Telegram-herald., 1889-06-16

He quoted extensively nom the cN-
idence OF the witnesses 10 whom
Cronin had said that Alexander
Sullivan would be the cause OF his death
and that the latter had instigated a con-
spiracy TO Kill him. None OF this evidence.
he said. would be admitted in court or
law Thia excluded, there Mas practically
no evidence against him
Ii was conceded that sullivan was an
enemy Of Cronins, IL was also conceded
that Cronin was bitter enemy OF sulh-
vans There were several theories Of the
murder One was that he was murdered
by people for revenge growing out OF the
society troubles Assuming this 70 be 50,
what evidence was there identifying suiif-
van with the crimeY He was not shown % lie
connected with the renting OF the cottage
or the hiring Of the horse and buggy. IL
was not shown that he knew O'Sullivan or
had met any OF the other prisoners No act
could be traced home TO him
The theory that be was killed 10 prevent
tho exposition OF the secrets o! the "tri-
angle" was unreasonable. Ii did not APP
pear that Cronin was in possession Of any
vital facts All he had would have been in
existence after his death He could not
have taken il with him. and all Of the evil
dence taken at the Buffalo investigation
was Ia the possession OF DR.. McCahey, OF
Philadelphia, and others
As to the theory that fl was premeditsted
IA a result of a decree of the Clan-na Gael.
the fact stood out that Sullivan had severed
his existence with that order years ago.
How, then. could he influence or control IT.
Ii was not shown that he had ever met or
had any business dealings with any OF the
conspirators The jury was influenced by
hearsay testimony.
The strongest evidence against sullivan
was furnished by himself II was the pro-
test issued FIVE days after the doctor dis
appearance against his sitting on .e Sulh-
van trial coynuittce. IL was Couched in
language of extraordinary viTulence and
hatred But this very publication at
such a time tended TO show that Sullivan
had no knowledge Of the conspiracy 1t
seemed incredible that If he was party 10
it he would promulgate such document
right after the murder.
The evidence pointed TO Sullivan "a "A
man who desired revenge on Cronin but II
pointed 10 no overt net No impartial man
could make up his mind that any Jury
would convict Sullivan on this evidence
The mere fact that one party was an en-
eIny Of the man killed was no proof that
be as participant IN the murder
therefore. come 10 the decision. and not
without very considerable hesitation that
bail TO such sn extent as 10 insure his ap
pcarsncs should On indictment be found
should be accepted
Sullivan presented his usual cool, stolid
demeanor when the decision was
nounced. and an attempt 10 applaud was
suppressed By the bailtfs There was an
argument between the States Attorney
and VI TTude as u the amount Of
bail The latter VINO said Sullivan
was almost entirely without means. thought
e. GO 10 $1,000 sufficient Finally s2loo)
was agreed upon the -four gentle
men named swore 20 the aggregate
possession Of over bali million % resl IS
tate. the bonds were made ont and signed,
aud sullivan walked out OF the room 3 tree
man
states- Attorney Ionrenecker stated -
his opinion that Judge Tuley having de
cIsred Sullivan entitled "a bail TIRE Judges
q tie criminal court Nii hold tie same
way. even after the action o. the grand
jury
one 81 the men most active IN ths in-
vest cation SAID. 80 speaking q Judge
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discourage ~ We knew that there vas
deuce before the c0rgnsrs iry. ard we sre
slso aware q the fact tbat Ne Testimony =
elieited woHli not secure 5 cor Tirtio1 be
fore p petit iaTy We reghrd The decision
in the sight 81 3 victory "a 50 fsr that sach
hesvr bail as demanded
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