Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-04
THE DYNAMITERS KING.
hE WANTS HIS WOUNDS AVENGED
Rossa Thinks Himself the Object Of an
English Conspiracy he Condemns
Minister West.

NEw YokK, Feb. 3.-The condition Of Rosa
is now favorable 10 his speedy recovery, al
though the ball, which entered his body
below the left shoulder blade, has not yet
been found This afternoon, through Mrs.
Rossa. he furnished the press a statement IN
which he says: Il wish IL TO be remem-
bered that England has inaugurated a work
of individual assassination. | want IL 10 be
remembered that emissaries of the English
Government are now AT work assassinating
American citizens on American soil, and
charge that the British Minister to Washing
ton is guilty of a conspiracy 10 assassinate.
aud, If his official position, or toadyism of
Anglo-maniacs will save him from arrest,
hope the American people In their
.nblic. opinion will hold him
-,ullty OF crime. conspiracy
III my case is clear and palpable. The tele-
graphich dispatch of Pierrepont Edwards,
the British Consul at this port, to Lawyer
Bott ann Mr.. Butts, concerning the appear
ance for the woman IN court this morning,
are most conclusive proofs for connection
with and the source of the conspiracy. The
House representatives, which have power TO
take initiative stepson all matters of inter
national policy, should at once demand the
instant return of West to England, as we'll
as make certain demands on Eng
land for reparation. Although there are
many Englishmen IN this country, not
single one has been touched. There Is a
stringent rule IN our organization that no
person or thing shall be interfered with IN
America or upon American waters. This
rule has been obeyed to the letter. but now,
that England has transferred assassinations
from London and inaugurated them here.
I'll wait to see the howl of indignation that
will be made in this country, as has been In
England, over cases with which Americans
had nothing whatever to do.
1t is unnecessary for me to say
anything about the Irish sentiment. They
see the situation and no doubt are equal to
any emergency that may arise, brought
about by this war of assassination which
England has put i'll force In this cauntry."
When Rossa was shot he had upon his per-
son package of letters and postal cards,
which he handed to Patrick Joyce after
reporters to-day, who were allowed to copy
them. They are of most threatening
character, and all declare that Rosa
must die. Some were surmounted by
skull and cross-bones; some had coffins
and other devices Many of the letters were
written with red ink. When Mrs. Dudley
was taken from the Oak Street Police Sta
ton to the Tombs Court to-day. She was
followed by large crowd of men, women
and children. which was augmented as the
party proceeded. Men and women pointed
at her and said: '"There goes the English
spy. Let rs give her dose of American
mud" One woman made rush at
Mrs. Dudley, and cried ont: IN
tear you like q lark you -
English informer and assassin. "
The policemen escorting the prisoner drew
their clubs and Detective Jackson, accom-
panying them, drew revolver, with which
he kept the excited throng at civil distance,
and the party was not further interrupted.
Mrs. Dudley did not seem at all disturbed
and walked firmly, defiantly facing the
crowd. To reporter she said: Il have
really nothing to add to what have already
stated. Any person who has a mission to fill
and mine was holy one-has nothing to
fear" 1t was ascertained to-day that Mrs.
Dudley received three kilograms from Mon
treal last night and this morning telling her
to stand firm, as there were hosts of friends,
who would come to her assistance.