The record-union., 1894-04-06
DAKLAND'S ARMY ON A STRIKE.
The Tourists Draw the Line at the
Box Cars.
Preparations Made for Their Recep-
ton Last Night, But They
Did Not Come.

Chief of Police Drew went home at IL
o'clock last night, although he had ex
pected to be out until about this morn
ing, at which hour it was supposed the
Oakland Industrial regiment of 500 men
would all be safely housed in and under
the grand stand at Agricultural Park.
The cause of the Chiefs early retire
ment was the receipt of news that the
Oakland army had gone on strike
against the clean box cars provided by
the railroad company for their transporla-
ton to this city.
Everything had been arranged for the
departure of the men from Oakland at
7:45 o'clock last evening in six box cars
attached to the overland freight train due
here about 1:30 o'clock this morning, but
at last accounts they were still camping
on the beach.
A dispatch received from Oakland
about 6 clock last evening stated that
everything was in readiness for the men
to start for this city, the citizens having
arranged with the railroad company to
carry the men at the rate of one cent per
mile each. 1t appears, however, that at
the last moment the tourists decided that
the accommodations were not TO their
liking.
Whether or not other cars were pro-
vided after midnight could not be ascer-
tanned. Still, it is just possible different
arrangements were made and that the
army will arrive here this morning or
some time during the day.
PROVIDING FOR THE ARMY.
Yesterday the body of men, number
ing about 200, who have gathered here to
await the coming of the Oakland body,
paraded through the streets several times
and collected considerable additions 10
their stock of provisions, clothing, ETC..
already donated by citizens. They were
quiet and orderly. All were non-resi-
dents-men who had been attracted hither
10y the prospect of joining the East-b bound
army.
General" Houbert. who came here OH
Wednesday from Oakland to prepare for
the reception and maintenance OF his
army OF unemployed during their stay
here, held several consultations during
the day with Mayor Steinman. President
LawtOn of the Board OF Trustees and
Chief OF Police Drew.
The object was to find some place
where the men could sleep under cover
for one night. Chief Drew called on Sec
retary Smith OF the State Agricultural
Society to see if the use Of the Pavilion
could be had, but that official said he had
no authority TO grant the request The
property Is valuable, and he could not
take the responsibility OF allowing it TO
be used.
Finding no other available place, Chief
Drew went to see if Superintendent Han
cock would allow the use OF Agricultural
Park, but that gentleman was out of the
city. The place was inspected, and Cen
eral Houbert said that, while it lacked
many facilities for the purpose, it would
answer very well, and he would be only
too glad 10 keep his men there for twen-
ty-four hours, which was as long as ne
expected 10 have to remain here.
Accordingly the local contingent was
marched out there to await the coming OF
the larger body, the understanding being
that the men were not to modest the
stables but to occupy the grand stand,
which would afford shelter enough, as
the weather is warm and comfortable.
THE CITY WILL FEED THEM.
Chief Drew was given authority by the
Mayor and President LaWton Of the
Trustees 10 procure plenty OF beef, bread
and coffee for the subsistence of the men
expected last night, and he made all the
necessary arrangements therefor.
The cooking will be done in the open
ground in the center of the Park, where
there will he no danger OF fire, and ex-
officer Franks has contracted with Chief
Drew 10 supply the men with plenty of
good coffee.
As to how long they will remain in the
city, it is at present impossible to tell.
General HOubert says he hopes to reach
Washington by the lst of May, and that
it was his intention to remain here only
one night.
OF course the city cannot be expected
to provide subsistence for SO large body
of non-residents for any great length of
time: ana it is expected-or at least it is
the hope-that tonight or tomorrow Will
witness the departure OF the army on its
eastward journey.
No orders have as yet been received
from the railroad company TO transport
the men beyond this point. In fact, word
was received last evening that 1t would
not be done, and unlessiEthe officials of
the company change their minds the
gravest feature of the problem will con-
suit the city authorities.
That the men expect to travel by rail
there appears to be little doubt, judging
from what occurred at Oak kland, but it re-
mains TO be seen whether or not the rail-
road company will consent to carry them
an indefinite distance for nothing.
THEY MUST BEHAVE.
Yesterday Chief Drew and President
IaWtOn had little War-talll with GEN
eral Houbert. They told him the city
would submit to no overt acts oil the part
of his men; and would hold him person
ally Responsible lor their good behavior.
Let any lawless act be committed"
said the Chief, land, no matter how soon
the men may get to Washington, you will
stay with u.s."
General Houbert assured the officials
that his army would behave themselves
and respect the law. He had no fear on
that score.
ADJUSTMENTS
Miss Ellsler's fine company repeated
''Hazel Kirke'' last night at the Metro