The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-24
WARNED TO KEEP AWAY.
Notice to Coxeyites by the Commits
sioners OF the District Of
Columbia
No Wrong Can Be RiRhted, Nc
Condition of Labor Be
Ameliorated.
aud the Turthsraaee of Peace
and Good Order.

WASHINGTON. Arril 23.-The commission
ers Of the District OF Columbia took &C
tion to-day on the impending Coxey in
vasion. After consultation with the at
tornsy for the district. a manifesto Was
prepsred OF which the following is the full
text.
To whom IL may concern: Whereas II
IA reported that several bodies Of men arc
approaching the District of Columbia. with
the ayoWed purpose of securing such con-
eretsional action as will relieve the condi-
tion Of unemployed laborsrs throughout
the country. and
Whereas. All unemployed men aud others
throughout the country who may be in
sympathy with the movement have been
invited TO assemble IN front Of the national
capitol on the hrst dsy Of May. for the
purpose Of compelling favorable action by
congress by mere force of numbers and
physical presence, and,
Whereas. The constitutional right Of pc
tition does not Justify the methods danger
ous 70 pence and good order which threaten
tho national cspital. which are contrary TO
Law and opposed TO the ordinary means of
obtaining legislative relief under our sys-
tenn Of government. and,
Where's. It is declared 10 be the intsn-
tion Of this body Of unemployed and desti-
tute people not only 20 gather together for
the purpose aforesaid at the ciiy Of Wash
ineton but there 20 remain until their
mission shall have been accomplished,
and,
Whereas. The national capital is chiefly
devoted 80 public business and is the center
of federal legislation, and as result of ita
lack OF ordinary means of affordinR EN-
ployment, ia now taxed 20 its utmost
capacity in charitable efforts 20 care for its
own poor and unemployed, now.
Therefore, The commissioners of the
District Of Columbia do hereby appeal, In
the interest of humanity and the further
Gnce Of peace and good order. TO the good
sense and patriotism OF all those en-
gagged in, or who contemplate taking any
part in, the proposed demonstration, and
urge them 20 reconsider their intention to
come into the District Of Columbia for that
purpose.
No possible good can come Of such
gatherings, aud with no proper preparation
or means Of subsistence, suffering and ulti-
mate disorder will certainly ensue. No
wrong can be Tighted, no condition OF
labor ameliorated. no remedy for an exist
ing evil realized, By the contemplated
demonstration of physical force. The
com issioners while IN entire sympathy
with all people out of employment, are In
duty bound 30 give notice 20 those who are
tempted under any pretext TO swell the
number of unemployed persons already
here, that there 10 neither work for
them or means for their maintenance in
the district; that the Law does not permit
the soliciting of aims in our streets. and
fofbida paEades. Assemblages OF oratiOns in
the capital grounds. and obstruction OF any
public q iounds. streets, highways or ave-
nuss aud approaches 20 public or private
buildings.
The commissioners give notice also 10 all
that come here against their advice ana
protest. that the laws ia force in the Dis
trict of Columbia are adequate for every
emergency and will be rigiaiy enforced.
(SiRned1 JoHN w. Ross,
GEoRaE TRUEsDELL,
Commissioners Of the District Of Columbia.
NTw YoRK, April 2S.-CoKsy tonight was
shown a copy OF she proclamation. will
you hssd the proclamatlonF
"EmphGticRlly, no."
IF the police arrest yourself and amy,
what them"
Let them dare" snapped CoIsy, his
eyes flashing.
"will not fear of possible bloodshsd
deter your
IL do moi court resort 20 arms. but We
will demand our rights. even IL it takes
commit myself 30 that but will repeat my
declai alton 10 bring congress TO terms by
bssseing Washington until justice Is
done.n
what II ths unemployed starvs in the
streets Of WashingtonG"
Then the stsnch OF their ashes will
force congress TO give relief"