New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-24

The London Times does not demean itself by join
ing in the slang-whanging treatment OF Mr. Blanes
nomination and therein differs cOuSpicuousy from
tie rest OF the British press abroad and here Tie
Time considers that the Americans may with
reason be expected to combat British influence IN
diplomacy and trade by all honorable means and,
instead of bcrating this country for wishing to do
So treats with respect ITS Legitimate ambition.
Hence 1t speaks of Mr. Blaine rs the most con
spicnous and respected politician in the ranks of
the Republican party" and congratulates the conn
fry upon the choice OF candidate 50 cmneutly
suited as Mr. Blaine 10 represent and uphold the
di.,uity of the United States" If this country can
gain ground III the rivalrcs of trade. British
Journal of the higher character does not perceive
that it would be diScrcditable 1t observes, too,
that the Democrats lack sympathy in England be-
cause they have not the of their convictions
on the tariff question But the British press here
rather hopes that the dishonesty OF .the party may
gain votes
II is said that some of the manufacturers Of olco-
margarine express a determination to proceed with
the business in despite of the legal prohibition. If
tbi, is trne no time should be lost in making test
Of the constitutonaiity of the law by proceeding
against ITS yioators. The presumption is that the
prohibition Is perfectly constitutional. The right
of the people to protc ct themselves against adul-
tcratUn, fraud and lmpostulc OF every uescFlp-
ton is unquestionablc. OeOmargarne has never
held any other position than that Of "A FRAUDULENT inn
itaton of butter II could not be put on the market
on it's merits. 1t has been used principally by pur-
yeyors OF food who dishonest enough to chea.
their customers lthas also been declared unw Whole
some by trustworthy authorities. If in the teeth
of these facts the courts should declare that tn
Constitution denies the public protection against
snch imposiions, the sooner the revelation is made
necessary to amend the Constitution in the public
interest not to surrender to the manufacturers of
bogus butter.
Governor Cleveland is said to have excused his
refusal to sign the AntI-Cigarette bill b. alleging
that it did not prohibit the giving away Of cigar
cites and therefore it was Of no effect. The bill
may have been defective but the public desired that
# should at least have trial, and the Governors
reason for not signing it will not be considered
justification of bis The mischief done to the
health of young boys by cigarette smoking is a
serious aud embarrassing evil 1t is not only that all
smoking bad for growing boys, but that cigarette
smoking is much worse than any other kind for the
reason that the majority of cheap cigarettes arc
made Of all manner of refuse and denominations.
The law could probably have been enforced by tho
aid of vigorous police actioG and public opinion
would have demanded its reinforcement in that
way. Governor Cleveland has made another Of his
bad mistakes In this matter, and parents will DO
apt 10 remember 1t against him should the second
Chicago Convention give them an opportunity to
express their sentiments at the polls In November.