The herald., 1894-03-16
MARTIAL LAW IN DENVER
Civil Authority No Longer
Recognized.
Governor Waite Calls Out the
State Troops.
Cannon and Calling Guns Trained
ON the City Hall.
The Municipal Palace Defended by Po.
lice and Deputy sheriffs - Fod-
eraI Troops Ordered Out to
Clear the Streets.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
DENVER, March 15.-This has been
day of intense excitement In Denver.
Scenes unparalleled in the history OF the
city have been witnessed. Governor
Waite, of "blood to the horses brides"
fame, called out the First regiment and
the Chaffee light artillery to attack the
city hall and drive therefFom the two
police commissioners who defed his
power, entrenched behind barricaded
doors and surrounded by hundreds OF
armed policemen and deputy sheriffs
ready to do their bidding.
Thousands of people lined the streets
through which shortly after 2 p.m.. the
troops marched to the city hall, and
many loudly expressed approval or dis
approval of the governors action. Many
engaged in hot argument, and so bitter
was the feeling on the part OF both those
who opposed and those who defended
the governor that it seemed as if gem
eral riot would ensue should a shot be
fred.
sERING THE FUN.
Massed in the vicinity of the city hall
were thousands, most of them drawn to
the spot out of pure curiosity, and reck-
less of the danger that seemed immi-
nent. Part of the policemen, armed
with revolvers and clubs, were drawn
up in line outside the hall, awaiting the
approach of the enemy. Inside were
the remainder and large force OF depu-
ty sherffs, armed with rihes, revolvers
and shotgunH and determined to hold
the fort at any sacrifice. On the ar
rival of the troops General Brooks or
dered the city hall cleared, and an
nounced that if the order was not com.
piled with, firing would be begun.
Many of the crowd ieered; others
cheered. On all sides were pale. drawn
faces, but the on-lookers stood their
ground, determined to "see the fun" az
many termed it.
AN UPLIFrRD SWORD.
Victor E. Foley, an aide, upon being
pressed by the crowd, drew his sword
and raised it with flourish. This threat
angered the crowd. They hisaed him
and grosned. while some one in the
packed crowd cried coward" One
A.
his horse. But not shot was fred nor
a blow struck.
Members of the chamber of commerce.
interceded and attempted to have the
dispute settled by arbitration. The
governor remained stff-necked, adher-
ing to his purpose to clear the hall, but
he alternately made threats and declared
truces until evening and the scared SOL
diers stood patiently in the streets watt
ing for the order to attack which never
came
MARCHED DOWN AGAIN.
About 8 O'Clock the governor decided
that he would postpone operations to
aEother day. His troops had marched
mp the hill, and they marched do own
again without striking Ia blow. Late
tonight the governor issued proclams-
ton to all the state militia to place
themselves in readiness for marching
orders. He himself did not venture out
of his house all day, and his residence ia
surrounded by strong guard. as he is
in mortal fear of assassination. Mean
while federal troops from Fort Logan,
whom the governor asked General Nc
Cook to order out for duty in Denver,
are camped ct the union depot, and it is
possible that before the difficulty is set
tied martial law will be declared.
AN EXCITING DAY