Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-28

the kings enemies, whatever his pur-
pose, he was guilty of an unlawful
act. Naturalization during war times
afforded no excuse whatever for sub
sequent acts. There was abundant
evidence, he said, of overt acts in aid
ing the kings enemies.
The jury, after having been out
half an hour, returned a verdict of
guilty.
When asked if he had anything to
say as to why" he should not be SEN
fenced to death, Col. Lynch re-
piled.
"Thank you. I will say nothing"
Sentence Pronounced.
The sentence of death was passed
On each of the four counts of the in
dictment.
The prisoner then bowed to the court
and was removed in custody.
Lynch throughout bore himself with
unfaltering composure. He walked
out steadily between the jailers and
past the bench where his wife and
other relatives were seated. Mrs.
Lynch has been given permission to see
her husband.
Lynch's conviction creates a parlia-
mentary vacancy in Galway, and it is
understood that Capt. Shawe-Taylor,
organizer of the recent land confer
ence, who is now in America, will DO
candidate, with the approval Of tAe
various political parties.
Hold n Conference
After the prisoner had been re-
moved Lynch and his counsel had a
conference regarding the course to
be adopted in the future and later it
was announced that no action would
be taken at present. Counsel can
proceed with applying for writ of
error, but it is thought that this may
be rendered unnecessary by the COM
mutation of the sentence to short
term of imprisonment, in which case
it is probable that the prisoner will!
accept the situation.
Career of Col Lynch.
Col. Lynch is an Australian by birth,
but an 1rishman by nationality and
choice. His life has been as full of
adventure as one Of Charles Levers
celebrated Irish heroes.
lie is an author, an engineer, a Jour
nallst, soldier, and an ardent politi-
clan. In Australia, the United States,
England, and South Africa he has ad-
vocated home rule for Ireland. His
love of conflict overcame him when he
reached South Africa as war CORES
pendent and he became an active COM
Blatant.
Visits the United States.
After an education received at Mel
bourne university; at Berlin and Paris,
Col. Lynch took up practical engineer
ing in Australia. He, then went to
Ireland and became a candidate for
parliament, but was defeated. After
short residence in Paris he visited
the United States. While here he
called on President Roosevelt, then
governor of New York. and was in con-
sultation with the radical leaders Of
the Irish movement in this country.
He then returned to London and be-
came journalist varyiny the monot-
ony by accompanying Sir Garnet
l
Wolseley on the Ashanti expedition.
When the Boer war began Col. Lynch
left for the scene of action.
Organized Rough Riders.
With President Kruger's permission
he organized the Second Transyaal
Irish brigade: or rough riders, swore
allegiance to the Transvaal, and saw
much active service. After the defeat
OF the Beers and while the colonel was
in Paris, he was elected by his Irish
friends to represent Galway in the
house of commons. On his arrival in
England, June IL, he was arrested on
the charge Of high treason and his
trial and conviction. followed. ri.
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