New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-03
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TECT THE MAILS AND ENFORCE THE
DEGREES OF FEDERAL COURTS.
iBY THIrGRAPH 10 TILE TRiRrSgI
Washington. July 1.-THE disturbed condition
of affairs in the West. particularly the situation
at Chicago is regarded with much concern IN
Official circles hcre The President is kept well
advised " changes which occur from lime 10
time. and news relating to the action Of the strik
ers Is read by him with much interest. The
course Of The United States courts. marshas
and their deputies and rict-Attorneys is fol
lowed with close attention. Attorney-General
Olnev IS I'm constant communication with Score
fairy Lamont and General Schuned with "A view
t. such speedy concerted action on the part ~
the judicial and military authorities as circum-
stances may make necessary. The sentiment
seems to prevail that any conflict between the
strikers AMI the Federal officers would be I'M
fortunate. but that II Interference with Inc
United States mails becomes aggravated, or
the DEGREES Of the district courts In interpreting
the Interstate commerce laws make collision
unavoidable the situation IS 10 be met promptly
and with nrmness.
President Cleveland IL quoted as saying to-
day that. however distressing such a result
might be- detachmcnts Of the Army which may
be required 10 protect Federal interests VIII
bc called into service "a circumstances demand
The President. II is said. IS firm in his deter
mination to insist that local grievances 81 me
strikers are not to conflict with National Inter
ests Already instructions have been sent by
telegraph T. Colonel Crofton. commanding Fort
Sheridan. near Chicago, To hold his forces ready
for Immediate service II the news from Chicago
grows more alarming. Colonel Crofton Will De III
rocted to take action which will insure a thor
ourh protection ~ Federal interests. Firing
upon the strikers by the troops IS not to be On
couragcd; but II the situation warrants this
course. II is 10 be pursued regardless Of con
SEQUENCES There ar at For; sheridan eight
companies 81 infantry. battery ~ Hight artillery
and two troops ~ cavalry witch can be thrown
into any near quarter upon short notice Ho'h
officers and men NJ the post have been impressed
with the seriousness - affairs I'm their neight"r-
hood and in obedience 10 orders they VIII take
vigorous action promptly to bring matters 70
Climax
TROOPS N COLORADO ORDERED OFT
At the r,ques; u Attorney General Olney In
attractions have been issued directing all avai'-
able troops IN Colorado TO proceed 20 points In
that State where Federal interests arr I'm danger
and insist upon the proper recognition 81 IN"
mandates u the United States Courts. Orders
hav. also bccu teegraphcd 20 General Kus"F.
commanding the department Of California. 10 dis
match four cnInpanics - infantry 70 Los Angeles
Or ,bo same purpo@e While no orders 10 mo-
billie ~. troops have been scnt out COMMANDING
officers 81 other military departments whore the
strlkc has BECOME serious have been directed 20
keen their men in condition for any service which
they may bc called upon - perform only pre-
cau,ionary directions are necessary nj this time
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have been. 80 a certain extent ~ least. ready to
,,ova ever SING. th. Coxcy Disturbances began.
Nero .sreciallv along tn lines ~ the great ran
vavs have the military been held in rr'serv" foi
Immediate service General Schoneld said to-day
that the troops only needed an hours warning {"
g.. eu,v couirped and ratloncd for serious duty.
About 800 men can be- thrown into Chicago IN
short notice. md II that number ia found 10 be
insufficient 10 meet the emergency. forces from
Fort Smelling and other posts are available Tor
dirty. General schoneld said to-day:
The Presidents attitude Is firm. and ne Is rendy
., I've The necessary directions In case acquisitions
ARE from the FEDERAL judicial authorities wake
1t appear that regular troops nrr ~ oa w, oS
prompt and thorough eNecuuo" oi ''e u'0 ~
such officials
The Assistan, Secretary OF War said that the
Illinois National Guard. numbering about 1900
men. was we'll armed and in good state 81 DIS
cipline and I'm the present emergency II would
render much valuable service II Governor All
geld should direct It's mobilization War Depart
rncnt officials expect news from Chicag" late TO-
night or early tomorrow morning d'inahuihs
the services Of the regulars
WHEN THE PRESIDENT MAY ACT
According To- statements given out at the Office
" the Attorncy-G encral, there are three condi-
tlons under which tie troops be used 10y
| 10 lent
the applications Of the Governors Of States. The
first Is 10 carry out the mandates Of the Federal
J Courts and assist the deputies In clearing away
| ohs,ructions to the operation Of railroads in the
| hands Of United states receivers. In the second
| case the troops can be used 10 prevent interfer-
! enc. with the transmission Of malls The Ad-
| minjstration appears 10 be fully determined to do
| this first giving an opportunity 10 the court
! officers to keep open communicating and then,
| ~ necessary supporting them with troops. The
| third case Is not which may jeopardze United
| States property In this case the commanding
! officer OF the Army at the pace OF disturbance
may act in an emergency even without waiting
for orders from the President; reporting the facts.
| however at the earliest moment. and awaiting
Instructions. This last condition might arise at
any point where there IL Government property.
as was Illustrated by the assembling OF troops
| at Denver a few months ago. when Governor
Waite and the local officials were arraycl against
| each other
One feature Of the case which attracts much
! attention tx the argument that under the pro-
visions Of the Interstate Commerce. laws strikers
are not authorized 10 interfere with trains In
transit from State to another Should a
! decision to this effect be given by the United
| States Courts II is said by Government officials
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