The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11

WASHINGTON. July S.--Just before
midnight President Cleveland issued the
following:
Proclamation by the President of the
United States:
Whereas, By reason of unlawful OBJ
structions, combinations and assem-
blages of persons. it has become i'm
practicable in the judgment of the pres
ident to enforce, by the ordinary course
of judicial proceedings, the laws Of the
United States within the state of nu-
nois and especially in the city of Chi
cago within said state; and.
Whereas. That the purpose Of enforc-
ing the faithful execution of the laws
of the United States and protecting its
property and removing Instructions to
the United States mails in the state and
city aforesaid. the president has en-
ployed a part of the military forces of
the United States
Now, therefore, I, Grover Cleveland,
president of the United States do here
by admonish all good citizens and all
persons who may be or may come with
in the city and state aforesaid, against
aiding, countenancing, encouraging or
taking any part in such unlawful OBJ
structions, combinations and assem-
bIages; I hereby warn all persons en-
gagged in or in any way connected with
such unlawful obstructions, combina-
tions and asemblages to disperse and re-
tire peaceably to their respective abodes
on or before u o'clock noon, on the 9th
day Of July instant
"Those who disregard this warning and
persist in taking part with riotous
mob in forcibly resisting and obstruct-
ing the execution Of the laws of the
United States or interfering with the
functions of the government or destroy
ing or attempting to destroy the property
belonging to the United States or under
it's protection cannot be regarde other
wise than as public enemies.
Troops employed against such riot
Gus mob will act with all moderation and
forbearance consistent with the accom-
plishment of the desired end. but the nee
essities that confront them will not with
certainty permit discrimination between
guilty participants and those who are
mingled with them from curiosity and
without criminal intent. The only safe
course. therefore. for those not actually
unlawfully participating is to abide at
their homes. or at least not to be found
in the neighborhood of riotous as
semblages. While there viii be
no hesitation of vaci,latlon in
the decisive treatment of the
guilty, this warning is especially intended
to protect and save the innocent
I'm testimony whereof, hereunto set
my hand and cause the seal Of the United
states to be affixed. Done at the city
of washington, this Sth day of July. in
| the year OF our hOius Dllc lIDuSdllu tlSiil
hundred and ninety-four. and of the in
dependence of the United States of
America. the one hundred and eighteenth.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
"By the president
"w. @. GRESHAM,
Secretary of State"
The proclamation, practically declaring
martial law in Chicago. was decided upon
after a full discussion in the cabinet
meeting. This is the action which Gen.
Miles has desired from the beginning.
as it will give him more ample authority
| in the city.
None of the cabinet officials were will
ing to discuss the proclamation at the
conclusion of the conference, but the
following dispatch. which was sent from
the war department to Gen. Miles at
Chicago this evening, serves in a meas
ure to interpret the intention of the
presidents action;
I'm view of the provisions of the statute
and for the purpose of giving ample
warning to all innocent and well-disposed
persons, the president has deemed it
best to issue the following proclamation
tonight. This does not change the scope
| Of Your aEtharltI sl2 dulles nor yo1r re-