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Show Seattle II lots Over the Chlnet e. Seattle, W. T., February 8. At an early hour this morning the -militia and Home Guards marched to the Ocean dock, where the Chinamen were confined, and took charge. Warrants had been previously issued is-sued for the arrest of the prominent agitators. agita-tors. Before daylight the work of arresting them began, and by 8 o'clock " ALL THE LEADERS WERE IN JAIL. They were, however, immediately bailed out. All the Chinamen on board the steamer were marched to the Court House by the militia in answer to a writ of habeas corpus sworn out yesterday. Judge Greene informed each Chinaman that he was at perfect liberty to go or stay as he chose. A vast majority chose to leave. They were accordingly escorted to the steamer and those who wished to remain were escorted to their homes. Up to this hour there has been no bloodshed, although the streets are crowded. At noon, however, an attack was made on the Home Guards by a few hot-heads. The Guards were finally ordered to fire and RESPONDED WITH A VOLLEY. Four men fell one killed and three wounded. Their names are Bernard Mul-. lane, killed; James Murphy, special polioe-man, polioe-man, shot through the arm; John Smith, shot in the right arm; the other man's name is unknown. He was shot through the head and fatally wounded. The militia formed into a hollow square and held the mob at bay for fully an hour. The crowd then slowly melted away. There is intense ex-oitement ex-oitement and danger of further trouble. Business is generally suspended. The "Queen" sailed at 1 p. m. with 195 Chinamen. China-men. From this on the excitement and bitterness bitter-ness increased. DENUNCIATIONS OF THE HOME GUARDS Were heard on all sides, and prominent citizens citi-zens belonging to it were threatened with hanging by the mob. It was plain that the most extreme measures were necessary, and Governor Squire issued a proclamation, with a long and calm preamble, reciting the situation, situ-ation, and closing as follows: "Now, therefore, be it known that I, W. C. Squire, as Governor of said Territory, and commander-in-chief of the military forces thereof, do hereby assume MILITARY COMMAND OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, And do hereby order that no person exercise any office or authority in said city, which may be inconsistent with the laws and Constitution Con-stitution of the United States or the laws of said Territory, and I do hereby suspend the writ of habeas corpus and declare martial law within said city." At this hour 9:45 p. m. the authorities appear to have complete control of the city, but there is an ugly feeling in the air. Rumors Ru-mors of all kinds are rif e and the gravest apprehensions are entertained. |