Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-13
may choose and they nave. their work per-

1--WE do not deny the right of the work.
ingmen to combine together for mutual
protection or to stop work IL they choose.
but we deny their right to prevent others
from working, and we warn these men
who have taken the law into their own
hands that the conditions they have brought
about must cease.
I've are willing to meet them amicably,
II they will return to peaceful methods, and
accept work, according to all smen equal
rights. If not they must stand aside and
let others work who will"
The governor asked for time to consult
with his stan of advisers to form a plan
Of action. 20
Foreign Consuls Meet.
The foreign consuls stationed in this city
held a meeting last evening to arrange a
statement of the condition Of affairs. which
they forwarded to the representatives of
their governments at Washington.
The British consul received instructions
from the British ambassador at Washing
ton to collect evidence in regard to the
shooting of the purser OF the steamship
Engineer, to be used In proceedings which
will be instituted against the city.
United States Troops Not Needed.
Governor Foster looked careworn at
noon when called upon by an Associated
Press reporter. In answer to a question as
to what action he would take, he said:
II have nothing to say on that line except
that effective steps will be taken and peace
restored at any cost. have issued no or
ders to the military except that they be
held in readiness in their armories. The
United States government will, under no
existing circumstances. be called upon for
assistance. as 1 consider that our state
militia can ably protect the life and liberty
of our citizens
At this writing 12:ao o'dock) the gov
ernor is closeted with delegations from the
various exchanges and the commanding
officers Of the military. The meeting is an
executive one.
Further arrests were made this morning
or men who participated in yesterdays
riot. They were Dave Kehoe of Washington
street near the levee, Morris Ryan of Re-
ligious and Levee streets and Salvador
Moreover. alias Torredo. Kehoe was armed
with loaded revolver when taken to the
station.
Purser Bafn's Case.
AS intimated In the above dispatch, Sir
Julian Pauncefote the British ambassador
has directed the British consul at New
Orleans, Mr.. st. John. to apply to the local
authorities for such special protection as
may be necessary during race riots. The
ambassador has laid before the State De-
partment the consurs statement as to the
shcoting OF Purser Balm. No further steps
are contemplated, as the ambassador is
satisfied that the local authorities will deal
with the uprising in such way as to give
British subjects the same prdtection as
that afforded to American. The moderation
of the British officials and their evident de-
sire to credit the efforts Of the state and
federal authorities In preserving peace is a
source Of comment and qualification in Of
ficial circles here, and 1t promises to con-
clude the incident without any of the pro-
test and bluster which frequently marks
these minor international questions.
The following is copy of the official
o1~ L@xrI ~
tary Of state and the governor OF Louisiana
In regard to the riots at New Orleans yes
terday:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Washington, March II, 1905.
His Excellency, the Governor of Louisiana
Baton Rouge.
The British ambassador represents to
this department that according to advices
there were continued disturbances along
the wharves Of that city this morning.
Purser of British ship Engineer shot in the
head. Agents and captains asking for pro-
lection. Crews state they are in danger of
their lives. Meeting Of consuls there at II
o'clock today. The ambassador desires to
know the present situation, and what
measures have been and are being taken
for the protection of life and property.
(Signe6 EDWIN F. UHL,
Acting Secretary of State.
NEW ORLEANS, March II, 1895.
Hon. Edwin F. Uni, acting secretary of
state, Washington, D. c.
Your dispatch repeated from Baton
Rouge reached me here tonight. Rioting
occurred along the wharves here this morn
ing. On my arrival this evening l find
everything on the surface quiet Vigorous
steps are being taken by the municipal and
state authorities to prevent a recurrence Of
violence, and to afford full protection to
life, property and commerce. I am salts
fled that crews of vessels are IN no danger.
The purser of the steamship Engineer wes
shot while on wharf during the riot, and 1
am not satisfied that his identity was
known. Grand jury now investigating the
whole matter.
GSigned) MURPHY ]. FOSTER,
Governor Of louisiana.