The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-11-08
FORCE BILL IN BUFFALO.
kLDERAL OFFICIALS 7HREd7' " MY
ONLIS At 7HE POLLS
severa, Huadred Deputy Marshnis Sworn
IN, All Republicans, and Instructed to
Prevent C-rtain Democrats from Voting.

| Several Huad-ed Deputy Mnrshnis sworn
IN, All Republicans. and Instructed "a
Prevent C-rtain Democrats from Voting
BUFFALO, Nov. I'll there isn't trouble al
some OF the polls in this city tomorrow. 1t Will
be because tho Republicans darent mako II.
United States Marshal Archie Baxter Is here
SO is United States Supervisor OF Elections
Charles VI. Dcnnison. This morning they held
n conference with United States District At
torney Alexander As n result several hum
drcd special deputy marshals have been sworn
in. among them $50 q. A. II. men. Whom asked
what was the purpose OF hiring somany mar
shals Col. Baxter said:
Tho obIect in making these appointments
Is to soc that all men may vote freely ana I'M
molested."
When asked to explain why all the appoint
mcnts wero OF Republicans. II that were tho
only motive, he added with much excitement
In his voice and manner:
1--WE will not allow any one to interfere with
the deputy marshals at the rolls. These OIL
Gers nre free from arrost at tho polls. should
they be arrested. we will take them out OF GUS
tody by force. II necessary. Aye" he added.
from under tho very shadow OF court itself.
II takes 5000 mon to do 1t. and We will have
the force TO do it. too"
Tho regulars from Fort Porter / suppose
you can call on 2" was suggested.
"Yes. IL necessary. OF course. We don't an
ticirate serious trouble. but we are prepared
for anything. I do not know how many mar
shals we shall swear in"
Now the only use that tho Republicans In
their desperation expect to make OF these men,
aside from hiring the doubtful vote is to bull
doze tho inspectors. Tho citizens who had
been led to believe that the Force Till was not
a 1.-Two issue in this campaign have had their
eyes opened by these warlike preparations and
threats. To show how absurd is the claim of
the need Of men to maintain order about tho
POLLS. 1t only requires mention that tho Police
Department has already sworn in roo extra
men in addition to tho recently increased pa
troll force.
In spite of the rulings Of the Supreme Court
tered and entitled to vote. tho Federal official.
have got some one to swear. on Information
md belief that such men -, mr.. not entitled 70
polls. In order TO prevent ,his, outrage on tho
committee requested tho Republican com
mittes to iurnish a list i,,, o, the MN WHO
thsy hsr Would we're rfoahns ssny a5rs
United States Commissioner and give bail for
their arpearancc. !" this the RnrublGans
agreem emit. from which il is inferred Il at they
intend to disfranchise Der ocrnts nnly by an
Iuse OF the process 81 TIL G9 ou i,r mhs
men armed and instructed t. use their brief
authority for tho triumph of the Republican
ticket. is the physical part If this scheme of
fraud.
10 such .nttemrt upon the part. OF
The Federal authorities TO Interfere
in elections was over witnessed here
efore. Even lifelong Republicans stand
achast at the holiness Of the plot. However.
he Democrats. under the lcahec-hipuf Lieut.
-iov Sh.ehan. have not lost their heads at this
'riss. Two l.n:n!r-d and rtS deputy shcri:l>
nave be-h sworn in I" asst It in preserving
dor at No a. o ~ ~ in
he guise Of United States marsl,als DO no mis- |
'hief. The sheriff will co-operato with iii. |
,olire. 1t will not Ice surrrisin. |: these two |
orcrs como in collision more than once before |
IA Al lie nya