New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-31
DETERMINED TO STOP LfNCHING.

GOVERNOR ATKINSON OFFERS REWARDS FOR THE
ARREST OF DR. RIDERS MrRDERERs
Atlanta Ga July 90 (SpeciaD.-There Is good rea-
son for believing that Georgia will soon furnish the
frs, instance on record In the South where ynchers
have been punished for their crimes Governor Al
Nnson to-day offered rewards for the men VINO
Bnched DR. w. l.. Ryder in Talbot County last week
The Governor has the names OF several OF the M
teen members Of the gang He has clear evidence OF
the guilt of three Of ther, and he believes the others
can be convicted II brought TO trial The rewards
are 50 graded 10 make 1t almost certain 'hd'
the ringleaders OF the lynchers VIII De Drought W
Justice They are as follows: 500 for the arrest and
conviction OF the first members OF the mon thAt
lynched Ryder 500 for each subsequent arrest ana
conviction and $3.50 for the arrest and conviction OF
any person or persons hindering or interfering WIN
the bringing of the lynchers 10 Justice This acuoh
was taken without hesitation after an hour TAIN
with Or. {. A Ryder. OF Gainesville ana rroieS''
X. A. Ryder OF Columbus.
Governor Atkinson. when asked FOR an expression
OF his views said: 81 am determined 10 do all that
Is possible FOR the Executive to bring 10 Justice Tue
men who guilty of the murder o. fyoer i"oie
Is but one position for patriotic laW-aoidihs ma"
to-day. II is a conflict OF the law and the lawiess'
between The forces OF civilization ana anarchy.
There are two lines upon which we must proceed
~ order 10 rid country Of this pract,ee wn nc an,
ciylizstlon. one is for the press the pulpit and all
enlightened and patriotic citizens to exert mem mem,
-.
Views are recognized and conformed 10 oy an peoPe
Those who cannot be reached In this way must nc
reached by being made 10 feel the force OF the
strong arm of the law. They should be given 10
understand that when they atemn, 10 .aNs Ives vii
onSr from the hands Of officers their own hveS VIII
be forfeited by their effort. and that ~ case o,
successful effort they will be punished ny the
Courts
The men who take the lives of their fellow
IN their own hands are the men usually
iound the side OF law and order, ana IL iyhchhs
Is 10 be apoogized for The ground that the law
Goes not conform 10 the views OF every one 'ns e
there will never be d stop put 10 H. The TINE WI,
never come when al, people viii DE satisfied WIN
existing laws. will IL ever come wneh eNtstlns
laws Will Oe perfect. This being true IL, apology
LOT lynch law cease. let IL be condemned IN niiness
ured terms and whatever is to be said about chanS-
ing the law let II be said to the General assembly
and not for tn purpose Of palliating crime ynch
ers are guilty Of ~,
The truth Is that lynch law increases crime No
set CT people become awess without encouraging
Others t. become lawess. and crimes In the forin
Of lynch laws encourage other men 10 violate law;
because law il thereby brought into disrepute ana
gisrespect. am satisfied that the good citizens OF
Taboo County fully realize the enorrny OF this Of
fence, and expcct from them that hearty coopera-
), uon which every good citizen owes 10 the Objects
OF the law under which he lives