New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-25
PRICE THREE CENTS.
COXEY FORTY MILES AWAY.
HE SENDS TWO ENJOYS AHEAD TO RE-
CONNOITRE AT WASHINGTON.

CAUTIONS TAKEN BY THE AUTHORITIES
TO PREVENT DISORDER THE
FORCE AVAILABLE.
fBY rELgGRAPH TO THE TRIBrSBl
Washington. April 24.-"GeneraT Coxey's army
of "hcboes" and "roadsters' was reported this
afternoon as the Capital as Frederick City,
Md. scarcely more than forty miles distant by
turnpike. At the leisurely rate at which the
army" travels however this stretch of country
will not be covered in less than four days This
will bring the invading column 10 the District
border by Saturday next, leaving twenty -four
hours interval OF rest for the army" before II
attempts its rather hazardous entry into Wash
ington on May 1. In the mean time the chiefs
of the "Commonwear are sending ahead ad-
vance guards TO reconnoitre and arrange as
friendly reception as possible for the foot
sore enthusiasts who have followed General
Coxey across the Aleghanies.
Two OF these agents arrived here last night
with a letter Of introduction TO "Coloner' or
Citizen" Redstone. AS Mr.. Redstone was ao-
sent with the army" Boonesboro. the letter
could not be delivered until to-day. Wnen the
Colonel" or "Citizcn' returned by train from
Frederick to Washington. The two ENJOYS bear
neither military nor political titles. and are
modesty referred to in their letter OF intro
furnished by Chief Marshal Carl Browne tenn
norarilv I'm charge Of the CoXey army, ana
offer an amusing illustration of the Chief
Marshars" literary fuency and rotundity. The
letter is addressed to Redstone. and reads as
follows:
Good Roads Good Money. Plenty OF Work!
Chief Marshars Head Quarters of the
CornnnonWaal of Christ
81, Ne Gejd Camp Medhurst April 81 o.
Comrade Redstone Washington agent Coihiio"
Dear Bro This will please introduce TO you BrS
W D White of Commune Chicago Community Q.
The Commonweal Of Christ also Bro j White o.
commune of the Commonweal Of Christ The,
represent the advance guard the oHy nann TheS
also represent in their persons the union or C nlus
ana nnnv "hay yXinet@enth Ohio 5 during the o.
the rebellion and Bro White vas i,Ts Private war ir
TGnv have marched over the mountains with us
stopping with old comrades or paying their own S
fsct that the war of the rebellion Is over Treat
them well until our arrival there wheh tney po WI.
return to our camp the banks or the fotohac
again in the field not for war but ppn f9T SeFce
AtStr CHEZ t'i Marshal OF the
Commonweal OF Christ.
The two ENJOYS seem 10 be men Of respectable
itv i'm curious contrast with the grotespueness OF
their errand, and both have respectable MILL
tarv records w. d. White is extremely bitter
in his denunciation of the Unknown Pizzaro
Smith the ex-Datent medicine man, who ap-
peared here yesterday as the advance guard OF
a column of "hoboes' Of his own collection
At the War and Navy Department the ap-
proach OF the army" is being watched with
much interest. 1t has become apparent that
Coxev is determined to reach Washington, and
his coming and the influence that his approach
will have upon the unemployed classes In I'll
sections Of the country is thought by officers OF
the Army and Navy to be such as to merit
serious consideration. Army officers more
especially regard the situation as more or less
| full OF apprehension
Thus far no special orders have been issued to
the Army. Navy or Marine Corps by Secretary
Lamont or Secretary Herbert. looking to moo
! ilizaton Of the regulars on or about May l. Inc
regular troops always in a condition TO move
at short notice. and an hours warning would be
sufficient to get all available soldiers. sailors and
marines ready for field service. Their arms
knapsacks and canteens are ready at all times,
and It would only be necessary TO issue ball cart
ridges 70 equip them for any calls OF duty " nile
no orders tO the regulars have been issued IL ls
learned that an ntimatiOn has been given 10 the
commanding officers Of the troops at Fort Monroe
and Fort McHenry. Baltimore, that the services
- their subordinates may be required and to be
ready 10 move on short notice. At Fort Monroe
there are eight batteries Of artillery or ABOUT
twenty-five officers and 400 men. Fort Mc1eniy
has three batteries. composed OF ten oihScls
and 100 men, II would take less than twenty
four hours To bring these troops to Washington
or the local regular forces that couiu Dc , ilio
iliZed Immediately or upon an hout wal iiiils,
the army could supply four batteries or aruIIery
from the Washington barracks ana three uoops
! ~ cavalry from Fort Meyer. The sailor cohtih,
gent would probably amount To ten onlcers anu ai
100 men from the Navy Yard ana the Dolpn.n.
Nine or ten officers and $50 men or the marlhe l,n
/ corps could be drawn from the Marine paii iiaeN'
and the School of Application DID,,
In addition TO this number of regulars, briea,
! dier-General Ordway ha under MS coihi@ndnu @
about 500 well-trained, well-disciphhed oillceIs
! and men who are held ready for call TO arms
unon brief notice Altogether therefore, a loICe ot
about sxtyseven officers ana 4ooV men co.u @ Vo t
! mustered and placed on duty in Washington 10
! nrevent riot and blOOdshed should an einerseICy
| demand their services In case the contlhsehcIes
should require greater force sou,eLs toot, -
New-York Philadelphia, Chicago ana A'idnla "
rho number Of about 1000 could be rapleiy
brought here by rail while nearly that hu,sIos. s
~ sailors and marines could be dispatched rom rom
ToYwYorlx philadelphia. Annapolis and Norfoik
! on a days warning. This would throw IL ioiSe tn
! of \ 900 wel-armed, thoroughly trained Ihen ,'
| Vashingron sufficient, of COURSE, Tor any emer-
| During the present uneasiness 1t has peen de
ctded TO make a material increase IN ,he . oNaI
| niice force As Is usual during inauguraions
11nd lyhen large crowds are in the city, the force
! on duty at the White House VIII De uoupleu %
| that no cranks or other dangerous s ,
! viii gain admission 10 the grounds, mucn less
", mit tb Executive Mansion. In addition 10 these
| nracautions for the safety of the President anu
| hi; family the houses OF COnSTeSShSH' Sehs'eoi.
| ana Cabinet officers will each have guard
| some little anxiety having been MANIFESTED py
the representatives Of foreign countries tor thelr
! nersonal safety. two officers from headquarters
| Visited the various legations yesterday ana as
! sured the diplomats that every possible prVlec-
| tion would be given them. Al several, Wnere
the fear seemed greatest, officers VIII be on duty
| day and night. Orders were issued Yesterday
| To the lieutenants in each OF the nine local pre-
! cincts to swear IN twenty young men 10 90 uuty
| as additional patrolmen In case the necessity
| arises A large increase is also to be mace In
! the detective corps. number OF the brfgntest
| nolicenen in the various precincts having been
| detailed for service at headquarters in CIVILIAN
! dress . Ia,
| Realizing that the Treasury Department Win
its vast stores of gold, silver and paper money.