The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-17
WAITE IS WEAKENING
Will Allow the Supreme Court
to Settle His Political Row.
CITY OFFICES ARE AGAIN OPEN.
Interesting Question for the President
10 Decide--How Far Can L. ;.
Troops BE Used I'm Case Like That
Existing Now, at Denver?

~ 1He >hopcNito fTt>Ss
DENVER, March Notwithstanding
oil the warlike preparations, the con-
sroysrsy between Governor Waite and
the old police board will be settled peace
fully and that by the supreme cougt The
governor considered a proposition sub
mitted 20 him by Attorneys Steves, Hart
xsll. Rogers and Ward to ask the supreme
court TO decide who are the legal police
commissioners The court can compel
che attorneys for the old board TO appear
and argue the question, and. under the
circumstances, will undoubtedly consent
90 take up the case at once.
, During the day the militia guard at
Douglass place, where Governor Waite
resides, was recalled TO the armory, aud
for the first time since o'clock Thursday
afternoon the building was left unpro-
tected. Shortly afterward the governor
left for the executive chamber, but re-
fused to discuss the situation further
than to say that he would like consulta-
stson with General McCook, U. s. A.
The confsrenee lasted bnt short time
and il Is understood was exceedingly pep
perysr the governor being angry because
Gepcrai McCook refused to aid the gov
missioners, bnt confined himselfto dis
persing the crowd and maintaining the
peace.
L At the termination of the interview the
governor GENT, General McCook letter,
which was taken by the public as an evi-
dence that the governor was weakening
and would accept any reasonable PROPOSE
tion TO compromise that might be offered
him.
General McCook did not answer Gov
arnor Waite's letter and will take no fur
ther action until he hears from Washing
tpn- sGener&lf McCook declares that
Governor Waite in his letter makes
several erroneous statements, one of
which n that he stated for what purpose
he desired the government troops. Cen
srAl McCook says Governor Waite did not
specify for what purpose they were
wanted. 10 zasls
Judge Graham, who issued the injunc-
tion against Governor Waite and his new
police board restraining them from inter
ferin4 with the old members, and which
eauSsd all the disRraceful proceedings of
tholast few days, said: al shall take no
action on the application made to me for
. witt Of attachment for Governor Waite
for rc0ntsmpt unless there IL new display
ef force 1t the city hall or somebody is
hurt, or some other important change in
the present status of things occurs. The
situation does not call for action on my
psrt"~ ~ 80
Fire and Pslice Commissioners Orr and
Martin, over whose Office the fight is being
made, were at their offices yesterday, but
no efforts were made to do business.
Judge Orr looked upon the governors
actions as bluff, and having failed in
its purpose did not anticipate any further
denomination of hostile or threatening
nature. Mr.. Martin indicated that he
wsp Of the same opinion. All OF the city
offices were opened for business, but
there was little going ons =,
Problem For sks. President.
wAsHISaroS, MafcH 1.-THE president
has smother grave qusstion before him.
Involving the propriety of using United
States troops In the dispute between Gov
ernor Waite and the Denver police au-
thorities. The matter was brought to the
attention of rlf president, by Secretary
Lamont, who had received a telegraphic
report from General McCook, command.
ing the United Ee4tes forces In Colorado.
The general reports that Governor
Waire stated I'd him that he has called
out the militiar5RIep to enforce the
laws of the state, aud that he found an
organized opposition composed Of the city
police and detectives forces and the
shcriff's people. The governor says he
can enforce the law, but not without
great bloodAhed. and therefore as gov
crnor OF the state calls on General Nc
Cook to assist him in preserving order
and preventing h|posshed.
General McCo5k, in his dispatch 70
Washington, adds that in pursuance of
this demand he has ordered the United
States troops from Fort Logan TO go at
once to Denver for the sole purpose of
preserving the peace, under paragraph
bSb, army regulations. General McCook
says he considers a crisis imminent, as
this Is insurrection and riot against the
executive authority of the state of Colo
RADIO. The troops, he says, will be di-
rected 70 act with great discretion, and
he will see that the laws of the land are
not violated.
General McCooks report created a stir
In the war department, for the authorities
there have always deprecated the use OF
the army In public disturbances where
there are questions of doubtful legality
st issue. General McCook has acted 10
the extent Of bringing his troops 20 the
scene of the dificulty. It is now for the
president TO ssy whether his action shall
be approved.
II not approved, the troops will at once
be returned TO Fort Logan, while IL the
action SO far is approved General McCook
will continued 10 preserve the peace as long
as he finds IL necessary. II is evident that
under the statutes he has large discretion
as to how far he may cooperate with Gov
ernor Waite.
SUBMITTED TO The COURTS.
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