Montana news. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-191?, 1906-12-20
Still In Chains
The PrOletarian Forces of America
Must Save the Men Held
Without Law

" arranged for, and employed by the
prosecution. The usual effect of this
course, forgetfulness of the victims on
the part of the public, must not be per.
mitted. A FAIR TRIAL TO ALL
PERSONS, NO MATTER HOW AC-
CCSED, is the demand of present
civilization.
The perusal Of the public press, since
the decision of the Supreme Court was
/ rendered, discloses the fact that in any
papers the decision was simply noted,
some but family conceal their Joy and
assurance of conviction for the pris.
oncrs, while others hailed the decision
as a victory for Governor Gooding and
extoll his virtues, veracity and fair
ness. The editorial pages are guiltless
of opinions and silent on the subject
That which is to be done, to be effec.
tives, must be definitely planned and
with due dispatch.
number of suggestions are offered.
That the presidents of all National
and international Trades and Labor
Unions OF representatives thereof, and
representatives of all liberal, radical
and other organizations who will unite
on this one important issue, namely,
"a fair and impartial trial for every
man accused" be called to a National
conference.
The action of the conference to be
confined to the consideration of
MEANS OF PROTECTION, METH.
obs OF DEFENSE, AND PROvID.
ING CHANNELS OF PUBLICITY.
A committee of said conference to take
charge of the entire matter.
That every socialist, trade, labor or
liberal paper be requested to previ-
ously announce and within a certain
week, issue a special Meyer, Haywood,
Pettibone edition containing all the
facts obtainable relating to the case.
That town meetings be called for all
citizens; that said town meetings re-
quest local papers to publish the pur-
pose, intent and scope of the writ Of
Habeas Corpus as guaranteed by the
constitution Of the United States; to
the end that the people may know the
law and in that knowledge, know the
conspiracy already enacted.
The nation might be districted and
prominent speakers assigned to such
territory as could be thoroughly cover
ed within the limit of time allowed.
The publication and wide distribu-
tion of the brief submitted to the
United States Supreme Court by the
attorneys for the defense, the Supreme
Court s decision and the dissenting
opinion of Justice Joseph McKenna,
should be given a consideration. A
suggestion made sometime ago when
the trial seemed imminent, by Comrade
Debs, that: "a popular jury com
posed Of six or twelve men selected
by the labor organizations be author
lied to sit in Court throughout the
trial and render reports thereof to
their constituents -
Suggestions, however, numerous or
gathered from whatever source amount
to naught unless shaped and acted upon
by some authoritative body. A plan
and system for uniting all possible
forces is the necessity Of the hour.
Rule III, of the National Executive
Committee: especial meetings may
be called by the National Secretary
whenever he may deem necessary, OF
at the request of any three members
of the Executive Committee"
therefor call a special meeting of
the National Executive Committee to
meet at National Headquarters, Satur.
day, 10 p. NJ, December 18th, 1906.
Purpose of special meeting:
Consideration Of action TO be taken
in conection with the Meyer, Haywood
Pettibone case.
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