Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-08
The FenianS.

ToRoNEo, ONT, May S.-The Canadian
journals have editorials on the prospect of war
between England and Russia, aud rumors of
the activity of the Fenians The Globe gen.
orally reflects their views in the follow ing edi.
toria:
We have 20 doubt that should the actual
trial como it will BIO found that the United
States Government will strive to the very ut,
most to fulfill its duties as neutral, and will
see to it that 90 part of its territory be- made
base for hostile operations against friendly
that it is pleaded ss if in anticipation of
what may take place, that in country of
such dimensions as the United States aud
possessed of coast line so long and of 30
varied character, it cannot be expected that
fully watched as that it would never be possible
for hostile expedition to be organic I'D and dis
patched Let the Government do its best to pre-.
vent it. But if the United States Government
does its best without fear or favor to enforce its
own neutrality laws we have little fear of Great
Britain being unable to give good account OF
all cruisers that msy escape from United States
-harbors to prey upon her commerce and ship
ping; , ,.,. oe1-;,, o;.;u,,,
who, IS We are told, would be only too rejoiced
to man such vessel in the Russian service,
thoy would have 20 do 80 with the rope about
their necks, and with the conviction that, If
caught they would be liable to pirates treat
ment, without their adopted country being able
to move a finger to avert their fate What is
true of hostile attacks by sea is equally 80 In
reference to those by land.
There is already considerable talk OF Fenlans
paying Canada another visit in the event of war
between the Powers. Well, be it go If tho
United States executive does its duty as neigh
boring friendly power Canada will not have the
least difficulty in giving good account OF oil
Fenians that escaped the vigilance OF the Presl.
dent and invade her territory The rumors that
are becoming current on the other side to inc
effect that thousands are ready to march give US
no anxiety. We have learned what Fenians are
able to accomplish, and judging oftheir achieve.
ments in circumstances much more favorable
than the present, we are not likely to get ia
futter of excitement on the subject.
ST., Adams. w., May 8-Tha Advertiser
Brotherhood of this section are getting into
working order, in view Of the possibility of war
between Engls and Russia
A special from Syracuse, N. 7. says:---Col.
Mulligan, of Chicago, one Of the leading officers
under General VNeal, commander of tho Fe-
to-day, for the purpose of organizing and equip
ping 8 Fenisn force in this city, to assist in max
ing raid on Canada. in the event of war be.
tween England and Russia. Colonel hulligan
declares that in event Of raid upon Canada,
fully 100 OCo men, we'll drilled and armed with
Remington rifles, could berelied upon to march
on Canada. at thirty hours notice. BE, reports
that in Buffelo 1000 men are armed and equip.
ped. and ready for immediate action. In CIesve.
land, Ohio, there are !, 900 men enrolled and
armed, and are now on duty awaiting orders.
In St. Louis and Chicago large forces Of men
are armed and drilling night and day, awaiting
the signal for marching. The Fenians Of Syria.
cuse humber over $50 men all of whom are
armed with breech leaders. In q few days.
however, they will receive, direct from Oleye.
land, full stand of Remington rifles, The
organization has already been quietly drilling
L is proposed to open recruiting office at once
The society claims to have plenty of funds, and
have advices from st. Louis and other Western
Cities which state they can have all the 5Y money
they want A prominent citizen OF OleVeland
has contributed $1,000 dollars toward the pur.
chase of arms. Col. Mulligan left for Oswego
last night He proposes 10 visit every large city,
and to ascsrtrin how many man can be relied on
and how menv Ramin pton rifles are needed,