New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-17
,rKANE'S FRIENDS GLOOMY.
TITLE PROSPECT OF A STAY OF PRO-
CEEDINGS BEING GRANTED.
GENERAL OPINION THAT THE vENDIcT WAS
JUsr-suRLY TREATMENT OF REPORTERS
AT THE JAII~-THE CONVICTED MAN

prookIvn-there is no doubt about that. Kindly
words are heard in his behalf on every side; but
above these and beyond them is the sensible
solid verdict of the people at large that the
fate which has befallen the Gravesend chief
ts merited. and that no matter what may be
the imposition of the Court in punitive sense
q great gain has been made in behalf of the
elective rights of the people.
McKane is in jail. That is a most salts
factory announcement to be made to the public.
He is cribbed behind the bars and he cannot get
beyond their limits except by collision with
oeicial representatives Of the people. Sheriff
Ruttling Is known to be on friendly terms with
McKane. but he is aware that he will be held
10 strict accountability If the feon under his
charge shall escape.
1t was announced yesterday that reporter
had called at the Raymond Street Jail, and
had been told by subaltern that it was none of
the business of the public how McKane spent
his night in Jail. But 1t is the business of the
public and whether such remark was made
through the grated window of the Jail or not
the public have a right to know how this con-
spicuous convict is treated by the county Off
Gals A Tribune reporter visited the Jail in the
twilight yesterday. He rang the bell; an I'M
nudent-looking face appeared at the window.
and out of a capacious mouth came the in
ouiry: We'll. what do you want?"
The reply was: Il come from the New-York
Tribune Can l see Mr.. McKane?" Then came
the reply: II amt seen McKane to-day
We'll" said The Tribune reporter. can see
Mr. McKane, or can l send a message to him?'
The answer came back. MIR. Mchane ain
SEEM any reporters
Then The Tribune reporter asked If the state
ment made in an afternoon paper, that some one
applied at the Jail representing newspaper and
incurred as to how McKane spent the night.
and the answer was given that 1T was none of
the publc's business how he spent the night,
was true.
The attendant replied. That's lie
All attempts TO interview McKane at the jail
were denied except as it may have been 10
some reporters who edged their way in' not in
a representative capacity but by influence pre-
dominating from the outside.
The conduct Of the Jail officials is worthy of
comment. in that the most supreme impudence
IS displayed when inquiries regarding the former
Chief OF Police of Gravesend are offered. IL Is
outrageous that representatives OF the press
should be treated as they are by Keepers or
underngs of the Jail. Surely when convict OF
the proportions of McKane is lodged behind the
bars any inquisition oh the part OF the pubic d.
70 his treatment is justifable Those who guard
too are public servants and that when respectful
inouries are made they are entitled to decent
rasnonse. There is something for the authorities
81 Rrook,vn vet to do in looking after this class
Of servants.
As the story goes everything has been done
for the comfort OF the convict even to the send
ing IN Of a bed by NJ. ]. Dady. 1t was three
quarter bed, to be sure. but even that is WIDER
than the one which McKane is destined to occupy
in his cell at Sing Sing. 1t Is said. aiso u nc
took his meals at the warden's table. Ferhaps
nending the announcement OF judgment ne ought
no. 10 be blamed for awaiting himself OF this
privilege: but his space at the sing sing ooaiu
vii, probably be somewhat less extensive ana
the water cooler may be found in the cellar ana
not at his elbow.
MIR RoDERICK WILL NOT TALK
Tho counsel Of McKane were rot inclined TO
talk about his case. Mr.. Roderck' whose Ter
rible "break" in the matter Of the aihdaVit
brought his client under the cloud OF
the charge Of perjury, said: i amt got noun
ing for the e press ana ad have refused
10 see every one OF them o ,h
This characterizes Mr.. Roderick. He was the
nrincinal LAWYER in McKane's interests ana II Is
ppiiaoed thai nothing was more damaging TO
the defence than the presence OF Mchahe MN
self on the witness stand: witness never
smirched than did McKane in this proceeding
There is no hope remaining for the defence
looking 10 the withdrawal Of Mckane from the
jail Judgment will be passed on MN on MOI on
dav morning next at 1890 o'clock. 1t IS De-
Neved that Judge Bartlett taking into CON
sideration the recon mendations of mercy. VIII
accord not less than five Years OF inprison-
ment to McKane. Judge Bartlett Is
courageous judicial officer lie IS mercnul,
but the spirit of justice predominates in his
nature. , - .. 10 oil
at sea All they can do is TO apply FOR stay
of proceedings. but nothing can be learned as
10 their purpose in this regard. hXIJuuse
Troy is taciturn. This fact may be que 10
the criticisms which have no doubt entered ms
ears of the weakness of his summing up. Lltue
is expected from any future efforts ny MIN !"
behalf of the defendant
TO MOVE AGAINST OTHER CONsPlRAToRs.
Mr.. Shepard said yesterday that there would
be prompt move in the courts against NC
Kane's co-conspirators. Perhaps the state
men, in The Tribune yesterday did not convey
fully the impression that Mr.. Shepard himself
was TO take an active part IN the prosecution.
II such a construction was drawn from we
Tribune report. 1t may be said now 'hal MI:
Shepard will continue actively in the work.
that he will no way slacken his interest In the
proceedings: that he will be present during many
of the trials. and that General Tracy VIII ACT
as counsel until the END OF the proSecu'io" -
reached.
II may be interesting to know just what the
attitude of the people against the Gravesehd
consrirators really is. The indictments for
conspiracy are as follows
The People Of New-York against John T. NC
Kane Uhis case is now disposed of, Richard "
Newton Kenneth +. Sutherland, John W.
Murphy, Morton Morris. Charles E. Morris.
John H. Brownhill. Michael i. Ryan. william
Lyons Conrad Stubenbord; jr. Frederick H.
RAIDER BENJAMIN Cohen, Victor Borsenwein.
Garretson Morris Patrick II. Tighe. Washing
ton /. futile, John NJ. Cunliffe. William IL.
Stewart. Frank T. Clark, Nicolas j. Johnson,
Harlan Crandall and James H. Cropsey.
Other charges are for contempt OF court
against Nicolas j. Johnson, Harlan Crandal,
James II. Cropsey and Richard '. H. Newton
For assault in the second degree: John Y.
McKane.
For periury Andrew s. Jameson.
For oppression Two indictments against
John Y McKane and one against Kenneth +.