Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-01

SCHWTZ.
schwyz was probably the most enterprising
Of the three. and the best organized politically.
and when they swore TO rise and free them
selves from the Austrian yoke Schwyz became
tie theater Of war. Outsi !erJ first heard of
the cCnfederates SwitzerI and after the
glorious success of Morgarten the other can
tons were willing enough to take her name for
their Young league
The latter part of the reign of Rudolf Ill of
Habsblrg. Austria. over the rough AlDine
eautOns was anything but a peaceful one
There were numerous petty instructions and
when Rudolf died III 1881 and the good news
reached the forest cantons the hopes there en-
tertalned Of liberty and recovery of ancient
rights broke forth. The people were wary.
however They nav not have been familiar
with the old fable Of the bundle OF sticks but
they realized that IN union there was strength
At any rate within u few weeks after Rnd0lfs
death the districts OF Uri. Schwyz and Inter
walden entered into their perpetual covenant
fo- mutual protection
The acts OF agreement were all drawn up in
Latin and the document itself is safely pre-
served % this dav in the archives of the Of
Schwyz Naturally II is looked upon with feelings
o; he deepest gard and ton by the tire
Swiss people. With i are preserved number
OF other papers. supplementary and of similar
character IT. authenticity is well attested and
Is practically uaquestioned-
TIE SWISS N,GS. cHaRrA.
translation Of this most interesting paper
the magma eharta o. the Swiss REPUBLICANS
been made expressly for The STAR and reads
as follows:
In the name OF God, Amen. Honor is main
tanned snd the pubic veal is served by recon
nEming a compact entered into for the purpose
OF promoting security and peace. Know all
men therefore. that the people of the valley of
Crl. ana The communal assemblies Of the people
OF Schwyz. and the commune Of the people OF
the lower valley below the Forest I'nter-
waIdenl-in view OF the treachery prevailing AT
this time, and also for the better defense of
their possessions and TO maintain a proper
standing, have IN good faith pledged them
selves to assist one another with aid counsel
and good viii, be IL in person or in mate
rial, within their valleys and beyond. TO
oppose with all their might in every
possible manner. each and all, every attempt
- violence, imposition or indignity made
against all or any one of them with evil designs
upon their persons and property. Each com
nune pledges itself when needed to hasten at
Us own expense to the assistance of the other
70 ali IN resisting wanton attack and resent in
cigni'ie-. This 70 do they with uplifted hands
PiedSe themselves without any reservation
Whatever THEREBY reconfirming by solemn oath
,her oond OF union established of old; it being.
however understood that every one. according
20 hls position. shall continue to render due
opedlence and service TO his superiors.
AFTER matna4 consultation We have also with
unanimous approval pledged resolved and or
go IA t'se Nalieye herelnbefore named
no Judge (inagistraie) whatever shall be coun-
tenaneed or many way acknowledged who shall
BY money or any other improper means have
attained said office. or who shall not be a resi-
dent and citizen thereof. In the event. how
e's-. OF dinerenees arising between any Of the
eonieuerates. tae visest of the confederates
shall confer and adjust the existing difference
In such manner as 20 them seems most eauit-
able, and should either party ignore such de-
eision thereupcn all Of the other eonfederates
are TO unite In opposing the refractory member