The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-17

Wv. W. L. MITCHELL
promise you will show you the auietest
krht ever witnessed. You come too. La
mar. he added.
.'0h Bowden, Bowden," said the gov
srnor. "how foolish.
eweii. you will see." Bowden rejoined.
-yes." said the governor sententiously.
md stsrted away for the capitol.
JscksosytILE. Fla. Jan. 16.-Manager
Bowden's errand In Tallahassee was the
principal subject of conversation among
the followers Of the Corbett- Mitchell con-
tesr today. Although dispatches this
afternoon announced that his interview
With Gov. Mitchell was of a private ma
ture the statement that the situation was
unchanged gives the friends of the club
reason 70 hope that nothing has developed
adverse to the interests of the club.
Sheriff Broward Is reported having said ii
the governor ordered out the militia he
tbrowardl would consider 1t personal in
suit and resign his position. IL is impos-
sible to locate the sheriff. however. and
the truth of the story cannot be con-
firmed.
Tonight great crowd OF citizens
shronged Metropolitan hall. called there TO
protest against the intended action of
Gov. Mitchell in calling out the militia TO
prevent the contest. Speeches were made
Of fiery nature, some Of the most promi-
nent men in the city responding to calls
from the audience. After three city coun-
ciimen had spoken. saying they protested
more against the insult offered the city as
aiaw-abiding place than against the an
tieipated stopping of the contest. the fol-
loving resolutions were adopted:
- H Al.
Hen, III. l. Mitchell. governor has IN
structed number of military companies
throughout the state To report in the city
of Jacksonville on the 18th inst. for the
purpose OF maintaining and preserving
peace; and.
any breach of the peace with which the
civil authorities of the city and county are
not fully able To cope: and.
"WHERRss. We deem the massing of
troops In this city under the circumstances
unwarranted bv Law and q serious retiec.
ton upon the character of our citizens and
adetrimcnt 20 the business interests of the
city therefore the citizens Of Jacksonville
and Duval county. in mass meeting assem-
hed. pursuant 10 the call of "A large num-
Der of eminent business men, do resolve As
follows.
"first--We earnestly protest against the
threa ened massins of troops IN our city,
local authorities and their ability TO fully
preserve the peace and MAINTAIN the
dignity Of the city aud county.
''seeond~We individually and collee-
lively pledge ourselves TO aid the sheriff in
all lawful efforts To discharge his duties
aud maintain and preserve the peace and
faliy enforce the laws.
"Third-Ne earnestly protest against
such Tumered action on the part of the
governor, and most respectfully request
that he desist therefrom and leave the con-
duct AMI guidance thereof to the civil
LEGAL authorities
kourth~lhat a copy OF these resolu-
tons be forwarded to the governor.
After more speeches the meeting adj
'narnea. From the sentiments expressed
by Prominent citizens after the meeting.
useems that should the militia be ordered
eat serious trouble would certainty foliow.
one man. se!l Known st the Florida bar.
expressed himself as follows;
III Gov Mitchell orders out the militia
'e suppress 80 anticipated riot. hs wiil.
iastead prveipllate Esot IS sure as | stand
ca my leet this moment. IL troops come
b Jacksonville on January y murGer
WI Re done and GOV. Mitcheli viii Toe re-
speasiee for H.
lac crowd Was worked W. 90 a high
pitch as excitement. aud threats were
frequently heard that the frst attempt hy
tas militia would result IN bloodshed.
iais Is the general opinion throughout
sae city.
tae asht between The negro pugilissS
Hssr's and Watkins. tonight. was ended
= TIE trst round by Harris jumping over
i zoe fepes and refusing 30 tight, after re.
= eesssns hard hlow on the Jaw No move
has YET been made by the navai Athletic
..as 70 arrest the principals in the match
! st assht Ii vas expected that q test
soaid be made OF she contest, but the
ava people say - action will re taken.
=" q, " f.Sg.sF. sho owns nearly ali of
Aasasiine, says the Corbess- Mitchell
sai ali net come of in II. Johns county
% eaa pgeveatil
,sdsa sofay telesFaphe3 from ITALIA
sss frxasdtng BIS interview ~ith Gov.
sssAs "Eae situation Is unchanged.
esaiesa Nisl take place a. advertised. -
'@e Sslsf Aaad, the Flcrida Cifssxa ws.i
'esaArfe~ that thors Rsa - 40 SIGHT
sa'e'aos Is mp Ncsele IN hss position.
s~s ogdeFet the second hattalloa To be
.SstsoaVas $50 DAYS before The late
fss tie bxat
- ihteFFteS as Tallahassee tosfzy the
s'hof sad It hAve ordered on troops
Sven iae tEh. Tbe se-cslled naval
provoke contest ssth tae STATE
asea Il All alone bs responsi bic"
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49, msa. believing the Coraetf-
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