National Republican., 1877-07-27
THE COMMUNE IN THE VEST

The trouble has now shiftCd TO the west
For long time there has been very bad
element of population in Chicago, commun-
ism having been long advocated there in
assemblies of desperate and idle men. 1t Is
characteristic Of those who are the leaders
In these troubles that they are not distin-
euished for either industry or economy.
They never work when they can help doing
30, and greatly delight in opportunities to
spend the earnings Of other men for their
own selfish qualification. They are cold
hearted wretches, who seem to have an in
sane hatred, not only Of oil law and property,
hut Of the human race itself, which they
would If possible eaterminate by ferocious
hatchery. Learning the fine arts, and every
refinement which is the result Of culture
and civilization, they deeply envy, and
would sweep out of existence If possible
The institutions of religion excite the wild
est and most devilish manifestations of their
demented souls, and they gloat with pecu-
har zest in the slaughter Of the holy minis
ters of Christianity.
With such men to deal with II is not
Surprising that although Chicago was fore
warned and well prepared to meet all I'M
lawful demonstrations, the authorities Ind
desperate contest with the Commune there
yesterday to keep it under The measures
rcsorted to were severe, but not more so
than the serious character of the emergency
required, for the ascendancy Of the mob
there would in all probability now result in
the entire destruction Of the city. II was
well, then, that vigorous measures were not
spared, but that the troops and police
pressed the desperate and devilish Com
munists with such pluck and spirit that the
telegraphic reports of their proceedings
much resemble the accounts received Of the
progress Of pitched battle in war times.
We are ms yet without sufficient details
70 tell of the character of the operations
OF the troops, but enough is known to rem
der it certain that grand triumph was
achieved by the cause of law and
order; that millions Of dollars worth
Of property were. saved from destruc-
ton, and the lives of innocent women
and children were protected. All honor
to the soldiers and police for the good
days work they did. The end is not yet,
but from the success the authorities have
had in keeping the disorder under control
Shere seems to be but little doubt but that
they will succeed, although it may be with
. fearful loss of life.
The news from St. Louis indicates thai
the mob may gain the ascendancy there
The situation there must excite the deep
est anxiety until it is learned that the po
lice and military have succeeded in getting
the mob under control. There is no mis-
taking the character of the movement o.
developed in the West. 1t has there all tn
destructive and malicious characteristics o
the Paris Commune, inasmuch as the vic
lence is directed against all kinds Of prop
srty.
This condition of things is very trying
II looked as though the worst might be owe
yesterday morning, but now two great
cities in the West are involved in q struggle
for their very existence. The experience Q
the past week has shown that there are ele
ments in our American society which woul
gladly plunge everything into state of ba'
barism and ruin. 1t behooves, therefore, a
good men to stand together in defense c
law, order, Civilization and religion.