Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-10-07

AT TACOMA.

AT TACOMA.
At the mass meeting on the night o.
October 3D., the resolutions following
we're adopted:
The cftfzeps Of Tacoma, in MAS
neetins asstmbled. TO receive the re-
ports OF delegates TO the Anti Chimes
congress. held N Seattle on September
1ctn, 1850. and 70 take into considera-
ton the principles and the resolutions
Recommending vays and means TO car
~ the same into effect, declare the fol
lowing resolutions a. fully expressing
their sentiments:
Resotged, We fully endorse the princi-
ple- laid down in the platform, and are
IN foll sympathy with the spirit Of the
resolutions, land pledge them our fall
and enreserved support.
ResoErsd, 1t 10 our intention to carry
tue desired reform into effect, vithou,
violence. believing all good citizens
shoold unite for one common purpose
TO cave our country, and for which sb-
lect We are willing to lay oar special
interests on the altar of our oomnoa
country.
RssolUed, We hold the opposition
strictly responsible, and TO acoo1 ut, for
any acts OF violence arising out of the
Noncompliance with this request, the
welfare and safety of our county de-
manding this reform, We pledge oor-
selves TO the endorsement Of the same.
Resolved, We have no malice nor ill
feeling against any person or persons
but We must and will insist on our de-
mands. We make this request in Der
feet good feeling TO all. and the accom-
plishment must and will be rigidly en-
forced.
Resoipsd, We recommend that q con-
mittee OF fifteen citizens bs appointed
whose duty il shall be to carry into
effect the measures recommended by
the Seattle Anti Chinese Congress- Tor
the removal Of the Chinese.
AT BUTTE.
On the night Of Sept. Both a great de-
monstrstion against the Chinese under
the direction Of the Knights of Labor
took place In front of the County Court
House. Thsrs we're between four and
five thousand persons present, and Q
large majority Of them remained sntil
the close Of the speaking. ALI the ora
tors we're temperate and conservative,
and judging by the applause their SEN
tinents xereoindorsed by the audience.
Ihe following resolutions were enthusi-
astioally adopted:
WaKREAs, Phe action of the Knights
Of Labor IN the course pursued BY it's
organization In eEdeavoring TO rid Mon
taua Of the Chinese curse has been
mIsconstrued by many citizens as a
threat of violence aud bloodshed 10 case
the Chinese refused 10 comply with its
mandates and leave Butte by October
LIST, therefore. to satisfy all Of the true
intentions of the society 10 regard to
the course advisable to ba pursosd in
the matter. be 1t
Resolred, That while the Ksishts Of
Labor determine to rid Botte of the
Chinese-if such Q desirable result can
be accom- plished by lawful meaus-thsy
are emphaticaily opposed 10 violent
measures, and stand ready TO aid the
authorities In snppressing any overt
means which might possibly be resorted
to by unorganized enthusiasts.
Resolved, That 1t Is sur firm resolution
to rid this community of Chinese labor.
and we call upon all citizens to aid us
in this great work.
Resolved That In order to accomplish
the desired end. We ask all citizens to
discharge all Chinese In their employ;
asd be q further
Resolusd, That We consider it fit and
proper 70 form IN this city an anti
Chinese League. in the belief that such
can be done without conflicting with
the laws Of our country.
Resolred, That the evil intended to be
renedied is great, aud calls for united
action. fully confident that moral
suasion is all that Is necessary to accom-
piish our purpose. Oar object 10 10 dis
courage in any shape whatever the en-
ploynient of Chi1ese, and ve pledge
oar honor that ve will not emc!oy or
pstronize Chinese directly, nor will We
knowingly patronize directly or in
directly any person who does employ or
patronize them.