Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-27
THE BERLIN RIOTERS
A Renewal Of Tuesdays Seri-
GUS Disturbances.
The Police Barely Ablesto Quell
the Disorder.
Another Demonstration in Front of
the Imperial Palace.
The Emperor Rides Forth and Is Lus-
tily Cheered-The Authorities Try
to Minimize the Trouble.
More Shops Looted.
Associated Press DISPATCHES.

BERLIN, rep. 70. - Inc autnOrltleS
have taken great alarm over the occur
rences of last night, and have been on
the qui vive, expecting that far more
serious disturbances would follow the
discovery of their own strength by the
workingmen. Last night every police
man was on duty. The chief of police,
in company with several of his aides, on
horseback, visited different parts of the
city that have been the scenes of dis
turbances. The disorders on the out
skirts OF Berlin are more serious than in
the center of the city.
Infamed by their successes yesterday
and last night, the rioters, many of
whom had passed the whole night on
turbanct 8 this mcrni, (. The law-abid-
ing residents of Ahe city have taken
alarm and many OF them do not dare
to leave their dwellings.
At an early hour menacing crowds of
W, Jkingmen began to assemble IL Inter
den Linden. The strong force of police,
present, KEPT the crowd of idlers con-
tinually moving. By noon the crowds
were augmented to such an extent that
the police were compelled to charge
them to clear the streets. They met
with determined resistance, but they
finally; dispersed the rioters.
The mob in Kaiser Wilhelm strasse
were especially determined to hold their
ground. The police charged several
times with drawn swords, and finally,
after determined resistance on the part
of the rioters, who fought with sticks
and stones, they were routed. Quite a
number of members of the mob were
severely hurt, and all the leaders fell
into the hands of the police. Several
socialistic meetings were held in the
vicinity of the bourse, and this fact did
not have reassuring effect upon the
participators. 1t was feared that they
might attack the headquarters of specu-
lation, which are held by many to be
partially responsible for the bad times
existing.
During the course OF the morning, dis
orderly workingmen assembled at sew
eral other points Of the city, notably in
the vicinity of the Brandenberg gate,
the museum and the square in front of
the opera house, but when ordered to
disperse blythe police, they did so, NUT
tering threats, but offering no resist
ance. 500
4. At noon another large crowd collected
in the opera house square. The police
charged the mob with drawn swords and
Seven ringleaders of this mob were ar
rested.
1t is evident that the soldiers will be
used against the riotous element only as
a last resort to establish order. It is
believed by many people, owing to the
inadequacy of the police force to handle
the disturbances, though thus far their
conduct merits the highest praise, that
the government should adopt sterner
measures to put down the trouble at
once for all.
Roughs tried to break through the
line of police at the castle gate and
almost succeeded, when a force OF
mounted officers arrived and broke up
the crowd, riding down and injuring
many Of them.
Emperor William does not show any
anxiety as to the outcome of the present
trouble. There was great excitement in
the vicinity of the castle at 3:30 this
afternoon wheE his majesty, attended by
aides and preceded by two mounted
policemen, emerged from the castle
court and rode slowly through the
streets, notwithstanding they were
packed by excited masses of people. He
was loudly and enthusiastically cheered
by the masses through which he pro-
ceeded.
Conflicts between the police and
mob of 5000 roughs continued in Rosen-
thaler strasse until 10 O'Clock tonight.
The police attacked the rioters with the
fiat sides of their sabers. The mob was
at length routed and dispersed into the
side streets, where the scattered bands
began the work of looting the shops of
butchers and bakers. 1t is asserted
that only few genuine workmen took
part in the demonstrations.
1t was remarked today that the police
were less self-controlled than yes
terdav. They attacked the mobs in a
more violent manner, and did not
scruple to use the edge OF their
sabers. The result is that the number
wounded is larger than yesterday. In
Michaelkirche strasse the crowd be-
came so enraged at policeman who
drew sword that he was disarmed and
dragged to a nearby canal. Had it not
been for the arrival of detachment OF
mounted officers, he would have been
drowned. AS it was, he was badly
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palace vnd patrolling the streets tonight,
and every precaution is being taken to
meet further outbreaks from the rioters.
Curiosity brought out at least 10000
pee a today. Throughout the afternoon
the streets leading to the castle garden
were crowded with people who greatly
hampered the police, and this fact
served to cause exaggerated ideas of the
extent of the disorder. The press OF all
shades of politics appeals to the police
to remain in doors.
The emperor assumed an air of the
greatest nonchalance when he rode out
today. AN attempt was made by the
demonstrators who shouted for bread
and work, to organize a procession to
follow him, but they were prevented by
the police.
The emperor's brother, Prince Henry,
drove in an open carriage through Unter
den Linden this afternoon and was
loudly cheered.
The damage done yesterday and today