An insurrection exists in Johnson County, in the state of Wyoming, in the immediate vicinity of Fort McKinney, against the government and said state. The Legislature is not in session and cannot be convened in time to afford any relief whatever or take any action thereon. Open hostilities exist and large bodies of armed men are engaged in battle. A company of militia is located at the city of Buffalo, near the scene of action, but its continued presence in that city is absolutely required for the purpose of protecting life and property therein. The scene of action is 125 miles from the nearest railroad point, from which other portions of the state militia could be sent. No relief can be afforded by state militia, and civil authorities are wholly unable to afford any relief whatever. United States troops are located at Fort McKinney, which is 13 miles from the scene of action, which is known as T. A. ranch. I apply to you on behalf of the state of Wyoming to direct the United States troops at Fort McKinney to assist in suppressing the insurrection. The lives of a large number of persons are in imminent danger. AMOS W. BARBER, Acting Governor. To this President Harrison replied as follows: (Telegram) Washington, April 12, 1892, 11:05 P. M. The Governor of Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming: I have, in compliance with your call for the aid of the United States forces to protect the state of Wyoming against domestic violence, ordered the secretary of war to concentrate a sufficient force at the scene of the disturbance and to co-operate with your authorities. You should have a competent and authorized representative at the place. BENJAMIN HARRISON. To this is added the following telegram from General Brooke at Omaha: (Telegram) Omaha, Neb., April 12, 1892, 11:37 P. M. Governor Barber, Cheyenne, Wyoming: Order of President received and commanding officer at McKinney ordered to prevent violence and preserve peace in co-operation with you. Have you a representative to join the commanding officer? The troops will move at once and will act with prudence and firmness. JOHN R. BROOKE, Brigadier General, Commanding.