The morning call., 1894-07-09
CLEVELAND'S PROCLAMATION.
Martial Law Is Practically Declared
in Illinois.


in Illinois.
WASHINGTON, July 8-Just before mid
night President Cleveland issued the fol-
lowing:
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, By reason of unlawful OBJ
structlons. combin atons and asSemo olages
OF persons 1t has become impracticabe in
the judgment of the President to enforce
by the ordinary course of judicial proceed
ings the laws of the United States within
the State of Illinois and the city of Chicago
within said State; and whereas, that the
purpose of enforcing the faithful execution
of the laws of the United States aud pro-
teciing It's property and removing obstruc-
lions to the United States in The State and
the city aforesaid the President has en-
United States.
Now. therefore. l. Grover Cleveland,
President OF the United States do hereby
admonish all good citizens and all persons
who may be or may come within this city
and State aforesaid against aiding, coun-
tenanclng, encouraging or taking any part
in such unlawful distractions, combina-
ti0ns and assemblages and | hereby warn
all persons engaged in or in any way con-
nected with such unlawful distractions,
com bnations and assemblages to disperse
and retire peaceably to their respective
abodes on or before II o'clock noon Oh the
9th day of July instant.
Those who disregard thss warning and
persist in taking part with riotous mob
in forcibly resisting and obstructing the
execution of the laws of the United States,
or interfering with the functions of the
Government. or destroying and attempt
ing to destroy the property belonging to
the United States, or under its protection,
cannot be regarded otherwise than as pub
lie enemies.
Troops employed against such riotous
mob will act with all moderation and for
bearance consistent with the accomplish
ment OF the desired end, but the necessi-
tainty. permit discrimination between
guilty participants and those who are min
gled with them from curiosity and without
criminal contempt. The only safe course.
therefore, for those not actually unlaw-
fully participating is 10 abide at their
homes, or at least not to be found in the
neighborhood of riotous assemblages.
While there will be no hesitation or
guilty, this warning is especially intended
to protect and save the innocent.
In testimony whereof / hereunto set my
hand and cause the seal of the United
States to be hereto affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
eighth day of July. in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and ninety
four and of the Independence of the United
States of America the one hundred and
eighteenth. GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the President: w. @. GRESHAM. Sec
retary.
The proclamation practically declaring
mhTtIdi law III chicago was ueCiucu upou
after a full discussion in the Cabinet meet
ing. This Is the action which General
Miles has desired from the beginning, as it
will give him more ample authority in the
city.
! None of the Cabinet officials were will
| ing to discuss the proclamation at the con-
clusion of the conference. but the follow
ing dispatch, which was sent from the
| War Department to General Miles at
Chicago this evening serves in measure
TO interpret the intention of the President
action:
'In view of the provision of The statute,
and for the purpose of giving ample warn
ing to all innocent and well-disposed per-
sons, the President has deemed it best to
issue the following proclamation tonight
This does not change the scope OF your
authority and duties nor your relations tc
the local authorities. You will please
make this known to Mayor Hopkins.
A NEW CABINET.
Announced by President Iglesias oi