Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

TRAFALGAR SQUARE AGAIN IN
VADED BY A MOB.

The Crowd 1O5OOO strohs- Aho Ais' -
tempts of the Police to Clear the Streets
Prove Un&vatiing but They Finally
succeed-An OminOus Outlook atMsn-
chester.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-Sparling, the Soclahst
leader, IN an interview in relation to the
part taken by the Socialists in the demon
strations yesterday, said that while ne
did not approve of rioting, still he could
not but rejoice at an event which tended
to show that society was insecure. In
regard to the stone throwing at the Carl
ton Club Sparkling said the members OF
that body had brought the attack upon
themselves by appearing at the windows
and laughing and jeering at the mob. In
explanation of the rough treatment TO
which lady had been subjected by the
rioters, he said her carriage had
been stopped because the lady was
heard to order her coachman TO
"drive over those dogs" ''The mobs,"
sparling said, selected and attacked
shops which exhibited royal arms" but
the fact Is that the pillage and destruction
were universal and indiscriminate.
MR.. MORLEY's HOUSE INVADED.
The house of Mr.. Morley, the Patronage
Secretary, was broken into, entered and
overrun by the mob. Its windows and
furniture were demolished, notwitnstand-
ing Mr.. Morley's personal protest and the
efforts OF the police TO protect IL. Mr..
MOrley's house was well known TO many
of the mob. having been occupied for
many years by John Bright.
One large jewelry store was robbed of
several thousand pounds worth of Yalua-
BILE goods.
Eating and drinking houses were
cleaned out, and the rioters consumed
their stocks on the spot.
Merchant tailor shops were broken into,
clothing and rolls OF cloth were thrown
into the street to be carried of by who
ever possessed sufficient strength to de-
Eend himself from his fellows.
Along all the streets trayersed by the
different factions Of the mob the destruc-
tiOn was complete, and after quiet was
restored the police found ample employ
ment in bringing to the police station
goods dropped by the mob or thrown away
in wantonness. IL has not been learned
that any person was Killed outright, not
withstanding that hundreds OF people
were beaten and maltreated. Every po-
llceman who showed himself was set upon
and the rioters contended among them
selves for possession of the spOils.
FEARS OF REPETITION.
Fears were entertaiued this morning
that the riots OF yesterday would be re-
newed to-day. This is what could natur-
ally be expected when the immunity en-
jOyed by the mob in its work Of destruc-
tlon yesterday IS considered. The police
s. sh0Wed t1at they were entirslg pO~erless
to cope with such q force as that with
which they were confronted yesterday.
In anticipation of another demonstration
to-day small crowds OF Toughs poured into
Trafalgar square from different points Of
the city, ana at O'CLOCK this morning the
crowd assembled there numbered fully
1900. None of the leaders. however, of
yesterdays disturbances had made their
appearance up TO that time, and whether
any programme had been determined on
for another outbreak was not known.
West End to-day wore a holiday appear
ence. A general feeling Of alarm and in
security was felt among the residents of
that quarter and most of the shops were
closed.
TRADEsMEN INDIGNANT.
Tradesmen are indignant at the lack
hf protection afforded them by the
authorities, and at the impotency
bf the police The shopkeepers feel
mat they are entirely unguarded
hgainst the pillage and destruction Of their
property. Though it is well-knOwn who
he leaders OF the mob are, none had been
Nrrested up to , O'clock. Iradesmen pro-
pose to send petition to the home office,
demanding that they be afforded prOtec-
bon from the depeculations OF the mob.
Hy ndman, President Of the Democratic
liberation. disclaims any responsibility
for the actions Of the mob yesterday.
oAmNOUs PREDICTIONS.
He predicts that trouble of very serious
proportions will ensue if the distress ex-
isting among the working people is not
soon relieved. The men will not starve
forever, he says, and If the authorities re-
luse to help them, then they must not be
surprised If force is resorted TO TO procure
bread.
The roughs took advantage OF the fog
this afternoon to assemble in various parts
Of West End. They were bold and impu-
dent. One gang attempted "a stop car
riages OF members of the nobility who
were on their way TO st. James palace
10 attend the levee given by the Prince OF
wales. A force Of police was at hand,
however, who drove back the crowd and
dispersed them. The alarm was spread
ing TO all parts Of the city this afternoon.
THE MOB 10000 STRONG.
By O'Clock the mob at Trafalgar
Square was estimated 10 be 10000 strong.
The majority OF this great thrOng COM
posed lOaiers and rOughs OF the worst
rlass. Large numbers Of policemen were
present, but their efforts TO control the
turbulence of the mob proved unavailing.
They were unable 20 clear the streets, and
Hanc was Tor the Time belng brought TO
4 standstill. The spirit OF the mob was
distinctly aggressive. Every carriage
which happened TO come within reach Of
the rioters was at once surrounded, and
lts occupants were hooted, Missed and in
suited.
RUSHING on AN EQUIpAGR.
During the early part OF the afternoon
gorgeous equipage was driven near the
lnob. Some one said the turnout WAS the
Lord Mayors and the rioters AT once made
d rush for il seemingly determined TO tear
he vehicle 70 pieces and stamp the Occu-
pants 10 death. The police however, by
2 vigorous charge, rescued the equipage
Hnd us occupants and got them TO a place
safety. The mob az 3 o'clock was SIM
ply mass OF undirected sayages. Moth
pig, II seemed, but the want OF some pop
ar leader prevented the mob from exert
ng It's strength in some organized move
nlent which might bring about most dis.
strOus results.
CHARGES or THE POLICE.
During the afternoon tbe police charged
nc mob twice IN iull force for the pur-
pose or breaking u up and driving the
fragments from Trafalgar square, but
t.s.fIs.