Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-05-03

Washington, april 30.-Coxey and his
crowd, numbering $50 miserabIy
dressed, weary, grumbling specimens
Of humanity, are here. They are play
ing to larger crowds at the Bright.
wood Driving park than any show that
ever struck town. The scene has the
strongest kind OF semblance to a cir
Gus.
over in the most pretentious tent,
which bears the sign of headquarters
painted across it, are found the leaders
OF the army, Gen. CoXey and Marshal
browne. Clad in fashionable spring at
tire of light drab hue, with as perfectly
creased trousers as could be seen on
Fifth avenue, with a cup of coffee in
one hand and a boiled egg in the
other, sat Gen. COxey yesterday.
What do you intend to do when the
police prevent you from holding your
meeting in the capitol grounds?' was
asked.
mo one will prevent U.s." replied the
seer from Massillon. Does not the
constitution guarantee the right to
peaceably assemble and petition con-
gressF'
But there is a police regulation
passed by congress which forbids pro-
ccSsiOnS and aSSemblageS on the capi-
tol grounds and the police will stop
your army if it Attempts to trespass"
The constitution was written before
any police regulations replied the
general IF they come in conflict with
the constitution they are void. We
stand squarely upon the constitution
that is our latform."
How do you mend to enforce your
rights?"
Ihere IS but one way, by an appeal
to the courts. We will go before the
highest courts in the land if necessary.
Meanwhile, we will wait here in
Washington if it takes all summer.
II the courts refuse us our rights
there will be revolution. | do not ad-
Vocate revolution nor do | desire it.
but it will be Irresistible and it will
be the greatest revolution of history, for
the American people are thoroughly
aroused"
With view of possible contingen-
cles, in view of the presence of CoXey-
ties in the neighborhood, a double
force of guards has been placed in
and about the capitol
Marshal Browne put in his appear.
ance ut camp this afternoon with
wagon load of bread He said that
CoXey and himself had been arranging
for a grand parade and demonstration
which takes place tomorrow morning.
There will be 100000 symDa thizers
with the army from out Of town here
tomorrow, he declared all of them will
march, but they will be here and the
movement will spread. We have kept
all Of our promises up to date and we
are going to keep them The parade
will come off as it has been advertised.
and we will hold our meeting on the
capitol house steps.
Miss Mamie COXey, of Massilon the
seventeen-year-ol daughter of the
commOnweal chieftain, reached here
today. She will ride at the head of
the procession tomorrow, represent |
few CoXeyites appeared at the !
capitol during the day Neither COxey |
nor Browne made an appearance about |
the house Two CoXeyites appeared in !
the rOtunda with large bundles of
tracts bearing on CoXey ideas. The
officers followed them to see that the
rule against peddling and distribute
az ,Io,.,
not be violated, but the men made no
effort to dispose of the tracts.
Nine mounted policemen, detailed by
Major Moore, will ride at the head of
the procession today. If the army at
tempts to march into the capitol
grounds it will be stopped and its
leaders will be arrested if they persist.
BAD DAY FOR DIES MONIES.
Des Moines, Ia, April 3O-This was
a day of excitement in this city. The
lines between the sympathizers and
nOn-sympathiZerS with the Kelly in
dustrial army are sharply drawn. The
mayor has made a half dozen bold
threats during the day but changed his
mind soon after each time.
Kelly is undisturbed by the excite
ment. He again declared that he
would not walk out of town and said
that he expected to have a train BY
Wednesday. His army grew rapidly
during the day. Bands of men came in
from all directions and 1,75O reported
for rations tonight and more are coming
all the time. Kelly expects to lead
1000 to Chicago.
The city kept its promise to furnish
one days provisions, but the citizens
committee sent out six wagon-loads
this evening and says there is sufficient
food promised to keep the army A
week
Labor organizations still believe that
transportation to Dubuque will be Sc
cured over the Great Western and the
talk of tying up the road, should it
not be secured, was as earnest tonight
as during the day.