The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-11
PLANS ARE ON FOOT
TO HUNT DOWN ANARCHISTS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

" HUM UUWN ANARCHISTS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Sept 10.-A1l the members of
the Presidents official family. as well as
members OF the Congress, are agreed that
the nation Should take some positive action
In the direction of stamping out anarchy.
Before any move can be made, a law must
be passed providing penalty for the
crime. and method of procedure against
men ana women who profess the dangerous
doctrine which bore fruit in Czolgosz's act.
Attention has been attracted by the re-
ported plan Of the Emperor of GERMANY TO
summon an international conference Cor the
purpose OF considering united action against
anarchy and its disciples the world over.
In the present temper of the men in charge
of Affairs in this country, there is little
doubt that such an invitation would be
accepted and its decisions faithfully exc
cuted.
So strong is this feeling that it is prob
able that the United States. should the
opportunity arise. will join willingly with
the European countries in a worldwide
movement against these enemies OF consti
tdlSO dukuo3lly Vic tLeOfiSs dp-
on which modern society is based.
While none Of the members Of the Cabinet
will talk Of the plans which have been
under discussion. they are unanimous in
entertaining strong views upon the subject.
With the object of obtaining their views
as to the advisability of enacting laws
tending to prevent repetition OF the Buff
falo crime. the Herald telegraphed to all
members Of Congress and the United States
Senate the following question:
In view of the attempted assassination
of the President, what national legislation
would You favor for the punishment and
prevention Of crimes of that character end
for the regulation of anarchists and anar-
chistic meetings?"
ALL ARE ANXIOUS TO WIPE
OUT ANARCHY AND ANARCHISTS.
The replies received reveal a lnalinity
OF opinion as to the immediate necessity of
enacting laws that will wipe out anarchy.
1t is recognized that the Constitution OF the
country stands in the way of adequate pun
ishment Of those who would obliterate gov
ernment and would go to the extreme ct
committing murder TO attain their er ds.
Not man says he would not amend the
SOhStputicu " put GIL SHu W
Some Of those who give their views believe
that the evil Of anarchy can best be Ean-
died and suppressed by passing Federal laws
restricting immigration and naturalization,
with State laws restricting the open teach
ing OF the doctrine of destruction. and pre-
venting all meetings of anarchists. whether
public or private
The great majority believe in death as a
penalty for assaults on the President. and
the suggestion to consider them attacks on
the Commander-in-Chief of the army, with
trial by court-martial, is favorably received.
Not one response was received advocating
leniency or denying that new legislation of
the most stringent sort is needed.
There is no doubt that one of the first
measures to be introduced In the next Con-
gress will be bill calculated to discourage
and wipe out anarchy in the United States.
Here are few of the many responses:
VEST THINKS CONSTITUTION
SHOULD BE AMENDED.
II necessary the Constitution should be amend
ed SO as to give Congress the power to punish
all persons belonging to societies for the pur-
pose Of promoting or propagating anarchistic
doctrines teaching and publishing such doc
trines. As we have already adopted the colonial
system do not see why these m!screants who
teach and practice assassination should not. aft
being tried and found guilty Of being an
archist. be sent to some of islands suitable
for the purpose of a penal colony like
those OF England aad France. We
could not. OF course. violate international comfy
by exporting these criminals to any country hav-
ing friendly relations with the United States.
The great object Is to deprive these assassins
OF the power to carry out their infamous doc
.rlnes. and this should be done in the interest
OF law and order everywhere.
G. c. VEST.
United States Senator from Missouri.
Sweet Springs. Mo-. Sept. 10. 1901.
SAYS CONGRESS SHOULD FIX
A SPECIAL PUNISHMENT.
The legal definition OF treason is fixed by the
Constitution. and the attack the life of the
President cannot be made treason without an
amendment to the Constitution. But Congress
can clearly pass iaw-and ought to do ;t-fsx;ng
a special punishment for attack upon TIE
President and the punishment he made TO
fit the crime. Congress can and ought 20 stop
the teaching OF anarchy. for these teachings aro
simply schools for murder, which In effect
amounts TO treason. The anarchist should SO.
once and forever. WILLIAM L. MASON.
Chicago ILL.,. Sept 10. 1901
LAWS MUST he PASSED AND
ANARCHY MUST BE UPROOTED.
I heartily concur In the universal sentiment
that anarchy n,tst be uprooted. and favor imme-
diate and stringent measures for this purpose.
Both State and Federal legislation is necessary
for its accomplishment. The striking down OF
one az the best Presidents ever had. in a
country. where civil and religious liberty pre-
yai!s to 30 great. extent. and where the
whole policy Of the Government is especially a.
rectei: TO the welfare Of the people. places an
archi.ts beyond the pale Of human ciemenry.
W. ]. sEwELL,
United States Senator from New Jersey.
Cape May. n. j.. Sept. 10.
KENTUCKIAN FAyORS THE
MOST DRASTIC MEASURES.
I would favor capital punishment for the crime
of assassination. the attempt to assassinate or
cor.riring to assass,nate, be the victim Presi-
dent or peasant; also the most drastic measure
ccnc e.y able prevent the printing of dsser1-
nation of anarchistic literature and the holding
the enormiry OF the crime of assassination.
SOUTH TRiMBLE.
Representative OF the Seventh Kentucky District.
Ererkfort. KY. Sept. 10.
MEXICO TENDERS SYMPATHY.
Council Adopts Resolution Urging
Suppression of Anarchists.