South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-15
Spectators CIamor For Ad-
mittanCe to Historic Bow
St. Court as Attorney Gen.
eraI Begins Statement.
COMPANION ARRAIGNE0
ON IDENTICAL CHARGE
Daniel Bailey of First Expedi-
ton Held For Assisting
Sir Rogers Attempt
to Aid Rebels.
InternationaI - -:

international News Service.
LONDON. May 15.-Charged with
high treason both within and with
out the realm OF England. Sir
Roger Easement, who was captured
while trying to land arms and ann
muuition on Irish soil from Ger
man auxiliary and a companion,
Daniel Julian Bailey. were arraign-
ed here today in police court
Bailey. who escaped at the time
of Sir RoEer's capture. was captured
on Sunday i'm Wandsworth. He had
been living in disguise for more than
three weeks while Scotland Yard
secured the British isles for him.
Sir Roger. who is one of the most
famous prisoners arrai-ned since the
outbreak Of the war. was described
as having no occupation and no
fixed place OF abode. Bailey was
describ bed as a soldier.
The charge against the defendants
was that they did ION divers occa-
sions between November. 1914. and
April. 1916. unlawfully. maliciously
and traitOrously commit high trea-
son within and without the realm OF
England. in contempt of our Sow
ereign lord king and his laws. 20 the
evil example of others and in like
case contrary to the due allegiance
of the said defendants"
In Excellent Spirits.
The prisoners, especially sir Roger.
seemed 60 be i'm excellent health
and spirits. They were escorted TO
the court from London Tower under
a military escort The trip was made
secretly i'm order To- prevent any un-
toward demo lstrauon in the streets.
There were accommodations for
only about so spectators in the court.
but despite the limited space "a great
crowd clamored for admission and
the police on duty outside the court
had a difficult time in restraining
them.
Since his arrest Sir Roger had
devoted considerable time preparing
data 10 be used in his own defense.
He attempted to secure Sir Edward
Carson. the leader OF the Ulster
uniouists. 20 defend him. IT, was re-
ported. but failed. III this report
was true the circumstances present.
ed strange anomaly. for SIR Ed
ward Carson is at The head Of an
Irish faction which is bitterly op-
posed TO home rule for ireland.
Court Room Filled.
Historic Bow 80. court was filled
20 capacity when Sir Frederick +.
Smith. tie attorney general. opened
the case for the government Sir
Frederick began with the life his
tory OF Easement outlining his pub
lic activities I'M detail
AS the attorney general spoke Sir
Roger sat in the dock. his chin rest
ing upon the palm of his hand lie
glanced keenly az the magistrate
from time 20 time and then shifted
back Go the face of sir Frederick or
10 the spectators
Sir Roger seemed to enjoy the in
tense public interest which his trial
had created. This interest had been
heightened in the British isles and
extended beyond them by the uprIs-
ing in ireland and the execution OF
the Sim Fein leaders.
As the trial proceeded n report
became current that Easement had
maze long statement 10 the au-
thoriues which might shorten ne
proceedings.
While Sir Roger was by far the
chief center OF interest the crowd
showed considerable curiosity to-
ward his co-defeudant. Bailey. who
was said 20 have made the journey
from Germany 20 ireland in SUBJ
marine.
Prosecutor sums Up.
Sir Roger Easement drew "a PEN
sion from the government until
Sept. go. 1918. when il was with
drawn. said the attorney general.
The defendant was then iu Ger
many. The part he was destined 20
play was that OF "a man who vas
willing AND hoped 90 1e able to SCI
duce from allegiance go the khrx
the Irish prisoners az Llmburg camp
whom be addressed and Iecrured.
The evidence shows that in January
ard February OF 1913 Easement re-
peated'E addressed these prisoners"
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