The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-24
WARNING TO OOXEY'S ARMY.
PROCLAMATION NJ TEE DISTRICT
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sns Trey Are Advised TO Dispense,
wAsutvaroS. April 23-For three or four
days the oficials connected with the White
House and the various Govern m ent depart
ments have been busy denying the reports
that n proclamation would be issued on the
subject nj the Coxey movement to ward WASH
inRton. or that the President would take any
public notice whatever OF the approach OF
the Con- monweal army. While the deniais
we're stlll being made this morning the
proclamation was In type. and II has been
given TO the public over the signatures
OF the Commissioners OF the District OF
Columbia. The proclamation IL the work Of
President Cleveland and his legal advisers
and the finishing touches were given TO II at
the White House conference Yesterday. at
which Major Moore. the Chief OF Police. was
present The snnouncem ent In THE Sun this
morning that the proclamation would be Is
sued was Officially denied OF course but
nevertheless. the terms OF the proclamation
are practically what the despatch to THE Sun
said they would be.
1t il a fact that every Government official In
Washington. from President Cleveland down.
IL keeping his eye on this Coxey movement.
and the most thorough and detailed arrnnge-
ments have been made to sduelch the FIRST
sign OF trouble after Coxey's army shall have
arrived In the District OF Columbia. II the SOL
diers fail to heed the warning OF the Presi-
dents proclaim alton and do not disperse be-
fore reaching the limits Of the District
The Chief OF Police is prepared to handle
the crowd II IL comes. and has been author
lied to call for such assistance ss he deems
necessary. The officials OF the Capitol. too.
have made all rules and regulations that are
necessary for the proper protection OF the
Capitol buildings and grounds. and II the
Commonweal army shall arrive In such num-
bers as to threaten the peace and good order
of the city. they will find themselves at once
in the grasp OF the law. The Administration
officials are hopeful that the procls is
sued to-day will have the effect OF breaking
the backb bone Of the army and prevent II from
receiving the recruits expected from neigh
boring cities.
Not only the branch OF the Commonweal
army that ia now In Maryland under the COM
mand OF Coxey himself. but the branches that
are approaching from Chicago. Boston. and
other points are causing the greatest anxiety
in the minds Of the Government officials. and
Il is chiefly for the purpose Of warning the
Commonwealsrs OF the hopelessness OF their
cause In Washington and inducing them to
scatter and give up the proposed concentrated
attack upon tho Capitol that the exclamation
and announcements arc now given ont in
Washington.
OF discussion OF The Coxey movement, as 1t 10
thought that debate on this subject merely
communistic speeches as that Of senator Allen
OF Nebrask ia. which. i is thought. has already
dsbate OF this Kind the senate to-day by a
direct vote refused to take up the PETER resolu-
ton sppgi mn 10 rses s ps
Allen will therefore be unable to get the floor
IT, rsDy TO ne1n;or sSies san. OF
tor, indeed. has given up the hope Of making
sprech. and now says that after thinEing the
as well for him to remain silent on the subject.
Ior the present at least.
by GATED Pres.
The Commissioners OF the District OF Co
iumbia, whose functions correspond to those
OF the Mayor aad City Council or Board Of Al
ssas their 'si.
ton was taken at the suggestion q PRESIDENT
pents benz on disturbing law and order
have been impressed on the Com missioners
has also been told by some OF his advisers that
II would be well to take measures to show In
irooE no interference with the maintenanes
OF peace and order IN the District The Pre.i-
the name Of the Federal Government. but
believing that some positive step was nee
trict Commissioners as the reprssen.
tatives OF local authority. issue some sort Of q
statement to Offset rumored intentions OF eS-
tremists TO MAKE the arrival oil lOXey the op-
portunity for a demonstration that might de-
velop into ,erious riot After conference |
the District ANA Col Moore the Chiei Of Police
OF Washington. the District CommissionersIs-
sued this proclamation.
WLon IL Nas ';rse.
Whereas. It Is reported that several organ |
lied bodies OF men are approaching the Dis:
securing such Congressional action as will re- |
lieye the condition OF unemployed lhborers |
"WHp7'eas. All unemployed men and others |
throughout the country who may be In sympa- |
assemb BILE In front OF thu national Canitol on |
the LIST OF May proximo. for the purpose OF |
mere force OF nun bers and physical prssence;
:" Whereas. The constitutional right Of petit
peace and good order. which threaten the
quiet OF the national capital. which are con-
means Of Obtaining legislative relief under
our system OF goyernment; and,
of this body OF uusmploYed and destitute
people not only TO gather together for the
hSlo To- rs%an an tr mssOn ssha
have been accom- plishec; and.
s.vo,.s 10 b Ths rsiSnsi espts Is chiefly
ederal Legislation. and a. result OF its lack
Of Ordinary means Of affording smpl9yment
BILE efforts to care for Its own poor and unsm-
!, Now. therefore. the Commissioners Of the
District Of Columbia who are charged with the
duty OF maintaining peace and good order and
with entorcing the laws in said District. being
sensible OF the gravity OF the situation. and
fully appreciating the hardship which must
come upon many innocent but misguided
PEOPLE Il this iIl.eonsidersd movement
e ssSp'd eGI.n.sd do uh nsTIsy
In tqrthsrAncs Of the peace aud good order
whieh are enIoinsd by the laws In force in said
District. to the good sense and patriotism OF
all those engaged in or who cOntsm plate TAX
ing any part in the proposed dsmonstration
and urge them to rseous slider their intsption to
ZONE into the District u Columbia for that
purpose
No possible good can come Of such a gather
ng. an with 10 proper preparation or means
of subsistence, suffering and ultimate disorder
will certainly eusus. No wrong can be Tiehtei.
lo condition OF labor amsliorAtsd. no remedy
or any existing evil realized By the eontem-
plated demonstration OF physical force. livery
desirable end can De more certainly and sfee- |
lively accomplished By ordinary and lawful
Methods
The Commissioners while in entire sympa-
ny with all people out OF employment. and
having no desire or purpose To deal hArshly |
9th unfortunate but honest men who seek |
el by reasonable and lawful means. are in
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