The Labor enquirer., 1886-05-15
THE OLYMPIA AFFAIR.

Tho Truth OF the Chinese Expulsion
as Related by one who is Acquainted
With the Facts.
Have you heard of the attempted Chi
nese expulsion at Olympia? Do you
think that ifit could have borne inves-
tigation the pro-Chinese would have
been so silent? Why is it that they
have not severely denounced the partic-
ipants in the horrible deeds that must
have transpired to have placed so manv
of their citizens under such excessive
bail? But behind all this judicial f rec
there stands stern, uncompromising facts
that will bring the blush to those pro-
Chinese consplrators " hen the world
knows the truth.
have obtained from reliable eye
witnesses that about 300 citizens assem-
bed together with the intention of po.
litely notifying the CT inese that their
presence was no longer desired. Thev
moved toward the Chinese quarters, and
were met by the mavor, who told tn EN-
to do their work we'll, but not take life
or destroy property. The sheriff accom-
panied them he did not declare his
official position, attempted no arrests.
and has stated since that he saw no
chance. The city marshal was in the
lead, and knocked at the doors of the
Chinese houses and requested an audi
ence with them on behalf of the people.
They were quietly informed of the desire
of the citizens. Thev were pleased at
the manner in which it was proposed to
them, and commenced packing prepara-
tory to immediate departure. The mer-
chants requested a few days time, which
was cheerfullv granted. All was well.
But in the same CITY there resides lep,
rous-loving, copper. souled, Chinese slave
conspirator named Mckenzie, who, not
satisfied with the noble efforts of the
people in sustaining the constitution BY
abolishing Chinese slavery from their
midst, with few other evil disposed
persons, entered into a conspiracy
against the lives and liberties of those
loyal men who had peaceably accom-
plished public benefit.
These unlawful conspirators compelled
the sheriff and mayor to furnish them
rifles, and without even the pretence of
declaring martial law, armed men, many
of them irresponsible persons, paraded
the streets, and with the imperial sway
of military despotism ruled the desti-
nies of the people. Men who expressed
their opinion of these arbitrary measures
were hurried to jail; the prisoners we're
examined, no evidence of riot could be
fo1nd; but they were bound over under
excessive bail to await trial. A writ was
obtained and immediate trial demanded
knowing that no evidence could be pro
cured to convict, and they were dis
charged, but were Immediately rear
rested ON the charge of conspiracy. The
evidence on the second examln alton did
not sustain either conspiracy or riot. and
vet five true, good men have fallen vic,
tins to this helllsh conspiracy, two o.
which enjoy temporary liberty unde +
excessive bail. The other three are con.
fned in the United States penitentiary
and not allowed outside their cells, all
communication cut of between them
and their friends and families.
Shall we allow those men to remain
there, denied the right of immediate
trial, bv which their liberty would b.
secured ? Arouse from your lethargy
let US send from every city, village ant
hamlet in our land petition signed b,
every true man and woman, and in tone
of thunder demand that the men shal
at onco be set free, and let our actions
demonstrate to the world that we ar
determined that free speech. free Assem-
blage and the administration of justic'
shall prevail. w. Christie in the Co
Operator.
Resolutions of Sympathy.
The following resolutions we're adopted
nv Hone Assem- bly, No. 1914, K. of L: