The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-13

the crowd.
THE CROWD STAINED BY A oMA
woman on tho upper deck turned on the
crowd and Missed:
leans shame! to be such towards. We are
women who have been two days In a boat,
without beds or suitable food. and you drive
us away. Shnmel Shamei Shamei" The
crowd did not answer her. Some one said 1t
was Lottie Collins.
The boat was slowly gliding past the wharf.
and again the armed police were afraid to
step OH the anyway. The nozzle OF n boss
was passed to ono OF the police. and he pointed
1t toward the wharf. A stream Of hot water
was turned on. but it fell short Of the wharf.
as the steamer went once moro helplessly into
the channel.
THE CEpHEus ANCHORS IN THE cHASSEL.
The crowd cheered again. Tho steamer
dropped down the channel with tho tide a hun
dred yards and let go her anchor. At this the
crowd cheered wildly.
Pilot Wicks was seen to 60 OF from the
steamer In a small boat. and q party from the
wharf was detailed to overtake him and " do
him IN" for having piioted tho Cepheus into
the bay. He escaped to the life saving station.
Then there was panic among the officials.
both on shore and on the steamer. Or. Weight
hired n small boat to take him of the steamer.
add was half way there when tho crowd
called to the bontman to return. He did so.
A cntboat came flying up to the landing. and
1t wns said it had brought a copy OF the iniunc-
ton order. Again the crowd Cave n yell. which
frightened the people on the steamer. The
Norrnnnnia's band on tho Cephus played
America" and the crowd ieered.
After DR.. Voight's failure to get to the ship
Capt. Triple and Mr.. Wal! put of from the
steamer and attempted to land. The crowd
I--.,- Atz-~ .--, l,A -n---l A. t-b 1~.A
to como near enough for q talk between Dr..
voight and Mr.. Wall.
what shall we do ?" asked Mr.. Wall.
REMAIN where you are for q little time and
everything will be all right" Dr.. Weight re-
srARvE OR 90 TO NEW YORK.
"wlll you send us of food ?" Mr.. Wall
asked.
YES" the Doctor said.
I'VE won't let you.' ono OF the mob leaders
said.
do you want these people to stsrvs ?"
cried Mr.. Wall.
Yes. starve or GO to New York" was the
answer.
PLEADING FOR THE WOMEN ANT CHILDREN.
These people seem to have been made in
sano bv their exercise Of power. They have
beon appealed to to permit tho older women
htlu Nv ohu " ~ " 70 ~ ~
hotel for the night, and have been refused
with jecrs.
After the Cepheus m to an anchor. two po-
lice officers rowed to the landing and asked
that a letter BIO taken to DR.. VoiGht. Tho mob
refused to allow them to como ashore. and
drove the police off with threats. As it was
getting dark n boat put off from the steamer
rowed by two policemen.
In the stern stood n tall. Cray-haired man.
Robert NJ. Thompson. As he approached tho
landing the mob gathered threateningly. He
asked to be heard on behalf Of the 200 women
and children on the steamer. who wcro suffer-
ing from hunger. exposure. and. exhaustion.
After some minutes of insulting retorts by the
mob he was allowed to speak. He said the
men On the steamer did not ask to land.
Tho young women would remain II neces-
sary. but the old women. some OF Thorn grand
mothers. and the children. suffering not for
comforts but for decent care. should be
allowed to land. They would be returned to
tho steamer after a nights rest and one meal
Willard 7. Reid answered that II the
OF the steamer would come ashore the
people for whom he spoke would consider the
request.
Mr.. Thompson returned to :he steamer az
.er saying he would attempt to bring the Cap
ain back with him. 1t was dark except for
he light OF the stars when the boat was seen
pulling back to tho landing again. When the
,oat almost touched the landing q tall. spare
igure was seen standing in the bow.
1T Is Senator Mcpherson OF New jersey"
'alled out Mr.. THOMPSON. who was still in the
tern. Senator MCPHERSON stood silent for
tome moments looking at tho mob he could
see crowded to tho edg, OF the wharf.
SENATOR MCPHERSON SPEAKS TO II MOB.
"Citizens.'' snid the Senator. at last. "the
declines to come ashore. II you will
me your injunction papers I give you my
word of honor will give them to him and he
viii accept them as legally served"
Bring your Captain ashore rs you prom
said Attorney Reid.
That would accomplish no more than my
,fer to YOU continued tho Senator. unless
on want him for somc other purpose than you
iave stated"
Attorney Reid simply replied that the Cap.
ain must come ashore.
Il do not understand you" said the Sena-
or. You appear to hesitate over some leRa!
and your hesitation means unspeak-
lble suffering. possibly death. to women and
The crowd remained silen.
IT we can bring him ashore will you agree
o let these suffering. innocent. helpless peo-
pie land Z"
lHey CinnDt lanu. yclleu inc mon. !
The Senator turned his face up to tho mob
md in an impressive voice said:
Il appeal to you men in the name OF God
not to DO longer led into hcartless cruelty by
his attorney. but TO give your consept that
hose women and children can he taken from
his boat where they have nothing to eat. no
place to sleep. where the common decencies OF
ife cannot DO longer observed. where their
surroundings are foul from seasickness. Walt
before you answer. Think what you will DO
loing. Remember your own wives and chill
Be manly and do not bring an e~verlast-
.ng disgrace on your names. Be mcn." |
Tho crowd stood sullen and silent while the
awyer said:
"They cannot land. II we permit them we
will give away our case"
They cannot land" roared tho mob.
Senator Mcpherson sank down In the boat
Mr.. Thompson cried out:
You poor people. You are being duped by
! tricky lawyer"
"Weare no more tricky than o unanswered
awyer Reid.
Mr.. Thompson then said: