The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-25
READY FOR THEIR COMING.
Preparations at Washington fer the
Approach of the Army.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Washington
headquarters of the Commonweal of
Christ in Rechabte Hall were resplendent
to-day with The sheen of a gorgeous silken
banner sent by the supporters in Kansas
City. 1t Is fifteen feet long by seven feet
wide, and the red and white stripes of the
United States flag were lost in the center
of an immense blue field with dazzling
sunburst, surmounted by seven gilt stars
bearing the letters of the word Liberty"
The two most conspicuous personages
about the place were the two Whites, W.
D. of Commune c. Chicago, and r.
J. of Commune F. Both are very in
telligent men. w. d. White served under
General Henderson in the war and
has been an employe of the Westinghouse
Electric Company and had three ribs and
an arm broken in the fire at the cold
storage warehouse ON the Chicago ExDosi-
tion Grounds. r. j. White is proud of
having been one of McMahon's men and
bears the wounds of battle. Both will
remain here to do missionary work until
the army arrives.
They denounce the Unknown" for col
lecting money under false pretenses, and
assert that Coxey's men are orderly, law
abiding citizens from whom Washington
has nothing to fear. They believe Glen
Echo will be selected for the Washington
camping place of the army, a spot on the
eGge of the city, where there was an un-
successful attempt by real estate men two
years ago to establish a ChautauQua as
sem bly,, and which has been offered to the
army by its owners.
An appeal for contributions OF money
and provisions from the public has been
issued by the local committee, which in
cludes among its members the wife OF
Representative John Davis of Wisconsin
and Rev Alexander Kent, the pastor of a
church here.
One of the most prominent labor leaders
of the city. Mr.. Hobbs, whose name has
been conn ected with C0xey, says:
$50 far as l know labor organizations
intend to give no support to this move
ment All citizens are interested In see-
ing that the Coxeys are not deprived OF
their rights; but if the visitors violate the
laws they will receive no support from
organized labor"
FREDERICKs. Md, April 24.-Coxey re-
turned TO the Commonweal Army to-day
and was received with cheers. Mr.. Coxey
was well pleased with the result of his
New York expedition. He said the trunk
line roads had not yet decided whether or
not they would give reduced rates to
Washington on May /. There was te be
special meeting of the managers Today
and their decision would be telegraphed
him.
While in New York Mr.. Coxey said he
had been offered the use of Woodley Park,
outside of Washington, as camping
ground for the army. This is one of the
most beautiful OF the suburban real estate
divisions about Washington. with good
roads, wood. grass, and close to Rock
Greek.
The offer was made by Mrs. II. 2.
Waggeman, one of the owners of the tract.
whom Mr.. Coxey had met at Tattersall's
during the horse sales. The offer has not
yet been accepted, but a conference be-
tween Browne and Coxey on the subject
will be held tomorrow.
The Comm onweal is growing, nearly
300 men marching out of Camp Dan
Boone this mornlug They were Joined
by straggiers along the route, and In Fred
eri, K they found another party of thirty.
FIVE men under "Windy" White, the old
trumpeter discharged al Wiliamsport last
week. White was taken back into the
fold and the recruits were accepted and
enrolled. Tonight Browne and Coxey ID
dressed large meeting in Junior Hall.
BALTIMORE. April A.-Capt tain Jones'
Philadelphia division of the Comm on we al
Army met such a freezing receptioB at
Ellicott City tonight that it is likely TO GO
70 ,iao.e hafora IL reaehaa the M a IN hody
They were not allowed to camp within
the limits of the town and got to quarrel