The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-30

States forces were brought to his assist
auce in the execution of the laws OF the
United States.
The results accomplished by his judy
ment and conduct render criticism ridicu-
lOus. The present peaceable and restful
condition OF affairs brought out Of the
former conditions of violence, lawlessness
and threats to life, liberty and property.
with so little sacrifice of life aud property.
Is monument 10 his Judgment, ability
and patriotism, which Will endure when
the aftermath of carping aud JEALOUS
criticisms have long been forgotten"
On account of the manner in which Mar
shall Baldwin has taken some of the state
ments in his report General Dimond has
displayed disposition To make correc-
ZION which he did yesterday as follows:
referring to my eighth conclusion,
Marshal Baldwin did not designate what
particular companies should be withdrawn
bridges and without going into details.
The circumstances regarding nv CIV
ing Marshal Baldwin direction of the
troops are as follows: i, on representa-
ton, and at request of my officers and as
necessary to clear the depot gave orders
to fire and charge if necessary; few min
utes afterward General Sheehan came to
headquarters and questioned my authority
to do SO stating Marshal Baldwin was the
proper officer 10 give the order. MT
Baldwin refused to 90 so, stating as he
had D control of the troops the RESPONSE
billty of doing so vas not his. After con-
sultation with General Sheehan / decided
to turn over the direction of the troops to
Mr.. Baldwin and did so.'
General DimOnd also sent the following
letter to Governor Markham beaI ing on
the subject:
SAN FRANCISCO. August %, 1894.
Governor H. H. MdrkhGh". Conandnder,ln:
CHIEF, n. q. C.-SIR: United States Marshal
Baldwin desires me TO correct the statement In
my report that he demanded command OF the
troops. The circumstances regarding my giving
Marshal Baldwin direction of the troops are as
follows:
Upon receipt Of General Sheehan's personal
report that he could not force an entrance 10
the depot without the use OF the bayonet, and
upon my directing him TO charge and ire If
necessary, he requested me TO obtain that
authority from the United States Marshal, as
he was the proper officer TO give the order
under such conditions.
Mr.. Baldwin refused TO give this order, not
having control OF the troops. L therefore de-
clded TO turn over the direction of the troops
10 the Marshal. He also wants me TO correct
the statement in paragraph that he desIg-
mated the TWO Sacramento companies 10 guard
the bridges | wish 10 make TINS correction.
The order given by him is quoted correctly in
the preceding part OF the report, as follows:
lit Is my command that you Immediately send
force sufficient 10 guard the bridges on the
Sacramento and American rivers" l coRSc-
quently desire 10 strike out The entire para
graph
l make these changes with pleasure as it
was not my intention to In any way misstate
the actions of the United States Marshal, and 1
am glad 10 correct my report IN any respect
wherein 1t Is in error.
Fave the honor TO remain, your very Obe-
dent servant W. ii. DIAIOND,
MaJor-general commanding division, n. q. c.