Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-30
Tsi Ching Pardon Cess

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Was indicted and convicted at the Au-.
gust term Of the Saspreme Judicial
Court tor Penobscot county for 1911 for
an assault with intent to kill Miss
Christine NJ. Shaw of Orono by snoot-
ing On the night Of June II. 1911. z
Attorney Themes stated. that he rep
resented the Chinese Students Union
as well as Linn. They were anxious
that he be released from prison and re-
turn to China. Linn came to the coun-
try in 1910 under the Student Clause
and entered the University of Maine to
study law. Miss Shaw was his tutor
in Latin. Linn came here under a
scholarship from a Chinese Colleges;
There remains, $500, Of. this scholarship
with which he can be returned to
China. .-1 .- :. -.
A letter from the Chinese. Students
Christian Association, of which r.
Chang of, Harvard is secretary, was
read appealing for executive clemency
for Linn, 1t was also stated that Linn
had tuberculosis although his condition
had somewhat improved. A letter from
the Chinese legation at Washington
stating. that the money on deposit at
Washington could only be drawn from
the return of Linn to China in the ey.
ent OF his release. A letter was also
read from D. T. Wang at the head of
the educational department for the
Chinese in this. country favoring this
pardon. Arrangements could be made
for his deportation, Attorney Themes
stated. y
If the Governor should appoint an
officer to accompany Linn to the
steamer and Linn waive all claims for
false imprisonment; that Linn remains
out Of the country and If he returns
shall be liable to arrest and serve out
his full term, submit that the pardon
arrangement would be feasible, Just
and mercifUl. s.'s.e4s -;
Letter from Warden waterhouse
stated Linn has been model prisoner.
Tuberculosis trouble has improved.
It suggestion with Miss Shaw (now
Mrs Sca@mon) as to whether best to
let Linn serve out term or be deported.
Her physical. and mental condition is
such that the removal of Linn from
further threatening actions by his de-
portation, would be advisable
MIR. Chang, representing the Chinese
Students Alliance Of North America,
told of the interest and why, the as
ISOLATION is taking an interest in secur-
ing Linn's pardon.
Mr.. Chang is a fine appearing Chin
csc native, well spoken, even fluent. He
made a splendid appearance and APP
peal. 80 "fv..
He sketched the aims and ideals Of
thetStudents' Alliance and how Inns
crime reflects upon the whole member
ship. To wipe out this stain, the ALI
, ance hopes to. secure a pardon for. a
crime which all his people and friends
deeply regret. His family unable to
assist him. II he should stay here an
other ten years in prison ''he would be
considered lost" %"% n
Linn and we regret the wrong he has
done and the bitterness caused on the
partgof Miss Shaw and family and 4
VA can restore their good feeling ar d
e. yeness. we would feel much good
h3n been done. If Linn stays in prison
ne can do no good-if released. he can
go home and do good in the world for
others.
About $4C0 remains in washington
for his student expense and he would
be willing to go home by steerage. SO
rest of money can go to States ex-
pense We will also send man with
hlin ana pay expense Of States man
who accompanies him.
VIM. P. Pierce of Bangor, County
Attorney. asked what would be Inns
status in China. Mr.. Chang could not
state.
Gould or would he be beheaded?"
guarantee" that he would not. I'M
yer cur present government. That fear
was g. needless worry on his part"
county Attorney Pierce said crime
was very serious one. Not Linn's
aauit not IN for life. instead Of Is years.
thoughts OF Linns being in or out of
prison. aHects the victims condition. If
she could know that he was deported.
IL might have beneficial effect, but It is
a serious question. AS to deportation.
there is nothing to prevent him u,he"
beyond this States iurisdiction WITH
his ability and means. we have =, asA
country. 's 80"
Prof. Chase Of the University Of
Maine' stated the position Of the INIT
ersity. ! first obJscted to a pardon. but
now nave none, Ifsdeportat ton can he
aDsoiutely assuraAs do object to arv.
snins that would addsin anyway til The
Dunqen and strain Miss Shaw has been
unoer ZOE theeeast five years: III. -.
= wonsu pc unjust to the victim to
take anx step to add to her sufYerinr
snu II I'm should be set at lib
,eHy IN sM1$tate or country. she could
lot paa hour except in absolute
terror 4Sffering.
tt0nn Pres. Alley and Rev. Jos.
"a LYMAN. pastor of Congregational
cAArch. OF which Miss Shaw was q
ssmper. opposing Inns. being given
$780, ~ this State or the United
Governor Curtis asked countv A..
.oiney Pierce and Counsel Themes II
t9ey could arrive at an agreement Ia
suSe Inns absolute deportation.
Caang said Linn was under
ke of the Chinese student com.
aer at Washington, who would
4te with the Chinese legation T.,
tfne him. '"
Pierce thought some arrange.
! a af4ht be made to get Linn bsek
tosk5hap but dent know what II II.
S0Fernof Curtis can't say pardon will
ee granted. but Of course none would
e considered, unless guarantee could