The Washburn leader., 1891-03-21

thorities at Washington in regard to the
shooting of the Italians at New Orleans
until after receipt of Governor Nichols
reply to Secretary Blaine's telegram stat
ing the position of the government in the
matter 1t was stated by officials Of the
department of justice and the war de-
partment IN explanation Of why the gov
ernment had taken no steps to prevent
mob violence, that the federal authori-
ties are powerless to act in case of disor-
ders in states except when called upon
for aid by the state authorities or when
necessary for the special protection Of
government property. Neither of these
contingencies arose at New Orleans. An
official OF the state department, in speak
ing to-day of the occurrence, said the
government would have to do all in it's
power to satisfy Italy that the rights Of
her citizens in this country would
be protected. The action of
the president in communicating with
the governor of Louisiana, asking for in
formation on the subject, was the only
thing to be done, and the reply from the
governor had been received. A thorough
investigation of the matter would of
course, be made, and after that congress
would have to be called upon for action.
to pay indemnities or anything of that
sort. Whether it is case for money in
demnity would be for congress, and not
for the state department to decide.
WILL INVESTIGATE TIE BRIBERY.
New ORLEANS, March 16.-The grand
jury will be in session tomorrow ana
will investigate the bribery of the jurors
in the Hennessy case. Thomas McCris-
tai, who was indicted few days ago for
participation in the bribery, was taken
from the parish prison to the district at
torney's office. He was very pale and
much agitated. He remained in consul
tatlon with the district attorney and
Judge Walker of the the council for the
state about a half hour, when he came
ont and was conducted back to prison.
The court officials declined to state the
character of the interview, but it is gen.
orally believed that McCristal told the
whole story of the bribery business.
PARKERsoN's OPINION.
New YORK, March 16. The following
is special to the New York Tribune:
New ORLEANS, La, March 1G.-I
saw, this morning, William S. Parker
son, the leader of the "Regulators."
After some talk, he was asked:
"Do you regret what you have
done?" "Not Bit" said Parkerson,
promptly. "This was Il great emer-
gency, greater than has ever happened
in New York, Cincinnati or Chicago.
l didn't act through any sentimental
or personal interest for Hennessy.
| knew him we'll, and l asked Mayor
Shakespeare to appoint him. He was
a fine man, and an efficient officer,
aud we felt that when he was
killed there was no telling which
of us would 20 next. While the Malta
confined itself to killing
its own members We
didn't resort to violence.
But Heunessys killing struck at the
very root of American institutions
The intimidation of the Malta, and
the corruption of our juries are to
be met only with strong measures.
Moreover, 1 recognize no power
above the people. Under our
constitution the people are sover-
eign authority, aud when the courts,
their agents, fail to carry out the
law, the authority is relegated
back to he people who gave it.
In this case I look up
on it that we represented
the people, not the people of the United
States, perhaps, but the people of Lousi
ana. This is thing with which the
United States has nothing to do. 1t is
question Of state government entirely,
since the state controls its own NUM-
cipalities. Iapprehend no trouble un-
less from the federal authorities. It is
urged that these men we're subjects of
foreign potentate. But I understood
that they were just dumped here and
that their own governments were glad
enough to get rid of them.