The herald., 1894-08-02
further orders. will advise Allon OF
this order. n. III. MARKHAM.

sktk l&F ssG1yernor,
Again on the same day sent those
unlimited orders:
PASADENA, July 3. 1894, IL: :55 pm.
Maj j.-Gen. W. H. Dimond, San Francisco;
Yours reached me at III 80 am. The
suggestion is proper one. I wired
General Allen yesterday to ascertain at
once the condition OF all troops in that
part of the state. You should at once
ascertain what facilities will be given
for transportation from the various
points if called upon at all.
Your efforts muet be made in such
manner as to become effectual. Post me
frequently as to the situation, together
with any suggestion you deem import
ant. You should know the strength ana
caliber OF your men better than I.
H. H. MARKHAM,
Governor.
PASADENA, CAL. July 5, 4:06 pm.
Msjor- General W. b. Dimond, San Francisco.
You will send troops to Sacramento as
per your adyices to date. You will ex-
excise your best Judgment 90 to number,
equipment end mode OF transportation.
advise General Allen and myself of
your movements. The larger the force
the aurer the success. Wire Allen your
plans at once 80 that he may know
what to expect.
Fl. Fl. MARKHAM,
Governor.
These orders gave him the power to
command the entlreiiorce OF the National
guard. This was done that he might be
untrammeled in every way and free to
act as bis Judgment should dictate with
out awaiting permission from me. To
Sx~nx -
ing firmly and imperariyely, sent the
following telegram:
PASADENA, CAL, July 3. 1894
Major-Gsneral W. H. Dimond, Occidental Ho-
tel, San Francisco.
iouY two dispatches received at s O5
.. m. Owing TO the condition of affairs
all over the country 1t is difficult to tell
iuet what should be done. 1t seems
strange that the general government
does not define its position. Hold your
ground and press any point deemed ad
visable. / have but one policy and that
is to compel the observance of the law
and the rights oil all citizens TO be pro.
tected. Intellectual efforts are worse
than no efforts at this critical time !:
therefore make sure OF your position
and 60 ahead without fear.
H. H. MARKHAM,
Governor.
gave General Dimond. who was on
the ground, almost unlimited power,
believing that he would exercise his
Judgment In . conscientious manner.
His first effort was, from a military
standpoint, a failure, and has cast
odium upon the rank and file of the
guard, not only in this state bnt
throughout the who'd country. The
troops have been ridiculed and the mill
tary power Of the state disgraced, and
q General Dimond is the only officer of
She guard to whom I had Issued orders
except in cases of emergency
Of which he has been promptly
advised, primarily he is the one
chat must explain to me his excuse.
am, however, satisfied that line off,
eers and enlisted mon have been unjust
" criticized. Every officer who is re-
sponsible for this disgrace will be given
his just deserts without distinction.
The officers, not the men. should take
the burden upon their shoulders.
Shoulder etraps are ornamental II they
ere honorably earned, and the soldier
who wears them without earning them
should always be modest and strive to
learn their Significance. Every soldier