New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

ing in his room" how the citizens Of
Fargo. X D.. had formed vigilance
committee to deport all pacifists, and
how the people of Minneapolis had
circulated handbills protesting against
the paciists' convention being held
there.
Just then there was tramping Of
heavy feet in the outside hallway. All
the delegates gl.rced 'oward ,he rear.
Ten policemen and dozen detectives
marched into the hall. Everybody re-
mained quietly in their seats. The
policemen walked directly on to the
platform and took a position behind
Chairman Stedmsn. Al the head OF
the invaders was First Deputy Super
intendent Of Police ". II. Westbrook.
ance OF yellow braid, on his expansive
chest a large golden star and eight
large brass buttons, all of which gilt
tered menacngly before the puzzled
eyes Of the pacifsts.
"Tn the Name of the Law
Il order this meeting dispersed IN
the name Of the law" said Deputy
Westbrook in a tremulous voice, his
brass buttons. golden star and yellow
braid fairly scintillatinC. "if you
don't leave the building quietly you
will all be arrested. There must he
no more talk. We are acting under
orders of the Governor"
Half of the audience was on its feet
making for the rear door.
wait a minute" yelled Chairman
Steadman. "We demand"---
you can't demand anything" re-
tortcd Deputy Westbrook. There
must be no talk. Go OUT quietly,
please"
"ITl talk all please" shouted Chair
man Stedman. This is unconstitu-
tional"
"Oficer place that man under arrest,
and take him out of the building or
dered Deputy Westbrook. Mr.. Sted-
man was escorted TO the street presum
ably under arrest, but later he was re-
leased.
Women ReiiIgerent
The women pacifsts rushed forward
with unmistakable signs OF belllger-
encv. Miss Rauh made no effort to
conceal her feelings. She clambered TO
the platform and shaking her fingers
AZ the array of policemen, exclaimed:
you policemen are Americans the
same as we are Now what do you
think OF this outrage? Aren't you
ashamed of yourseiveS?'
"Go out quietly, lady, or we'll put
YOU out" was the reply. "Oficer,
gently lead this lady to the door Miss
Eauh protested that she would prefer
to be arrested. but she was led out.
Miss Shelly was less yielding. She
fingered behind until Deputy West
brook impored her to go. I'll not
60 Nothing but arrest can make
me- she insisted A little nudginG by
2 policeman got her as far as the stair
way. On the steps size made a firm
stand. Now arrest me II you dare.
DEFY YOU 70 arrest me- The same
means of seeming 10 arrest her induced
Miss Shelly 20 descend the stairs.
On the sidewalk the policeman re-
leased his clutch on Miss Shelly's arm.
Now, go long wild yers,' he said mild
Is. MS amt no place lof Nlmmeh.
Where'd yen come from anyway? The
country
Some Of the men. impressed by the
amazon attitude OF the women. Joined
the banter with the police
Governor Issues Statement
Governor Lowden. when advised Of
Mayor Thopms on's attitude, ordered the
police TO proceed against the pacfists
Forthwith. The Governor then issued
this statement:
The Governor is charged with the
responsibility of preserving peace in
the state if, in his judgment, disorder
and riot are likely to result from this
so-called peace meeting. II is his duty,
and he has the power, 10 prevent the
meeting.
His understanding is that, while the
meeting purportS 10 be in the interests
of peace, il is really intended 10 OBJ
s,ruct the government IN the prosecu-
ton of the war in which we are now en-
gagged. and is calculated 70 produce dis
order and rioting IN Illinois. He Will
rot. therefore. permit this meeting TO
be held in Illinois"