New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-11-15
LITTLE HOPE LETT FOR RIEL.
THEDEArH SENTENCE TO BE CARRIED OUT
DESPERATE EFFORTS BEING MADE IN HIS BE-
HALF BY FRENCH CANADIANS.

DESPERATE EFFORTS BEING MADE IN HIS BE-
HALF BY FRENCH CANADIANS.
MONTREAL, Nov. IA (SpecidG.-There ap-
pears now to be no reason doubt but that Riel VIII
positively be hanged Monday. At any rate that Is
the general feeling here j. A. Chapleau Secretary OF
State. was reported have received dispatch from
Lord Megrund private secretary TO the Governor Gen
era last night. which says that the G0vernor-Genera
adheres his warrant Chapeau. however, denies this
In answer to question by OF the deputaton which
waited him lust evening Mr.. Chapleau said Riel
great criminal He guilty, not only OF the
personal part he took In the rebellion but also OF
murders. criminal assaults and burgaries. committed
by those whom he had led into rebellion" Mr. Chap
admitted that last week he had secretly come to
Montreal, and that Sir Hector Langevn had gone TO
Quebec with the object Of feeling the pulse OF the people,
aud that having found the people OF both cities to be In
state OF great anxiety and agitation about the
matter, they had advised Sir John A. Mac
donald by telegram to have Rel respited
Mr. Chapleau states positively that whether Rel Is
hanged or not, under no circumstances would he TO-
sign his seat In the Cabinet but he will not be surprised
II Minister Sir Hector Langevn, withdrew from
the Cabinet Several French Conservative members OF
the Cabinet have expressed their intention of seced
ing from the Ministerial party should Riel be hanged
The Hamilton spectator discussing this question, says
"f the French Canadians think there Is one law for
them and another for never since Canada became
country there better time to undeceiye them than
the present time. This 10 undoubtedly the opinion o
great portion Of the press of Ontario while on the other
French press cry for mercy for Rel DEeddfd
the organ the Roman Catholic bishop OF Montreal be-
eves the resignation Of the French Ministers Is the
only thing which might possibly prevent Rcl from being
hanged.
La Iresse, independent French paper, publishes
letter suggesting that II Ricl be hanged on
Monday that the Monday following he observed
IA day OF mourning and the services be held In all the
churches. IL comments this as follows: " This
suggestion is excellent one 1t Is dgnlhed ana
ChristianIke way of showing to our ministers that
they have rscacitrant to their duties ana have
profoundly wounded the innermost feelings OF our pop
ulatiOn We hOpo this suggestion will be carried out
The Herald, Independent English paper here. IN
the course OF "a long article entitled I" Few Last
calls the Government to account for not giving
I'm an authoritative what its intentions are and
abandon altogether the policy Of concealment which
has been so confusing aud worrying to the public
mind and continues: Bur II IL will not 40 this. and
II IL will insist pOstponng the decision until the
last moment and any public announcement until the
same time, would once moro urge upon the Goyern
the wisdom and justice OF rcraDing from taxing
Eie's life for the political offence for which the Gov
ernment tried him II his life be taken IL Will be I'M
possible TO reconcile tho world TO tho justice OF the
act. No Justification of IL can be offer d. The puDllr
OF other countries will condemn u.s. ana SIX
months hence shall con'iemn ourselves. There Will
lie at the door OF the Government a political murder