The Detroit times., 1909-07-20

E;p .;,n an idea was entertained on the part
tho who passed il that it would
be enforced
The itself only strict but safeguards have been
placed around
of these provision curtains
during prohibited that the police and the
public may satisfied that the law is not being violated
to Misunderstanding given police officers of the
precinct many saloons Detroit closed Sunday
That is say AS RESULT OF MIXED POLICE ORDERS THE
SALOON LAWS WERE INTENTIONALLY ENFORCED.
Apologies probably made to the outraged saOns have
been by this time.
happened this way
Superintendent DOwne
informed that all would have to be exposed
officers quite naturally this that the saloons
o permitted sell
Satisfactory explanation made the saloonts they called at
another they departed back to their places of
business their satisfy the police that they
selling in their cellars back side
The order the patromn failed deliver correctly in effect that
drinks could be sold but the bars and while selling the bars
would exposed police couldn't catch them at it.
Some of the on however who failed to headquarters
explained the day home and who let their
get against the depart
though has evidenced disposition bring suit to
for lost business
LET'S HAVE sHAKEUP IN OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
admitted officers getting most incompetent
What kind of has Commissioner crou found under him. upon
taking Office when they able interpret simple order and the
s OBSERVANCE OF THE LAws
looks much like indifference the these conru
ing that the saloon laws to be
enforced this city with them impressed enough by
the unusual nature of such instructions put his hand to his and
ask: do I hear Alright, captan9'
department,
from them the tolerance awbeakng be secured it
would through written order having them accompanied
Cher the commissioner superintendent in person
The msntpretan of his orders places Commissioner CrOul for
time in most embarrassing position.
the precincts been better under
Stood with the result that the downtown saloons only that for
time obeyed the law on Sunday.
Chagrn the part downtown saloon quite naturally
the result there have been feeling the of Of
the smaller saloons which found themselves without cellars side
with which meet the order calling for the exposed bar
Wouldn't be better prevent further misunderstanding the
department and avoid the charge Of discrimination the
aonkeeps unable comply with madeooder law to simply hand
policeman walking copy of the WRITTEN LAW with
tions to ENFORCE IT?
No of could blame you Mr. Croul
You didn't make the laws of the state
But you WERE chosen ENFORCE the laws of the state
You have authority change them where they saloon
shall you say shall another
pocketbook the street but may do so in alley.
You have started well, Mr. Commissioner.
public your discipline tn.
department.
looking spc span their white and
tan gloves.
Your traffic squad acquttng itself with credit and that credit
reflected upon you
People saying that you going make the best
And The believes you IF ENFORCE THE LAW.
Not the law that YOU made that YOU responsible
for other than citizen but law passed by the Michigan legislature and
put into your hands;
law passed people you
chosen t.
Unpopular claimed that the preponder
Of sentiment is that way, let it be changed.
Until these people who claiming that this law does not
public sentiment that they the majority by having
nnuled they leave under obligation them and with but
course to pursue