New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-08

lihemen had clear field for shooting at the
next range. There was no clubbing and no
arrests were necessary
Inc ability Of the police to handle large
crowds without the use OF clubs was first dem
o's"ated at the great Columbian parades in
Wis ci'y' Never were the sidewalks in Broad
way more densely crowded at a passing show.
a. al the corners of side streets stood trucks,
iour or nve at each corner piled high with
spectators People pushed their way in solid
masses between the trucks, blocking the outlets
from Broadway. and threatening to force the
ponce lines The orders of Superintendent
Byrnes against clubbing were positive and ex-
phcit, and ii would have been reckless for po-
ilcemen to use their clubs in such an emergency.
mounted policemen were stationed at the street
corners and they used their horses in pushing
back the crowds. Some Of the well-trlined ami
mails appeared to understand the work cut out
for them as we'll as their riders. They would
lean up against crowds and push. making short.
careful steps. as If mindful of the feet that
were near their iron-shod hoofs
1t was at the time Of the Centennial parades,
Also that the system of telephone stations along
Inc line was first pu' into operation. Mr..
Byrnes was able to sit in his Office at Police
headquarters and hear the music of the bands
ana the cheers of the multitude at any point
from which he desired to get information. He
was able also, to strengthen the police lines at
place where crowd increased Unexpectedly
Dy sending reserve force from the nearest sta
tCn.
At the parade of business men. on October 81.
Chef Conlin had fifteen telephone stations along
the line of march. all connecting with his Of
nee, and near every station was patrol wagon
in which were policemen messengers and po-
lice surgeon. The patrol wagon was to have been
used as an ambulance in of accident, but
there was such perfect order all along the line
of march that no accidents occurred
n Of Ia fal hnn
Ice were demonstrated In the Centennial parade.
Several persons hurt at OvcrcrOWded
stands or tainted in the crush OF pushing peo-
pie. and in every case ambulances were sum-
moned from the nearest hospitals without delay.
At recent large parades. and on other occa-
siOns when the police have mad to control large
crowds in the streets. it has been noticed that
all the policemen carry their clubs attached to
their belts and wave only their hands when
they order people to move back" They have
received the most positive orders not to be rude
unnecessary force in keeping the lines.
but on the contrary TO mingle gentleness with
firmness. Their behavior al the recent great pa
rade of business mel was perfection
to call from General Horace Porter letter
of warm praise.
the members OF the force are fond OF the new
method, and there instances when a police
man will exhibit the domineerng manner
which members OF the force often displayed
twenty years ago. Chief OF Police Conlin.
speaking with Tribune reporter on the subject
said the other day:
II is no Dgnt TASK 10 educate pOllcemen so
that they will keep to the happy medium line
OF conduct and be polite and ohliging to decent
citizens. while firmly depressing rowdyism.
There are no better fighters in time Of danger
than the policemen who would go out Of their
way TO assist women and children across a
street where there is heavy traffic. 1t is my aim
to make the members Of the force understand
that they can best reflect credit on the Depart
ment by polite and helpful treatment OF all cti-
zens. Make mistake. thought have
to face another mob in a riot In this city the
police will fight hrdVcly as ever police
fought. and they will fight with revovers as we'll
as with clubs We must have force Of police
in the city which will he model police force
for any city of the world