Evening journal., 1895-01-09

receive the captains answer 10 their petit
tion. Captain Sir Richard poore, the
commander Of the warship. received a
deputation and told them that the matter
was in the hands Of the governor.
Then the march was taken up to tho
residence Of the governor, who told those
who waited upon him that the govern
ment officers were the proper persons to
reply 70 the demands formulated by the
workingmen. Tho crowd became deeply
exasperated when they learned Of the gov
ernors reply, and the leaders suggestion
that the ministers be seen was quickly
acted upon Proceeding TO the chamber.
the crowd found that their coming had
been anticipated, for they found the doors
barred against them.
Nothing daunted in their determina-
tion, the crowd set TO work to force an
entrance and doors and windows were
soon battered in and ingress was gained.
The police attempted to check the crowd
IN their work Of destruction, but the Off
GERS Jared badly in the scufiles that fol-
lowed, and tho rioters were for the time
being masters Of the situation. Their vic
tory, however was barren of result, for
after gaining the chamber they found that
the members Of the executive were con-
yeniently absent.
Vain Appeals TO the Governor.
In the meantime the police had sought
re-enforcements, but before they arrived
the rioters withdrew. Late the crowd
again visited the governor and made an
other appeal to him. but this also was in
effectunl. Then they returned TO tho loRis-
lative building, but this time they were
unable to force an entrance. They, how
ever, remained in the grounds demand
ing relief and bitterly carsing the govern
ment.
Hoping to pacify them, Prime Minister
Greene appeared and addressed them. He
promised that in two or three days extern
siye public works would be commenced
sufficient 20 give all remunerative employ
ment through the winter.
His listeners refused to be satisfied with
his promises and demanded that immedi-
ate relief be furnished them When they
were told that it was impossible to aocede
to this demand, tho leaders Of the crowd
held short conference, and it was docid-
ed to attack the stores on Water street,
where large quantities Of provisions were
supposed to be kept.
The first place attacked was Duder s.
The place was soon broken opon, but the
mob was disappointed In finding no pro
visions there. Then attention was turned
to Steers stores, which were quickly loot
ed Of their provisions.
At this point armed police interferod,
and the mob was driven back at the point
Of the bayonet. Four mon - Bussey,
Brown, Coady and King, the promoters
Of the riot-were arrested.
The crowd displayed an inclination &
attack the police for the purpose Of rescu
ing the prisoners, but the officers prevent
ed this by driving the mob back and then
suddenly closing the gates. The police
are still inside with their prisoners, Will,
the rioters surround the promises, hootine
and stoning the officers Tho street i:
impossible.
The crew Of the Tourmaline are undei
orders 70 land should there be a further
outbreak All the city police, foot and
mounted, are at the scene Special polio,
have been sworn in, and they nre guard
ing the other parts Of the city.
The government has offered to resign
feeling unable TO face The needs Of the sit
uation.
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