The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-17

quarter OF = NILE. required sufficient time "A
traverS-nz 20 enable the pIrtlc p11ts IN this
horrId deed 20 weigh the consequences As veil
As the gravity other act: that All those whO en-
gagged n this attack were equally guilty can not
be denied. but the fact that the State va ccn-
pe.ed to grant immunity 20 some OF the accom-
pIices in order 70 convict others Il not more
guilty offenders. should not relieve from pun
shment those Who have been sentenced by the
courts. This vas . conspiracy. the parties &C
terrifying oa,a attended By ceremonies calcu-
lated TO impress the subscriber With .
deep sense Of the solemnity OF his obli
CATION The new testimony which you have Ad-
duced for the purpose Of overthrovins the
statements made by one OF the States Wit
nesses. AGAINST David Walker 70 the eject that
he not only encouraged but ordered the attack
TO the counsel for the defense at the time OF
the trial. Blu. even II such were not the case
the fact remains that David W alksr vas the
organizer and leader OF this band: that his au-
chorlty over the men was absolute II not des-
potIc. and that by its timely exercise be could
undoubtedly have prevented the assault TIE
youth OF William Walker. which has been
urged IS the reason for the extension OF elem
ency 30 him would in most cases be Ius::dable
for merc!ful acton. but II this one the tessi-
mony shows him 70 nave been , leader rather
than . follower. and establishes the fact that
he vas the mos, daring and desperate o.: the
band
Il IS . wise provision that vests in the Gov
eruor the power Of the respite or pardon OF
w 0SASs ~AO- 10y
be established after their conviction in
courts Of justice. or IN whose behalf
such exteuuAting circumstances mag be
the asperity Of justice. But as I interpret the
provision this power should never be eXerc Sed
except when justice demands IT, In the case
IN hand the Innocence OF the accused is not as
serted. and the e~xtenua,ing circumstance bal
ance poorly with the erornity Of the o1ense
committed. The courts have passed upon the
Law IN the case and their decisions agree Is TO
OBJ ,usr.~o ~ Sh~ purtSaneor inflicted SAS
no reason Why I should icterpo>e clemency:
and whilst I appreciate the gravity OF the s:tua-
ton. the fact thattse crime must De eXpt1ted
By the lives OF the three men. ana many must
suffer on account thereof I discern many rea
sons Why the sentence OF the la1 should Be
carried out
citizen. and under its 4gls the humbiest As
we'll Is the highest claims security from the in
c1rSioos OF the lawleSS. The murders Tor
vhich these men we're found responsible were
committed, not in the heat OF PASSION. on the
highway. nor in open day. but after apparently
vell-formed Iudgment in the solemn hours OF
the night and At the nreside Of the
family. Ire sAnctity OF . home was invaded
and the blood of those who had lain down N
peaceful slumber she'd within their dwelling
place. The attack had little pruvoc1tion- and
offered. The executive authority OF the State
can not be better employed than in throwing
about the homes OF It's children the mantle Of
its protection The epidemic OF lavleSsness
WHICH uaS UsOAcE o0t y A-oA Ro&SS "a w
country in the guise OF seif-ssyled regulators
and which in this State has found eIpresS!c0
in Bald Kaobberism. should be suppressed. and
il Is 10 the credit of Missouri that she has 80
promptly administered the punishment pre-
scribed By law for the commission Of outfaEes
OF the nature OF the Edens-Green murder. Be-
ing sworn 70 support and uphold the Law: % tn
sure protection 10 peaceaole citizens and 20 A.
sist in the punishment OF offenders I cac not
grant the commutation desired
With tae highest respect and greatest per-
sonal esteem, I an sir.
Your obedient servant
DAVID 3. FRAyCA Governor.