The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-11-05
CANDIDATES FOR PRISON.
Democrats Making Preparation to Resist tn
United states Government.

Democrats Making Preparation to Resist the
United states Government.
NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-The members of the
at headquarters to-day fear trouble at the
polls If the marshals carry out the United
States laws this year as they have in the
past. The national committee approves
the action of the State committee in ad-
vising citizens to arrest marshals who at
tempt to enforce those parts of the United
States statutes which conflict with the
State laws. It is stated by the Evening
Post that Chairman Harrity. of the Demo-
cratic national committee, will issue a
manifesto on this subject befors election
day. At the Republican national and State
headquarters it was said to-day that the
msrsbals would certainly 60 within the
rails at the polls. and no authority. State
or city. had any right to prevent them from
doing SO. At the Democratic headquarters
it was SAID that Lieutenant-g0vernOr
Sheehans instructions would certainly be
carried out and the marshals would be ar
rested if they went within the rails.
Sheriff J. j. German has begun the work
of swearing In a corps of special deputies
for use ia Eases of emergencies. Il have re-
German to-day. but from what i have
read | believe that the situation warrants
me in making preparations TO maintain the
public peace. i am responsible TO the State
TO it that the peace is preserved. The police
Will be on special duty, and i, therefore,
think that more deputies are needed"
Chairman Carter, of the Republican ma
tional committee. was asked his opinion of
the situation as it stands with regard to
Chairman Sheehan's instructions to his
local subordinates concerning the relations
of the federal and State officers at the polls.
Mr. Carter replied that he had nothing TO
say other than that he understood the con-
troversy TO be between Mr. Sheehan and
the United States governments, and he aD-
pretended the government was abundantly
able TO take care of itself, and to perform
its obligations TO the people in full.
Charles w. Hackett, chairman of the
State executive committee, said: eff po-
licemen attempt to interfere with the
United States marshals. whose duties, as
clearly defined under the law. are to see
that the voting is fair and honest there
will be trouble.
Over III Brooklyn, according to the au-
thorities. the Inadequacy of the Brooklyn
police force to properly patrol the city and
do duty at the polling places on election
day has necessitated the appointments of
Gao special officers by Commissioner Hay
den. The specials" who will be paid g., 80
per day, are composed principally of men
who are recommended by their respective
ward organizations There are also few
unemployed Union war veterans among
the specials.
INSTRUCTIONS TO FEDERAL OFFICERS.
Charles NJ. Dennison. chief supervisor of
elections for the Northern district of New
York. has issued final instructions to super
visors of elections. of which the following
is part:
The extraordinary pronunciamento issued by
Mf. William h. sheehan, chairman OF the Demo-
cratic state campaign committee. directing DEM
United states marshals from performing any OF
their duties inside the guard-rail on election day.
Ia revolutionary. Frequent convictions have been
had in the federal courts OF persons who commit
ted ofleDses or the same nature as those now
advised by Mr.. Sheehan. In view of these con-
victions, 10 seems hardly possible that any sane
person Will attempt 10 follow MIR. sheehans or
ders, but fearing such attempts may be made.
again instruct supervisors OF elections that they
are 10 go inside the guard-rail on election day
and remain there. before or behind the ballot
is done. the votes canvassed, returns made and
the board OF inspectors OF election adjourns
The supervisors are To perform the duties
quired OF them and particularly TO follow the
directions which require them Ito personally
ecrutiniZe, count and canvass each ballot In the
election district or voting precinct cast"
Edward Mitchell. attorney for the South
ern district OF New York, has written o
letter TO the United States marshal and In
spector of elections anent Mr.. Sheehau's