New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIAL.
ST. VINCENT"s CITIZENS PROTEST AGAINST
ACTION OF GOVERNOR OF WIND
WARD ISLANDS.

Kingston. ST. Vincent B. w. l.. Oct. 15.-The
public meeting held here to-day 10 discuss al
legged msgovernment and maIadministration of
relief funds was both enthusiastic and orderly.
Thousands Of persons of all classes. including
Carib Indians and other sufferers from the re-
cent volcanic eruptions were present. The Rev
w. Newlands occupied the chair The following
resolution, moved by the Editor OF The Sen
try" seconded by the Rev Mr.. Darrell. and
supported by Conrad Simmons and others, in
cluding laborers, was unanimously carried:
Whereas. Ply the eruption of May : a large
area Of cultivated land was devastated and
thousands Of people were rendered homeless and
destitute in addition. and abundant supplies in
kind and large sums Of money were contributed
fully sufficient 10 relieve the distress and re-
establish the industries of the colony; and
Whereas. Under the pretence OF there being no
land available or Obtainable at reasonable rates,
a large number Of sufferers. after the lapse OF
FIVE months. have not been provided with homes
or lands. and the Governor OF the Windward
Islands (Sir Robert LleWellyn) insists that they
shall emigrate TO Jamaica under the following
threat, contained in published minute to the
administrator Of St Vincent dated September
~. You should make them clearly understand
that If they refuse this opportunity no more re-
lief Will be given them; and
Whereas. II is a matter OF public notoriety
that, while many Of these people have been
starving. large quantities Of the supplies
tributed by the American Government for relief
have been gradually shipped from the colonies.
and other supplies lie rotting In storerooms,
and
Whereas. Notwithstanding the Governors
statement 10 the contrary, there are suitable
lands available upon which ~ settle the people.
be IL. therefore,
Resolved. That this meeting protests against
the compulsory emigration scheme contained in
the Governors minute TO the administrator as
monstrous violation Of the rights and liberties
Of these loyal subjects OF King Edward
inequitable attempt 10 deprive them Of their
rightful share In help from the relief fund,
thereby frustrating the intentions OF the gener-
Gus contributors of this FUND. This meeting
fatty contradicts the Governors statement In
the minute above referred TO. namely. that 'ths
government cannot find homes for these people
The government is holding in trust for these
people very large sum OF money. etc. sufh-
Client not only 20 acquire the lands necessary.
but 20 assist In restoring the industries Of the
colony: and
Resolved. That this meeting hereby calls upon
the imperial Secretary OF State for the Colonies.
Joseph Chamberlain 20 intervene between these
people ana the obstinate. cruel and arbitrary
policy OF the Governor Of the islands and 10 d-
rect that the sufferers be loca ted in their
colony and homes without further delay.
The meeting further appealed 10 the Colonial
Secretary 10 relieve Sir Robert Llewellyn Of the
government OF this colony 10 send a commits
sioner 20 replace a. N. Ashmore, government
secretary az Demerara. and ~ appoint com
petent administrator 10 deal direct with the I'm
perisi Colonial Office