Show Great Excitement Over Kiel MONTREAL August 4The fate of Riel was the leading topic of conversation yesterday Many French Canadians express the opinion that his condemnation was a preconcerted affair and that the Judge was not impartial in his rulings Some of the more rabid declare de-clare the Government dare not bring Kiel to the scaffold They also say that petitions will be signed asking for Kiels pardon on the ground that the rebellion was justifiable Subscription lists are being rapidly filled to secure fund to enable Riel to make an immediate im-mediate appeal |