The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-04-29
NAY DAY CELEBRATIONS.
The Agitation Among German
Workmen Daily Becomes
More Threatening.
Instructions Regarding the Attitude
Of Authorities Throughout
the Empire
Consistent Action Demanded---Pre-
cautions Taken 10 Prevent
an Outbreak.
BRRITs. Apru n.

BRhIIN, April ".
The emperor has tslegraphed instructions
TO Chancellor Won Caprivi regarding the
attitude of the authorities throughout the
country towards the May day celebrations.
Iu bis dispatch his majesty says that the
vattitude of the authorities should be con-
csrtsd and consistent. The chancellor
presided nj a meeting OF the Prussian privy
council last night, At which the emperof's
suggestions were considered Reports
from he popnlous centers showed that the
authorities in some places we're preparing
To suppress public demonstrations by the
use OF soldiery. In other places they were
conhning themselves 10 issuing warnings
against excesses. Chancellor won Caprivi
made arrangements to secure unity Of
action between the various authorities.
Although IL Is expected IN oficial circles
that the day will pass over quietly,
every precaution will be taken
Tor prompt aud ruth
less suppression OF disorder, and the
troops win be kept within their barracks In
order to avoid collision with those taking
part in the celebrations. but they will be
ready TO act II requested. The emperor
will return 10 Berlin ON April 30. IL vas
his intention TO hold grand review OF the
army on May day, but this has been post
poned until May "A with the view not to
provoke the workmsn. The socialist lead
ers here continue their efforts 90 influence
the men against suspension Of work.
Herren Bebel, Liebknecht and Singer,
through the central committee of the party,
are actively operating TO prevent the mani
festations. Nothing like An unanimous
demonstration throughout Germany Ia
now possible. Large numbers OF working
men are found everywhere who differ with
The tendency among the working msn In
Berlin is to work half day ON May l. AL
the beer houses and restaurants having
space have been engaged for celebrations
on tho evening Of May l., at which the
police, ii the Socialist law Ia enforced,
viii be kept lively. The workingmenis So
isn % miners as AVE aeeinsa a ~ % Wofk . ssas &
In saar and Baden the day will be observed
AZ q half holiday. On the other hand, ths
Socialists OF Hamburg, Altons, Leipzig
and Frankfort persist IN organizing
mass meeting OF
Hamburg workmen, held to-day, consid-
cred the proclamation issued by public
companies and leading firms declaring that
absentees on May l will ce dismissed.
Those present at the meeting unanimously
resented the proclamation, and decided to
take holiday, pledging themselves TO sup
port any OF the naen who suffer through the
employers edict. As the police OF Hanf-
burg prohibit public meetings the trades
have arranged for excursions and rural
sports, where free vent win be given TO the
ideas regarding the eight. hours work day,
A number OF arms here and IN other
centres are joining action in giving their
men the option Of q holiday on condition
that they will not resume work until May
s. The offer has been q decisive check 20
many who were inclined to take only May
day for holiday. The consastory OF the
Protestant church in Prussia has sent CIR
cuiars to the pastors instructing them to
preach against socialism ON Busstam--
April 80.
The labor agitation, apart from Mayday,
becomes more and more threatening.
Those opposed 10 the social reforms Of the
emperor can point TO the growth of the ex-
element among worhingmen since the pub
lication Of the imperial rescripts. As the
moment for the emperors journey TO Bre-
men approaches the employees of the rail-
way on which hs is TO travel struck Tor
higher wages. Men from other lines had
to work the trains.
The strikes that have taken place here
this week include shoemakers, stoneiayers.
coopers. screw makers. furniture polishers.
draymen aud boxmakers. Preparations
for strikes are being made BY carpsn-
ters, tinsmiths, locksmiths, printers,
machinists, coppersmifhs, and q num-
ber Of the minor trades. Re
ports from Frankfort, Brsslau,
Elberfeld and Hamburg show that ths
strike mania ia universal. The government
OF saue- weimer has been compelled q
suspend building operations owing 10 |
strike of the building trades In the dnehy
An ominous feature of ths shoemskers
strike here has been the issue OF violent
manifesto, In which the existing social or
der Is denounced. The empsrors receipt
are attacked AZ useless. The workmen .
the dominant force, the manifesto says
ought 10 overtnrn and revolutionixe soei
| ETY.. An evangelical congress will mee
here ON May TO discuss I e strikes, II
protection Of workmen, the housing o
| workmen and the position Of Christian 10