The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-20

of legal force which. though severe is, on the
whole mercful lie at any time any place it was
out opposition the cruelties which would be perpe
trated, and the public distress which would result
from such lawlessness, would be infinitely greater
than the suferings which come to individuals in
sequence of their own misdeeds.-Boston Herald.
If in Poland and Bohemia Communists claim the
right to dictate the scale of wages without regard to
the condition of business the necessities of employ
ers; if they claim the right to maltreat and murder
those who are willing to work at a reduction
boom wages; if they claim the right to go to the
mills and drive away workingmen who are satisfied
with their pay; they claim the right to take up arms
burn property, and threaten the lives of employers
then certainly Poland and Bohemia the countries
country. If they attempt to enforce them they will
learn their mistake at fearful COST and they will de-
serve their punishment.-Ch Tribune.
OF course it is absurd to turn cut faithful clerk,
whose duties have connection with the shaping of
government policy on account of his political opn
ions Nor are there offices enough to afford any sensi
Die relief to the impeeunious Democrats of the
try; The man who gets clerkshp at Washin gton,
and cuts loose from his business and past surround
ings TO accept place of uncertain tenure and meagre
pay. is not proper subject for congratulaton. In
nine cases out Of ten he viii regret it. But this is
one of those truths which generally have to learn
by experience and if the system is to be continued
1T Is much better that it should be carried on openly
than under such fraudulent pretenses put forth
by the leading members of the present administration.
milwaukee Sentinel
HITHERTO the American people has been singuarly
toert of the lawless enets of the polygamc saints
and has treated them with moderation which, look
ing to the deesabe nature of the thing tolerated
is tempted to think has the result of exagger
ated kindliness. But all human patience has its linn
it's and the powers of serestraint possessed by the
American people are very nearly exhausted: Nor can
the latter day sensuasts be ignorant of this. They
have been warned again and again how perilousy the
patience of the Nation tried both by the press
and by the voice of Congress. But instead of taking
these cautions to heart the saints only to have
increased in presumption time has passed, till of
late the reckesness of their insolence has compelled
the attention of the Minneapolis Trib
une.
IT is the business of the Treasury of the United
States under the act of January, 1879 to establish
and to maintain specie payments. 1t is the duty of
the Treasury of the United State, un er the laws
which govern Secretary Manning and which he has
fully recognized to maintain redemption fund not
in gold and silver, but in gold alone, amounting to
100000 600. He has the power; all the power
necessary to do this and to do it continually for all
time to come. If he refuses neglects perform
the duties which the law requires him to perform he
will be held responsible both by public opinion and,
if necessary, by Congress which is likely within the
next two years to be in the humor to ask why he does
not discharge his official duty Any attempt to shuttle
off his responsibility upon the New York banks will
be promptly rebuked by an intelligent public.--New
York Tribune,