The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-08
THE POLICE SITUATION.
THE STRIKE OF THE Boobies AS
SUMING SERIOUS PROPORTIONS.
Banks and Stores Barricaded--The Mill
tary Called Out-A Disaffected Regi-
Confident of Preserving Order,

Banks and stores Barricaded-The MILL
tary Called Out-A Disafected ReGi-
ment Sent to India--The Authorities
Confident Of Preserving Order.
LONDON, July The police situation is
rapidly nearing n crisis. The determined
front of the men has led the west END trades
men and banks TO prepare for the worst.
They have armed their clerks and retained
every one Of them ON duty all night. In
addition to this the shop-keepers
and bankers have barrcaded the
fronts Of their places of business.
the fronts OF some of which have been
rendered almost impregnable 10 an artillery
assault. Though these precautions have
been taken, not one Of the frightened trades
men and bankers can say what he really
fears. The striking police themselves,
should they go on strike, would prevent
thieves from taking advantage OF the situa-
ton 10 plumber houses. The idea OF riot
between the old men and new is regarded
as absurd. Still nobody can tell what may
happen.
SIR EDWARD BRADFORD TAKING PRE-
CAUTIONS.
Sir Edward Bradford, the new Commits
sioner of Police, is also taking precaution-
airy measures, evidently believing that the
men are thoroughly determined 10 obtain
obedience to their demands at all hazards.
Accordingly he has withdrawn all the
special policemen employed at the theatres.
halls, dockyards and other places. and
ordered them to report for general
duty. He has also called in the suburban
reserves and notified all applicants for
places on the force that they are required
to report for assignment TO duty at once
Dense crowds Of curiosity seekers surroud-
ed the various police stations all this eve
ming. alternately cheering the policemen
and grOaning the Home Secretary and the
Chief Commissioner. The mounted police
were repeatedly compelled 10 clear the
streets, but they were no sooner cleared
than they were filled again.
Many exciting scenes occurred, especially
in Bow street, which is the headquarters Of
the disaflected men.
MILITARY CALLED OUT.
The military has been called out to pre-
serve order, but it is asserted that the
soldiers are also disailected, owing to the
fact that their ranks are filled with rela-
tiyes, friends and sympathisers of the TT
calcitrant policemen. The latter declare
that the PrOvincials are thoroughly in SYM
any possible way, even TO the extent Of
joining them.
THE AUTHORITIES CONFIDENT.
The authorities profess the utmost conf
dence in their ability to overcome the crisis
without difficulty, but the general public do
not share their opinion.
POstmaster-Ge General Raiks has ordered the
pOstmen 10 report for duty at \. NJ. to-
morrow, under penalty Of suspension. This
action is taken by Mr.. Raiks TO enable
him to ascertain who are the un-
ruly members of his force. IL Is
probable that a large number OF the
pOstmen will refuse TO report at the hour
named. and their suspension will doubtless
bring the postal difficulty to an issue. The
military are also supposed to have their
grievances. One regiment, quartered in
the West, had refused to perform their rOu-
tine duty. the men claiming tnat they are
subjected to excessive and useless drills,
and the war Office has decided to order the
regiment 70 India.
RlOIOUs MOB On BOW STREET.
Bow street. and the streets in the vicinity
of the polcp - .finn Waro blocked this eve
ming bv riOtous mob, who preveutcu tue
v0Dstabie from reaching the station. The
mob became more turbulent, and the
mounted officers endeaYOred 10 clear
"a passage, but were hoOted and
pelted with sticks, stones, bags OF
Hour, etc. The turbulence continued until
"A late hour. \ few persons were slightly
injured, and the majority OF the police re-
sumed duty. The Strand and other thor
oughlares were better policed than usual
owing to the drafting Of men from the
suburbs.
ALL QUIET.
At 1 o'clock this morning the streets are
quiet and comparatively deserted. The mil
itary have Withdrawn to their barracks.