Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-13
A GRAND PARADE CONTEMPLATE
ED ON The ANNIVERSARY OF
HACKETT'S FUNERAL.
The Streets al Last Cleared and Quiet
Again Restored.

MONTREAL, July u. Since o'clock the city
has been in cOmmotion, with crowds of people in
the principal streets to rendezvous in the Champs
de Mars.
The first blow struck was by one of the mayor
special const.bes, who deliberately assaulted with
his baton band man of the Prince of Wales Ri
| ies.
At g. the whole military force, consisting Of five
regiments OF infantry, one corps of artillery and
troop OF cavalry, was drawn up on the Champs de
Mars, under Colonel Fletcher, waiting the arrival
| of General Smythe. The troops looked we'll aud
the ofhcer IN comm and expressed the fullest con-
| idence 10 the men.
The police collected at City Hail. where the spe-
cial constables assembled with white ribbons as
badges, and clubs in their hands. They were
bad looking o., and police sergeant said the ma
jorlty were Jail birds.
The utmost fear prevailed that the constables
would commit excuses if they could get AN op-
portunity.
| The police were in charge Of the mayor and the
! special constables were under Deputy Chief Vo-
gle.
The chief of police, with sixty men, searched
the passengers on the steamer from Quebec, for
| arms. but found none.
| Forty stand of arms concealed in house on
Craig street, where an Irish Catholic club meets,
were discovered.
At $50 the different forces took positions at the
various points where they were to be stationed
during the day.
|
who were Catholics chiefly st. Jean Baptste and
outside village laborers, dresdfnlly excited and
every msa on his way to the Orange Hall was
pursued.
young man wearing orange lily WAS at
tackled by two special constables, and struck
across the head This act was spplauded by the
constables.
At about 10 the mayor had an interview with
the Oraugemen, who just before noon decided to
have no procession. The police were to escort
the Orangemen home.
The Orangemen gave up the procession in the
face of receiving protection from the authorities
They stipulated with the mayor that he should
dispense the mob in the vicinity Of the hall and
place guards in the hall tonight to protect them.
Rev. MIR. Doudiet preached this afternoon to a
large congregation IN the Stanley street church.
The hall was surrounded by hooting Irish mob
which defed all the efforts Of the police to dis
perse them.
Another despatch says the Orangemen attempt
ed to form procession, but the msrshals arrested
SIX OF the leaders. The police mag str ate refused
to accept bail in the present state of excitement.
At 8 o clock the men were still in the hall
One hundred and fifty Orsngemen arrived from
Sherbrooke by train aud marched to Stanley
| street church, where Rev. Mr.. Doudiet was then
preaching.
Twenty five kegs of POWDER stolen on the La
chine canal q month ago, was discovered last eve
ming in sewer under Victoria Square. The Or
snge procession would have passed through the
| square, and 1t is inferred that the powder was
placed there by the Catholics.
At three O'Clock all was quiet, and the police
have cleared the streets, good many of the row.
dy element appearing under the influence of liq-
| uor.
| The Orsngemen are still in their hall, discuss
ing proposition to have grand procession on
the 10th, the anniversary of HsCketts funeral. If
this is decided on the Western Orangemen will be
invited.
4.l5, p. NJ. As an Orangeman was proceeding
home in a cab from Orange Hall he was attacked
| by an infuriated mob at the corner of st. Law
| renee and Craig streets, and beaten almost to
death. Hise we're nearly gouged out, and he
| lies III peIilous condition.
| ID. Grant, County Master, and John Hamilton
County Secretary, were arrested. They went
quietly TO the police station. The other Orange
men whe entered the lodge remain there Tor
Grants return, when a consultation will be held
Ihe mayor will arrest every man as he comes oul
of the lodge, unless they express the intention OF
returning home.
! Mayor Beaudry has occupied a seat all the
| morning on st. James street, directly opposite
Orange Hall, where he can conveniently din ect
| the movements of the constsbulary.
He appears satisfied aud pleased that his plans
| are being so successfully worked out, aud is re-
rolved to continue to proceed as heretofore. With
! regard to the Orsngemen who have bee arrested
he stated that his object was to make their trial a
test case, to settle for all the question of the
| legality OF the Orange Association professions
lie expressed hope that the excitement would
quiet down speedily this afternoon, and said it
| was intended soon rs the fear OF disturbance
| to-dsy WAS removed, to liberale the incsrcerated
Orsngemen, on bail
| The wives and friends Of Orsngemen through
out the city, are in high state of iety about
their safety.
The following telegram was sent by County
Grand Master Grant to the Premier, and reply
| is now being waited for;
| Hon. Alex. Mackenzie, Ottawa
| We are surrounded by ten thousand ruffans.
The mayor will not clear the streets. The militia
ry are of no use. Reply at once.
(Sgned) ID. ID. GRANT.
| The Orsngemen have now all left their hall in
cabs, containing two oil three at time, under the
| escort of regular police.
General Smythe has ordered the troops to their
respective quarters and the streets are now as
Stunning quieer aspect.