The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-30
wHAr rHE sENAToRs SAY.
Nearly All Are Willing to Listen the
CommonwsaI Petition.


SAN Francisco, Cal, April 30.-The
Examiner publishes answers from nearly
all the senators to the question: "What
shall be done with the Industrial army
when it arrives in Washington" Here
are the opinions expressed:
Senator White: LET it alone unless it
does something to u.s."
Senator Perkins: "Treat the army we'll
They will keep within the bounds of the
law and depart in peace
Senator Chandler: 81 believe we should
receive them kindly, see that they do not
suffer from hunger, and give hearings to
their delegates or spokesmen by our reg
ular committee"
Senator Allison: 81 do not think Coxey
and his men are going to hurt us. We
may have to feed them little"
Senator Harris: "As long as they keep
within the law let them alone. If they
violate any law they will be punished
just the same as any other law breaker"
Senator Palmer: "They have as much
right to come here as any one. If any
Illinois people are in the army and are
hungry, will feed them"
Senator Lodge: ''If any petition is
properly presented. it will be received
and order will be maintained"
Senator German: "YOu mean this fell
low Coxey? Let him drift around and
take care of himself"
Senator Black burn: 81 would accord
any kindness and civility TO them as long
as they behave. No legislation in their
interest is needed or is likely to result
from their visit"
Senator Hale: 81 have no apprehen-
sions. They can do no harm. Congress
can do nothing. Their petitions will be
presented in the usual way, and they will
gradually dissolve and drift away
Senator PETER: ~We must treat them
exactly would anyone else.''
Senator Teller: They have much
right to come and ask for legislation as
the Board of Trade of New York, or any
other body. If their coming can accom-
plish nothing, still as long as they be-
have we can do nothing. Many of them
are honest but misguided, some are
crankS and some are dishonest and are
deceiving their followers"
Senator PIatt: "If the newspapers
would stop talking about them the army
would soon die out, for the whole thing
Is mostly paper"
Senator Call: ave must treat them as
we'll as any other citizens. Their coming
is a serious matter, yet they have a right
to come and present their requests to
congress, and must be treated the same
while here
Senator Brice: 81 am considering the
question of inviting Coxey TO camp on
my grounds, but before making decis-
ion l will consult with Senator Peffer.''
Senator Faulkner: Treat them as in
dividuaIs and citizens are treated SO long
as they act as such. They cannot be in
terfered with as long they obey the
laws, and l don't think they intend to do
otherwise. 1 don't think any legislation
will result from their demands"
Senator Coke: ssCoxey has a right to
come, he and his army, but they must
keep order"
Senator Mitchell, Oregon: at would
not do to make myrtyr of Coxey. The
Governor of Ohio ought TO have stopped
him, but now that he is coming we must
let him come. But he must keep order"
Senator Gray: people have a right to
be tramps and do foolish things if they
like, but they must not Interfere with the
rights of Others"
Senator Ransom: "The Constitution
recognized the right of petition and es-
tablished it. 1t is never to be violated.
The petition must be made in a lawful
and proper way"
Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin: "They
should be treated the same as any other
organization, kindly, unless they inter
fere with some one"
Senator Hawley: LAS long as they obey
the law have nothing to say"
Senator Gibson: Treat them kindly as
long as they remain within the law. If
they overstep it they should be dealt
with accordingly"
Senator Murphy: "The situation is
not reassuring. They will draw here
many thieves, who under cover of being
workmen out of work will commit crime"
They will not bother anyone"
Senator Squire: "The army is comic
movement 1t will not bother anyone; it
has serious side, but the papers all
along treated it as a joke. Treat them
fairly and there will be no trouble"
Senator Dubois; There is no reason
why they should not come. The right of
petition should be denied TO no one. They
have the same right that the bankers had
to demand the repeal of the Sherman
law"
Senator Dixon: "I have no fear that
they will attempt any violence think
they will do as they say
Senator Lindsay: Gas long as they be-
have themselves we cannot do anything"
Senator Pettigrew: AS long as they
obey the law they have as much right as
any other people,"
Senator Carey: "Nothing should be
done until they violate the law"
Senator Allen: They should be treat
ed any other class of law abiding
/ citizens"
| Senator Gallinger: "Treat them well.
1 There is no evidence that they are coming
/ on any but peaceful mission
Senator Washburn. 1T is a conundrum
that no one can answer till they come and
! we see how they behave"
Senator Camden: "The Lord knows
what is best to do with them, but don't ;"
Senator Jones: sThe whole thing is
| harmless and / don't see why they should
not come as well as any one else"
Senator Roach. "The whole movement