New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-29
DANISH WEST INDIES NOTES.
Speaker Accused at Public Meeting-Jubi-
lee of King of Denmark Observed.

St Thomas. D. W. /, Nov. IA (SpeciaD.-The
last meeting, held November .. to discuss in
formally, privately and unoftcially certain qUes-
tons Of vital importance 10 the community in
connection with the royal commissions report"
was marked by an incident Of a tOnal char
acter caused by the unparliamentary conduct of
one OF the spectators. The Editor OF The St.
Thomas Tiderds in several editorials. written in
the most strenuous language, had been largely
instrumental in working up public opinion against
the proposed tariff, and had thereby enlisted
nearly every ones sympathy for the cause he
was advocating-a he had stated in the columns
Of his journal the new tariff meant the ruin Of
the island. He was not alone II these exeruOns
for the public welfare. for the Editor OF Light
bourn's Mail Notes" was Of material assistance
There is no doubt whatever that the stand taken
by the local newspapers has greatly Influenced
public sentiment This makes the following oc-
cilrrence the more to be regretted.
The meeting took place at the theatre. which
crowded. many Of the most prominent citizens
being present There were many speakers. 81
last one Of the oldest inhabitants took the plat
form and made imprisoned speech, pointing
out how little the people could bear the present
taxation let alone what was proposed for the
future He called for retrenchment, and quoted the
incident Of how unjust taxation had caused the
American revolt against England. Some say he
said the people here must revolt. though this was
not meant at all likely IN the sense OF armed re-
beIIion considering the peaceful character OF he
man and the impracticabiity Of such a thing in
hfg
audteu.e 10 rush down the aIse. calling Tor order
and 10 lump upon the stage. where he charged the
Speaker with melting the people 10 revolt. There
- az course a great CONJUNCTION LOT a moment,
- v-bich the accuser might have been roughly
hardl.d as the sympatEies Of the public We're de-
cfIedlv with the who was Interrupted. but.
sC-tnr1atev the love Of law and order which exists
bsrs PREVAILED and the meeting ended peacefully,
If not successfully: ..,--- - 49, -,a..o-
ard the case is under Investigation. Many persons
- heeu called up among them the nan VINO
-~sss the speech. That 50 much should pc made
ne - an iittIe would be amusing II IL cid not
Sto,r nov careful a man has 10 oe when SPEAK
S nv sren IN private, Informal and unofficial
.e, ,trg in the Danish West Indies and especially
1880 Re may be accused OF seoiton b the very
van whose cause ne Is advocating.
r. a ynnunent this town Is full or the jubilee or
- 1strg Christian * Flags are flying tEiunphal
bH sTan the streets. the multitude Is reJOlclns,
Ln.Sr lsrsous are being fed, and many are look
ss.y,Frsrd To a good time Tor the next three
Ls az it'd Tor the period OF public rejoicing
H I 80 rof take a great deal TO make a West
~ 49, 10 nv And this Is fortunate. Tor many do
rot believe in the good things yer IN store rue.
a. tOt 800 that a subscription is being taken Up
A. Sorenhagen headed BY the CrOWn FIihce' 70
=. PndcTn hospitals in these islands; that the
I'D panes about 70 besih thelI Wot tiil
a anu ~ kVaet India Steamship Company Is shortly
- send out it's vessel put tnis news nas Seen
SO often sent out that II has AiAs40S' 0NN''0 -S'
stale and unprontaole.