Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-03-22

Denver. COL, March ij.-Thc political
fight waged by GOV, Waite eliminated to-
day in exciting scenes, and mob violence
was imminent The prompt action OF lead
ing citizens in appearing in solid bodies to
beg for time to consider the situation care
fully caused delay that probably prevent
ed boodshod, riot, and the assassination OF
Gov. Waite against whom all sorts of dire
threats were made.
At O'Clock the intelligence that the gov
crnur had called upon Gen. McCooli to pre-
serve tho peace settled all fears OF a con
fct between the militia and the police. as
sisted by sheriti5 and deputies Some years
ago the citizens OF Denver had the
legislature give them II new char
ter chat took the police, fire and
public works departments out Of the
hands of the municipality and put them in
the hands Of boards appointed by the gov
ernor 1t was believed that this would re-
suit in removing the board from the corrup-
ton of politics. Gov. Waite has tried to
make all OF these political boards filled with
populist followers. The board of fire and
police has been changed repeatedly t. suit
his whim. Two member, Of this board re
sisted removal but the governor won his
case before the Supreme Court, which de-
clarol that he G. ould remove for cause.
" hen he demanded the removal Of Com
mis~ioners Martn and Orr recently, they
refused to 90 until the courts should SO
decide Gov. Waite, relying upon the
decision OF the Supreme Court in the first
case. declared that the two commissioners
hal violated their trust by unaW1ullY plac-
INK special policemen at gambling HOUSES,
4 mis- zion
The depo,e1 commissioners applied to the
Ui,tr It Court and obtained a temporary in
Junction to restrain the governor. the mayor
and The new members from taking possession
of the Office of the police and fire board
Judge Graham declined to remove the in
junction. After several days deliberatOn
the governor decided to ignore the injunction
ami s, last night he ordered ont the militia
with the intention of taking possession OF
The city hall and forcihlv disodging the two
commissioners.
A. early as = o'clock this morning curious
spectator, began to assemble around the
city hall building and by II o clock Lariner
and 18th streets for block in each direc-
ton were literally packed. A 10 O'Clock
two wagon loads of brcech loading shot
runs and ammunition were unlOadcd at
police headquarters in the city hall. The
department was now equipped with
a ohot gun and two Colts rcvolVers
for each man. in addition to the
regulation club Chief of Police Stone said
1--WE have 10 men on duty and they will
ne here as long as they are needed. IT the
governor wants blood to the brides we
will give it to him. but he cannot have the
city hall. -
The militia started from the arnory at ,
4 r,,..
mand assisted 10y Brig. Gen. Brooks The
Isl regiment Of the Colorado National
Uuards and the Chaffee light artillery. con-
sisting of four Calling guns, We're placed TO
command the entire front of the hall. At
one time the militia was under motion to at
tuck the hall, but the arrival of Secretary
Loreng with Il message from the governor
STAGED the attack.
At 3:i5 p m Gen. Brooks rode up f. the
hall and stated that the governors orders
must be obeycd Business WA, practically
suspendcd Committees OF the most mtlu-
entail citizens uu,ucce,stully endeavored to
arhtr0tG the matter. The governor de
clarcd he would order the militia TO fire
llpon the city hall regardless of the crowd of
spectator, aud chief of police. Stone said
he would die before he would surrender.
Tive sheriff issued an order to arrest the
militia and take their arms away, and a
friend OF the dcposad commissioners went
tut Of the city hail to APP "
for a warrant to arrct the governor
Finally Gov. Waite made rcauistiOn upon
Cen McCook, commanding the department,
ior the troop from Fort Logan $50 put
u0Wu an in-ulIection. Soon after q
clock TINS evening Chief of Police Stone
received telephone message from Gen.