The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-18

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doing az he did simply by frmness. Again
he says written protest would have had
more force than verbal one, and then adds
that we should have used personal violence,
such az was used against Congo official, az
described by Mr.. Stanley. It is difficult to
gather from these varied statements what
ought to have been our course Of action if
events really happened as Mr.. Stanley de-
scribes. He refers to Major Barttelot's
rank in the British army. and recognizes
this by placing him in authority at Yam
buya; yet he now indicates that we should
overcome Major Barttelot by personal
"Mr. Stanley's insinuation that was in
6uenced by Major Barttelot's family not to
disclose the affairs of Yambuya is utterly
false. had but one interview and that
tel just after / arrived in England. Mr..
Stanley's representative, Sir F. De Winton,
was also present. Mr.. Stanley knows the
truth Of this, and yet makes the above in
sinuation, which I deny, il being es untrue
cd Is saying. The only other communica-
tion with the family had was when I
wrote to ask for photograph of the major
for my book. As regards the other petty
details Of personal matters, many Of which
are entirely inaccurate, I do not desire to
enter into any controversy. but would refer
Mr.. Stanley to the statements in the
preface of my book. He CONDEMNS me with
the others, ignoring the fact that was in
valided home ON June 8, and that from the
middle Of April was too i'll to act as he
sNow We have the lamentable spectacle
Of Mr.. Stanley practically Withdrawing
from the ground Of basing insinuations
upon my letters, saying instead that he
has Mr.. Bonny's authority for them. He
says in his book, and told me personally
that he was unable to obtain any informa-
ton from Mr.. Benny. This shifting and
now to thresh the matter out in court of
Law, but he had an opportunity Of doing go
last May IN connection with the injunction
Of my book, but rather than avail himself
OF that, for some reason best known to
himself he preferred to compromise the
about $1,000. have delayed my depar-
ture for Europe in order to hear what
further charges Mr.. Stanley has to make
against me, but instead of bringing any
forward. he retraUts almost all his former
remarks against me. except those now
deny. Az far az am concerned the con-
troversy should close now, as Mr.. Stanley
has failed to bring forward any proof that
tions."
The London Times publishes the follow
ing leading article in reference to the state
also appeared in its columns:
II - very painful duty we are called
upon to discharge in placing before our
readers this morning the authentic de-
tailed statement which MIR. Stanley has
communicated TO correspondent Of the
Of the rear column Of the expedition, and
the proceedings of its commander, the late
Major Barttelot. We have, 80 far. gtriven
to maintain an attitude of strict neutrality
in the distressing controversy that has
arisen ON this subject, and az matters stand
that attitude, in view OF the very shocking
statements which We are now enabled to
publish on Mr.. SANKEY'S direct authority.
"These statements will send a thrill OF
horror throughout the entire civilized world.
e they can be proved they will compel all
Englishmen 70 execrate the memory Of the
men who could bring such disgrace ON the
name and fame of q nation which yields to
none in its regard for humanity and JUS
tice.
~without recitina. in detail. these
saying that Barttelot 10 accused Of persls-
tent, vindictive, and most malignant
cruelty to the people under his command-
cruelty which directly led to his own death,
OF which Mr.. Stanley gives detailed 40
count. and declaring that he would have &C
quilted the murderer.
Jameson il accused specifically Of stand
ing BY while young girl whom he had
purchased for the purpose was deliberatelv
murdered, in order that he might be the
eye witness Of the act Of cannibalism, and
record the ghastly soene in his sketch book.
Both these men are dead and cannot
answer for themselves. No ono would will
ingly believe the statsments, which, IL
true, would cover their memory with in
fanny. u becomes necessary. therefore, to
scrutinize very closely the evidence on