The Labor enquirer., 1886-03-13
THE LEAGUE.
The Interest Running High, as Evil
denced by a Large and Enthusiastic
Meeting.

The Interest Running High, as Evt-
.ienced by a Large and Enthusiastic
Meeting.
Again every nook and corner in
Nc Jlellan hall was occupied, at the
meeting of the Social League on Sunday
evening last, and the large asse nblage
showed, BY the ayidity with which it
seized every strong sentiment advanced,
that it was deeply in earnest; that the
social question is up in this community
and will not down, until something is
done, to compass a radica change in
present unequal and unjust conditions.
The meeting was called to order
promptly at 7:3O, and all joined in sing
ing Labor Free For ALL" The lesson
for the evening was "Gluts and Their
Results; the resp 1nses were made by
Comrade LeahY. Comrade Painter de.
livered the dissertation and his clear
exposition of the ideas contained in the
lesson, illustrated with examples drawn
from everyday life, Was listened with
close attenti IN and roundlv applauded.
Comrade Graves then recited a poem,
entitled "The Fair Kingdom" by Nathan
Kouns. Tha impressive. and realistic
manner in which Comrade Graves de-
livered the beautiful lines held the
large audience in close att ,ntion, or
what the daily paper would call en-
rapport and murm rs of surprise were
mingled with those of pleasure at the
conclusion, for our comrade displayed a
talent which up to that time few knew
he possessed.
Chairman Buchanan tn n spoke npon
the troubles at Seattle, Washington ter
ritory, his text being "The Seattle AS as
sins" He read from THE ENQUIRER the
report of the outrages committed st that
place early in February, interspersing
the reading with comments upon the
horrible affair. He said th 1t Socialists
had no war to make upon Chillamen,
because they are Cinnamon, but that all
lovers of Liberty condemned the brutal
murderers, who under the protection oi
the government had takEn the life oi
Charles Stewart and mai ned several
other Ameracan citizens, simply because
they had attempted to Peaceably rid
their town of a leprous 8 courge. The
speaker said he would not strike Chi
naman with straw, and did not want
to shed one drop of anyone 5 blood; brit
that he was ready to shoulder his Win
chester at any timeto march against the
Seattle murderers, if the claw" failed to
mete out to them vigorous and speedy
Justice for their crimes.
The resolutions adopted bv the Port
land, Oregon, congress, which demand
the impeachment of Governor Squtres
of Washington territory were unanl'
mously endorsed and enthusiastically
cheered.
Fred Coaland then sang a beahtltu
Scotch song. He has fine voice. and
his singing upon this occasion was
roundly applauded.
The resolutions condemning Captain
Swain for numbering Fitzgerald were
then called for. These resolutions were
opa uraaH haf0ra hnt 0WlnS
to the fact that the reports OF th'
affair we're conflicting, action was de
ferred. Comrade Grave g offered al
amendment, md there being no obiec
tions it was attached to the original docu
ment, and the whole was passed unanl
mously, amidst much feeling. The reso
lutions, as adopted, are as follows:
Whereas, The late bloody tragedy ol
Larimer street, perpetrate ed by one o
the officers of the city of Denver, is an
other proof of the brutal and rdlscrlml
mating conduct of the minions OF th'
law; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the ROCKY Mountain
Social League, that we denounce in tn
STRONGEST terms the uncalled-for and un
iustifable shooting of J otn Fitzgerald
by the brute Captain Sw ain; and De
further
Resolved, That we, as law abiding cit
izeps of Denver, view with extrem
dissatisfaction the fact that it is not SAT-
for any citizen to move on the street
at speed faster than a walk, for fear o
being shot BY an officer, thus putting tn
lives of men, women and children il
jeopardy.
Resolved, That we denounce the kill
ing ofhtzgerald as cold-blooded ant
brutal murder and entirely uniustiied
and be 1t further -,
Resolved, That we denouuce tn
mayor of this city in not suspending tn
murderer Swain Immediately.
The usual ten minutes recess was the