The Grenada sentinel., 1899-02-11
MOB RULE IN TALLAHATCHIE
COUNTY.

Our neighboring county, Tallahat-
chic, has earned for itself a very unen-
viabe distinctiOn,in the couutenance it
has given to the incendiary element OF
its population. The people OF the
county are iu the main, Jaw abiding and
ODE dent to the behests OF law and
order, in fact equal to the best citizens
OF the State. Blu. a clamorous, lawless
and overbearing faction OF the coun-
tvs population has exhibleda a defiance
for the safeguards that shield society
from violence and disorder, that COM
pels those who entertain respect for
law to give utterance TO their condem-
nation of the reign of mob terrorism.
The Democratic-H Herald, Il fearless
organ of correct and outraged public
opinion, in its last issue administers Il
sharp reouke to those charged with
the administration Of justice. 1t makes
the startling statement that there is
no reason to hope that any convic>
tions can be secured through the
courts, and boldly asserts that it is Il
common remark that the only way to
punish criminals in Tallahatchie coun-
ty, is for the people to take the case in
their own hands and mete out punish-
ment to evil doors in white cap style.
This is desperate expedient, but it
is not worse than anarchy and lawless.
ness. Peaceable citizens have become
alarmed at the ominous conditions
prompted by disregard of law, and
respect for individual security. For.
bearance has reached it's limit, and
number OF the responsible and law
abiding citizens, who have contributed
their means and energies to the devel-
opment of the couuty's resources, are
contemplating change of residence.
Unhappily, malefactors accused of
crime can always find the best legal
talent available in protecting them
from merited punishment. The law is
invoked to the aid OF law-breakers, and |
'ven men of supposed good character.
who constitute juries, are quick in re-
casing them from the grasp Of justice.
Tallahatchie owes it to the fair name
" its people, to its future promise OF
healthy advancement to vindicate the
lain Of law against its violators. To
persist in its course Of tolerance to-
Yards the lawless and turbulent ele-
nent of its population is to invite its
wn ruin, its own destruction. The
stand in behalf OF law and
rder taken by the able young editor
the Democratic-Herald will bring its
wn compensation in the reformation ,
hich is sternly demanded.
The SENTINEL is not actuated by
ny feeling Of resentment or anger in !
eproving the people Of Tallahatchie
'unty for their indulgence towards
le wrong doers. On the contrary 1t
animated by a sincere desire to as {
ST its law~abiding class in the main
nance Of the high character they
ave always enjoyed, and TO remove s
le stigma cast upon their good name c
trough the malicious conduct of Of |
nders against the majesty of the law. r
is regretful duty, but one that car O
es with it the kindest feelings of re- a
'rd to the good people of the county. t
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ltetribution is Us much a natural law -
it is political expedient, for there :
nothing truer than that courses like
lckens come home to roost." The
cillating and temporizing policy of
e administration in its treatment of
g PHILIPPINE revolt, and the truculent
urse of the Senate in failing to ratify
e treaty OF peace at an early day, are
be charged with the hostile attitude
the Malay bandit who has so long
tn impunity defied the United
ates. The bloodshed at Manila last
uday would have been spared had I
treaty been promptly ratified. So J
,g as tho prospect Of its rejection |
s promising, the Filipinos wore on J
lraged in their reasonable resist
ce to the authority of the United !
ltes. They received moral aid and
Mort from the recreant Senators, !
70 oallied with uestion that men, |
I'd the country with y renewal of !
The administration too 10
be censured for its weak efforts to
,ciliate the savages, who were day /
day gathering strength through
, inaction OF our government. |
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Women have way OF their own in
,tinr cvap with tho arhi, 70 ~ dioto |