Anarchists and Disregard of Law
By Editor
EIGHT of the Anarchists who participated in the Chicago riot, and who killed several policemen with their dynamite bombs, have been convicted of murder. Seven of them have been sentenced to be hanged, and one to fifteen years' imprisonment. All lovers of law and order will agree that this is a righteous verdict. We do not share in the general opinion that the execution of these murderers will put a stop to the work of Anarchists in this country. The spirit of lawlessness is rife, and men are "fierce." Sad to say, anarchy is fostered by many professed ministers of the gospel, who openly express their contempt for the law of God. When men disregard the law of God, it is not to be expected that they will respect the laws of man. But in this case sentence may not be executed; for we notice that, notwithstanding the hatred which Anarchists have for the law, they are very glad to take all possible advantage of it to save their own necks.