The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
Colorado Governor Answers Presidents Refusal to
 Keep Troops in Zone
PROVIDE BOND ISSUE
 TO COVER COSTS
Says President Wilson Has Been Mis- informed and Is Confident the State Can Soon Control
 the Situation

Denver. May I6--President Wilson today warned Governor Ammons that the state of Colorado must be prepared to maintain peace h the coal miners' strike district without federal aid. The President said federal troops would re- main lin the troubled district until the state of Colorado bns time and oppor- tunity to resume complete sovereignity and control"
 T cannot conceive that the state is will ing to forego the sovereignty or to throw herself entirely on the government of the United States" said President Wilson.
 In response Governor Ammons tele- graphed the President that an extra ses- sion of the legislature just adjourned had provided a sl,000,0o0 bond issue to cover past and future expenses of the state militia. The governor expressed confl- dence that as soon as the funds are avail- able the state will be able to control the situation.
 Under Martial Law
 The Colorado coal mine districts have been under virtual martial law for months. Previous to the arrival of federal troops three weeks ago the mines were guarded by the state militia. After the militia and strikers partcts ated In a battle at Lud-s low on April 20, when 2t were killed and after other serious conflicts, the militia was replaced by the federal troops. Of the sl ,o0000o provided by the bond is- sue referred to by Governor Ammons, s691 900 has been spent in past expenses of the militia.
 The governors reply was. "I regret exceedingly that you have been misinformed. The legislature has just passed an act which I have approved, providing for bond issue of si.ooo.ooo to pay the indebtedness incurred and which may be incurred in suppressing insurrec- ton
 As soon as these bonds car be ls- sued these funds will bp &vaiiahle and this state can and will control the sit uation. This Is the only constitutional way of raising funds in the future. In addition to this the legislature has en- acted a law permitting the governor Co close saloons in times of disorder and also law prohibiting the carrying and disposition of firearms in times of dis order Moreover. a committee on medi- alton on the present strike has been provided for and approved" The governors call for an extra ses- sion of the legislature asked the en- actment of five strike measures of the following bills were passed;
 Providing bond issue of Sl 1000 GOO to cover past and future expenses of the militia.
 Giving the governor authority to close saloons in times of internal dis order without declaring martial law.
 Authorizing the governor to pro- hibit the sale or purchase of firearms by unusual or unauthorized persons In times of internal disorder.
 Two Measures Defeated The two measures defeated were constitutional amendment for the en- actment Of a compulsory arbitration act and a bill establishing state police force.
 In the closing hours of the extra session a joint resolution was adopt ed for the appointment of three ators and three representatives to the governor in handling future strike de- velopments and to recommend to the next general assembly they may deem necessary to meet the situation. The adjournment of the extra session at ? o'clock, the hour agreed on. was ~~>------~--~>------