The record-union., 1894-04-24
Special to the REcoRp-UNIox.

by Reclaiming Arid Lands.
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-President
Cleveland is said to be greatly disturbed
oven the proposed visitation of Coxey's
army, and he has not only sought advice
on the subject from the members OF his
Cabinet and others in authority, but he
has had long conference with the Chief
of Police, Major Moore. Acting upon
the advice of those whom he has con-
suited he is said to have decided to issue
a semi-official proclamation admonishing
all persons who contemplate visiting the
National Capital that they must respect
the laws and conduct themselves in a
peaceful and respectable manner or suffer
the consequences.
The Commissioners of the District of
Columbia took action to-day on the i'm
pending Coxey invasion. After consulta-
ton with the attorney Tor the district a
manifesto was prepared which calls at
tention to the fact that the right of petit
tion does not extend to the lengths the
CoXeyites appear to imagine. Those who
mediate coming to the Capital are warned
that only hardship and privation await
them here and no good can come of the
proposed pilgrimage.
Following is the full text OF the Com
missioners' proclamation:
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, April %, 1894 J
To Whom 1T Mag Concern: WHEREAS,
It is reported that several organized bod
les ofmen are approaching the District
OF Columbia with the avowed purpose OF
securing such Congressional action as
will relieve the condition of the unem-
ployed laborers throughout the country;
and whereas, all unemployed men and
others throughout the country who may
be in sympathy with the movement have
been invited to assemble in front of the
National Capitol on the 1st day of May
for the purpose OF compelling favorable
action by Congress by force OF numbers
and physical presence; and whereas, the
constitutional right of petition does not
Justify methods dangerous to peace and
good order, which threaten the question
of National Capital, which are contrary
TO the law and opposed to the ordinary
means of obtaining legislative relief
under our system of government; and
whereas, it is declared TO be the intention
of this body of unemployed and destitute.
not only to gather together Tor the pur-
pose aforesaid at the city of Washington,
but there 10 remain until their mission
shall have been accomplished; and
whereas, the National Capital is chiefly
devoted to public business and is the
center of Federal legislation, and as re-
suit of its lack OF ordinary means Of
affording employment is now taxed to
its utmost capacity in charitable efforts to
care for Its own poor and unemployed.
Now, therefore, the Commissioners Of
the District of Columbia, who are charged
hQ mi Af
good order and with enforcing the laws in
said district being sensible oil the gravity
of the situation, and fully appreciating
the hardship which must come upon
many innocent but misguided people if
this ill-considered movement should be
continued, do hereby appeal, in the in
terest of humanity, and in furtherance of
the peace and good order which are en-
loved by the laws IN force in said district,
TO the good SENSE and patriotism of all
those engaged in, or who contemplate
taking any part in, the proposed demon
stration, and urge them TO reconsider
their intention to come into the District
of Columbia for that purpose. No pOssi-
BILE good can come OF such gathering,
and with no proper preparation or means
of subsistence, suffering and ultimate dis
order will certainly ensue. No wrong
can be righted, no condition of labor
ameliorated, no remedy for existing evil
stration of physical force. Every desir-
able end can be more certainly and effect
lively accomplished by ordinary and law
tul methods.
The Commissioners, while in entire
sympathy with all people out of employ
ment, and having no desire or purpose to
deal harshly with all honest men who
seek relief by reasonable and lawful
measures. are in duty bound TO give
notice to those who are tempted under
any preteXt to swell the number of un-
employed persons already here, that there
is neither work for them nor means for
their maintenance in the district: that the
law does not permit the solicitation of
aims IN our streets, and forbids parades,
assemblages or orations in the Capitol
grounds, and the obstruction OF any pub
lie grounds, streets, highways or avenues
and the approaches to public or private
buildings.
The Commissioners give notice also
to criminals and eyil-doers who, under
cover OF a crowd of unemployed in our
streets, may come for the purpose of crime
and disorder that all such viii be appre-
hended and summarily dealt with.
And finally they give notice to all that
come here against their advice and pro-
test that the laws in force in the District
of Columbia are adequate for every
emergency and will be rigidly enforced.
JOHN w. Ross,
GEORGE TRUESDELL,
Commissioners of the District.
MUTINY IN KELLY'S ARMY.
Nicola (Ia.) April 23.-Kelly's Indus
trial Army awoke to-day to lind itself in
a state OF mutiny. Last night Kelly gave
orders that no men be allowed to leave
camp. Colonel Baker told his men they
could leave if they wished. As soon as
the bugle aroused the men to-day a court
martial was called and officers declared
unanimously against Baker and he was
promptly expelled, much to the satisfac-
Iion OF the men. During breakfast a man
in Company Z of Sacramento quarreled
with comrade and drew knife
His opponent promptly seized club
belligerent. Kelly had the three men
transferred to another camp. Company
G objected, and when the General ordered
them into the ranks they refused to CO.