Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-03


available. The whole police force, COM
prisihg 5S3 men, has left the service. Only
the officers, numbering twenty five, remain.
FINED FOR INTIsuDATrNG POLICE.
Several men were fined for intimidating
policemen who did duty with the military
last evening.
Lord Spencer is consulting with the chief
OF police and his officers Arrapxmenfs for
police duty on the streets are still iDconpIete
---4-@ssasw snr1zxvE TIE ooUsTRY.
Il is stated that in the event OF terms NOT
being made By the authorities, 400 or 500
policemen have arranged to sail in special
steamer to Queensland The men say 500
men of the Royal Irish Constabulary have
refused TO do duty in Dublin, and that
they have received a telegram on the part of
the entire body of the constabulary stating
that they will not do duty in Dublin while
the difficulties of the metropolitan force re-
main unsettled. The Queensland emigra-
ton agents have refused to accept E1 per
head offered by 500 policemen for passage to
Queenslsnd.
THE POLICE ULTIMATUM.
1t is stated that memorials will be sent the
chief secretary offering, il the men who were
dismissed are reinstated, all the men will
return to duty.
Latr.-The police offer if the dismissed
men are reinstated to waive all other claims
pending the meeting of the commission to
consider their grievances. The police will
hold msss-meeiiHg tonight to dis
cues the answer which is expected TO
this communication, or as they term it, the
ultimatum. The law. officers are of the
opinion that the services of Orangemen may
be accepted as special constables, but Of
course in their capacity as citizens, not as
Orsngemen.
MEETING OF THE DISMISSED MEN.
A meeting of policemen, at which all the
dismissed men and those who resigned were
present, was held this evening. Canon Pope
sdoke. He urged the police to submit to
the authorities, and advised those who had
resigned to return to their duty and petition
for the reinstatement of the dismissed men.
The men unanimously refused this
advice. They said they were willing to re-
turn to duty the moment the dismissed ones
were reinstated and assurances given them
that their grievances would be considered.
Ii any disturbances occurred the response
billy would be with the police commits
sioners.
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES
to-day in Stephens street. A num-
Der OF special constables, who had drunken
man in charge, were attacked and one was
badly malireated.
have refused to do duty. The gates of the
crowd has assembled outside. The cavalry
and infantry are under arms at the castle.
THE STRIKE ON THE EVE OF SETTLEMENT.
Later.-The strike now seems to be on the
ave of settlement. The men who resigned
'eut a memorial to the castle this evening
deep regret at their action, and
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heir case. Lord Spencer replied that
f they returned to duty this even
ing their case would receive the |
fullest consideration. A number of men re- |
urned to their posts, and a large portion OF |
he night reliefs are now on duty. This !
.esult has unquestionably saved the. city |
rom scenes OF riotiag, as many Of the con-
'tables, who have come forward, have been |
Utterly unable to cope with the disorder.
LORD MAYORS PROCLAMATION.
Early this evening the lord mayor issued |
second proclamation thanking the citizens |
or their peaceful and orderly conduct, and |
tating that he had unshaken confidence in |
heir patriotism and seif-respect. Altogether |
100 special constables were sworn in during |
he day, but the resumption of duty by the |
ocular police has obviated the necessity for |
heir employment.
GREAT EXCITEMENT STILL PREVAILING.
Miinight-Tbe city is in a most excited |
tate. The military tonight charged the |
mob surrounding O'Connelps statue and |
cleared the spot. A posse of police on duty |
n .Sackville street are making frequent |
harges in order to clear the side streets. |
There is much stone-throwing.
Several persons have been wounded, and |
number OF arrests made. Both military |
md police are much hooted, but show great |
orbearance. 1t is stated that the police have |
expressed their determination to again throw |
IF their uniforms Monday if the dismissed |
men are not reinstated.
ADDRESS BY EARL SPENCER.
E,rl Spencer addressed the special con-
tables this evening, regretting the trouble |
Lmong the police and calling on them to do |