New-York tribune., 1891-05-01
MAY DAY IN EUROPE.
EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTIONS ON THE
CONTINENT AGAINST OUTBREAKS.
ayxIEF THAT THE DAY WILL PASS WITHOUT
SERIOUS DISoRDER-ANARCnIST THREATS
IN MANY CITIEs-MEAsUREs TAKEN
BY THE PARIS AUTHORITIES.

BY THE PARIS AUTHORITIES.
London, April 30.-Collating and comparing a
,ost Of kilograms from every populous centre in
Western Europe. it may be predicted that May
pay will pass without serious disorder. Every
where, the local powers have been armed SO
strongly as to convince the worst disposed that
pacific demonstration is advisable But the
labor manifestations will be no less memorable
because orderly. A new and immense Importance
invests to-morrow's dOings as having for the first
time distinct international character. Even
villages in secluded parts of France, Spain, Italy
and Germany, where some local industry exists.
will have holiday. This universally of in
spiration extends beyond the question of eight
hours for days work. The manifestOes of the
Socialist leaders in every country, while giving
prominence TO the eight-hour cry, proclaim battle
for other points OF the Socialist charter in palmer
language than they ever used before. This revolu-
tiOnary language frightens the public keeps every
Government alert. and has caused extraordinary
preparations to be made, on a scale equal to what
would he required if Europe were about to be
transformed into a field of battle.
In Paris, as professions are forbidden the So
cialsts will hold four mass-meetings. Petitions
in favor of a work-day of eight hours
will be presented TO the authorities by
delegates from provincial Socialist committees.
The BlGnquists and Allemanists will send deputa-
tions TO the Chamber of Deputies. where they will
be received by the Socialist Deputies. The Gov
eminent has no fear of public disturbance from
these sections. A keen watch, however. is kept
upon the Anarchists, new group of whom, the
"JeunesSe Antipatrote, has issued placards in
voldng the soldiers 10 assist in the revolt of the
proletariat. Another Anarchist manifesto pro-
claims that the time has come for the
helOts of society to arise, seize dyna-
mite bombs, destroy oppreSsors. burn pre-
lectures, banks, palaces, prisons pawnshOps etc.
The Anarchist organ "Pere Pernard' bluntly
states tomorrOw's plans. The Anarchists will wait
for a chance row in the streets and if one occurs
they will join and will fight to kill or dieH
NJ COnstans, Minister of the Interior, c0mmuni-
Gated TO the Ministerial Council at the Palace
d'Elysees to-day report on the measures that
have been taken TO assure order The troops have
been reinforced, but the Government will rely
chiefly upon the cavalry in of an emeute.
Owing TO the revolutionary groups acting sep
arately, the troops have been distributed through
out the city, and the main streets have been
sanded TO enable the cavalry to operate promptly.
Public traffic will be kept open unless disturbance
occurs
kilograms from Rouen, Havre Roubaix Amiens
Lyons and Bordeaux ANNOUNCE that all workmen
will suspend work tomorrow. The gaTisons will
be kept under arms.
Throughout Germany the proposed May Day
manifestations create no disQuiet. The day has
become family festival for Berliners who make
peaceful excursions TO the suburbs and in the
evening hold reunions, which are usually ad-
dressed by Iiebknecht and Bebel The troops have
heen ordered 10 their barracks as usual; but the
police are directed to show liberation and to avoid
interfering.
In Vienna the worlImen's committee purpose
marching 100000 men in isolated detachments
to the Prater where they will group around the
various speakers, and will pass the usual resolu-
tions. If disorder arises they will Immediately
disperse.
In Rome no uneasiness is manifested, as minor
importance is attached 10 the May Day demon
strati0n. In Naples, however, a semi-panic pre-
walls owing TO the Anarchist threats to blow up
the public buildings with dynamite. Numerous
arrests have been made there. Socialist menaceS
in Milan Pavia and Turin have forced the Gov
ernment TO adopt the severest measures Of re-
preston, Professions and meetings are forbidden
In Madrid the majority of the wOrkmen will
suspend work but their proceedings during the
day will be festive, and no attempt will be made
10 hold demonstration. The wOrkmen in the
Bilbao mines have struck, and the directors have
decided a general lockout unless the men re-
sumo work on Monday. The stores of powder
and dynamite are guarded by troops. Troops oc
cupy strategic points protecting the mines and
Government buildings throughout the province of
Bilbao.
Sunday has been selected for the labor demon
strations in Geneva and The Hague. The same
day has been selected in London. Liverpool and
Manchester. Ii is expected that 100 900 persons
will take part in the demonstration in Hyde Park
London