The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-04-20
TO PAClFY TIE PEOPLE
Belgian Legislators Vote For
Universal Suffrage.
THE RIOTING STILL CONTINUES.

A Number of strikers Killed and others
Wounded by the soidiers-Extra
Troops Being Called Out for Fear Of
More Trouble.
BRUSSELS, April 10.-The chamber of
representatives reassembled after the
preparation of the reports on the revis-
ion of the constitution, and by a vote
of 1l0 against 1l2, with Ia abstentions
from voting, universal suifragist, with
provision for plural voting by the
classes owning property, according to
the amount and situation of the property.
Cheers within the chamber were followed
by prodiguous aCclamations from the
enormous crowd that awaited the result
of the voting outside the chamber. The
greatest enthusiasm was displayed every
where, and the people joined in jubilee
in honor of great triumph which they
had achieved
1t is expected that the decision in favor
of universal suffrage will have an allay-
ing effect upon the popular excitement
and agitation, which had been rapidly
assuming the dimensions Of a general
insurrection. The dread of a terrible
uprising Of the people, similar 20 that Of
the French revolution in its resist
less rage against privilege and power,
had the effect of bringing the chamber
of representatives around TO the popular
side. There is no doubt in many
minds that had the chamber not acted
promptly there would have been a revo-
luton in Brussels.
The most serious disturbance was
among the candlemakers at Bourgen-
hout, near Antwerp. Those who re-
manned at work were attacked by the
strikers and the troops were called upon
to protect the workers and restore
order. The strikers continued their at
tacks as though no troops were present.
On a full run, with leveled bayonets,
the soldiers charged upon the rioters
and drove them away. Four of the
strikers were killed and Is others re-
ceived more or less serious bayonet
thrusts. 1t is certain that some Of the
wounded will die. In Antwerp the out
look was more threatening, despite the
fact that extraordinary military pre-
cautions have been taken to preserve the
peace. Among the more prominent Of
the agitators in Antwerp are number
of anarchists. OF these two, Fabry and
Welters, were placed under arrest
While troops are being called in readi-
ness for disturbances that are threat
ened in all parts of the kingdom, it is
feared that the worst may come from
other parts of the continent. There is a
tendency for an epidemic of socialistic
outbreaks, but all thepowers realize the
danger of the Belgium situation. The
French government has instructed the
governments of the northern industrial
towns to expel any foreigners who may
be organizing to assist in the revolution
in Belgium. The Belgium socialists at
Roubaix have resolved to disregard
these measures and have met and pro-
posed a resolution declaring their readi-
ness to subscribe and otherwise assist
their brethren in Belgium. A large
proportion of the miners at Roubaix,
Armentieres, Pas-De-C Calais and other
districts adjoining the Belgian frontier,
are naturallzed Belgians, and the French
socialists are making efforts to induce
them to strike in order to assist the agi-
tation in Belgium by stopping the sup
plies of Belgian customers.