Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-02

politan police have been dismissed. Ii il
expected that 100 will resign. There is great
excitement in the city. All the police
stations are occupied by strong guards of
military.
THE CAUSE OF THE DIsMIssALs.
The police who were dismissed are all
those who attended meeting of the police
here last night, at which the conduct of Cap
| tain Talbot, chief superintendent, was
strongly denounced. The dismissals in all
| number 243 Captain Talbot himself M adj
the dismissals, the police being paraded in
the castle yard for the purpose. 1t is said
| there will be general strike tonight. De-
| tachments of the Bath Rifles, each accom-
| panied BY a military magistrate, occupy
been widely circulated declaring that The
services of special constables are necessary,
| aud calling upon all loyal subjects 70 come
forward and undertake the duty. The pro-
clamation justifies the dismissals, pointing
10 the disobsdieuee- of the police, VINO were
| forbidden to hold the meeting. It is signed
'sR. G. Hamilton, God save the Queen"
TORE OFF THEIR BADGES IN THE STREET.
On hearing of The dismissals from the
police force some OF the men on duty tore
off heir badges in the streets and swore they
would not do duty until their colleagues
were reinstated.
NO VIOLENCE YET COMMITTED.
Up to late hour tonight No overt act OF
violence has been committed, although the
streets are densely crowded. No police are
visible. A body of 160 discharged police
went to the Queensland Emigration offices
this afternoon ind inquired If 500 men could
be taken to Queensland at once. The suburbs
of Dublin will be guarded by the constabu-
l. = L.. &.
the depot for that purpose. The gales of
Dublin Castle were locked at 5 o'clock this
afternoon. They are double guarded.
THE CITY IN THE HANDS OF THE MOB.
Rioting broke out on College street at
$50 O'Clock this evening. The mob was very
violent. Some policemen who remained on
duty at the College street station were
brought in body, but were obliged to retire
before the mob. Additional troops have been
sent TO the scene of the riot, there are no
police or special constables in Dublin, and
the mob has complete possession of the city.
EXCITEMENT INCREASING.
Immense crowds are gathering in the
streets, particularly in the vicinity of Dab
lin Castle. The excitement is increasing
rapidly. Earl Spencer, on leaving the vice.
regal lodge under escort, was loudly cheered-
A number of dismissed constables who left
the castle yard shortly afterward also re-
CclFcQ q GclucnOOus All tuc DoiiCc
have nowstruck except the officers and mem
bers of the detective force. The latter num-
Der only 200. Four hundred men have been
sworn in here as special constable.. At a
hastily summoned meeting This afternoon,
at which strong anti-government speeches
were delivered, the lord mayor declared his
intention to issue the following proclama-
ton:
..FELLow CITIzENs-A MISUNDERSTANDING
between the metropolitan police and the
government authorities has led 10 the with
drawsi of a large number of police from the
protection of the city. 1t is therefore my
duty to impress upon every citizen who is
snxions for The safety of the city TO person
ally cooperate for the preservation OF peace
and order. Self.control and peaceful de-
meaner we're never more necessary than
now, and / rely upon my fellow-citizens 10
display these qualities. l am confident you
will join with me in maintaining order and
tranquility"
The mounted police aud the G division
have taken no part in the strike up TO the
present.
At meeting of the corporation this even
ing the lord mayor submitted series OF
resolutions expressing the anxiety of the |
council at the difference existing between the |
police and the executive; regrettiug that the |
same harmonious relations prevailing be- |
tween the police and municipal council of |
ana declaring that in consequence the cor |
poration could take no official action in the |
10 after, and urging the citizens to aid in |
keeping the peace.
The resolutions were carried.
THE LATEST.
DUBLIN, September 8. 2:30 A.M.-Lsrge
bodies of infantry aud cavalry paraded the
city during the entire night.
$50 O'Clock a.m.-The roughs are assem-
bling in force The mob has sssailed train
of cars and broken the windows of the police
station on College street.
8 O'Clock a VA bayonet charge has been
made 10 SAckyille street, where the soldiers
we're hotiy pressed and badly stoned. Troops
are stationed before the Bank of Ireland.
Many constsb,es have returned to duty at
the Keven street barracks.
At 1890 o'clock last night the mob in
Brunswick street threw stones at the troops,
and one man was wounded. A magistrate