Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-07-09

The President aud his Advisors iioi
Lengthy Conference.


abated vigilance. and soon after break
fast this morning when in ordinary
times the president probably would be
taking Il pleasant drive In the country
he was surrounded by his constituents,
and adviers reading bulletins from the
West and discussing the probabilities
of the future. Before noon, there had
called at the White House Sec
retaries Gresham and Carlisle, Post
master-Gneral Bisselll. Maj.-Gen Scho-
field, commanding the army. and Ad1t.-
Gen. Ruggles
Secretary Lamont, OF course, was
already present. During the morning
Senators Dubois and Shoup OF Idaho
called at the White House to urge
Federal protection for Wallace, Idaho
where rioting is reported The gov
ernor OF Idaho last night made Il
strong appeal FOR troops to quell the
rioting. The senators were admitted
to the cabinet room and the While
matter was discussed. The stuaIon
In Idaho presents different phase
from the troubles elsewhere. ina7nuch
as the trouble Is not connected with
the railroad strike and the gtvernor
has called for Federal aid.
Federal Ala For Idaho.
It was pointed out to the senators
that the governor must certify that he
has expended all of the resources IN
his power before the president can re-
apond. The senators telegraphed the
fact to the governor. with suggestions
how TO proceed. and II he followed
them by u formal statement In due
form. United States troops from Fort
Sherman will be speedily dispatched
to Wallace to quell the rioters.
The only official report that came
to the White House before noon was
telegram from Gen. Miles saying
that the night had passed quietly IN
Chicago and that he expected no Sc
rious trouble. OF course this was en-
couraging to the administration, and
1t confirmed Gen. Miles forecast when
he was In communication with Secre-
tary Lamont by long distance tele-
phone. Much qualification is felt here
at the issue by Archbishop Feehan OF
his circular to all Catholic priests. en-
Joining them to Impress on their con-
gregation the patriotic duty Of Yield
Ing respect and obedience TO the law
full authorities.
Preachers to D-uouncr IL.
It is believed that n large proper
ton OF the strikers are church. going
people, and the Chicago ministers OF
all denominations win today counsel
their tlocks in line indicated by the
archbishop. II Is explained by the wnr
department officials thut the reinforce
ments from northern New York and
from Omaha. ordred last night were
sent at the suggestion OF General Miles.
not because he doubted the sufliciency
ct his present force to deal with his
share of the responsibility at Chicago.
but as n measure of precHutlon to cover
emergencies at other points In the de-
partment OF the Missouri The general
believes that II Is good military prac-
tlre 10 maintain strong force of re-
serves at some central point whore
they can he forwarded quickly TO sup
port the dethchmen.s at threatened
points Fort Sheridan is admirably sit
lated Cor this purpose, and whit" no
further reinforcements have been ar
dcrcd there today, every incoming
irsin IL huri ying many troops 10 the
fort. I'ror' cenral lirooEs' command
At Omaha. there oughl not In he any
present '"csslty for their services.
Concentrating Troops.
Probably 10 that end toiny. Captain
TN ~, Secretary Lnrinnt's military
aide. and Colonel Goblin, assistant ad-
1utt.nt general, were mn ncd IL ire
write house ahd received the necessary
in ructions ii prcliar~ orders FOR fur
ther concentration OF troops II II shall
se IN desir ',lc At present tile Exact
;Tength Of the military force at zen
raj Miles ii-Y lsal IL not known here.
owing TO TIE absence Of recent rclar.r
company, on and battery. hut ST. ps
huNe been thk-n Ia get thiA inf'rmn-
tior by telel nih 90 that The depart
meat can move Hdylselly IN further
transferring troops
Nothing AS vet heen seen Mt the
white house OF toe message said tn have
been addressed TO the president last
night by Messrs. Debs and Sovereign
Iac published fei'''t IN thf ncwslst-
reis, OF con'", las l,rrn notc,'. but
W H. the form Il communication cun"s la
hand the pre- ,idrr, viii not take cog
MA nee Of the lettcf.
All the members of the cabinet ex-
cept Secretary Morton were present.
Senator Squire OF Washington, called
at the White House and laid before
the president telegram from Mayor
Phelps of Seattle. stating that he was
authenticity advised that strikers and
an Industrial army were conspirlng TO
cause trouble In Seattle. Spokane and
Tacoma. and asked that officers Of the
revenue cutter Grant, now In that
harbor at Seattle. be Instructed TO land
forces II necessary to assist In main
tanning order. Senator Squire was In
formed by Secretary Carlisle that the
officers OF the revenue cutter already
have authority 10 land troops TO pro-
tect United States property but the Of
ficers could not be used TO maintain the
peace unless called for by the gov
ernor. The senator was assured, how
ever OF the cooperation of the govern
ment In 30 far as Il had authority.
No report OF an actual outbreak az
Seattle had been received up to a
late hour tonight by Senator Squire or
the president.
Idaho Is Helpless.
This morning Senators Dubois and
Shoup. acting on the suggestion OF
the president teiegraphed to Governor
Mcconnell OF Idaho, who had asked
for troops that II would be necessary
for the governor to certify 10 the presi-
dent that local authorities had eN-
hausted every means TO quell dis
turbances and that they were unable
10 cope with the situation before the
government could furnish troops. To-
night the following reply was re-
ceived.
Boise, Idaho. July s.-senator Du-
boise. Washington, Your telegram
citing me to the law. received. l am
familiar with the statute TO which
you refer but II sdoes not cover this
case. We have 10 deal with hidden and
organized asEassins and dynamlters.
several hundred strong. provided with
arms. Guarded by their experience
Of two years, they are not now in open
insurrection but are fighting secretly.
ard under cover. Many peaceable cit
liens have been ordered 60 leave the
country. Tie sheriff declares his In