The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-07-09
UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Where Presidents Proclama-
tion Puts Chicago.
THE NATION BEHIND THE LAW
Gov. McConnsi1, of idaho, Appeals for
Troops TO Protect Citizens OF Ceur
d'AIene From Assassfns.


UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, By reason of unlawful OBJ
strucsions, combinations and assemolages
OF persons il has become impracticaole, IN
the Judgment Of the president. 10 enforce,
by the ordinary course Of Judicial proceed
ings, the laws of the United States within
the state of IllOois and the city OF Chi
cago. within said state; and
WHEREAS. For the purpose OF enforcing
the faithful execution OF laws OF the
United States and protecting its property,
and relieving distractions IN the state and
city aforesaid. the president has employed
a part of the military force Of the United
States;
Now THEREFoRE, I, Grover Cleveland,
president OF the United States, do hereby
admonish ali good citizens and all good
persons who NAV be or may come within
the city and state aforesaid against aid
ing, countenancing, encouraging or TAX
ing any part in unlawful distractions.
combinations and assembsages. and
do hereby warn all persons en-
gagged in or in any way connected
with such unlawful distractions, COM
binations and assemblages to dispense and
retire peaceabIy to their respective abodes
on or before Il o'clock noon on the 9th
day of July, inst. Those who disregard
this warning and persist in taking part
with rotous mob in foreibly resisting
or interfering with the functions of the
government or destroying and attempting
TO destroy the property belonging 10 the
United States or under its protection, can
not be regarded otherwise than as pub
lie enemy. The troops employed against
such a riotous mob will act with
all moderation and forbearance con-
sistent with the accomplishment of the
desired end, but the necessities that con-
front them will not with certainty permit
discrimination between guilty partici-
pants and those who are mingled with
them from curiosity aud criminal con-
tempt. The only safe course, therefore.
for those not actually unlawfully partici-
patiug Is to abide at their homes or at
least not TO be found in the neighborhood
of riotous assemblages. While there will
be no hesitation or vaciiiation in the treat
ment of the guilty, the warning is especi-
ally intended to save the innocent.
Iu testimony whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal OF the
United States TO be hereto affixed. Done
ut the city of Washington this Sth day of
July. in the year of our Lord 1894. and OF
the independence of the United States OF.
America the one hundred and eighteenth.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
This proclamation, practically declaring
martial law in Chicago, was decided upon
after full discussion in cabinet meet
ing. This is the action which Gen. Mics
desired from the beginning. The follow
ing message sent from the war department
to Gen. Miles serves in measure to inter-
pref the intention of the presidents ac-
ton:
"In view of the provision of the statute
and for the purpose of giving ample warn
ing 10 ali innocent and well-disposed per-
sons the president has deemed it best to
issue the following proclamation tonight.
It does not change the scope of your au-
thority nor your relation to the local au-
thorities. You will please make this
known to Mayor Hopkins"
The president and cabinet watch the de-
velopments of the strike with undated
vigilance. Soon after breakfast this
morning, when usually the president
probably would be taking pleasant drive
in the country, he was surrounded by his
cabinet advisers, reading bulletins from
the West and discussing the probability of
the future. Before noon there had called
at the White House Secretary Gresham,
Secretary Carlisle, Postmaster General
Bissell, Maj. Gen. Schofieid and Adjt Gen.
Ruggles. Secretary Lamont, of course,
was already present.
During the morning Senators Dubois
and Shoup, of Idaho, called TO urge
Federal protection for Wallace, Idaho.
where rioting is reported. The governor
last night made strong appeal for troops
TO repel the rioting. The senators were ad.
mitted to the committee room and the
whole matter was discussed. The situation
in Idaho presents a different phase from
the troubles elsewhere. inasmuch as the
trouble is not connected with the
railroad strike and the governor
has called for troops. It was pointed out
10 the senator's that the governor must
certify that he has exhausted all of the re-
sources in his power before the president
can respond.
Senators Dubois and Shoup telegraphed
this morning TO Gov. Mcconnell that II
would be necessary for the governor TO
certify 10 the president that the local au-
thorities had exhausted ali means within
their power TO quell the disturbances and
that they were unable TO cope with the
situation before the government could
furnish troops. The following reply was
received from Gov Mcconnell:
"Your telegram citing TO me the law was
received. | am familiar with the statute
To which yon refer. but it does not cover
this case We have 10 deal with organ
hundred strong. provided with arms and
guided by the experience of two years.
They are now in open insurrection.
Many peaceable citizens have been or
dered 10 leave the country The sheriff
declares his Inability 10 protect life
and property. We hate no sufficient
militia 10 support him, and nothing but
the presence of troops Will restore conf
dence and safety. This is no time to
Quibbie over questions Of law and prece-
dent The conditions are serious Blood
has been shed aud property DESTROYED.
therefore believe NV request for troors
embodies all that should be required. ana
ask that ven unite in q petition 10 the
president for the aid We need. f."
Much qualification is felt here at the
issue by Archbishop Feehan Of his cireu-
lar 20 all Catholic priests. enjoining them
"a impress on their congregations the
patriotic duty Of yielding respect and ODE
dtence 10 the law. II is believed that a
large proportion OF the strikers are church.
going People, AID that the Chicago minis
tiers Of All denominations today giIl coun-
sci their aocks in the line indicated by the
archbishop
il is explained by the war department
officials that the reinforcement from
Northern New York and some Of the
Omaha companies were sent at the sugses-
tsoa OF Gen. Niles. not that he doubted tue
saglciency Of has forces. but as measure
81 precaution 10 cover emergencies ar
other points in the department. of the
Missouri. The general believes that il i
coed military practice 70 maintain strong
force cg reserves At some central roint
where they can be forwarded quickly To