Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-27
THEY HUNG THEIR CORPORAL.
British Soldiers at Aldershot Driven 10 Elk
tremes by Petty Tyranny.

LONDON. Nov. 27.--There was much excite
ment at the Horse Guards today upon the re-
ceipt Of intelligence from Aldershot where ia
situated great military camp and barracks,
that spirit Of hurderous inslbordination was
prevalent in one of the regiments stationed at
that place. Taken in connec ton with the in
subordination which has been displayed in the
guards, which some time ago resulted in the
practical deportation to Bermuda of a whole
battalion OF the Grenadier guards. and which
was followed by a revol. In the Coldstream
guards, the affair at Aldershot might be con-
strued as another exhibition OF the discomfort
which Is alleged to prevail in all branches
OF the British service. Bat it is believed that
this latest affair was not due to any feeling
against the army regulations or the ratIons
served. as was the case in the troubles of the
Gronadiers and Coldstreams; on the con-
trary those who are best informed as to reasons
for the Aldershot outbreak claim that 1t was
entirely the result of the feeling entertained
by the privates Of the regiment concerned
against a petty officer who had taken adj
vantage of the little authority intrIisted to
him to make life rs unpleasant as possible for
those unfortunate enough TO be placed under
him.
1t appears that corporal Of the second bat
talon of the Prince of Wales Leinster reg
iment Cioya, Cauadiahs). which battalion is at
present dong duty at Aldershot, had by
his petty tyrannies rendered himself an
long time the soldiers have made many bit
ter threats among themselves against him,
taking care however that their discomfort did
not reach the ears of the higher officers.
Complaints were made in the usual military
form against the obnoxious corporal but
they seemed to have no effect except to rem
der him more overbearing and tyrannical.
Finally, the men became convinced that
they would find no relief by COM
planning and determined to rid them
S.,fkh he, 90 L.
they against him that they concluded the only
way to avenge themselves to kill him.
number of the men thought that the best and
quickest manner Of putting the corporal away
would be to hang him, and this was finally de-
clded upon.
As the corporal was going his rounds he was
seized by the men. He attempted to call for
assistance, but his cries were speedily silenced
by a gag. He was then informed of the
fate in store for him, and, despite his
convenient spot. Here a moose was thrown
around his neck and willing hands soon had
him suspended in the air. The free end of the
rope was made fast and the seif-appointed exc
cutioners dccamped
Fortunately for the corporal he had been
covered him. The latter instantly cut the
rope and hastily notified the surgeon Of the
regiment, who hurried to the place The
corporal was nearly dead. and it required the
most strenuous efforts on the part OF the sur
geon, assisted by others, TO resuscltate
him. He was brought around, but
it is believed that il will be
some time before be again takes
up his military duties. In any event. it is the
opinion of the privates that he has been taught
a lesson that will have a lasting effect upon
him.
Who the perpetrators of the deed were has
not yet been discovered. The military author
tiles are making II searching Investigation into
the affair and it will go hard with the culprits
when they arc discovered