The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-17
Socialists RcsortinE 90 Explosives to
Further Their Aims and Create
an Reign OF Terror
SOC, 600 TOILERS ON STRIKE
DEBATE On PROPOSED REVISION OF
THE CONSTITUTION.
No Serious Demonstration in the
Streets of Brussels After the
Chamber Adjourned.

BRUSSELS. April 16.-Disturbances were
reported from various parts of the country
to-day. Small bombs were exploded at
Liege and elsewhere. 4 bottle filled with
gunpowder was exploded at the door Of a
residence and at the glass works at Marie
monte. near La LOuviere only trining
damage was done by the explosion OF the
bombs. At Renaix an earthenware jar
with a fuse attached to 1t was discovered
on the threshold of the Catholic Club. The
fuse was extinguished by a passerby. The
only other incident at Renaix was lie
throwing of a piece Of lighted tow irro a
school. The strike is spreading in Brus-
sells. About 10000 men are now out
A detachment of civic guards on duty
in the suburb of Etterbeek became dis
gruntled yesterday evening on account OF
being kept on duty in the heavy rain and
protested against remaining under arms
any longer. Several of the guards threw
their cartridges into the gutter and shook
their fists in the officers faces. This, how
ever, was an isolated incident The civic
guards generally are thoroughly reliable.
On their behavior depends the tranquility
of this city.
a dynamite cartridge was exploded dur
ing the day on the railroad track near
Arlon. The explosion badly damaged the
railroad bridge, but traffic was not inter-
rupted.
Serious disorders have occurred at Cock
erils, in the coal fields Of Seraing. A de-
achment of LancerS was compelled 10 re-
peatedly rush a mob numbering about 1000,
engaged in throwing stones at the troops.
Many people were injured. The cafes in
which the rioters took refuge were sacked.
1t is estimated tonight that nearly 3W,-
600 have gone on strike. The movement
is well organized, but as the men are
short of funds. it has been arrange that
all trades in which the cessation of opera
tons would incOmmOde the public, such as
bakers, etc, the men shall continue work.
ing and contribute TO the support OF the
others. AT NerViers, near Llege, the So
cialists have persuaded the taverns 10 close
their doors I'm order TO keep the idle men
from the temptation OF liquor.
Prime Albert, son of the Count OF Fland-
ers, and heir presumptive 10 the throne OF
Belgium, is a major in the Grcnadier
Guards at present held in readiness for
emergencies. The prince declined a propO-
sition TO be replaced. temporarily, as major
of the Grenadiers. He said: IF my men
are called TO a post of danger. IL viii DE
my duty 20 lead them King Leopold con-
graduated the prince on his decision.
Dispatches from Liege announce that 2,OOO
striking miners and steel workers at Sera-
ing had a conflict will the troops there. The
soldiers charged. and the strikers retail
lated with a fusillade Of stones. Some OF
the rioters finally sought refuge IN three
taverns, which were wrecked.
The glass works at Courcelles were prac-
tically destroyed by fire last night. IL is
estimated that the damage viii amount to
! GOO. 900 francs. 1t is believed the ire was
started by an incendiary.