful citizens, to preserve the peace of
the city.
All the stores will be closed and heavily
shuttered to-day. While the majority of
gentlemen having business in the city will
remain in their houses, prudent and careful
housewives have laid in enough marketing
to last them over until Monday. Great anx-
ety is felt over the presence of number of
the Quebec mob in our city. They will not
feel like returning home without accom-
plishing something Their recent expert
ence with the Montreal volunteers in their
own city will make them naturally bitter
against the military. On leaving the dock
at Quebec yesterday they brandished their
revolvers and fired some two hundred or
three hundred Shots in the air. The force
is composed of Protesants. The police
force is about equally divided. Some of the
country volunteer companies that are in
town are decidedly raw.
At a meeting held last night the Orange
men decided to walk in procession at all
hazards.
Lord and Lady Dufferin are staying at the
Citadel.
The Special Constables as they came up
to be sworn in yesterday were asked their
religion, and they to a man answered that
they were Irish Catholics
Sir Selby Smythe says he has not come to
protect the Orange procession but to sup
press riots in the streets, and if there is any
rioting he will clear the streets of Orange
men, Irish Catholics and Special Constables.
MONTREAL, July 1850 A. M.-The
special conStables have lust arrived to arrest
the Orangemen should they attempt to
march. The streets are crowded with spec
tators, though the police and special consta-
bles are doing their utmost to have them
move on. The Orangemen are out in large
numbers and the Young Britons can be
seen around their hall in their regalia. A
regiment has Just hoisted their flag in front
of their building. "A large crowd is gather
ing and the excitement is great.
9:45 A. Mas one of the men belonging
to the Prince of Wales Rifles, named Sharp,
was on his way to join his company he was
attacked by special constable and so badly
beaten that he had to be removed to the
hospital.
THE PROCESSION FORMING.
10 A. M.-There is every indication of Sc
rious trouble. The procession is now about
forming, and the police are trying to pre-
vent it. Merchants are boarding up their
windows for protection. Four military
posts for the care of the wounded have been
established
THE MARSHALs INTERFERE.
| 1890 A. Mon the Orangemen attempt
| ing TO form in procession the Marshals ar
rested them. The brethren then adjourned
to their hall, which is surrounded by yell
ing, hooting crowd, who defy all the efforts
of the police to disperse them.
THE MAYOR MAKES ARRESTS.
On the Mayor entering the Orange Lodge
he asked if they were prepared to submit to
the properly constituted authorities. He
was answered: 1--WE are at all times
prepared to do So" He answered: Then
/ will have to prevent your procession, and
meanwhile arrest some of your numbers" !"
Among those arrested was David Grant, the
Great Grand Master.
oRANGEMEN DELIBERATING.
MONTREAL, July PIP M--The scene at
the time of the arrest on the streets was
very exciting. AS soon as a movement was
observed the volunteers formed across the
street with fixed bayonets, dividing the
crowd. The Mayor is seated in chair on.
posite the Orange Hall, surrounded by a
half dozen of policemen When the Orange
men we're arrested the special constables
waved their batons in the air and cheered.
The Orangemen are now consulting to-
gether regarding what they had better do.
They will have to give up the procession, as
the police are standing around the door to
arrest them as soon as they attempt to FORM
1t is rumored on the streets that the Orange
men have sent out messengers for assistance
to help them get out of the hall.
1t is also rumored that their brethren
from outside are advising them to adjourn
their procession and have it some other
time, when they will come to their assist
ance. Numerous small rows are reported
from all parts of the city. Nothing serious
has, however, yet happened.
A PROBABLE PosTpoNEMENT.
I is understood that the Orangemen have
decided to adjourn the procession until to-
morrow, when assistance will come from
Ontario. kilograms proAering assistance
are pouring in from all parts of Ontario.
1890 P. M.-Orangemen are divided as
as towhether they will parade or not. The
Mayor has stopped the procession and ar
rested the marshals. The Orangemen have