The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-30
Garrisons in Paris Strengthened and Six Regi.
ments of Cavalry Stationed Near the
City Ready to Meet an Emergency.
Workingmen's Clubs Raided in Spain
and Many Fiery Anarchists Arrested.
Barcelona Placarded with Incendiary Procla-
nations Calling on "TOilers" TO Rise and
Wipe Out Capitalists and Employers
The Authorities Do Not Fear Outbreaks. but
Are Preparing for Emergencies.

PARIS, April 29.-lt is still thought by the
authorities that despite recent occurrences
there is no likelihood of any trouble oc-
curing in France in connection with the
forthcoming May.dsy demonstrations In
the first place May day falls on a Sunday,
which is habitually o day of rest among
the working classes, and although the mu-
nicIpal elections are held throughout
France, except in Paris. which is governed
by a special law. on the same day. there
appears to be no probability that they Will
lead to any disturbance. NJ. Paul Lafargue,
the workinRmen's Deputy for Lille. in
conversation q few days ago. said: II have
seen the President of the Council and Min
lister of the Interior. NJ. Loubet. and have
assured him that there 10 nothing to be
feared on the part of the working classes.
and at the same time l expressed to him
the hope that no agents would be put for
ward by the police to provoke the people.
NJ. LOubet told me-" continued NJ. Lafar-
que, that he did not intend to take any
special measures In view OF May day.
There would be no appeal to the military.
and no greater display OF police than would
bo esteemed necessary TO preserve tho peace
at the municipal elections
NJ. Jules Guesde. the chief OF the Guesdist
division of the Socialist party, said in
the manifestations wall be confined to gain
Ing seats at the municipal elections. Our
object now ia to obtain q share In the gov
ernment of the country, and as We cannot
yet aspire to any seats in tho Chamber of
ward for election In the various town cOun-
oils do not know what the future has in
store for Ms. The party may have to resort
to force II 1t does not obtain what IL con-
siders to be it's rights by peaceful proceed-
in that. Every form of government in
France. for the last century. has found its
birth in violence and in disregard for the
established law"
lister of the Interior, says: I'VE are suffer-
ing from the faults of our predecessors,
who, for q succession Of years. allowed
everything to be done and said under the
guise of liberty Of speech and pen TO pros
titute the cause of liberty, and this has re-
suited in the recent outbreaks of anarch-
ism. am collecting every thread of evil
dence against the agitators and their plots.
and intend TO continue to do So" M. Lou
bet added: There is absolutely no reason
to fear that disturbances will occur on
May day. Precise instructions have been
sent everywhere, and every @continRency
has been provided for. France may hon.
estly and frankly be reassnfed.N Tho pO,
lice are satisfied that Francis and Lapiere,
the men who were arrested on Tuesday,
were not the authors Of the explosion at
Nj. Very's restaurant. The culprit IL be-
lieved 10 have been the Anarchist Matthew
or an Italian named PinIe who organized
band of desperadOes and stole much
money"
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST OUTBREAKS.
Notwithstanding the assertions that the
Anarchists have no organization. that each
individual acts on his own responsible
ity. the public generally poin out the re-
cent explosions aud the attempts to cause
explosions as direct proof to the C on trary,
claiming that tho whole series of out RACES
have been the work of a regularly organ
lied band of Anarchists. Though the au.
trouble was anticipated in this city. they
are. nevertheless, taking the most extensive
precautions to Tepress any disorders on
May day. The garrisons in tho city have
been reinforced. Besides this. six regi.
ments of cavalry stationed near by the
city will be held in readiness to start at
once for Paris on receipt of a signal. On
sunday. in order that not a moment will be
lost il their services are required, the horses
brided from day break. The men will also
be equipped and as soon as boots aud
saddles" Is sounded the regiments
will be ready to gallop to wherever they
are summoned. After tonight the troops
will all be confined in their barracks to
await orders. Every man will be ready for
instant service. Their arms vii be piled,
and each soldier will carry thirteen pack.
cts of ball cartridges. All the pubic puild-
ings and monuments will be guarded By SOL
dIers placed at intervals. while Others Will
be concealed to prevent their direct oOn-
tact with the crowd until IL Is necessary.
The managers of the large English and
American shops near the Grand Opera
house have received threatening letters,
declaring that every house that is not
French will be blown mp. The Communist
and revolutionary groups condemn the
Nay-day displays as the work OF German
Socialists. declaring that the latter are
day publishes what DurpOrts to be an inter
view with the Anarchist who caused the
explosion at NJ. Fery's restaurant In this
interview the Anarchists arc made to say
that explosions will begin again in fort
niaht.
MORE BOMB EXPLOSIONS.
Considerable excitement, not unmixed
with indignation against the police. has
partment of Cote dor. by an attempt
that W as made to blow up the town hall.
1t is considered to be q remarkable state
OF affairs when Anarchists can approach
O supposed to-be carefully guarded public
building, arrange their explosives, set the
fuses on fire and then make their esca pc
without being seen by the guards at any
part of the proceedings. Fortunately the
explosion did little damage and nobody
was injured. but the people of the town
say that this was In no measure due to the
police
At Fourmies the scene last year of the
rioting when the soldiers fred upon the
crowd. killing many of them May day
promises TO pass Oft quietly. The working
people propose 70 hold display at the
cemetery in which the victims of last year
are buried. but they have postponed their
demonstration until Monday.
Two soldiers were arrested at Maraeilles
TODAY On suspicion of being in communica-
tion with Anarchists. The police of Laon.
department. of Aisne, to-day removed q
number OF Anarchist placards that had
been affixed TO the walls Of the prefecture
OF police. the mayoralty. the law courts
and many private houses. The placards
declared that these buildings would be
blown up. Five Italian Anarchists were
arrested at Nice to-day and expelled from
France. Three Anarchists were arrested
OF Choisy-le- Roi.
All of the recent incendiary fires in the
town of Lanaenac were caused by internal
machines containing lnflammable materI ais
In addition To explosives. Several of the
burned houses were first drenched with
petroleum. Three persons suspected OF be-
ing incendiaries have been arrested Ths
streets OF the town are patrolled by gen.
darmes.
The public galleries of the Bourse were
closed to-day in consequences of the receipt
Of letters by the sypdio threatening %