The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-26
Allen. PETER and Stewart In
dorse the Pilgrimage.
PETER WOULD PROVIDE WORK,
Allen Insists That the Regiments
May March to the Capitol.
george Francis Train. the Pcpuiist
Leader. Soon to Join the Host af
Cranks-CIeveiand Not Afraid. but
Dislikes Coxeyites a. Neishbors

aAsHiS6roS CITY, April S-The Popu-
Inst senators and representatives in con-
gress were in caucus tonight in the Popu-
lis; headquarters from $50 until 10
O'Clock to reach an understanding
rs TO the Populist attitude toward
the oncoming Coxey army. There
were present Senators Stewart of Nevada.
and Alien OF Nebraska. Representatives
Pence and Bell of Colorado. Bell and Ha.-
ris of ansas, Boet, Of Minnesota, KEN
and Mckeighan of Nebraska. Chairman
Taubeneck, of the national committee.
was also present The Coxey move
ment was discussed. While there
was no Endorsement of the move-
ment the speakers urged that il was
the Legitimate and natural outcome OF
national legislation. Mr.. Stewart urged
with his usual vigor that the gold anar-
chists" were responsible for the popular
uprising.
Senator PETER today introduced another
bill to provide work for the UNEMPLOYED IN
the District of Columbia. The bill pro-
sides Tor the improvement OF the public
grounds OF Washington City BY LAYING
out and making walks and wagonways.
and by the opening of high ways wherever
needed in the district, and for the i'm
proyement of those already proyided.
The work is TO be done under the super-
vision OF commission composed OF the
senate and house committee on the Dis
frict OF Columbia, with Senator Harris as
Its chairman. Persons in the district who
have no other employment are to be en-
ployed for the wages of $3.50 day of eight
hours, and 81. .0oO. 0oo IS appropriated.
Senator Allen today offered the follow
Ing resolution. for hich ne asked immedi-
ate consideration:
WHEREAS, It is currently reported that
unarmed, iaw-abiding and peaceably dis
posed but unemployed citizens Of the
United States are about to peaceab!y as
semble in Washington City to petition the
government for redress, Of their griey-
ances: and
WHEREAS, Threats of sarres.ing such
persons have been made on their entering
the District of Columbia land the City O,
Warrington; therefore. besit
'ktsosred, Firsi-That upder the consti-
iution OF the United StateS citizens of the
united States, regardless of their rank
or state III life. have an undoubted
and unquestionable right to peaceabiy
assemble and petition the government for
;,h;., reatess , oi Their sIie.anesstas any place
not menace or endanger pdrsons or prop
erty or disturb the enjoyment of the free
use ot the streets and highways by the
public
'Seeond-That such persons have a.
nndoabied right TO visit or assemble in
the city of Washington for any and all
Ieaceanie purposes as IN any portions of
the territory belonging to the Jurisdiction
OF the United States, at all times being
ainenabie TO the law for any violation
thereof.
"Third-That such persons have right
10 enter on the capitol grounds of the
United States ana in the capitol as fully
ana 10 as great an extent as any other cii-
lzens or persons, as long as they do not
disturb or hinder the transaction of public
business, menace the public peace or the
rights OF persons or property and any
threat OF violence to such persons under
such circumstances would be a clear vio-
iaslon OF their constitutional rights.
"tourth-That We commend the prompt
enforcement OF ali Just constitutional
laws iooSing to the preservation of public
business and the prevention of crime. bur.
under the pretense OF preserving the pub
tic peace and The prevention of crime
peaceaose apd iaw-aoiding citizens must
not be disturbed IN the full and free exer.
else OF their constitutional rights"
Objection was made 10 consideration OF
the resolution ana il went over under the
rule.
George Francis Train IS expected tomor-
row. Rev. VI. X. Cross. of the Primitive
Apostolic Church of God, who is a young
minister. has advertised tha, he will de-
liver discourse Sunday night for the
benefit of the Common callers OH the de-
cidediy unscrpturai theme, Damned
Zoos"
The committee on public comfort held
meeting at t0xey headquarters this after
noon, at which IL was decided 10 asg each
OF the newspapers of the clty To receive do
nations 10 funds which will be devoted to
the subsistence of the Commonweal
while IN this city. one mem Der OF the
committee. 4. Trogina. who is skilled
musician III the Marine band, has handed
IN his resi icnation at the suggestion OF his
mmandinc officer. Capt. Murphy who
thought 1t unwIse for an enlisted man to
identity himself prominently with this
movement
Although reports have been carren that
the " niie House guards have been rein
forced, President Cleveland was seen
driving through the principal streets of
the city IN an open carriage, with only the
co!ored driver on the box. matter
which gives the president concern vas the
permission a local real estate dealer gave
toxey 10 encamp IN Woodiey park, which
adlolns tie presidents country place