New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-26


about p m. that word vas received from Fort
KeOgh. The lieutenant-colonel in command Of
the post reported that he had received his orders
and that they would be obeyed The message
added: THE mob will reach KeOgh at 3 p. IN.
to-day. II will be arrested by my forces" The
telegram contained other important information
and request for instructions to the legal
right Of the commandant to hold the Coxeyites.
This part of the telegram was referred to At
torney-General Olney for an opinion.
The customary secrecy which prevails in these
times at the War and Navy Departments con-
cernng the movement Of troops and ships is
strictly maintained. Secretary Lamont pretends
that there is no cause for apprehension nor for
active preparations to meet the CoXey army
advancing from Frederick. Secretary Herbert
said to-day that he had not issued any orders
to either sailors or marines to stand by for a
call for duty. From other official sources II is
learned that as matter Of fact Army and Navy
officials are more or less alarmed the situation.
and that steps have been taken and others are
anticipated to prepare tor any possible con-
tingency. \ series of orders passed between the
office of the Secretary Of War and the Chief OF
Ordnance OF the Army relating - the number OF
ball cartridges a the several stations near Wash
ington, which show clearly that steps to meet
emergencies that may arse are receiving con-
sidcration Other questions relating II the
strength equipment and availability Of the troops
near Washington have been carefully discussed
ACTIVITY AT BARRACKS AND NAVY YARD
Whatever the opinions of the higher officials.
commanding officers Of the several military and
naval stations in or near the city are making
preparations to meet COXey and his followers
At the Arlington Barracks the Navy Yard and
the Marine Barracks there was much activity OBJ
IL and
afternoon the three batteries at the Washington
Barracks were out for exercise. Guns We're
cleaned. ammunition scrutinized and the horses
for the light batteries put through their
PAGES The big parade ground at one time this
morning showed evidences OF preparation on all
sides. 1t was remarked that on the dispatch
boat Dolphin the sailors up on deck at
quarters, armed as II for service for the first
time in several weeks This ceremony was fol-
lowed by exercises with muskets broadswords
and pistols. On the receiving ship Dale at
tached to which are number of apprentices and
landsmen. the men were mustered and examined
to their qualifications for field service. At the
Marine Barracks even greater activity was
shown. About twelve officers and 100 men
put through the exercises of loading and
firing, the manipulation Of the rapid-hre guns
and other evOlutiOnS which they would be called
upon TO perform in field work. Special atten-
ton was given to the formations TO resist riots
and meet street and other undscpined attacks
COXey's main army reported to-day as
resting in Frederick City preparing TO move to-
morrow to Carksburg about thirty miles distant
from Washington. The efforts of 'Colonel Red
stone and his local allies to find a free camp
ground in near this city have resulted in an
offer 10 the "arny" of the Brightwood DrVing
Park just north of the District boundary. a. X.
Shepard the vice-president and secretary OF the
club owning the park. has written TO "General
COxey Frederick granting him the free use
of the racecOur " grounds during the "armys'
in oh
authorities continue to make preparations TO re-
ceive the invading "hoboes with all the prompt
tude and warmth which may be deemed advisa-
BILE.
THE POLICE CONFIDENT OF THEIR ABILITY
The police now feel reasonably sure that the
army will be easily handled No demonstration
will be made to show the force at the command
Of the District officials but every possible pre-
caution has been taken to preserve order and
protect property Major Moore this morning
stated that the department was only awaiting
some move of the COXeyites which would show
their hard Tten If force was necessary II
would be used but he had no fear Of that When
asked whether The army would be permitted 10
parade the streets the Chief Of Police replied
that the Commissioners would have to deal with
that question. but he presumed that In case the
army acted in orderly manner such permis-
sion would be granted
Arrangements have been made for doubling
the mounted force which patrols the county
from the boundary to the District lines. This
has been done by increasing the detail from each
precinct. Suburban residents have made fire.
Quent complaints about the inefflciency Of this
part Of the service. due. Of course, to the large
area which each man is supposed to cover The
mounted force consists Of forty-five prvates and
sergeants, and with the additional detail VIII
make a splendid showing for the protection Of
the property Of suburban residents who have
been greatly alarmed over the report that the
army would encaTp among them.
The residents Of Montgomery county are also
preparing to protect themselves from any acts
of vandalism that may be contemplated by the
crowds OF trdmps and "hObOes' who will un-
doubtedy flock TO join Coxey when he gets
within striking distance of Washington. No
great uneasness is felt at the coming Of the
Commonweal itself. but fears are entertained
that idle and vicious characters may overrun
the country and commit depreciation under cover
of the CoXey movement. The action of the cit
Zens Of Gaithersburg may be taken illus
tration of what has been done and is being done
by the inhabitants of all the towns and villages
along the proposed route Of the army. AT that
place a company has been formed that numbers
forty men, each of whom possesses a rife or
shotgun. signal has been agreed upon that
will assemble the entire party at the point
whence the alarm may be sounded. The com
pany has just laid in a large stock of ammuni-
ton including arge-sized cartridges for the rifles
and buckshot for the fovllng-pieces.
MANY CROOKS WITH THE ARMY.
The representations of the Coxeyites that ther
army had been purged Of bad characters is not
borne out by the reports received by the police
here from Detectives Boyd and Horne who have
been with the army since it left Cumberland.
They say that besides lot Of tramDs and no
boes' there are a number Of genuine crooks"
who have so far been unable TO ply their trade
on account of the restrictions Of the officers and
the careful watch kept them in the towns
through which they have passed A description
OF these SOLDIERS" has been forwarded to head
quarters and al the first attempt on their part
to return 10 their natural vocation they will be
summary arrested and sent to Jail.
Though vigorously denied at the Treasury De-
partment ii is nevertheless a fact that detectives
from the Government Secret Service have been |
following the army throughout Its entire march |
They have made number Of attempts to become |
members Of the army. but such attempts have