The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-12
SALOON men SPLIT
OYER CARY'S MOVE.
MANY OPPOSE RADICALS, EF
FORT TO CLOSE WHOLE CITY.
Liquor Dealers Not Unanimous in m
dorsement Of Attorneys Demand
that Mayor Close Theaters and Give
Literal Enforcement Of Sunday Law
Mayor Jones Is Out Of City.

# the saloonkeepers Of Minneapolis
decide to stand behind E. s. Cary in his
recent move to embarrass the admins
tration because of the Sunday closing
rule by demanding a literal enforce
closing of theaters and the existence
OF resorts, there is reason to believe
" come back Even with the pres
ent close Sunday ruling of Mayor
Jones, the saloon interests are receiv-
ing many privileges and ,considera-
letter Of the law among which are GER
tain rules regulating the business and
an lilo clock closing rule.
1t may be that these considerations
are responsible for lack of unani-
nous support for Mr.. Cary in his re-
taliatory campaign against the red
light resorts and the theatrical inter-
ests. Before the thing is thru it may
result in split in the ranks of the
saloon association; Several leading
dealers are ready to withdraw or have
mittees. The action Of Mr.. Cary,
which resulted in the move made yes
terday, was not unanimously supported
by the committee which is managing
the fight against the Sunday closing
rule and has already resulted in di-
vision.
Gary Sees Mayor. E
Mr.. Cary's ultimatum was served
on the mayor yesterday afternoon by
Mr.. Carey in person. The attention Of
the mayor was called to the existence
of certain houses of evil repute, five
Of which are designated by names.
Further attention is called to the fact
that the six theaters of the city are
4 a f0 oIu o. porfn
The author Of the notice further as
serts that he has evidence Of the con-
dition of affairs in his possession sand
| charges the mayor with failing to en-
| force the laws which he has sworn to
I uphold.
No mention is made of the Sunday
! closing of saloons nor is the saloon asso
citation apparently connected in any
way. It is admitted today that the
committee of the saloon association, but
that it has already caused violent OBJ
jections. H., h
j One Of those interested in the move
! ment said today, 1T is now up to the
mayor to get busy. If he does not, W.
will - The mayor has been charged
with favoritism and with making al
example Of the saloon business and thi
is the retaliatory measure adopted fo
|
Chrisman, a private detective who ha
been associated with Mr.. Cary in th,
crusade against the Sunday closing OF
der, said today, 'The situation is nov
entirely in the hands of the mayor. I
! n. ne does 1e net proceed against these peo
Intends to Press Matter. tsl.%
Mr.. Cary said: ttWe will compe
: the mayor to take cognizance Of tn
!, existing condition Of affairs If hewi]
) not, we will proceed against him fo
failing to live up to his oath Of office
: We will secure convictions of some 0
, these offenders first as proof that sue
violations really do exist.''
i The mayor is in Chicago today an
could not be seen. The notice was fol
= mally served yesterday afternoon, bu
' he made no statement of his intention
! before leaving last night. It is doub
full if he will return before tomorro,
70 night, as he is to speak at a banque
% tonight. In the meantime the move
being widely discussed r by the saloo
interests. Both factions are active an
g are seeking support. Some Of thos
y who oppose the move are open in the:
% % denunciations and will not hesitate
70 fight it. + q. ..s5 - Il i -