The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-12
THE MANITOBA FUSS.
Lord Gordon Gordon Off for the
Rocky Mountains.
HIS COUNSEL WHISTLING FOR HIS FEES.
Governor Austin and Mayor Bracket in Con-
ference with the President and Secretary
fetate-something To Be Dons for
the American Prisoners
The Danger Of Delay.

WASHINGTON, August II, 1873.
Governor Austin, OF Minnesota, with Mayor
Brackett OF Minneapolis, arrived here this morn
ing nom Long Branch, where they had salts
factory interview with the President respecting
the release on bail Of the Minnesotians now held
as prisoners in Manitoba on the charge OF at
tempting to abduct Lord Gordon. Their pur-
pose in coming here was to lay before the Secre-
tary OF State, in writing. the grievances COM
planned of, as on mere verbal complaint the gov.
eminent could not act The proper documents
were submitted, and Governor Austin left for home
Mayor Bracket proceeded to Ottawa TO have an
interview with Sir John Macdonald, who can re-
quest, as Minister Of Justice, the release OF Hoy
Keegan Bentley and Fletcher otherwise the action
OF the Court must be respected The telegram to the
effect that Gordon Gordon had left Manitoba Is
irmed by two dispatches received to-day by Mayor
Brackett, who says he has not the slightest doubt
Gordon has been removed at the instgaton OF At
torney General Clarke. He was under only S., 900
bail to appear witness, and the
only one, in fact, against our impris-
oned citizens. The Secretary Of State renewed
the assurances given by the President that our
government would act promptly and decisively If
the Dominion officials failed to interest themselves
in the reasonable request which had been made
informally through Sir Edward Thornton the British
Minister. The Dominion Premier, Sir John
Macdonald, had been suffering from severe attack
OF Credit MObilier, which had made it impossible
Tor him to attend to any business OF late. The
assembling of Parliament on Wednesday next
would probably find him sufficiently recovered, at
least, to be accessible. MIR. Bracket left
for the Dominion seat Of government tonight
to ask an interview with Sir John, and upon the
result, 1t Is said, much more is depending than can
at present be divulged. Governor Austin hasteIis
to Minnesota to pacify the people with the prom
ises OF the President and the pledges OF the State
Department. The intense feeling prevailing in
that State, especially about Minneapolis and the
Northern border, does not he says, partake Of the
enthusiasm of mOmentary excitement. This popu-
lar indignation has justice for its foundation and
cannot be controlled II our government shows q
disposition to daily automatically with this most
serious matter. Governor Austin desires to calm
the feeling for the present, and will represent
what, in his opinion, the people will be justified in
doing should our government fail to fulfil its prom.
Use. Mr.. Bracket said that he went to Manitoba
to see II something could not be done to better the
prison lie Of the citizens OF his city, who had been
unwittingly led by his action into the difficulty.
He said that If they murderers they could not
be treated worse. This Is what has reused the
people. If the word were gwen to-day to release
them by force 1t would be done, and for that
matter he believed the better class of
citizens in Manitoba would assist in doing this so
execrabe has the conduct OF the provincial officials
been. He thought that in forty-eight hours 5000
men would rally to arms, and men, too who knew
something OF warfare. Keegan was captain OF
well organized company in Minneapolis which was
most anxious to lead the way for the rescue of q
man they most highly esteemed. The Fenan ele
ment on the border, although not interested in the
dfvla itcalf of To
invade any portion of the British dominion. Mr.
Brackett further remarked that this statement
was not made in boastlu way, but truly repre-
scented the condition OF affairs in the State, and
which it was the earnest hope OF every good citi
zen would have no further incentive to redress an
outrage which national In its character
1t is understood that Sir Edward Thornton has
telegraphed to tho home government what the at
titude of the administration is in regard to the
arrest of the citizens OF Minnesota, and has also
communicated the views of Mr.. Fish, who urges
prompt compliance with the request of the Gov
ernor of Minnesota This has Deen done in an
ticipaton of any difficulty which might possibly
arise in the event Of change of Ministry in the
Dominion.
"aIy Lori'' Leaves His Counsel Fees I'm
paid at Fort Garry and Departs for
the Rocky Mouniains-Nho Assisted
MINNEAPOLIS Mimi, August IL, 1873.
special despatch to the Tribune yesterday from
Fort Garry says:-
few evenings ago MIR. Cornish, Lord Gordon's
counsel, accompanied by other gentlemen, waited
upon his lordship regarding pecunlary matters
The latter demanded reason for so untimely
VISIT Alter an explanation he became engaged In
an excited alteration with the counsel each ex.
pressing his opinion Of the other, which, to say the
least, was not nattering to either. His lordship
shortly after called his servant to advise Mr.. Corn
fsh to make his exit. The latter needed the ad.
vice, but called again the next morning to renew
his claim for some security for his anticipated fee
as counsel, but found his bird had flown. Upon
inquiry it was found that Gordon was well on his
way to the Rocky Mountains. A party arriving
from the West to-day report having seen him 200
miles westward
United States Consul Taylor was serenaded by the
military band OF Fort Garry and three cheers were
given by those assembled. The Consul responded
in a brief speech.
In the decoration OF the Court House for a
bazaar, in spirit OF courtesy to the American cit
zens the stars and Stripes were suspended side
by side with the British nag. Upon the entrance
of Attorney General Clark on beholdng the flags
thus placed, he ordered the ladies' in charge to
haul it down. No one Obeyed his command. and
he retired.
The Sheriff will not now allow the wives OF the
American prisoners to visit their husbands but
twice during the week.
A ST. LOUIS MURDER.
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