The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-25

GUARD,POL|CE
CHIEF URGES
Pullman Says Presence Of
Military Here viii Keep Down
All Disorder.

titIOn from the Washington Board
of Trade, requesting Congress TO
pass promptly IeEisIatIOn TO pre-
vent the sale OF firearms In the
Dtstrict OF Columbia.
The action Of the Board Of
Trade was taken In compliance
with a resolution adopted July -.
With the race clashes checked, at
least for a time. due to the effective
work of the military, in cooperation
with the police, Maj. Raymond w.
Pullman, superintendent Of police, to-
lay strongly urged the permanent es-
adjustment Of a provost guard of Ma
rines for the National Capital.
To prevent a recurrence Of the riots
which left a trail Of bloodshed and
death in their wake, the 1000 troops
under Mai Gen. William G. Ham will
remain on duty in Washington over
Saturday. Steps had been taken to
! withdraw the troops after the rioting
was curbed Wednesday night, but
Secretary of War Baker agreed to
keep them on duty in the Capital I'M
til Sunday to meet any emergency
should rioting again assume serious
proportions.
Wants Guard To Stay.
With the final withdrawal OF the
troops from Washington with the
state of lawlessness at an end, Major
Pullman urges the establishment OF
the provost guard of marines
That such an organization is q de-
terrent against crime, rioting, and
such disturbances is the opinion Of
Major Pullman.
In referring to the provost guard on
duty in the Capitol during the war
period. which was discontinued in
June because OF the release OF hum
dreds OF thousands of soldiers by the
War Department, Major Pullman said
this morning IL did very effective work
in preventing disorder.
THE presence Of a provost guard
in the National Capital. IL it con-
sisted of only six men," said Major
Pullman, would be effective in pre-
venting disorder. Such a guard should
be a permanent organization, or at
least on duty here while soldiers are
on duty in the Capitol. The Marine
Barracks are here Gin Washington
and 1t seems it could be arranged to
have a detail of marines for provost
guard duty.
Would Curb DIsorderIy.
The presence of the marines on
streets, the knowledge they are about
would have a big effect on those in
clined to start trouble"
Determined steps today are being
taken by the civil and military
authorities to capture those re-
J sponsibIe for the precipitation of the
riots, which have left a trail Of blood
shed and death in their wake in the
National Capital.
During the past twenty-four hours
crime has been away below normal"
declared Inspector Clifford L. Grant,
chief OF detectives, this morning.
All Disturbers Sought.
THE Police Department is getting
; back to its regular stride, and l
want to say that those who are re-
sponsible for creating the reign of
terror are not TO be overlooked. Ev-
cry member of the Police Department
has been ordered 10 dig for informa-
ton leading to their identity. And we
are after those responsible for caus-
ing the disturbances and riots day
by day"
But with the returning OF normal
conditions to the Capital, the police
and military authorities are not to
relax their vigilance in prevent fur
the activities OF the military,
working hand in hand with the po-
lice, thata the riots were checked and
the racial bitterness placed under
control
With the exception Of two minor at
tacks by negroes on white men. last
night passed without any disturbance.
The life of another victim OF the
race riots today hangs in the balance.
9.n
He is Policeman Albert c. Thompson,
of the Flying Squadron" Of Major
Raymond W. Pullman. Superintendent
Of Police.
. Thompson was shot Monday night
in Balls court, shortly after Detective
Sergeant Harry Wilson had been
killed in the same neiEhborhood.
bullet penetrated his lung, and with
the development OF pneumonia. physi-
clans at the hospital say he has no
chance OF recovering. His death Is
momentarily expected, the hospital
authorities report.
Relatives Are Notified.
Believing that Thompson was to
die. physicians teIephoned Police
Headquarters last night 20 summon
relatives 20 his bedside.
1t was at the recommendation Of
, Major Pullman that Secretary OF War
Baker agreed to permit the military
to remain in the Capital over Satur-
day. Major Pullman and General
Ham conferred, and both felt that,
while disturbances had been curbed,
il was DESTROYS that the military be
on hand to assist the police in check
ing any possible further outbreaks.
Every member OF the Police De-
partment has worked creditably in
controlling the situation, which in
many instances meant a sacrifice Of
lives" said Major Pullman. Fear
IessIy they stepped into the situation,
and. with the fine administrative
work Of the police inspectors and
other superior officers. they success
fully controlled the rioters. 1 cannot
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