The Washington times., 1913-03-08
ST|MS0A AYERS He
HELD TROOPS READY
Secretary Says CavaIrymen
Awaited SyIvester's Call,
Which Came at 3:45.
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Baltimore thrcnSed the streets. accord
ing to General Mills.
Former Secretary Stimson, in begin
ming his testimony, said he had request
ed to be called because he was leaving
the city, and that he desired to thank
the chairman for the opportunity to be
heard. He recounted in detail his con-
nection with the matter. and presented
the official papers. On February %.
he said, the desire to have troops was
first brought to his attention by Miss
Alice Paul and Miss Leupp. He has
conference with them and with Mrs.
Mullen the next day. They told him
they were apprehensive, and hal re-
ceived an unfavorable reply FROM As
sistant Secretary of War oliver.
heard Of It. He sent for the papers. and
saw a request for troops by Miss Paul,
indorsed by Commissioner Rudolph. and
the copy OF a reply by General Oliver
refusing them.
It appeartd that February Is. Miss
Paul by letter asked troops This was
fndorsed by Commissioner Rudolph Feb
ruary II and forwarded to the War
Department. The Commissioners said
the Police Department would provide as
large a police detail as available, but
added that the Commissioners were Of
the opinion this might be supported
by troops, preferably cavalry" as de-
sired by Gen. Anson Mills, and to be
used along the line Of march, not as
an escort.
February IS this was received at the
War Department, disapproved by Gen.
eral Wood, and, February 10, General
Oliver, by letter to the Commissioners,
said that owing to the heavy demands
on the troops the following day, It
would not be practicable to comply
with the request.
Mr.. stimson said he explained to the
fhok
use the troops 20 protect a parade in
case of this kind. and that it was
the duty OF the police and Commission
ers to provide sufficient police force.
He called attention to the special ap-
Eropriation made for this purpose by
Congress. He advised that the women
should see the local authorities and find
out whether they felt they could not
protect the parade. He also suggested
the possibility of using the National
Guard.
Called Commissioner Rudolph.
II told them that having been given
a permit for a parade by the Com
missioners they were entitled to pro-
tection." said Mr.. Stimson.
To make sure of his ground. not hav-
ing been advised definitely by the Com
missioners that they felt unable to give
protection. Secretary Stimson referred
eral and then sent the Commissioners
a letter In this he reminded them of
the special appropriation OF $4,000 for
police protection during inaugural week.
He also pointed out that IL did not ap-
pear in the communication of the Com
missioners that any formidable disturb
ance was threatened. Under such cir
he did not think il proper
to call out the troops. This was sent
to Commissioner Rudolph March ].
Monday. in view of the statements
MADE TO him by some of the women. he
called up Commissioner Rudolph bv tcle-
phone about . C clock, told him a 1um-
Der of people had been to see him. and
were representing Major Sylvester as
saying this matter WAS up to the War
Department MIR. Rudolph said he couI.l
not believe Major Sylvester made any
such statement.
Stimson Stretched Authority.
Later. Secretary St:mson called up
Johnston, who told him
BILE. that authority had been received
TO stop the cars and clear the streets.
and this aided materially. He told the
Secretary he had between 300 and 400
men. He told Commissioner Johnston
that II would not be wise to call cut
the regulars unless he anticipated seri-
Dus disturbance. Johnston did not an
ticipate trouble, but suggested a troop
Of calavry be held In readiness. and this
order was given by Secretary Stimson
Mr.. St;mson quoted the law Of June 49, |
ealing out of regulars.
He then said:
II call attention to these matters to