Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-08
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The Tribune Mr. Randall is one of
those willy politicians who believe in taking
time by the iorelOck. Forseeing that the
South will choose the next Democratic nom-
inee for the Presidency, without particular
regard to the feelings of the Northern
mudsills," be has been laying pipes al
ready in tha. section. But he will do we'll
to beware Of Hendricks. The South wants
the Offices and it does not propose to daily
with civil service refOrners. The abuse
hesped on Hendricks, because he mildly
expressed disapprovsl OF the civil service
reform methods. has made him lots of
friends in the South. IL has met with
greater popular approval there than any
thing be has said since he called Lincoln q
smutty old tyrsnG" 1t is noticeable that in
his great speech at Atlanta Mr.. Randall
kept clear Of this subject One Of the OBJ
GERS of the House recently said that Mr.
RandslPs committee would make no appro-
prianon for the maintenance of the Civil
Service board II he does that then be will
steal march on Hendricks.
The Sun: The present policy Of the Gov
eminent Of the United States in stimulating
BY an important duty upon lumber needless
waste Of the forest supplies Of our country
is suicidal Every foot OF timber growing
in the United States is necessary for the
national development. II will all be needed
sooner or later TO supply the proper and le-
gitimate wants Of the vast population which
is fast spreading over the continent Every
tree nov cut unnecessarily is so much valu-
able material wasted Our timber supply
.-L....k1. L.,
and every year terrible inrOdes are made on
the remnants of the great forests Of the
country. Over production OF lumber is a
serious calamity to which the whole eoun-
try Ii wastes that which centuries Of time
can alone replace and does not benefit any
Ons. The tariff is responsible for over pro-
duction and consequent waste.
The Times: Before recommending the
construction Of eleven new vessels Secretary
Chandler undertakes TO answer some Of the
criticisms that have been made with refer
ence to the cruisers already built. Its IN
fair, be SAYS, TO compare their speed with
the speed Of the speed Of the great trsns-At-
lanue passenger boats, and he has diScoy-
cred that the Boston resembles that snperb
vessel, the EsmersldS, in many respects. Ii
Il be true our new vessels can oysrtake
ninety-six Der cent Of the merchant steamers
now in ute their fitness for the work of pur-
suing and destroying snch steamers may
be easily demonstrated If We DO not take
into account the comparative value Of hos
tile cruisers Of the same kind. II, however
they are inferior in speed 10 foreign vessels
Of the same class another estimate>of their
value must be made. The Secretary speaks
plainly about costly sO-called repairs" and
asserts that they have been made in the
past for the benefit Of the Navy Yards.
Perhaps the arrival of the Pinto on the
coast Of Alaska. after long and perilols
voyage, will remind him that the benefits of
repairing have nat always been monopo.
hzsd BY the Yards
The World The people elected Gruyer
Cleveland not that be might merely seize
upon the public Offices and parcel them out
among his friends. but that be might check
the spread Ofpublic corruption. restore the
Government TO Democratic simplicity and
purity reform abuses, aad Try wise and
honest administration. relieve the business
of the country from Its present depression
and the people from unnecessary burdens.
1t viii be bis duty to prevent the dangerous
growth of greedy monopolies and corporate
power which have attempted to control cleo
tons and to corrupt the public service By
the use Of money. This is not the work Of
q day. 1t is task Of difficulty, requiring
time for its accomplishment go slow
and be sure, is COED motto for the Demo
Gratis to adopt. BE may not. as he modest.
ly suggests hope to Avoid mistakes alto
getber. but with caution and prudence to
back honest intentions. be viii make none
Of serious nature