New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-16
'ered pending the action OF the Court OF APP
ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR UNLIKELY.

peals
ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR UNLIKELY
There has been some talk of pardoning by the
Governor This does not seem to be well
founded. Governor Flower has already taken
stand by the appointment of men to conduct the
prosecution of McKanc He selected able men
and the result has been conviction. IL cannot
be presumed that Governor Flower. after the
action he has taken. would interpose his pardon
ing power in favor Of man convicted under
the effective work Of those whom he had per-
sOnally selected 10 conduct the case.
Tho dramatic episode of the accidental pres
ence of Judge Gaynor in the chair occupied by
Judge Bartlett; throughout the tila VIII impress
every one. In an interview at the close or the
proceedings Judge GaynOr simply remarked.
God still lives and the people are supreme:
McKane talked at the close Of the proceedings
with a reporter In answer To questions he said:
There is nothing that can say about the
matter. Public sentiment Is against mo ana mat
is all there is To IT,"
McKane. when he realized that he was a con-
Wet accepted the situation philosophically. Mr..
Backus one of his counsel said In response To an
inquiry as TO how McKane felt. that Mr. Nc
Kane is a man Of nerve, and that Is all have to
'''' HOW THE CROWD FELT.
The real feeling around the courtroom and
the corridors and places near by with respect
to the conviction Of Mckane was one Of mingled
satisfaction and pity. Naturally enough there
were many to speak kindly Of the victim OF his
own political avarice. The barrooms IN the
locality Of the courtroom have. during the last
three weeks been swarmed with his friends
and advocates from Gravesend and Coney Island
The name "McKane" on the lips OF almost
everyone in barr and at street corners Male
dctons We're hurled into the wintry air py MS
followers. and words of eulogy We're expressed ,
from alcoholic lips A reporter OF The tribune
visited some Of these resorts. bartender In
place close TO the Court House said; You can
hear nothing here except for Mckane ihey all
say he Is a id good fellow. That's what
you hear in the day time But another lot comes
here at night and they say just the opposte'
And so It goes But far as can learn the
people are against him. and they'll stay against
him There amt no pity here for him. He may
be a good fellow Coney Island. but when II
comes to stealth votes | guess some OF US
fellows who occupy pretty plain positions mere
will be found against him. And that's about my
makeup OF the situation.
The fact that tire jury joined in a recon-
mendation for mercy pleased large numoer
Of the adherents OF McKane. but how far this
recommendation may influence Judge Bartlett
when he comes TO deliver sentence is not known:
The minimum OF punishment Is TWO years ana
the maximum ten years imprisonment
OTHER PROSECUTIONS TO BE MADE.
The success OF the prosecution in the trial
Of McKane is an inspiration to further prosecu-
tons and Mr.. Shepard said yesterday that
Sutherland Morris and others would be i'm
mediately brought to the bar. Mr.. Shepard
said however that the tax upon himself.
physically had been severe that he doubted
whether he would be able to prosecute the
cases. but that thc work would be performed
conscientlously and that General Tracy would
serve in the capacity Of general counsel before
the court.
Sinister expressions were heard that Norris
has some political pull which will insure his
acquittal. This thought does not enter the minds
OF the prosecuting attorneys. The whole gang
Of inspectors. eighteen in all! Will come under the
rod Of judicial investigation There seems 20 be
on the part Of the prosecution no disposition
whatever to sacken the reins of Justice because
conviction has been secured. Public spirit
has been so thoroughly aroused that every one
Of the participants In the great crime against
elective rights as committed In the town Of
Gravesend, Is likely 10 receive his punitive
award.