The times., 1899-09-13
Justice Awake and Angry.

Justice Awake and Angry.
There is too much reason to believe that
his horrible sufferings at lie du Diable,
combined with the awful strain of the trial
at Rennes, have SO sapped the splendid
vitality Of Captain DFeyfus that his life
is doomed. The latest report of his ply
sician, Doctor Pozzi. is diseouraging. He
says that his patient is unable to take
any nourishment other than milk. and
that the worst that can happen him need
not prove a surprise 10 the world.
Should this disappointing theory prove
true. and the poor victim Of treason and
persecution in high places die in conse-
quence Of the hellish crimes committed
against him, the tale Of French retribution
viii be increased. and the vengeance of
outraged civilization wiz strike the
quicker and the deeper. Let US hope that
the unfortunate officer may rally and be
permitted, under the Providence of God,
TO escape with his devoted wife and little
ones, from the pandemonium of disgraced
and degraded France.
Whether he shall be spared to do so or
not. the duty OF all liberty loving people,
no matter what their nationality or ren-
glon may be. is plain. To the extent Of
every individuals ability, the nation that
allowca the foul blot upon decency and
humanity at Rennes. should be made to
feel the scorpion whip of universal con-
tempt and execrationi
II is all very well for the friends and
organs of President Mckinley to hold that
the Administration has gone too far TO
back out from participation in the Paris
Exposition. The country knows that not
pound Of material for the United States
exhibit has bsen packed, and that, if our
authorities felt on the subject as nine
tenths OF the American people feel. not
q pound ever would be prepared for ship
ment. But. We are told. with some at
tempt at semi-ofieial apology, that il
would be construed as an act unfriendly
10 the French nation, to withdraw our
official recognition of a national fete de-
signed 10 be the apotheosis OF French
grandeur and achievements in the path of
modern civilization
OF course it would That is exactly
what all friends OF justice in this country
want If q plebiscite on the question coali
be taken tomorrow. it would be voted b.
ninety nine per cent Of American citizens.
10 break of diplomatic relations with
France Immediately; and the masses o.
the Western Republic are not alone in
holding This sentiment From England we
learn that intending exhibitors at Paris
are rapidly surrendering the space for
which they have contracted. One British
commissioner 10 the exposition has re-
signed rather than have anything to do
with country so Infamous; and the sane
feeling is being exhibited on the European
Continent
We have 10 idea that any of Mr.. Nc
Kinley's friends who have been appointed
commissioners viii throw up their con-
missions. They have the fat pay AMI the
prospective French decorations in sight.
and their Interests viii appeal more
strongly 10 the White House. than the
objectionable sin which has been commit
ted against innocence and honor. We may
safely doubt that the Indignation O.
America viii in any way affect the
Government programme. But we may ex-
press the hope that. outside of our official
display, the American section of The
Paris Exposition win be a bowling vac
uum.
The force OF public opinion in this coun-
try Is too directly potent to have it other
wise. Where is there an American pro-
ducer, or manufacturer, who could. with
any respect for himself. become part and
parcel Of a celebration denounced and
avoided with disgust by the bulk OF his
fellow countrymen? Where is the Amer
ican business man who viii not recognize
and respect the boycott OF America against
the Paris Exposition2
We do not wish 10 see the lines of re-
ligion or politics. OF any extraneou.
thing drawn in this matter. We dC
want and expect TO see the mock show o.
Callic civilization utterly Slaughtered
and made ridiculous. as an earnest OF what
he whole world thinks OF the "Frencl
Republic" This can be accomplished by
energetic action and organization. in the
direction Of which we are glad TO see tina
the people OF the District have made
promising start