The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-21

Chicago. May 20.-The temporary injunc-
tion asked for by the Government against
the members of the so-cailed packers COM
bine, is now in force.
1t was issued this evening by Judge Pete-
s. Groscup after the close Of arguments
In the United States Circuit Courtroom.
The order gives the relief prayed for In
the bill filed by District Attorney Bethea
on May 10.
1t Is so wide in its scope that IL the
packers or their agents continue with their
present uniform rates they will be taken
into court on contempt proceedings. and
the burden of proof will be them to
show they have not violated the order in
any particular.
Little opposition was raised against the
Governments action. Ex-Attorney General
John S. Miller who is the sole representa-
tive OF the packers, was present and pointed
out some Objectionable clauses in the draft
of an order presented by Mr.. Bethea. These
concerned the alleged agreements for
credit, bldcklisting and carriage.
Judge Grosscup thought some OF these
minor clauses had been made too promi-
nent, and he himself drew form of order
that pleased both sides. At the same time
the order was entered numerous affidavits
and other exhibits were filed for the Gov
eminent.
Spectators Crowd Courtroom.
The courtroom was crowded as it has sell
dom been before. General Counsel Miller
ests. although there were many employees of
the packers among the spectators For the
Government District Attorney Bethea was
fhe leader by-
eral J. X. Richards and Special Counsel Day
of Washington and Assistant District At
torneys Morrison, Pagin and Davis. There
We're also present District Attorney Worth
ington Of Springfield and District Attorney
Keeler Of Indianapolis
After District Attorney Bethea had read
part of the bill Judge Grosscup interrupted
him with the statement that this would be
unnecessary. as the court was already in
formed of the charges made by the Govern
ment. Mr.. Bethea then filed several affi-
davits.
Attorney Miller next made a statement or
behalf of the packers. and said that, while
he was not prepared to oppose the Govern
ment's petition at present. he was author
lied to submit to the entry of the order on
behalf of his clients
Solicitor General Richards made a brief
statement in answer to some of the OBJ
iections raised by Attorney Miller Attor-
ney Day also spoke briefly on behalf of the
Government. At the conclusion of these re-
marks the order was taken away by Judge
Grosscup for amendment and later was
filed. Unless the defendants decide to make
a fight at an early date in an effort tc have
the order set aside they will have until
August to make a reply to complainant.
Plan of Defense Is in Doubt.
Attorney Miller said tonight he cannot
tell whether a demurrer, a plea or an an
swer will be filed. although the first named
is more likely to be the form of the pack
ers defense The subpoenas served recent
ly on the defendants commanded them to
file their appearances separately before Ju-
ly I.
The order as amended and entered by
Judge Grosscup was as follows:
This cause coming on to be heard upon the
motion of complainsnts for a temporary injunc-
tion, prayed in said bill. and the complainants
having exhibited their sworn bill to the court
and divers afhdavfts in support thereof, no
swer or demurrer having been filed thereto. nor
any afndavits in resistance thereof, and the
court having heard the arguments of counsel. and
being fully advised in the premises. doth order
that q Temporary writ of Injunction issue re-
OF this court. the said defendants (the court
here naming all the defendants,. and each Of
them. their respective agents and attorneys ana
all other persons acting and claiming and as
suming to act under their authority. and any