Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-10
THE CHINESE AGITATION.
Seattle Under Martial Law - United
States Troops Ordered Their by the
President-A PrOclamati"n "n-The Mon
solians at Olympia Given Three Days
70 Leave Town.
SEATTLE w T. Feb. q

SEATTLE, w. L., Feb. u
After the militia had fred into the mob
yesterday, shooting men, the enragei citizens
swore out warrants in the police court charg-
ing FIVE of the soldiers of shooting with in
tent to kill. The constable attempted to
serve the writs, but Judge Greene declared
that the Guards were officers of his court and
that he would not have them molested.
just before the warrants were served, how
ever, Gov. Squire had determined to take
vigorous action. 1t was evident that the
most stringent measures were necessary, and
Gov. Squire issued an order suspending the
writ of habeas corpus and declared martial
law in force. This, of course, stopped all
judicial proceedings at once. Gov. Squire
at the same time telegraphed President
Cleveland stating that the city was in a state
of actual insurrection and earnestly request
ing aid. Maj. A. Aldine was appointed pro-
vost martial and military authorities took
complete possession of the city. Orders were
issued closing all business houses between
the hours Of 2. NJ. and 6 A. NJ, closing
saloons indefinitely and giving warning that
all persons found on the street after 2. NJ
would be arrested.
| By a subsequent order drug stores, restau-
rants, hotels and newspaper offices we're al
low ed to keep open day and night by per
nit from the provost martial. call fol
volunteer. has been issued, in answer Il
which all citizens are responding in large
numbers and recruiting is going on rapidly
The authorities have plenty of arms and am
munition, and the men are organized into
companies as soon as enrolled.
| At 8. 40 this morning the authorities seen
to have complete control of the city, bu
there is an ugly feeling in the air. Rumor'
of the gravest apprehensions are entertained
| The Chinese question seems to be entirely
lost sight Of. The only feelings now are OF
revenge on one side and the determination "a
uphold the Law on the other. Many leaders
| Of the anti-Chinese sentiment are openly or
/ the side of law and are making every effor
to restrain their followers. The militia ane
| Home Guards have been on duty since Sun
day morning. They are about worn out and
cannot stand the strain much longer. Appea
| after appeal has been sent for troops but fol
| some reason no orders were issued from
Washington until late last evening, and ther
| it was too late for troops to arrive until TIM
morning.
There is absolutely no change in the situa
ton this morning The militia are still on
dnty. No federal troops have arrived, de
spite the urgent appeals made to Washing
| ton.
| PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. Q.
Eight companies of the 14th infantry wer
| placed on board a steamer last night ready Il
20 to Seattle as soon as ordered by the pres
idenf. They number $50 men.
WAsHIsGTos, Feb. 8.
The president has been fully advised as 3
the situation of affairs in Seattle, w. t., bu
30 far has received no appeal for executiv
interference. The question will be consid
cred at the cabinet meeting today, and
deemed necessary troops will be ordered
Seattle.
4 The president this afternoon telegraphe
to Gov. Squire of Washington territory, Z