The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-05-29
MARTIAL LAW
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Situation in San Diego Is Such
That State Attorney General
Says Call May Be Made
POLICE START RIOT
tet IN MAKING ARREST
O6cer Charged With. Cruelty
Makes Industrialist Take to His
Heels and Vigilantes Chase Him
Into Safety Retreat
SAN DIEGO, May GA small rio
eAnd a statement by Attorney Genera

SAN DIEGO, May GA small riot
and a statement by Attorney General
Will H. Adams of the pure food de-
I partment of the state of Washington
was in North Yakima Monday in the
line of duty
Webb that If the police of San Diego
fwere unable to cope with the condi-
ntiOns here the state could assume con-
troll Of the city, increased the serious
ness Of the Industrial Workers of the
World today.
The riot was caused BY an attempt
i of A. b. Carson, an Industrialist, to
| test the "move on" ordinance of San
Diego by speaking in the street. An
extra worce of policemen was ordered
, to the scene and many so-called "vigi-
: 1antes'' also went there and offered
their aid to the officers. Citizens were
generally appraised of Carson's plan
and also sought the place.
Carson said he had come to San
Diego to speak in the interests of the
so-called free speech" campaign and
had gone outside of the restricted dis
trict because he thought he thus would
be within the law. Carson had barely
started to speak when he was APP
preached by A. L. Hathaway, motor
cycle officer. Carson threw up his
hands as a token of submission and
rest.
The officer, it was said, responded
with the words, "Get out of here and
get out of town" Carson started
toward the sidewalk, but before he
reacheH 1t Hathaway, it was alleged,
struck HIM in the face, kicked him
and caused him to fall. Carson re-
covered himself and started running
down the street. A crowd of citizens
and alleged vigilantes followed shout
ing, XIII him!' Lynch HIM"
'Drown him!" Carson was finally
taken into custody by two officers who
protected him from possible violence
by the crowd.
Newspaper Man i'm Bad
During the trouble, newspaper
Anan, who said he had accused Hatha-
way of cruelty to Carson, was told by
that officer, he said, to be sure he did
mot write any lies about the affair An
alleged vigilante also SAID Wto him,
write this right, young fellow or we
will attend to your case"
Carson was taken to jail and later
Rrraigned on the charge of resisting
an officer. His preliminary hearing
was sent for June and the bonds
which he was unable to furnish We're
liked at $3.50 cash or $500 bond. AS
Carson returned to Jail he made a
statement that he had not been treat
ed with extreme brutality by any per-
sons connected with the arrest.
May Be Martial Law
Attorney general Webb declined to
comment on the Carson affair but said
he had told the city authorities if they
were unable to cope with the situa-
ton here martial law might be de-
clared. The chief Of police and Cap
tain Myers. Webb said, told him they
believed in their ability to cope with
the situation. Webb said he also re-
nuested the superior Judges convene
the present grand jury, receive it's
final report. discharge it and impanel
a special grand jury to investigate the
matters which fall within their juris-
diction.
The Industrialist's attorney said to-
night they believed force would be
used again Laura Payne Emerson, one
of those arrested on charge of con-
spiracy tn violate the city street speak
ing ordinance, who is expected to ar
rive here tonight by steamer.