Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-09-09
wonsr PASSED.
eesnss In the Streets Of Toxic Were Of
Most ThriIiina Character.

l worst fiotiuf ~ ABOUT over.
General sakumo. who has assumed
charge OF the capital. under authority
Of an emergency ordinance. In his proc
lamation created a good aggression
owing to the concillatcry tone which
he expressed. and his note OF armness
declaring soldiery would resort 10 cx-
IRENE measures II forced to do so. He
refrained from making a heavy dis
play Of military force In the city. hav-
ing only detailed guards to preserve or
der. holding the main garrison re-
serves at barracks. from whence he
only called them when forced 10. The
municipality also greatly relieved the
situation by cancelllng a mass meeting
called at Hibaya park. which Is the
rallying ground for all elements OF dis
order. Political leaders are counsem-
ing the people to remain quiet and are
comforting with the government. urg-
ing the speedy calling OF a special ses-
sion OF the diet. Many believe the lssu-
ance OF a summons for a special ses-
sion OF the diet will full restore tran
guilty among the public.
The report that the trouble spread
al Chiba. forty miles distant from To-
kio. has been partly confirmed. IL
seems certain the police station was
destroyed. but the destruction OF the
prefectural ONCE and courthouse Is not
confirmed.
japanese representatives OF the AS
ISOLATED Press who have been watching
the rioting report the character Of the
crowds changed materially OF late
They say that earlier In the trouble
thousands Of responsible citizens Join
ed In rioting. but now the crowds are
largely formed from the disreputable
classes. students and young roydies. A
heavy rain fell which drove the major
lily of the streets and In doors.
The city was quiet throughout the
day. although there was excitement
and tensity 81 feeling everywhere man
ifested- Nightfall brought verifcation
OF the prediction OF renewed trouble.
The streets In the center OF the city be-
gan filling at dark. The first disturb
ance occurred I'm the vicinity OF the
residence OF the minister OF home az
fairs Katsura. The mob again at
tempted 10 fire the structure. but was
restrained by guards Considerable
roughness and fighting followed. Mem
acing crowds gathered 10 the neighbor-
hood OF metropolitan police headquar-
tiers. They refrained from attacking II
on account OF the presence OF a strong
police reserve.
Passage OF street cars through
crowded streets angered the people and
they began attacking and destroying
cars They drove OF crews and pas
sengers and set fire to the cars. Ten
large cars were speedily destroyed.
Later an outbreak occurred In Kanda.
a district OF the city. where the fire
started.
Because OF the popular enmity large
~ directed toward the police street pa
trolls have been withdrawn and police
have been centered az danger points.
The withdrawal Of patrols left the
streets unguarded and have given IL
cense to much minor disorder
Number OF arrests total 500. They
are on charges generally OF rioting and
melting riots. The Barrlsters' assoc
citation resolved TO defend all arrested
free Of charge.
The number OF persons known 10
have been killed thus far Is six.
With the exception 81 the Kokumln
Shlmbun. the government organ. news
papers generally express anger over
the action OF the police Ia closing Hi
bayp park and attempting 20 suppress
a meeting. They say measures Of po-
lice are unwarranted and foolish and
served 10 excite the crowds
The Jill says. such depIorable
phenomenon Ia the city where the en-
peror resides Is highly significant The
only course open to the cabinet Is res
ignation."
The Hochi deplores such occurrences
In the capital OF victorious country
and says Toxic has been converted
into 81. Petersburg II further urges
the refusal 10 ratify the treaty OF
peace, which II says Is the sole cause
for the shameful and sad occurren.
Ces"
The Manichi says: Hear the voice
OF the nation. Heed the expression 81
the nations desire. The nations voice
II full OF anger. The resignation Of the
cabinet might appease popular indig-
nation.
~ papers avoid use Of the word
mob" and openly sympathize with the
destruction Of the police stations