The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-07-28

make an extradtion treaty with
them, and perhaps Congress will. II
so, this would do away with some
part of the embarrassment; but are
treaties ever made with governments
without established diplomatic ennis
saries Atalantis would probably
have TO maintain Minister at Wash
ington and provide for an American
one on the Island of Atalantis to Sc
cure extradition treaties. But good
Judges agree that the United States
is too fair a country to give up one of
its citizens to any foreign power for
punishment for some crime commit
ted there, unless il is assured that he
will receive n proper trial. This
again brings up the necessity OF main
tanning police and criminal courts.
Without them no extraditions would
be possible; and without extradi-
tions crime would be at n premium,
in both New York and Atalantis, on
account of the easy escape Of the
criminal.
But unless Atalantis maintains a
strong defense and feet OF men-of-
war, the question Of jurisdiction will
probably not come up, for it will be
n very weak power-as international
powers go-and Uncle Sans mere de-
mand for any criminal who had es-
capped to Atalantis would probably
be complied with at once. Other
wise, our good old Uncle would prob
ii an1 Ia I,ttx 20 tnD Da 20
tive by force. But it is probable that
all these difficulties will be avoided.
The United States will probably ac-
cept the charge and annex the island.
Should all the rumors OF unlawful
deeds which are said to have been
planned for the new colony prove
true, and the proprietors Of Atalantis
permit lotteries, gambling, prize
fights, ETC., to transpire upon their
soil-or, to be accurate, water-they
would probably not object to being
annexed. But the powers at Wash
ington would have more to say about
il than all the owners Of Atalantis
put together, and If Congress decided
that it was not advisable 20 have n
little kingdom so near, a big ironclad
or two anchored off Ataantis would
probably enforce the right Of annexa-
tion by the doctrine OF might is
right" The neat flag Of Atalantis
would then have to be hauled down
TO make room for the Stars and
Stripes.
The complications are wonderfully
varied and alluring, but Uncle
SANS" interference would tumble all
these beautiful glass houses to the
ground, and make the proprietors
run their island in strict accordance
with the United States laws, as they
probably intend to do. When asked
if gambling and other violations Of
local laws were TO be allowed, one Of
those interested in the building Of
Atalantis, who was seen at the Office
OF the company, said I'VE should
rather not say anything about that
as yet. will say, though, that We
are in the business TO make money,
not for our health, and there is no
way in which any other authorities
can prevent gambling there If we
choose TO allow it,.
Residents Of Atalantis will have
some drawbacks to contend with 10
Offset their many privileges. Being
a resident Of no county and no State
in this country, they will lose all
right 10 vote, and all claim TO the
protection which Uncle Sam" ac-
cords TO his subjects. But, on the
other hand, they will avoid all forms
OF taxes.
One OF the greatest privileges will
be the possibility Of importing all
dutiable goods without paying duty
TO Uncle Sam" The inhabitants
of Atalantis will be able 10 get their
cigars. their wines, and, in fact,
everything which is made abroad and
taxed when imported, much cheaper
than in New York. Even without
fts own line OF transatlantic steam