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 ings, when opposition arose, some saying that they were opposed to Chinese labor, but they were also opposed to burning property. Many were in favor of the most sanguinary measures, which should stop at nothiniT short of killing; all the Chinese too-ethcr with their white employers. The discussion waxed warm, and continued so late that action was postponed, and the conspirators departed to meet openly in the town hall the second night thereafter. At the place named, and at two subsequent open meetings the question was freely discussed, many opposed to violence taking an active part in the proceedings.

But there were those bent on blood whom mild measures would not pacify. These met secretly again at Armory hall; and when those who favored clearing that locality of Chinese by killing and stampeding them were called upon to enroll their names, some sixty or seventy came forward and and signed the compact. Constitution and by-laws were then adopted. The organization was named the Anti-Chinese and Workinscmen's Association. Ofncers were to be elected by ballot to serve for a term of six months, and were to consist of a president, vice-president, secretary, corresponding secretary, treasurer, marshal, inside guard, and outside guard. To be eligible for membership the applicant must be not less than eighteen years of age, and must hold opinions opposed to the presence of Asiatics, and to those who employ, patronize, or advise them, or lease them houses or lands. An initiation fee of one dollar was named, and signs, grips, and passwords adopted. Officers of the law were to be resisted if necessary, and the word "Nine" was the cry of distress. The arm raised over the head with the palm of the open hand forward was a signal for help.

For greater efficiency the management was entrusted to a Council of Nine, consisting of three captains and six lieutenants, who were themselves to execute their decrees, though they might call on any