The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-06
A Sfrnu-.e Objection.

tiyee, Mr.. Rogers asked leave to introduce a Till
authorizing the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals to erect fountains. Mr.
Strang objected, and therefore the advocates of
the bill will have to wait more propitious mo-
ment before they can introduce it to the Legisa-
ture. Wherefore did Strang object? Was it
because there was nothing in the bill"? or was it
because he was afraid it might interfere with the
perquisites of the great Cattle Yard Association,
who hope, with Strang's aid, to control all the
beef mutton and pork brought to the Philadel-
phia marketsf There may be some very
Objectionable features in the bill offered
by Mr. Rogers which we are not aware
Of, but if it really emanated from the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
TO Animals-and we have no doubt that it did
there is every reason to believe that is a per-
fectly proper and beneficial measure. The neces-
sity for liberal supply of drinking fountains
for man and beast in all quarters of this great
city needs no argument. If such fountains were
abundant, the consumption of ardent spirits
during the summer months by the bipeds would
be much dimipished and the poor overtasked
brutee for whose protection the society asking
for the fountains was organized would have
every cause to be grateful to the large-hearted
charity that provided for their wants.
ItwOuld, perhaps be strange if Strang did not
object to such n measure this, and he might
ask, Why should Legislature" waste
the few remaining valuable moments of the
session in discussing bills of this kind for
The benefit of animals that have no in
-tiuence whatever at primary elections or at the
polls? Why, indeed, Strang? The objection of
Strang is a toerably sure sign that there sis
nothing in this bill" and that it is perfectly
legitimate measure that ought to pass the Legis-
u"a hot Mr. I
himself to be put down by Strang, but that he
will persist in his efforts to get the bill before
the House, and, if possible, get it passed.
United States District Attorney,
WE are glad to see that the United States Senate
has confirmed the nomination of Aubrey H.
Smith, Esq, for the position of United States
District Attorney for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania. The selection is a good one
Mr.. Smith is "A gentleman of tried ability,
and no one can doubt his honesty. AT the same
time, bis long experience Commissioner has
given him knowledge of nearly all the cases
| which are oftenses against the nation He brings
therefore, to his new post experience and ability
as well as stern integrity, and we have no doubt
but that he will discharge the duties with fidelity
| to the Government and satisfaction of the people
The PRESIDENT ha' settled the agony of the
| politicians by afiXing his signature to the
amended Tenure-of-Office act, as it passed both
houses OF Congress after the report of the con-
ference committee. Now that this stumbling
block is out of the way, the country anticipates
at the hands of President Grant an immediate
Inauguration of the policy so long promised the
people, which shall give TO them, for the first
time in years. thoroughly honest and efficient
administration of the affairs of tho Government.
And we think it safe to say that for once the
country is not doomed to disappointment.
| CONNECTICUT has stood bravely up to the
mark. Although there was II large falling off in
the popular vote yesterday, there was certain
gain OF one Republican Congressman, while
GoVernor English, the halfway Democratic
Executive, gives place to an out-and-out Repub-
hcan successor. Moreover, the Legislature is
sun decidedly Republican, and that on the dis
uhct Issue OF the fifteenth amendment. The
democrats have expressed an extraordinary
amount OF anxiety to have this amendment oo
before the people in this way We sincerely
hope that they viii rest satisfied with the resuit
of.the experiment in Connecticut
O. AS GO o ING STOVE