The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-02-28
THE TROUBLE IN BERLIN.
RENEWED RTorLNG WIEN THE POLICE
CLEARED THE STREETS.

RENEWED RTOTING WIEN THE POLICE
CLEARED THE STREETS.
Scores or Cnruiy Citizens Wounded Last
Nsrht-0uset ~ Last seeured - Over.
worked Policemen Catch n Lsttls SLEEP
The BolA Young Man who Kept Pace
with the Emperor's Sse-Dfsturbances
FomenteA By the Anarehist I,eaaers.
BERLIN, Feb. 27.-The afternoon passed in
comparative quiet. and the outlook was so
peaceful that number OF the police. some OF
whom had been on duty twenty-four hours
without sleep or rest, were allowed to 60 home.
Shortly after the action had been taken. how
ever, alarming rumors gained circulation. and
the police who had been dismissed were again
SUNNI oned to duty. 1t was reported from all
parts OF the city that the unemployed working
men were gathering at various points
Toward o'clock tho authorities de-
cided not to walt for overt action on the part
OF the mob. but to take tho aggressive. and
clear tho streets for the night. General orders
we're accordingly Issued to dispense oil gath
erings The police sailed forth. and set about
carrying out their instructions with vigor.
knowing that upon the success OF their efforts
depended the prospect of their being released
for much needed rest
Peaceable citizens quickly took tho hint and
sought tho seclusion OF their dwellings, THOSE
who were on evil bent were not so easily in
timidated. and from these malcontonts the
police everywhere met with stubborn resist
ance. group would dispense aftcr conflict.
only to form again not far away and renew
their defiance Of tho police Few arrests were
attempted.
The most serious encounters were in Rosen-
thaler and Brunnenstrssse. in tho northern
districts OF the city, Here the police were
obliged to apply their weapons savagely. and
scores OF their opponents were wounded.
large number seriously. The police did not
escape unhurt. as the mob were pretty well
armed with sticks and stones. and occasional
ly did effective work with their missiles. Ono
by one. however. the disorderly crowds were
vanquished and the streets were cleared. Tho
last mob was put to flight about u o'clock.
Since that hour the city has been quiet. The
police have cordoned number OF streets ana
forbidden tho Inhabitants Of certain quarters
to leave their houses
The President OF the police received a letter
this evening warning him that riotously dis
posed persons were gathering outside OF Ber-
lin and threatening to march upon the city.
The President at once communicated this TACT
to tho military commander. and the entire
trict was placed under arms ready for action.
At the same tlmo the guard stationed around
the Tegel shooting ranges where there is
large quantity OF powder and dynamite In
store was increased threefold.
Arrangements have been made. by q system
Of relefs, to give all the police a few hours
during the night 50 long as no outbreak occurs.
The authorities say they are in possession Of
Information that the demonstration OF Thurs
day before the Emperors castle was care
fully planned outbreak. and that 1t would have
assumed moro important proportions had 1t
not been for the fact that the people did not
rise to any degree in support Of the Anarchists
der arms until 80 this morning and even
fashion. boots on and n acco,trements within
reach. Seventy rounds Of ball cartridges were
served out to them early in the rioting. and
the cavalry regiments. machins-gun bat
e occupy strategic positions upon the receipt
ares. and bridges about the city The entire; f
police force has been on duty night and day
A most anxious evening was passed last |
we're packed until late hour; Almost the
saturss has been tho brutaiIy effective kick.
mob with stout sticks. tho police OF Berlin. |
.rmed with swords; charge upon On ri9ters;; Prick
he Sims and other parts oithe bodies OF their
shortly after l / o'clock last night there was
mother small riot; 4 numb Der OF grouns Of ex-
r. t%s OF Ts Tth beer
q abon was 60
'ialist leader addressed them, condemning the |
,eillaise" suddenly broke upon the air and |
hen the assemble age Joined in yofcing thewords
hs rei ss
waved in the air and there was scene Of en-:
sHnus9n Then ab9ye the din Of
Bread bread bread
:. Giv .;. us u, york ssIah Or give vs. bread
* give ,a c.s
lousss!'
Then q wild-eyed man was hoisted above
he, heads Of his comrades. and. sitting upon
Bread Let US take bread II the En-
,eror will not give 1t to us. There" pointing
, !" n fafs e bakers store' There is
With a roar like that Of a pack OF hungry
sas Il the thu mob en Tsd front as the sdr sn
I tho stolen bread as IL no food obi had passed
The supply Of bread from this store was only
uf1icent to relieve the hunger OF g small por-
Ion 81 inc cfoWus 30 nufnOer OF Otnef DaR- !
riess grocery stores. and wine shops wore
roken into and emptied Of their contents
'wo butchers shops we're II so looted before n
orce Of police strong enough to quelI the riot
ould be summoned to the scene When the
olice. did appear the mob scattered in all
irections and left the r,ccIiee IN possession Of
OF pursuit OF the rioters. and overlook and
licked and slashed seyarai OF them. Most Of
hem escaped with at leasta short supply Of
t0len provisions.
The Emperor remained. watching from the
raj Generals aud q half dozen aides-de. camp.
ntil n half hour after midnight. when he dis
Kissed his staff after receiving reports by or
From a" the tmta and posI d
Imperor dismissed the Alexander Regiment
1roughout the day with fixed bayonets. The
OOPS. however. were kept within easy call.
The Emperor report has it, slept In the I'M
ress uniform he had worn during the day;
} inquire II the city was quiet. Upon receiv-
q reassuring reports his Majesty returned to
The Press Censor OF Berlin has been busy
ince Thursday, altering and changing the
,nOr OF the riot dASDatChaS sent OF Ger |