New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
Mulqueen Asks 1alesmen to
Act With Authorities i'm
Crushing of Bolshevism
Says Law Must Be Kept
Necessity for Measures to
Prevent Disorders Here
This Month Emphasized

Addressing members of the two grand
juries, newly impanclled for the cur
rent month, Judge Joseph f. Mulqueen,
sitting in the Court of General Ses
sons, called on the talesmen yesterday
to do their utmost, as patriotic Amerl-
cans, to aid the constituted forces of
law and order in nipping any Bolshevist
movements which may develop in New
York City
Judge Mulqueen did not designate
the Bolsheviki by name in his address
to the jurors, but he said later:
IL meant the Bolsheviki ! wanted
to make it plain that the ballot, not
the bullet, and the torch, is the remedy
for evils in the American system. Our
laws provide a ready way in which our
institutions may be changed legally and
properly. Riot and revolutions are
neither legal nor proper.
"Whilc we must carefully guard our
liberties, and the highest among them
are free speech and free press, that
must not prevent us from Furnishing
those who, either by written or spoken
word, preach riot and revolution. A
nation which is not strong enough to
maintain itself will perish Our gov
ernment is strong, for its foundation
is in the hearts of the people, and it
possesses ample powers to protect
itself and destroy its enemies.
Many Agitators Thieves
"Many of the agitators here, as in
Russia, want to make trouble SO that
they may ply their ne.arious trades as
thieves and worse, just as they are
doing in Russia. OF course, there are
some honest but deluded men among
their followers. But they must obey
our laws or take the consequences.
"The American flag stands for light,
law and liberty. There is no room in
this country for any flag or symbol
which represents principles other than
those which the Stas arnd Stripes
maintain our government against Boil
shevism and attacks within and with
out.
"Our brave soldiers" Judge Nal
queen told the Jurors are returning
from their victorious battles with the
Hun abroad. 1t is up to you to sec
that the law is maintained in this city
this month.
"At this time there are elements in
our population that despise America
They enjoy our hospitality; they thrive
mere anu enjoy 1TeeQOM Wnlcn thcy
would not have dared dream Of in their
own lands, and, led by many who
should know better, they make war on
the American flag. W are still at
war with such lawlcssness right here
in New York City. They wish to sub
stitute another flag for the American
colors; they wish to destroy our in
stitutions.
Urges War on Criminals
"Thc war which our country has
waged," continued Judge Muqueen,
"was not only for our own safety, but
for the safety of the whole world 1t
is practically ended. But there is an
other war which is constantly going on.
Just as the best element of people from
all over the world are attracted to New
York because here the greatest prizes
are offered for professional skill, bust
ness sagacity and success and the
greatest field offered for honest en-
deavor of every kind, so other Gle
ments are attracted here for the verv
same reasons.
"The Bible says where bodies are
there will be vultures. The same thing
! is true in these modern days. Where
treasure is there are thieves, murdr-
! crs and other criminals gatheed to-
gether. 1t is your duty to combat these
criminals and those who are seeking to
destroy our Institutions"
Judge Mulqueen told the Jurors of
the wonderful pluck shown by the eth
DIVISION, made up of New York boys, in
France, He concluded:
you do not need any spur, but ask
you to keep in mind the spirit of those
boys"