The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-02-06
CREAM OF THE PRESS.


LEADING SUBJECTS.
Grover Cleveland Attorney at Iaw-'he
Samoan ouestionA Regular True
blue Administration Harrison ~ a
sphinx 80 Waiting TO See what Bon
lager WI DO. &C
GROVER CLEVELAND. ATToRNEY-Ar'
LAw.--Thc authoritative announcement
that Mr.. Cleveland when his term OF
office expires. will enter upon the prac'
tice of law in this city. Is a gratifying
one. He never came TO more sensible
conclusion
There has been more OF less .toi dc roi
prevalent of late about eX-Presideniial
diginix and the propriety of a retire
ment fNbm the ordinary occupations OF
life on the part of the individual who
has once served as Chief Magistrate.
Under the modern and Democratic dis.
pensation there is nothing more dignihed
than labor, and there is nothing better
for an ex-Presidcnt than to demonstrate
the fact that he can remain seif-sus-
tanning and useful member of society,"
n. J. World.
TIE SAMOAN OUEsTGON.-It is reason
able TO assume that the proposition TO
renew the conference coming from
Germany, indicates a willingness again
TO consider the views then held by the
United States government, as the English
colonies in the Pacific have protested
with great earnestness against Ger
manvs scheme of occupation or protec-
lion, it is quite possible also that Great
Britain is now ready to change its posi-
ton. The German proposition will be
promptly accepted, but probably with a
reoues, that the conference be held in
Washington instead of in Berlin. On the
whole il looks IS IL the question Will be
turned over 10 the new administration
in fairly good shape.-N J. Times.
NOT LIKELY TO 90 BACK or THEIR
PoL1CY-The policies on which the Re
publicans carried the country authorize
them to spend the public money freely,
and they will find at their service an
OVERLOOKING treasury. Their platform
calls for liberal expenditures for ship
ping subsidies, for sea-coast detenses, for
important additions TO the navy, for i'm
proved guns, for increased OF (as they
put it, '-iust" pensions and for extensive
river and harbOr Improvements. This
policy" says the platform, "will give
employment 10 our labor, activity TO our
various industries, increase the security
of our country, promote trade, open new
and direct markets 10 our products, and
cheaper the cost of transportation -
Ne9 YoTk Herad
A REGULAR BLUE ADMINISTRATIONS -
Mr.. Harrison's first duty-it is a duty to
himself and 10 the country-is to choose
for his personal advisers gentlemen who
believe both IN his party and It's policies.
Every President should have az a back
ground a Cabinet that will work with
him in whole hearted way, men who
have the courage of their convictions,
not APPRENTICES. men of large experience,
who will look at national subjects from
the standpoint Of the party which the
people have sent TO Washington.
II we are 10 have a Republican admin
istration. let It be Republican from the
roots of its hair down 10 the soles of III
feet. Republican true blue, and the deep
est and bluest shade of blue.-Herdld.
A REGULAR srnIvx.-M Ben Harri-
son is success even before he gets In
the White House 1t Is only four four
four weeks more" until he does get
there. vet he has managed, down TO this
late date, 20 complete y mystliy his party
papers a. 10 his intentions regarding hl-
Cablnet. We have never seen the edi-
tors, correspondents and reporters OF ouI
esteemed contemporaries put 80 m
pletely at sea by any single mans reti-
cence. Not q single fact OF interest OF
value has been forwarded by the CORE
spondents Of metropolitan newspapers
WA1TINe on BoULANGER-But the
world is waiting now We want 10 see
what Boulanger is going to 30. If he
mediaies a coup d6tat. II is time for hin
10 spring the mine. II cannot be much
longer until we are able 10 surmise hi'
plans Before the coup d6tat of Napoleon
Ill II was very evident that TIT supreme
power was what he expected, and, II
Boulanger anticipates becoming the head
of the French nation, he will be com
PEELED to quickly disclose his intentions
( That ne is a menace to the republic, few
persons whose minds are formed TO judge
of politics en- deny L0aisoiRe Courier-
/ Journal
+ How ONE Man CAS- OBsTRrCT Tn
der The rules which govern The House OF
/ Representatives ono member WAS able
Yesterday 10 prevent action on severa
matters of moment The most impor
tant Of these was the international
/ Copyright BILL which would undoubtedly
have been passed If the opportunity foI
calling it up had been afforded. This
result IS greatly to be deplored. The
persistent refusal of a handful Of men in
/ Congress to grant the few minutes neces