The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-05-03
WAITING FOR CONGRESS TO ACT,
The General Arrested. Arraigned and
Released on Bonds.
Eosr Cenersssnsa Volunteer to Defend
Him-Nsbraska Fuli Of Armies MarcA-
ing 90 Join Kelley. who Is ssiii %

"oi0 NO uiSofuerS OF OenonstrafionS OF
any kind requiring the presence of the
large force of regular and special policemen
stationed at and in the vicinity of the
camp. The Commonweaiers have appa-
rently settled themselves down to tenn
porary period of comparative inactivity
Some ATTEMPT is being made to improve
the appearance Of the camp, and many
members Of the army were engaged In
piling up bricks and osheraise putting
things in shape. For the purpose of
shielding tho men from the sun of day and
the dew Of night rude canvass cover
ings have been stretched from the iencs
inward. They will prove very in adequate.
however. to keep out rain. Coxey was q
visitor during the day. Marshal Browne
was m early visitor and took breakfast
with HE associates in the army. He re-
mained but brief time, however. and de-
parted early to attend his trial in the
police court.
Soon after his release. Coxey was seen in
his room at the National hotel, with Mrs
Coxey and little Legal Tender. Samuel
Gompers. president Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor. was at the hotel and had
. talk with Mr.. Coxey. the nature of which
talk the latter did not care to reveal. ''The
Federation of Labor Endorsed our bills
some msnths ago., he said. In discuss
ing hi. arrest the chief Of the Common
veal said:
II am certain have not been guilty of
lawbreaking. / saw Vice President Steven
SON at o'clock q. m. and he told me he
would consult Speaker Crisp about laying
aside the regulation forbidding speech
making on the capitol grounds. The law
is unconstitutional, and l want to test IL.
/ led my army and walked peaceabiv 10
the capitol steps, bearing no banner or de-
vice which the Law forbids. l demanded
Of the police the exercise OF my rights.
When they refused me asked to be al
lowed to read protest. They refused that,
and | made no attempt to speak or read.
merely asking them to accept the
proteAt, which they refused. l turned
and made my way from the grounds. II
there vas lswlessness in my action l fail
10 see it. I did not know whether ths
vice president had concluded to let mo
speak. and wished to test the law. Mar
shall Browne walked over the grass, con-
trary to Law. but he did IL because the
mounted police were trying to run him
down."
Mr.. Coxsy persists In his detsrmin alton
to remain In Washington City. when
congress sees all OF the unemployed men
n the country here II cannot refuse 10 leg
islats for them" he saya
There was . crowd of curious people sur
rounding the court this morning In expsc-
tation Of the trial Of Browne and Jones.
Only persons who could give good reason
for their presence were admitted to the
Eocourt room. Among the earliest arrivals
were Coxey, Browne and Jones. They
were soon joined by four Populist men,
bers Of congress, Lafe Pence. OF Colorado.
William Baker, II. Il. Boen and w. II.
KEN, and Adjt. Gen. Tarsnsy. who offered
their services a. counsel Marshal Carl
Browne was attired in his spectacular
buckskin suit, and the party engaged in
consultation until Judge Miller ascended
to the bench, when Browne and Jones
walked behind the railing into the prison.
ers' inclosure, accompanied by Mr.. Coxey.
Several minor cases were first disposed OF.
During these proceedings the group OF
sympathixers was augmented by the ar
rival Of Chairman Taubeneck and Secre-
tary Turner, Of the central committee Of
the Peoples party, and DR.. 7. A. Bland,
the Washington City third party man.
Attorney General Maloney, . smooth.
faced, blonde-haired young man. appeared
as prosecutor of the Coxeyites and an
nounoed: 81 have been informed that q
man named Jacob 8. Coxcy is now in
court and, after an investigation last night.
have thought myself warranted IN filing
an information against him. / have made
out a warrant. but IL he is willing to sub
nit do not care to have ID served upon
him. This was . surprise, and Coxey spoke
up: Elm here aud ready" Then he
stepped forward to the bar. and Attorney
Samuel Hyman said: First We ask
whether all of the informations have been
filed that the government intends To make
out" THAT is not the question" replied
| the Judge. Then an information chargip g
Jacob S. Coxey with uniawfully display Ing
| a banner or device was read. and he re-
| piled: "Not guilty"
The accused elected TO be tried by jury.
and the hearing of the case was set for
| FRIDAY morning. When the question OF
| bail came up one Of the lawyers for the
| accused said: 1T is q moral certainty
| thar those gentlemen would remain here
| ten wears for trial" I'VE want legal Ger.
| tainty." replied Judge Miller. and he fixed
the amount OF the bond In each case a,
/ $500. refusing to accept q deposit Of cash.
| Marillo Kicker. female attorney Of this
| city. came forward 10 offer bail for Gen.
1 L0Xev, b4b Assisseas 1tSsffss athptHNy
| Maloney reminded her Of the provision oi
| Law which forbid1 attorneys from signing
| bail bonds. Subsequently, Frank Hume. a
wholesale grocer. signed the bond 70.
| Coxey and Jones.
| Several members Of Coxey's army
| walked through the White House grounds
| today. Two Of them expressed desire
| TO enter the building, bat they were In
| dneed TO abandon their plan oy couple oi
| detectives in citizens dress. There was
| no disturbances Of any kind. and the prssi-
| dent held his usual afternoon reception
| without incident
/ In Coxey's undeliyersd speech. . copy oi
| which wzs furnished TO the press, he takes
the ground that the capitol is the property
OF the people and fitting place to mourn
| over their dead liberty. Upon these steps
CARPETS had been spread for royaisy. and
| the lobbyists OF trusts and eorporat.ons
| had passed unchallengei on their way u
| COMMITTEES rooms. The people we're thsrs
.cday 70 remind congress Of its promiss o.
! returning prosperity when tbs Shermar
act should be repeated: TO petition for leg
! iaIation that would givs employment u
| everv nan willing 10 work, and bring uni
vsr.M prosperity. lie protested agsins
! the unnecessary act Of usurpaflon Ans
| tyrsnny in denying The right Of petition
and assembly.
Health ofticsg Hamiii has made rspos