The morning call., 1894-04-16
The industrials Still Gaining
Recruits.
WAS NO NEED FOR THE MILITIA.
The Troops May Be Carried Eastward
by the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
in Abundance.

the enjoyment of more luxury than they
have known since they left home two
weeks ago. The armv reached the con-
fines of Omaha shorty after O'Clock.
The train was hauled to sidetrack just
inside the city limits. Chief Seavey was
there with two pIatoons of police under
Captains Cormack and Martyr.
II had been the intention TO disembark
the army there in the woods and have
breakfast. The authorities had pro-
vided $500 loayes of bread and 1000 pounds
of cooked meat. while business firm had
given 1000 pies. All this provender was
in two boxcsrs, which we're quickly at
tached TO the Kelly train, and theu the
recession moved ON.
Chief Seavey had asked General Kelly
to keep his men Oh the cars and they have
been kept there. Two or three thousand
people gathered and many crossed to
Council Bluffs with the train. "Frenchy,"
the only man in the army with q uniform,
sat Oh the pilot of the engine holding
large American flag, while from the box
ears were displayed the national colors
and banners peculiar TO the army. Notices
OF various kinds were also displayed.
At the Union Pacific transfer-yards in
Council Bluffs there was a crowd of 1000
or more people. Seven companies of
militia were drawn up in line. When the
train pulled in great cheer was sent up
Both the citizens and the Kellyites joined
making the depot sheds rattle with their
yells, while the militia-boys looked rather
shameful cediy at each other as they woD-
dered why they were there. In moment
the blankets and baggage were tumbled
out of the cars in which the army had
travelled for the last six days and camp
was pitched on the open ground about 100
yards from the depot. Breakfast was
soon under way. City hydrants were
opened and fees were washed with Wig
orous haste that denoted the zest and relish
of cold water.
After breakfast began reception. which
lasted well into the evening. Fully $4,000
people visited the camp and mingled with
the soldiers. kelly's wonderful nrganiza-
tion was never better shown. The disci-
pline Of the army is as perfect as that of
well-drilled regulars. Much of this is due
to the personnel of the troops, who are
mainly intelligent mechanics, with few
professional men thrown in. During the
afternoon public meeting was held.
General Kelly and a number Of local labor
leaders made speeches. In his address
General Kelly said he could not under
stand why the militia had been called out.
His intsntions were peaceable and bis
army wel-behaved. 1t was made up of
law-abiding and would-be self-su pporting
citizens Of the United States. They had
no intention Of making trouble for any
one. When they got to Washington they
will argue the necessity of the Govern
ment taking care Of the unemployed.
Some speculation as to how the troops
would get away from CounciI Bluffs was
heard, but at midnight nothing had been
settled. 1t was then understood that the
Burlington would furnish train. Super
intendent DuggaD, who has charge of this
division of the road, said that he himself
was especially adverse to carrying the men.
Many recruits Joined the army here, one
new company being formed-Compsny B.
Contr ib3tions of provisions and cash Were
also liberal. Oae collection taken at the
close OF Kelly's speech amounted to
S1O5 95.
Topeka. Kans.. April 15.-In view of
Industrial army through Topeka, the Peo-
rle's party league of Shawnee County
passed resolution last night to give the
recruits suitable welcome and substan-
iia feast on their journey to Washington.
A committee to make the necessary ar
rangements has been appointed.
KANSAS CITY, April ia special to
the journal rom Guthrie, o. T.. says !:
The Oklahoma contingent of Coxey's
army, 800 strong. completed arrangements
tonight with the railroad company 10 carry
them to Washington in boxcars.
VANDALIA. ILL.,. April 15..-General Frye
and his army of Commonwealers broke
camp here aud started on their journey but
In different directions. Many Of them are
in bad shape, sick and almost worn out.
The men caucused all last night, and this
morning after breakfast took a vote by
C mpanies whether or not they would
follow General Frye. The vote to con-
tinue with the general was carried by a
very slight majority. The minority de-
cared they would go no further with
them.
COTTON, April 15.-This morning Ad-
jutant B. Smith. linotype operator of
Tacoma, now in command Of the unem-
ployed army, bought Sc 30 worth of bread,
but the citizens objected 10 the delivery.
The bread was finally delivered. but the
baker agreed To sell no more to the men.
The merchants unan monsly agree not to
sell and the citizens agreed not to give any
TO cd or other supplies to the army. The
men must leave town without assistance Of
any kind.
Adjutant Smith said that he intended to
march three miles east last night and re-
ceive the leaders from the Sheriff. flag the
Southern Pacific train, aud Compel the
engineer to run through stations at the
rate OF % miles per hour.
He now says a detachment of five men
will visit houses ard solicit food and claims
there are enough sympathizers to support
the army here fifteen days.
Smith says that all of the original party
are here with three exceptions. The other
deserters were hobos joining since starting
on the march.
At the meeting OF the citizens tonight
additional guards were appointed as the
militia was Withdrawn bis morning. 1t is
thouoht tho army m III disporaa n m orrou