The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-10-12
The sqUare was In D tumuIt again,
which even Gormiy for the moment

The square was In . tumuIt again,
which even Gormiy for the moment
was helpless to control.
Now hon. Peter d. Warren was in
the city hall. He had heard all that
mad been said, and witnessed all that
had been done. Although he was a
briber and a corruptionist, he was
not without courage. 1t seemed to
him that the psychological moment
for his advent had arrived. Therefore.
he hastily made his way through the
aldermen. and boldly appeared on the
outside steps back OF Gormly. He
was recognized at once. The mayor
stood quietly. a little pale. but appar.
emily undaunted. He waved his hanSs
for silence. Gormly assisted him In
Quelling the tumult. The mayor
stepped to the extreme edge of the
portico: but before he could begin his
speech, the same burly voiced mar who
had been such a useful adjunct to
Gormly interrupted him.
we don't want to hear any speech
from you tonight. Mr.. Gormly," he
roared, his great voice compelling at
tention, and as he spoke he sprang up
on the steps Of the automobile and
faced the crowd, we want you to ask
the mayor of this city II he's going to
sign the bill granting the franchise.
But before you do that we want you
to tell him what We citizens of New
York think OF the proposition"
Through the crowd at this moment
came charging a platoon Of police, at
the head Of which was the chief him.
self. The men handling their sticks
shouldered their way roughly through
the people grooming. raging. swearing,
about them. Connsll laid his hand on
the speaker and sought to drag him
from the automobile. The man struck
back violently; clubs flashed in the
air. The multitude in another instant
would have been a mob. Gormly II
was who came again to the rescue.
These" he promptly interposed,
raising his voice, are peaceable citi-
zens discussing q great public Ques-
ton. l appeal to you as mayor of
this city to call of the police. Take
your hand of that mans collar. Con.
NELL he shouted, "or by the living
God I'll turn this mob upon you and
there won't be a rag left OF you and
your bluecoats!"
He stepped down to the body Of the
car as he spoke; and before the chief
what he was about he seized
him by the collar and threw him back
ward. 1t was a magnificent exhibition
strength and nerve and courage.
Call them or" he shouted to the
mayor, "or l won't be a~nswerable for
consequences!"
As soon as he stopped, the roar of
mob began. Some were there who
thought they had never heard a sound
terrible and so menacing. The
mayor, not without good sense. came
TO the rescue.
SO long" he said In his powerful,
anely modulated voice. AS these peo-
pie do nothing, they shall not be inter
with. March your officers UP
here to the steps of the city hall.
ne CrleQ.
There was nothing for Conrell but
Shaking his baton fierce
~ at Gormly, he gave an order to his
men. and, followed by the curses and
sroans Of the multitude, they marched
up h steps of the city hall and
grouped themselves about the mayor.
1 want to tell you" cried Gormly,
mounting to the seat again and now
thoroughly aroused, his voice ringing
Ike a trumpet, that you have no
need of police protection in the pres.
ence OF the people OF New York"
Let me speak," said the mayor.
No" Numbered the crowd. we
want to hear you speak,"
MI. Mayor" said Gormly, these
people want to express an opinion TO
you. Fellow citizens, those who are
n favor OF indorsing the action of
he council in granting the franchise
% the Gotham Freight Traction com.
pany will say aye"
Every henchman, every follower,
Every ally. every official present, cried,
1t made a brave showing until the
was put, when such a roar
If disapproyal arose that It was like
he breath Of the gods and fairly
the ancient stones Of the hall.
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