Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-10
THE WAR ON THE CHINESE.

THE WAR ON THE CHINESE.
Further Paritcuisrs--G espondinR 10 the Can
for Volunteered Det rmined Jndge-The
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tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
SEATTLE, W. T., February o.
After the firing on the mob by the
home guards, and the crowd had dis
persed, the Chinese continued on their
way to Chinatown, escorted by the
troops. Denunciations of the home
guards were heard on all sides. and
prominent citizens belonging to the Or
ganization were threatened with hang
ing by the mob. At last a warrant was
sworn out in the Police Court charging
five of the home guards with shooting
with intent to kill. A constable at
tempted to serve the warrants, but
Judge Green declared that the guards
were officers of his court, and that he
would not have them molested.
just before the warrants were
served. however, Governor Squire had
determined to take vigorous action. 1t
was plain that the most extreme mea.
sures were necessary, and Governor
Squire issued q proclamation, with a
long and calm preamble, reciting the
situation, and declaring martial law.
This, of course, stopped all judicial
proceedings at once. Governor Squire
at the same time telegrsphed President
Cleveland, stating that the city was in
a state Of actual instruction and earn
estly requesting aid.
In answer to a call for volunteers
the citizens are responding in large
numbers, and recruiting is going on
rapidly. The authorities have plenty Of
rifles and ammunition, and the men are
organized into companies as soon as en-
rolled. At this hour (9:40 p. NJ the
authorities appear to have complete con-
troll Of the city; but there is an ugly
feeling in the air. Rumors of all kinds
are rife, and the grayest apprehensions
are entertained. The Chinese question
seems to have been entirely lost sight
of, and the only feelings now are of re-
vepge on one side and a determination
to uphold the law on the other.
Many prominent leaders Of anti-Chi-
nese sentiment are openly on the side Of
the law and are making every effort to
restrain their late followers. The mill
tia and home guards have been on duty
continuously since Sunday morning.
They ale about worn out and cannot
stand the strain much longer. Appeal
after appeal has been sent for United
States troops, but for some reason no
orders were issued from Washington
until last evening and then it was too
late for troops to arrive until morning.
WASHINGTON. February 9.-The
President has been fully advised of the
situation of affairs in Seattle, Washing
ton Territory butso Tar has received no
formal appeal for Executive interference.
lie received telegram from Governor
Squire last evening notifying him that
the city had been placed under martial
law, and that the Governor had called
for volunteers to assist the authorities
in preserving peace. A telegram was
received this morning saying that the
situation remained unchanged.
The Secretary of War and Attorney
General have also received kilograms in
regard to the troubles. The matter
will be considered at the Cabinet meet
ing to-day. If it be deemed necessary
an order will be issued for the United
States troops to proceed to the scene to
assist the local authorities.
THE CABINET CONSIDER THE sITUA-
TON.
WASHINGTON, February 0.-The
entire session of the Cabinet to-day
was devoted to the consideration Of the
anti Chinese troubles in Seattle, Wash
iDgton Territory. Several Cabinet otii-
GERS stated that they were in receipt of
dispatches from Territorial officers, in
Guiding the Governor, the latest of
which indicate that the local authorities
have the rioters under control and
are hopeful of their ability to prevent
a further outbreak and to preserve the
peace. The fact that the Chinese Min
lister had requested the aid of the Gov
eminent in the protection Of the Chi
nese was referred to by the Secretary
Of State. 1t was decided, however, in
view of the adyices from the local au-
thorities, that it was not necessary at
present to order United States troops
to the scene OF trouble, but the Secre-
tary Of War was instructed to have |
troops in readiness for immediate |
transportation in case Of emergencies !
arising which would require their pre-
sence at Seattle. There were many |
appeals for Federal assistance during
the height Of the trouble, but as they
did not come through legal channels |
they could not be acted upon. The
Governor sent adyices of the situation
to the President, but made no formal
appeal for aid.
President Cleveland tonight issued a
in the usual form, warning
those persons in Washington Territory
who are disturbing the peace to desist
iherefrom, dispense, and return to their
homes before 6 o'clock on the afternoon
Of February 10th, and notifying all con-
,erned that the present is a case justi.
lying the use of force to punish law
breakers, and that the military forces
of the Government will be used, if ne
to enforce this mandate. The
PROCLAMATION was telegraphed Governor
squire at Seattle.
Funeral Of Mrs. Barbour.
by telegraph to the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, February 9.-The
uneral of Mrs. John S. Barbour, wife |