Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

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authorities stand in the way and they
arc backed by their political cohorts,
| am going to shoot. I do not believe
that the rowdyism displayed by the
State officials, as reoprted to me. re-
presents tho feelings Of tho people Of
Michigan. These people showed by
their vote some time before the amend
mcnt just what they thought OF prohi
bitfon.
Mai. Dalrymple is proceeding on the
theory that the arrest OF Mr. MELON
ough and other Iron county OFF,
cials is necessary. 1t was authorita-
tively stated that Il request was made
by federal agents here on United
. States Commissioner Hatch in Mar
Quette, for warrants to arrest these
officials. The request was refused, 1t
was asserted on Instructions by My
ron II. Walker, United States District
Attorney in Grand Rapids Immedi-
ately Il M. Gaylor, assistant rohibi-
ton commissioner here, instructed
Maj, Dalrymple to proceed under
arms to Iron County and arrest tho
mon without warrants and then to re
port to him.
Major Dalrymplo referred to Mr..
Walker as u wet through and through"
The possibility Of trouble between
tho Dalrymple forces and citizens OF
Iron county Is regarded here as I'M
minent. Major Dalrymplo should ar
rive there early tomorrow morning.
Mr.. McDOnOugh. whose arrest Is ASK
cd has Il large following among the
citizens and foreigners Of the county.
With tho Dalrymple force is Leo j.
Grove, prohibition commissioner for
Iron county, who 1t was charged was
arrested and stripped Of his authcri
ty by Mr. McDonough after Mr.. Grove
had arrested three wealthy Italians
and seized eleven barrels of wine.
Mr. Grove arrived in Chicago today
and made full report to Major Dali
rymple. II was after he had received
this report that Major Dalrymple got
into communication with Washington
and II. was definitely decided to make
an armed movement, into Iron coun
IT,.
PROSECUTION DENIES REVOLT.
In his statement to the correspon-
dent of the Sun and New York Herald
Mr.. McDonough catcgorically denied
the reports Of trouble in Iron county.
"Everything is as quiet as a grave
yard UP here" he said. "There is no
rebellion. l am helping the Federal
agents every way possible Iron coun
ty is one of the most patriotic cOun-
ties in America. 1t is true that We
have 4 lot OF Italians and Their for
eigners here, but they are patriotic.
They bought more than their share
of Liberty bonds and War Savings
Stamps. Their showing in tho Red
Cross and Salvation Army drives was
very creditable.
l have wired to the Governor and
to the Attorney General in Washing
ton to send their own men to inyesti
gate conditions here. I think it will
DO found that tho parties who started
this report Of a rum rebellion arc IL
lot Of cheap politicians who either
are seeking notoriety or stand in
with the present Administration.
am enforcing prohibition to the
limit. and defy any man to contra
dict that statement to my face.
will be the first man In Iron county
TO extend the hospitality Of Michigan
to Major Dalrymple when he arrives
here tomorrow.
Somebody has Numbered badly some
whore along the limo, however. think
that after, all tho smoke has passed
away it, will be found that this was a
case OF political cohorts wandering
from their tents.