Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-08
TOday's Telegraphic News
Conditions in Toxic.

Conditions in TOXIC.
Toxic, Sept. S.-Martial law rules
Toxic today. Notwithstanding this fact,
however, and that the military forces
have been increased, the temper of the
people, which has manifested itself in
continuous demonstrations since the an
nouucement of the conclusion of the
peace pact at Portsmouth, has not been
subdued. The rioting was resumed last
night, and, under cover of The darkness,
the mob wrought a great deal Of damage.
An attempt was made to cut off the
city's light supply, and, despite the
troops, the attempt nearly succeeded.
Failing in this effort, the mob turned its
attention to tying up the street car ser
vice. The tramway system was COM
pletely paralyzed, the rioters stopping the
cars in the streets and setting them on
fire. Once the mob had resorted to the
use of the torch. it was not satisfied
with merely burning the tramcars. Sew
eral important buildings along the CANA
roadway were set on fire. At least one
large police station and several sub
stations, likewise, were fired.
The mob surged about the Imperial
Hotel which just at present is crowded
with distinguished foreigners, as the
tourist season is at its height.
These foreigners are in a state of ter
ror. as the demonstrations have clearly
taken an anti-foreign turn, as well as
being anti-government. Troops were
stationed about the Imperial all night
and today the government is still pro-
viding military protection for the for
eignefs.
1t has been necessary for the govern
ment to assign soldiers to guard the
various legations, as it is not known at
what moment the anger of the mob may
be directed toward them, and an attack
would be almost sure to follow.
Americans are especially under the ban
of the rioters. Among the lower classes
the feeling prevails that Japan was
forced to yield to Russis's peace propo-
sails through the influence of President
Roosevelt. That is why American visi-
tors are subjected to insult and open at
tack.
The newspapers, with the exception Of
the government organ, the kukumln,
have taken the side fthe mob, and their
utterances have been far from pacifying.
The most radical of these organs OF the
opposition, che Niroku, has been sup
pressed. The mobs have shown great
ingenuity in opposing the police. By
starting a demonstration in one part OF
the city, they would attract the police
and imperial guards to that locality,
leaving other sections unprotected, So
that they co1ld act with a free hand.
Another example of the shrewdness OF
the mob is quoted. Wire entanglements
were spread in the street. The police
were then tainted into making an at
tack, when the mob divided, allowing
the policemen to rush among the wires
where they were quickly tripped up.
The mob then rushed upon the officers
trampling and beating them. By the
use of such tactics, the mobs have been
able to greatly embarrass the work of the
police, and to do about as they pleased,
despite all opposition from the authori'
ties. The number of fatalities which
have occurred up to this timeis given at
eight. There were several hundred ar
rests.
Toxic, Sept. S.-This afternoon the
city is quieter as the people are calming
down to certain extent, after the DEM
onstrations which have cOnyulsed the
city. For some time now there has
been no rioting. Reports as to the
troubles which have occurred in Toxic
have spread to China and dispatches re-
ceived today say there has been trouble
in various parts of the Chinese empire.
Leaders of the political parties con-
ferred with members of the government
today in regard to the present situation
following the riots which have occurred
with such startling frequency in the last
few days. The politicians urged that
special session of the diet should be call
ed ut once, believing that this will re-
suit in restoring order and tranquility in
the city. The mobs which have been
working go much havoc in the city have
deteriorated until they are composed
only of roughs and young students.