The sun., 1919-09-10
ROWDIES IN CLASH
WITH BOSTON COPS


his stand. He is confident he can handle
the situation of policeless city.
When hope of settling the police con-
troversy faded. President Lowell Of Har-
ward to-day issued the following state
ment:
In accordance with its tradition of
public service, the university desires in
time of crisis, to help in any way that
II can to maintain order and support the
laws of the Commonwealth. I therefore
urge all students who can do so to pre-
pare themselves for such service as the
Governor of the Commonwealth and the
Police Commissioner of the city of Bos-
ton may call upon them to render
1,1a4 of 1,137 Favor waIkout.
The total number of strike votes east
by the policemen was 1887. OF this
number 1.134 voted for a strike. two
against and one ballot was blank.
There are about 1000 State guards
men in Boston who could be modified
within twenty-four hours. The Boston
units are the Tenth Regiment, which has
500 oiiicers and men, commanded by Col.
Thomas F. Sullivan, who Is Commits
sioner of Public Works, and the motor
corps with $50, commanded by Col. John
W. Decrow. Besides there is a troop of
cavalry of sixty-five. in command of
Capt Zimmerman. The motor CORPS and
cavalry could be used in the residential
and outlying districts of the city.
Former Attorney-General Parker con-
ferred with the Governor twice IN the
latter,s private Office at the State House.
When he left Mr.. Parker said he was
there to discuss legal phases of the sit
uation.
He stated 1.-The Police Commissioners
statement yesterday, issued to the news
papers, was intended to explain the en-
tire situation to the Commonwealth.
should like to make 1t plain that my
only position In the matter is that OF
legal adviser to Mr.. Curtis.
81 think 1t might be said, however,
that Mr. Curtis is entirely in sympathy
with the men, as far as the conditions
against which they complain are con"
cerned Those conditions, however, do
not appear now to be before him Tor
consideration, and therefore 1t Is In
cunbent upon the Police Commissioners
TO carry out the mandate imposed upon
him by the Law. 1 should like to make
it plain this is my personal view"
Mr. Parker refused to so into de-
tails regarding his conferences with Gov.
Coolidge.
At Police Headquarters the day
passed with a series OF conferences
among police officials. Commissioner
Curtis and Superintendent OF Police
Crowley were in constant touch with
captains of the nineteen police divisions
throughout the city.
Commissioner Curtis greeted the an,
nouncement of the strike led by the
union policemen with the statement: !
am ready for anything"
The Commissioner to-day appeared
firm in his attitude toward the organ
lied policemen, while the men were
apparently equally determined to wage
their fight to a finish.
The number of the volunteer police
has been kept secret. but II is esti-
mated unofficially at less than 500. The
city authorities refuse to say whether
they consider the number and qualih'
cations of the volunteers adequate to
properly police the city.
Merchants Take Precaution.
Extreme precautions to guard their
property were taken by business men
throughout the city to-day. Bankers,
merchants, hotel men and building own
ers armed themselves or engaged armed
guards, who have been sworn in as spe-
cial police.
Jewellers and merchants planned to
place most of their stocks in safety
vaults until conditions are normal again.
This policy will be followed by business
houses holding large amounts of cash
and securities for the transaction OF
business. Many left their empty safes
wide open.
Mayor Peters refused to comment on
any plans for safeguarding the city. The
Police Collra!Ssione-. however declared
the Mayor had authority to call on the
State Guard to protect life and property
in an emergency. Gov. Coolidge refused
to say whether he had considered the like
lihood OF calling out the militia.
The vote to go on strike was taken at
an enthusiastic meeting of the patrol
men. opening yesterday afternoon In Fay
Hall and lasting all night.
Police officials declared they expected
to have an emergency police force of
/ 400. including 500 volunteers and 200
retired officers. recalled for duty. Stores
and other business establishments have !,