The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-24
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.

TT undoubtedly true that there is across the Dor
der lin Canadal stronger feeling in favor of indie
pendent nationality than of annexation. Confedera
ton has strengthened the bonds of loyalty between
the provinces and the mother state The annexation
movement has declined since the adoption OF this wise
and comprehensive policy But the commercial inter
ests OF the provinces may. in the long run, prove
stronger than political prejudices. Those interests
are continental rather than transatlantic and with
the lapse of time will tend to bring the provinces into
closer political relations with the United States A
loosely joined confederation of provinces does not
give promise OF permanence.-New York Tribune.
1T is evident that quarrel with Great Britain
must be of the first incidents in the expansion of
Germany 1t is also evident that whereas Germany has
made every preparation for such quarrel Great Brit
ain has made none at ALL The anless crusade of Great
Britain in the Soudan, to which almost all of her
best troops have now been ordered is naturally sub
ject of cOngratulaton in Berlin The German For.
egn Office will do all in its power to encourage Great
Britain to carry on, at her own enormous and ex-
elusive expense the OF European civilization in
the Soudan, while Germany is quietly swapping up u
considered trifes of territory wherever she finds
them. and vouchsafng answer but grows to Brit
ish remonstrances-New York Times
No will believe that his moderate use of liquors
will ever become immoderate. No amount of instruc
ton in the effects of the excessive of liquors upon
the body and mind will influence him. for he will not
make personal application of it. What we need 10
teach children is strength of character-strengh to
resist the temptations of lfe purity to shrink from
the immoralities which associated with drinking
and contempt for the weak characters who unable
to control animal appetites. The development of
good and sefreant characters rather than special
instruction in the effects of alcohol is what must
rely on to break down the power of whisky in this
word-and other powers still more disastrous to So
cety than Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
But Minnesota indictment has been hanging over
Mr.. Jamess head for long time; and Governor Mar
maduke will within two weeks receive from Governor
Hubbard requsition for the stinguished Mis-
souran whose visit to Northfeld has never been for
gotten. One thing is certain if Colonel James comes
to Minnesota he comes to stay. Our climate is rgor
GUS his friends, the Youngers. find the life at Still
water monotonous and combining, and he would much
rather remain on his little farm near Kansas City
Missouri will be lcath to lose it's favorite son. and al
ready the leading of the State are planning means
for his retention. Possibly some more Missouri in
dictments may be trumped up, but this resource
appears to be practically exhausted. Minnesota
Tribune.
IT is much easier to play statesman and plan ma
tional struggles and military campaigns in newspaper
offices and at aesthetic teas than it is to stand at the
head of a nation and not act like fool English
greed made this necessary and English blood viii
have to flow for it. A Mohamrnedan uprising hundred
thousand strong could not be whistled down by a
hymn tune. When Gordon staid in the Soudan after
the government directed him leave he courted the
death he has met And when the popula voice pleaded
for expedition to relieve him the popular voice
took its share of the responsibility. 1t is now bear
ing that share bravely Gordon bore his and no.
body grumbles but the critics who stay at home.
When Parliament undertakes to censure Gladstone it
will find strong that shame instead of victory
will be its deserved reward Philadelphia Times.