The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-21
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Anarchists Threaten to Make Things
Lively in The Hub

Anarchists IhTeattn 10 "Hhc
Lively in The Hub
BOSTON. MASS, Feb. 2).-About two
thousand people gathered on the common
this afternoon 70 listen to addresses by
Morrison L. Swift, Herebert y. Casson
and other "SooiaHst-Anarchists," as they
claim themselves. After hearing the
speeches the crowd marched 20 the siate
house where Swift and Casscn were
made delegation TO visit Governor
Greenhalge. They demanded as they
themselves put IT, that employment
should be given to the crowd which they
led. The Governor inunated TO swiit
and Casson that he would do al In his
power 20 help the unemployed and that
he had no doubt that the Legislature
would do something for the men. lie con-
sented TO come out and address the
crowd He said 10 the people that peg
sonally he would do all be could. and he
would recommend action by the Legis.a-
ture. Still. he said. the Legislature had
no power to give work to the unempioy-
| ed. except il had money TO Fay them,
and except the works on which they
| should be employed were necessary for
| the general good. He insisted that tho
| first duty Of every citizen was obedience
to the laws. If the laws were not right
It was the fault Of the people Of Mas
sachusetts, not that of the Governor Of
| Massachusetts,, or the Legislature. lie
said they were simply there TO express
| the will Of the people who sent as they
! executed.
After this Swift and Casson, followed
| by a crowd Of unemployed, went up to
lay their petition. which was couched in
the term of a demand. before the Senate
and House of Representatives.
| Cisan Oui ihr stai House.
On their return from the chamber Swift
ascended TO one Of the little side galleries
| and delivered a speech that sounded
strangely out OF place in the historic old
hall. I'VE Will clean out the State
house" he cried, IF we don't get what
we want"
The rabble. for such IT was, accepted
the declaration with enthusiasm.
Private Secretary Thomas was standing
near. and at the enunciation mentioned
repaired hastily 10 the Governor and re-
ported the state Of affairs. Governor
| Greenhalge grabbed his hat and headed
| for the scene Of action. Meanwhile. how
ever, Swift had finished and had ascended
the stairs and stood outside the chamber
door. awaiting Representative Melen 10
whom he desired 10 introduce the petition.
The Governor met him. did You state
that you would clean out the state
houseT asked the Governor.
Swift covered 81 did" he half NUT
tered. "but / stated that we would do IT
with the ballot" This was absolutely un-
| true.
"You wish TO qualify in that way?
continued his fxcellency.
"Yes." replied the agitator
well" said the Governor. clinchins his
hands. Il do not Ike that language. sir,
and it won't be tolerated ! warn you
4 ..I moi
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swifts bravado was all gone Ho quick
ly slipped out of sight and Mingled with
the crowd. Previous 60 this episode Gov
ernor Greenhalge had summoned Repre-
sentative Mcllen 10 his presence mir.
Mellen. I want YOU to be on the side Of
law and order
"You will have no stronger in the
cause replied Mcllen, with elrnestness.
Meantime Chief Wade, of the district
police. had telephoned to police head
quarters. and at S.2o fifty blue coats
marched mp Beacon street. and taking
the side entrance TO the state house.
made a clean sweep through the mob.
straight to the Doric Han, where they
halted. TO await the orders of Chief
Wade.
These orders were slow in coming they
We're 10 clear the State hous' and grounds
! OF lntrudefs. who al that time haI be-
come a kissing. bowling mob
This was but the work OF moment.
for the mere sight OF the blue uniforms
and brass buttons was apparently enough
To quell all Anarchistic tendencies.
"ikilI The Police 80
Before the blue coats the mob melted
away. out of the hall. down the broad
steps and on TO Beacon street.
There were some shouts Of, xiii the
police" but the shouters took good care
TO keep in the back ground. The crowd
gradually made its way back to the
common. and the State house once more
resumed it's accustomed quiet Repre-
sentative Mellen, of Worcester present
ed the petition of Morrison l.. Swift TO
the Legislature this afternoon. asking for
their attention TO the condition of the
| unemployed.
The petition called attention to the
fact that farms and factories are still in
existence, and asked that the unemployed
be given work thereon.
The House OF Representatives thereupon
appointed "A committee TO consider the
question, and shortly afterward adjourn
ed.