The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-22
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least so far Illinois is concerned is to abandon the
doctrine of offensive partisanshp once and take
up again that better idea of retaining good officers
without reference to their political opinions set
forth so admirably in his inaugural address st
Louis Globe Democrat.
:, The simple truth is that Russia means to Dust
that country, like the other Mohammedan khanates Of
central Asia among the vassals of the Gar Tho
on the distinctness with which this truth shall be-
recognized by the House of Commons.--New York
Sun.
EVEN if it should be admitted that an administra.
ton is not to be judged by the appointments makes
there nothing far in the general conduct of the
departments that is an improvement unon the admin
lstratIon OF the Republicans 1t must be considered
that the departments have the benefit of Republican
clerks and heads of division which they will not have
when the clean sweep is made If the mugwumps ac-
cept the doctrine that an administration is not to be-
judged by the appointments it makes they are bound
to ind a reason why they went in for chance
THERE are many millions of loyal people in tho
Northern States who feel that is an insult to them
and an insult to those who died for their country
select Northern copperheads to represent this Nation
in any places of honor trust But these peculiarly
dispicable creatures please Mr. Cleveland exceedingly
well; "a fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind and
no one has heard of any services rendered by him
the cause of the Union So it pleases him to have
service as watchnen at the Capitol 10 doubt Why
should any expect better things of Democrats
admnlstrationl II Jake Thompson can be honored.
never stole anything.-New York Tribune.
THE Record congratulates Mr. Logan on his re-elec-
ton to the United States Senate It has affect
ed to regard him as a model man. His intellectual
grasp is limited; he is strong PARTISAN with many OF
the great-and from point of view vital--reforms
Se e ~ ~ our politics ne has no sympathy But
neither hypocrisy can't, and in period when men
in public life without his ability his opportunities
have anassed great fortunes he remains honorably
poor 1t is also to be said to his credit that during
the last few years he has given gratifying signs Of
growth and broadening of mind, while his conduct
nd fsa1 Luu
been that of an American gentleman, who honestly
aspred to high Office in the gift of his feliow-cit
zens and received their adverse verdict with mani.
ness and decency.--Phiadelpha Record.
THERE is good sense in this ''seasonahle advice. to
dissatisfied workingmen Postpone your strike
until another year" Notwithstanding the slight inn
provement in the condition of manufaetu in GER
tain lines there still very few branches in which
the works or the mills cannot much batter stand
shutdown for two months than the operatives can
stand idieness for the same period But Ittlefs
needed apparently to bring about such restoration
OF confidence and revival of business, will put all
legitimate industries into profitable activity. If
the workingmen can hold until that time comes
they will be in a much better condition to secure
successful strikes that pay and they sometimes
cost as much as they come to-" To do the right
thing at the right time should be the aim of tho labor
organzations.-Boston Herald. 4asa8a1
LAST week Mr.. Parne saw the badgering to which
Mr.. Gladstone subjected by Lord Randolph
Churchill and bis large following of rabd Conserva-
tves in the ngo interest and the same time he had
to consider his of action the proposed rein
PRODUCTION by Gladstone of Disraels crimes act In
this instance Mr. Parne displayed of the highest
characteristics of thorough statesman. He knew
when to hold his tongue. He allowed the froth of the
ntirsh element to expand ITSELF and made no sign
until Mr. Gladstone found himself in tight place be-
tween the active hostility of the Tories and the pass
i've discomfort of the Liberal ''mugwumps." Mr.
Gladstone finds it advisable to listen to Mr. Par
nell To Americans it matters little what the upshot
may be, but cannot but be interested in observing
that Mr.. Parne has found the weak spot in Glad
stone armor and intends TO work it for whatever it
is worth.-Louisville Commercial
For two months the Democratic papers have been
blathering about the tremendous of the task
which the the country has placed in the hands of
President Cleveland" No man came to the exec
utive chair when the government running more
smoothly and required less effort than on the 18th Of
last March. The national Treasury was Overlooking
and the revenue being collected regularly and
honestly, and the government service efficient
that the Democrats unable to find any but
partisan ones for removals. The tremendous task +"
about which much mouth is made, is nothing moro
than the difficulty the President has in deciding which
IL it not for this he could take three days week
"of." There Is about much truth in these tire
mendous task stories as there was in the '.Augean
stables tales which, with tobacco juice made up the
majority of Democratic stump speeches last fall.
Philadelphia Press
THE manufacturers owe the government millions OF
dollars in the shape of taxes due upon the whisky they
have made. Five months ago they easily induced Sec
rotary McCuloch to postpone the collection of the tax
for seven months They made the plea that they had
overstocked the market with whisky, and that they
not in condition to pay the large amount due
The Secretary of the Treasury listened their APP
peal for delay and gave them until the LIST of July
next Well, that day is rapidly approaching and in
stead of being ready to make payment according. to
their pledges. they pleading with Secretary Man
ming for another extension. This is we understand
reform government. Very well, LET it take this OPP
portunty to prove that it is by compelling the whisky
manufacturers to pay the taxes long overdue on the
LIST of July. 1t very well known that they have no
purpose whatever of paying these taxes. They pro-
pose appeal successfully to the next Congress to re
peal the tax on whisky and to wipe out these back
taxes. They want tho day of payment put off by
Secretary. Manning until Congress has had time to
grant their appeal The Secretary should allow a
single hour Of grace lie holds the whisky; if the tax
is not paid It let be sold for what it will bring
1t will certainly realize the tax-Philadelphia In
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