The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-27

rejected communications. An matter not inse,te
Is destroyed.
The youngsters are running the Treasur.
Department, AMI running II very we'll, too
As Secretary Manning's health CONTINUES
to improve the candidates for his old shoe
begin to pay more attention to their ow,
business.
The perfume hanging around New Yorh
aud Chicago speculators in railway fran
ohises has warned Congress to be careful
in its grants Of similar franchises in this city
There can be but one sensible outcome tt
the gas investigation. That is, the furnish.
ing Of gas, Just as water Is now furnished, by
the District authorities. The people are en-.
titled TO whatever profit can be made out of It.
The inquiry Of the House into the question
of the abuse Of the privilege of ex-members
to have access at all times to its floor is
right. There is no reason why parliament
ary business should be confined to ex-msm-
bers, and every reason why 1t should not.
The drummers have about come to the
conclusion that Congress is not likely to
grant them immunity from local taxation.
As such a law would be unconstitutional as
applied TO any place outside of the District
Of Columbia and the Territ ories, there was
not enough left TO fight for.
The Commissioners would do we'll to con-
slider now the question as to the date upon
SO as to give parents timely notice. In the
interest of schools, scholars, and teachers,
we suggest again the latter part of September
or the first of October as the most appropri-
ate season.
The proposal to provide for school me-
cessities by selling school property is a
makeshitt that ought not to be undertaken.
Congress should appropriate the necessary
funds. The property it is proposed TO sell
may be needed some time. Hold fast to
what You have, and ask for more, Msssrs.
Commissioners.
To he consistent, the gentlemen who are
opposed to building improved war-ships for
the Navy ought to oppose the Issue of i'm
proved firearms to onr Army. 1t would be
quite as appropriate to arm our soldiers
with spontoons to fight the Indian, as To send
our naval officers on any warlike expedition
with vessels that can neither run away
from nor engage an enemy.
The responses from Governors Of States
and Territories, boards OF trade, and impor-
tsnt personsgss favoring the holding here Of
the 1ss9-'92 celebration continue TO be re-
ceived by the Board of Promotion. In the
mean time the session of Congress ia drawing
to close without favorable legislation by
Congress. Only the most Jealous and active
work will secure legislation this session.
II the present session Of Congress adjourns
without providing funds for the continuation
Of the Potomac Flats improvement, much Of
the work already done will have to be done
over again. In the interest of economy, to
say nothing Of health, this appropriation
should be made. It will be In order for the
Senate to put the appropriation in the omni-
bus bill. Has that body the nerve to do
this We believe II has.
In the original plan for the improvement
Of the Harbor of Washington 1t was also
contemplated to reclaim the marsh and
ovsrhowed lands of tho Eastern Branch.
The improvement would pay for ITSELF II ia
also required for sanitary reasons. It can
wait its turn, however, until the reclamation
Of the Potomac Flats. Bnt We trust It will
not be lost sight Of when the latter improve
ment shall have been completed.
The bridges across Rock Creek are of such
. character that heavy vehicles have to be
hrs-sngines. In providing for any new
structures across the crack they should be
built In such substantial way as TO bear
any concsivsable moving weight that might
be put upon them. The bridges in and
about the District are disgrace to the Capital
Of nation Of sixty million sonls.
The story Is revived that the President
contemplatss appointing Judge Advocate
General of the Army. ifthis bs true, then
It will have to be done before Congress ad-
journs, for while II has bsen decided that
the appointment of an officer Of the Army
when confirmed by the Senate Ousts the in
oumbent, yet it is not within the power Of
the President TO make such removal under
existing law without that consent.
America Is TO have q hard tims OF II.
Money-monsy in big chunks--is necessary
70 carry on the party campaigns at home this
fall. But notwithstanding the necessities Of
the "homs Market" America is called upon
70 foot Glsdstons's bills in tns approaching
Parliamentary campaign. We are heartily
in favor OF help TO Ireland and Irishmen
when they need 1t, but 1t does seem as II II
Was asking too much OF Americans to pay
all the party expenses OF the Liberals In
their campaign for Home Rule.
Congtass shoulI not hssitats 10 grant a