The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-13
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THAT such man was not guarded. "a he would
nave been in other countries, against hardship and
trial IN his latter years must continue unspeaabie
regre but the fault rests with the politicians and not
the people. Through all changes and veyations the
oiu commander has retained his hold che affections
OF the people, and they learned with thrill of Joy
that the ongdelayed tribute of justice and gratitude
was az last offered TO General Grant. That it may
hep to strengthen and sustain him in mis- days of trial
WIN oe theie most earnest hope.-Chicago Tribune.
IHE idea that Grants disease of the throat super.
induced as it was by excessive smoking will lead TO
any dlmnut1on in the of tobacco is absurd. Men
Go not relinquish habit because has been shown
to be detrimental to health In fact the cases where
habit firmly contracted has been abandoned are ex-
tremey few, which is one of the best arguments
against the formation of new habits Tho man who
can get along without whisky CT tobacco is fool to
drink Or smoke merely because be thinks he is making
cisco Chronicle.
five months The Mahdi. whose hordes are wellac-
cnstomed c the hardshps incidental to the solstce in
che deserts of Upper Egypt may force the fighting,
but the British certainly will not assume the agres
sive As Lord Wolseley would probably put the case
the English troops will maintain dignified attitude
OF defensive reserve. In the next place. the indie
pendent correspondents will, their return Eng
land dish up good deal of gossip that could not be
retailed from the Soudan, and they will, no Doubt
make the most of their impressions. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
THE courage calmness and impartial spirit with
which Governor Pierce has withstood the Legislature
in this affair must commend itself to the good sense OF
the people of the Territory. President Cleveland
should not act hastily in selecting his successor. Hc
could not better commend himself to the people of ae
Northwest than by the retention and reappontrnent
OF Gilbert A. Pierce as Governor of Dakota Three
foqrths of the people of the Territory are Re-
publicans, and the cvil,servicc reformer as
the national helm could in wise better exemplify
his doctrines than by keeping in Office unusually
good territorial executive Colonel Pierce.-Minne-
apohs Tribune.
The country is greater and stronger than any party
The election Of Mr. Cleveland proved that il Presi-
dent Cleveland does that which is right Without fear
or favor he need not fear the loot hunters rage Let
him accept that which was intended title of dis.
honor that of tho Republican Democratic Presi-
dent and make it one of honor by making his admin
stratlon one free iron oil partisan subsefylency and
expedencyan administration of usefulness and help
funess to the whole people If the Democrats do not
want honest President the people do. 1t rather
difficult for them get into power; viii easy to
turn them Quit their policy is to be based upon broken
Observation-Disclosures Telegraph
NEITHER of the two great powers involved is de-
srous Of and neither is in good shape for wagng
a contest. Russia is burdened with Nhlism and gen.
eral dissatisfaction and England has army which
she can put in the field, at least for months. Eng
land rarely does all she says she will iii the matter of
making; much of what is being said is talk, bus
ter and is intended to have its effect at ST. Peters
burg. There may be some blows exchanged between
the Russian and Afghan outposts but this will be set
tied by the exchange of a few diplomatic notes. In
to be found iii the weghty fact that neither of tho
contestants afford it at the present tineChcago
Times.
WHEN the cats away the mice will play Jay Gould
his Western roads have gone strike. Jay
Gould has confined his recent attentions atogeth
er TO stockwatering As business has fallen off he
has been watering wages we'll The latter operation
has not proved as profitable as the former and the
trouble the Missouri Pacific employees threatens
to assume alarming proportions. The men have made
corner on the road not contemplated by the willy
manipulation when he started for the Antilles. 1t is
said Mr.. Gould is going Missouri. This is good.
If he is the spot he may learn the wisdom of treat
ing the demands of the strikers, far as they
just, with respect.-New York World.
WHERE there are classes, in the true sense of tina
word, that is whore certain sections of the com
munity secured by the accident of birth in the
possession of the good things of the Garth from
dent excluded Socialism, if not logical justi-
fable is ineligible attempt remove the Unequal
ity. But where no artificial inequality exists tho
methods proposed by Socialists for its removal are
not only inapplicable but unmeaning The adult
European Radical, who emigrates to this country
will continue to talk Socialism from force of habit
but his children will to talk it, and his
will be quite harmless unless it is made mischievous
by being taken seriously New York Times
THERE is not thorouglgoing machine politician
anywhere in the country if Mr.. Manning is not one
There is not anywhere in the country who
could be expected to the patronage of the Treas
ury Department with perfect shamelessness for the
promotion of partisan ends and particularly for the
personal interest of his chief. if Mr.. Manning could
not. When he selected by President Cleveland
for Secretary of the Treasury the announcement
equivalent to declaration that civilservee reform,
under the administration, was to be cheat and
fraud from beginning TO end-thgt the people to
be deceived if possible with shallow preenses while
the whole power of the administration to be used
without scruple for partisan and personal ends-New
York Tribune.
SECRETARY BAYARD must act promptly or Barrios,
of Guatemala, win take possession Of the three other
Central American states, and subject them to dos.
potic rule which viii not be easily shaken of. Such
a corrupt and INSCRIPTIONS tyrant as Barros should
be met at and confined to his own territory The
United States cannot stand still moment and
see the autonomy of Nicaragua destroyed. The
sells of North Atlantic and Pacific squadrons
should Immediately be concentrated at the lsthrnus
both sides, with orders TO prevent revolution any
change of government in any of the Central
American states. quick movement will save
much expense and difficulty hereafter. This new cd.
ministraton has splendid opportunity to display it's
energy and courage. President Cleveland Secretary
Bayard let us hear from yon.-New York World.
MIR. Bynum Too Fresh.