The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1901-09-13
WEED OUT ANARCHISTS.
Cornelius N. Bliss Urges Action by
State Authorities

state Authorities.
New York, Sept. 7.-Cornelius n Bliss
said last night, when he heard of the
shooting OF President Mckinley:
why should any creature wish to
harm William Mckinley? No president
has been warmer friend of the common
people than he, rising from the position
OF private volunteer soldier of the civil
war to his present exalted position, ap-
parently without an enemy. The das-
tardly attempt on his life is a shock to
every American. To those who know
the president personally, who have lived
with him and who love him, it is an
overwhelming blow. Why should any
one wish him ill? The answer is that we
have within our borders tribe of
foreign devils who glory in calling them
selves anarchists. Their creed is to de-
strOy all governments and all rulers, no
matter whether they are good or bad.
1T is alleged that the plot to kill the
late king OF Italy was Matched by these
pests in Paterson, n. j., and recently
they held meeting there to glOrify the
assassin they sent out to do his deviIish
work. We in the United States are SO
afraid OF interfering with personal liberty
that these anarchistic scOundrels have
been allowed to live unmolested.
Isn't 1T about time that the state
governments should take hold of these
people they shelter"
Hunt Them Like Mad Dogs.
Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. S-Colonel NV
ron L. Herrck, one of the presidents
most intimate friends, who arrived here
today from Buffalo, said:
VIpW Of tho upDorol foolipnr oro-ool
among the people of the country against
anarchists, as a result of the shooting
OF President Mckinley, it seems to me
that the time is most opportune to de-
mand change in the laws so that any
attempt on the life of the chief executive
may be punished by death. There is a
strong sentiment in favor of congress
taking action during the coming session
in reference to the matter.
81 was told in Buffalo that if Presi-
dent Mckinley RECEIVERS his assailant
probably can not be punished by more
than seven years Imprisonment under
the laws of New York. To me this seems
a condition that should be remedied bv
national legislation at the earliest DOS
sible moment. Once in four wears the
people OF this country elect a president
and he Immediately becomes a target
Tor every cheap crank looking for
notoriety in the country. In my opinion
every anarchist in the United States
should be hunted down like a mad dog
and confined just as are lunatics or
other dangerous persons"
Mrs. McKinIey's Visit.
Buffalo, Sept. Toward noon Mrs.
Mckinley entered the sick room. The
president had asked to see her. Both
bore up bravely, Mrs Mckinley dispIav-
ing quite as much fortitude as the presi-
dent. She seated herself beside the bed
and took his hand. They said little. In
each others eyes they seemed to read
what each would say. The president
said quietly, "We must bear up' II will
he better for BOTH
There were tears in her eyes as Mrs
Mckinley bowed her head in assent
Soon afterward DR.. Rixey led her gently
from the room.
Mrs. Mckinley bears up bravely in her
sorrow, and the physician in Attendance
feel but little concern on her account. At