The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-24
NOTHING CAN STOP THEM.
CIeveIand's Proclamation VIII Not
Be REGARDED.

De. Ee2dFuSQ.
NEW YORK. April 23.-General Coxey,
commander-in-chief of the Army of the
Commonweal, was asked to-day: "What
do you think Of the Boston riots of yes
terday?"
"a likely thing to happen" he replied.
"but still l believe the facts are incorrectly
stated. II was enthusiasm. slr-enthusi-
asm. l have been through all these things,
and know just how it was"
Chow do you view Mr. Clevelaud's pro-
posed proclamation concerning your
army's visit to the capital?"
"Law-abidiDg citizens. sir; be speaks
of law-ablding citizens. l am glad to hear
he is becoming a law-abiding citizen him.
self. Why. he and his Secretary of the
Treasury committed the most fragrant vio-
lation of the law known in the history of
the country when they Issued the 5O.0G0.-
600 of Understanding bonds; and he
talks of law-abiding ctizensi
I'VE shall march on to Washington re-
CARELESS of Mr.. Cleveland's proclamation.
Before he can legally make movement
against US be viii have to get US to violate
some law. 1t would be in violation Of the
constitution for him TO prohibit our right
up some old laws from the statute books
that would hinder us. but if such laws
exist they are in violation of the constitu-
ton. Somebody must make a test case of
it and we will"
DO you place any credence in Mr..
Kelly's statements at Council Bluffs. yes
terday, that blood may be shed?"
81 don't know if it is true, but can
readily see what he might have meant. If
anybody goes to repress his army row
might arise which might end fatally. So
far we have made every effort to restrain
onr men under the greatest provocation.
Take Tor instance our being penned up in
the exposition grounds at Pittsburg. 1t
was illegal. but | ordered the men to sub
nit General Kelly will keep within the
pale of the law"
COxey made an application to Commits
sioner Farmer of the Trunk Line Assoeia-
ton for reduced rates to Washington from
all parts of the country. Mr.. Farmer took
the matter under advisement. Coxey at
tended horse sale this afternoon and will
Join bis army tomorrow.
CHICAGO. April 23.-J. IT. Randall has
been chosen general Of the Chicago div-
sion of the Commonweal Army. Kelly
has been abandoned and the Chicago army
will begin It's march some day this week.
Randall stated that there were 70G recruits
enlisted already and that the number
would be raised to 1000 before Thursday.
Grand Master Workman Sovereign of the
Knights of LABOR reached Chicago to-day
from Mon treal and Immediately proceeded
to the Common veal headquarters Office.
He has entered heart and soul into the
movement. but has no intention of par
ticipsting in the march personally.
Acting Superintendent of Police Ripley
to-day said concerning Kelly's army:
''If the men are orderly and commit no
breach OF the peace in their march through
the State see no reason why they should
not be permitted to enter Chicago"
WASHINGTON, April Is. = Unknown
Smith, the late reGouiable lieutenant of
General" Coxey, strikingly arrayed in a
brown velveteen coat and vest, white rid
ing trousers and leggins. bedecked with
jewelry, reached Washington to-day and
appeared at the local Ccxey headquarters.
The Unknown says ne came in to-day
from Fredericks. Nd, where about 600 Of
his adherents are in waiting for the main
body. He denied having any personal
difficulty with Browne. He looked to Red
stone TO settle the slight Misunderstanding
that has arisen between himself and Gen.
eral Coxey. and said that even Ii thai
failed be would fall in behind, when the
army comes along, and do all ne can TO
further its objects.
BALTIMORE, April 23-Jones' wing of
the Coxey army is still camped at Orange