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willing TO regard AS genuine the forged
letters OF the scoundrel Pigott. t
Now that the disgraceful prosecu-
ton Of Parnell has 80 completely HAT
tened out, the government will have
hard work in resisting the strengthen
ed force Of the home rule supporters.
And Gladstone as well as Parnell uay
bc congratulated upon this great re-
suit. The Times will have lost its
prestige to such an extent that Its ut
terances, however strong in logic or pur-
suasion, will be Of little avail in
the future discussion OF this subject.
And while its humiliation is great,
this may be even greater should Mr..
Parnell conclude to prosecute it for
damages, and succeed in exposing the
combined malice and stupidity that
led it headlong into the trap set for it
by this designing scoundrel Pigott.
The persecution that has been carried
on by the Times has been merciless
and extreme, and it could with all
propriety be made reparation TO MIR.
Parneu for the great wrong it has done
him.
In any view that may be taken OF
this matter, Parnell, Gladstone and
the Irish home rule cause in general,
may be considered in stronger atti-
tude than ever before in the history OF
the agitation. II is now an established
fact that there Is no connection be-
tween the home rule agitators and the
revolutionary, dynamite fiends, by
whose acts they have heretofore been
fettered. With this separation clearly
defined, the home rule question must
be met in the open field of fair debate
and coefCive measures may no longer
be invoked on the side of the govern
ment.
, 1889-03-07
A PEACEFUL REVOLUTION.

"The king is dead-long live the
kingw The difference between u gov
ernment of ancient and modern times
is best illustrated by the Inauguration
of an American president. The de-
cree oi the people to be governed or
presided over having been registered
in quiet, peaceful manner some four
months ago, the act of acquiscence in
this decree was yesterday made the
occasion for grand and solemn DEM
onstration at the nations capital-a
demonstration in which two eminent
figures are visible, the outgoing and
incoming chief executive. And look
ing upon this scene from the stand-
point of patriot Zone who loves his
country, its people and its ways), it
would be difficult to choose which af-
fords the better model Of manly bear
ing and respectful recognition of the
duties and manners belonging to this
great ccasion-Cleveland stepping
back into the mass OF citizens whence
he sprang, or Harrison stepping for
ward from the throng of people by
whom and from among whom he was
but lately chosen TO occupy for term
OF years the chief position in the re-
public.
The presidential term OF Grover
Cleveland, frightened as il has been
by many exhibitions of patriotism and
good craftsmanship, closed at II
O'Clock and the term OF his successor.
opening with many auspicious omens,
commenced with the reading Of his
inaugural address, state paper in
which every citizen of Whatsoever par
ty may feel q pride.
The first part OF the inaugural ad-
dress contains an appropriate recita-
ton Of historical fscts leading up to
the centennial occasion. Coming
down TO the discussion OF those eur
rent questions with reference to which
the public reasonably expect an enun-
, 1889-03-07

DELEGATE TooLE Of Montana was
interviewed in New York few days
ago, and said: al feel very hopeful OF
Montana being democratic state. 1t
is naturally one, and our defeat last
November was nothing more nor less
than protest by our party against
the territory being kept in servitude.
A large number of democrats thought
the territory had remained out OF the
sisterhood of states long enough and
they held the democratic party respon-
sibile. Now that the democrats have
passed the bill taking in the new
states, these demo ocrats will undoubt-
edly come back to the fold, aud there
are more than enough OF them to
overcome the 5000 republican ma
jority OF last fall" Mr.. Toole has evi.
IDENTITY forgotten his recent terrible
arrangement of the democratic con-
gress for having kept the territories oi
the Northwest in serfdom so long. He
has also apparently forgotten that the
democratic house persisted in this
blind partizan policy until the people
had voted to hurl it from power, and
determined to admit the territories as
soon as the democratic stumbling
block could be removed, and that the
passage Of the admission act almost
at the last moment Of its reign was i.
gauzy stroke of policy for which it is
entitled to neither credit nor thanks.
Had Cleveland been reelected or had
the democratic party retained its ma
jority in the house, the territories
would have knocked in VAIN for ad-
mission for another four years. Mr.
Toole is mistaken il he thinks the peo-
pie OF Montana or any Of the new.
states will soon forget the contemplate
treatment which they have received ut
the hands OF the democratic party.
, 1889-03-07

The conflict Of authority between
Governor Semple and United States
Marshal Hamilton. on account OF the
Newcastle mining troubles, has called
forth an animated discussion. While
the marshal technically had no right
to interfere in the suppression OF the
disturbance, without the sanction oi
the state authorities, unless martial
law had been declared, II he can estab-
lish the fact, rs he claims, that he in
terfered only TO the extent Of protect
ing government property, the govern
or has no just cause of complaint. The
belief seems to be quite general that
the governor has manifested undue
sensitivenes, throughout the contro-
versy.
, 1889-03-07
PARNELL's rkIUMPH.

When the London Times ut first put
forth its startling revelations entitled
"Parnellism and Crime" and when the
commission was created to investigate
these charges. it seemed quite preba-
able that the power Of Parnell
would at least be so impaired rs to
practically put Art end TO his value to
the Irish cause. To-day he stands
forth as tower of strength, and the
opposition that was so confident OF its
triumph over Parnell and his associ-
stes is writhing in chagrin and dis
grace. While it appears to be un-
doubted that the Times had no knowl-
edge of the falsity Of the forged Pigott
letters, il is certainly reprehensible
for receiving and publishing the let
ters without investigating as to their
genuineness. II is. in fact, remark
able that newspaper with such great
resources and with SO much at risk in
this matter should have allowed itself
TO be 80 easily duped. 1t is good
illustration of the fact that people are
prone to accept without much inves-.
tiration statements in accord with
their liking. The Times is the repre-
sentative Of the British opposition TO
Psrnell, and vas therefore more than
, 1889-03-07

citation OF the views and proposed pol
ICY OF the administration, President
Harrison is so clear in his elucidation
and go explicit in the expression OF his
ideas that no one need misinterpret
his meaning.
With reference to the protective
tariff, the surplus in the treasury, the
so-called southern election question,
the relation OF corporations to the
people and their attitude with respect
to the laws Of the land, the foreign
immigration problem and the impor-.
tance OF closer scrutiny OF those who
seek to become citizens, our relations
with foreign governments and the i'm
portance OF insisting upon respectful
recognition OF all Of our Just rights,
the selection OF subordinate officers OF
the government and the limits with
in which recognition may properly be
given to party services, the improve.
ment OF our navy, the Importance OF
patriotic moderation between parti-
sans-the language is clear and felici-
tous. And that is beautiful closing
OF this admirable paper in which he
refers to the surprises in store and to
be revealed by our next census and
crowning honor that will be awarded
to the state that has most promoted
education, virtue, justice and patriot
sm among its people.
, 1889-03-07


what was once so eminently meant for
mankind shall not be given up to par
ty; that tine non-political business Of
letter-carrying, which the government
has monopolized, shall be conducted
by it solely with view to prompt and
expeditions carrying OF mail matter,
and not with the object of bolstering
up local Statesmen" or carrying cleo
tions.
AT the coming in of Mr.. Cleveland's
administration, William b. Thompson
was second assistant postmaster gen.
eral--in charge of the contract office
and John Jameson was general rail-
way mail superintendent Both OF
these gentlemen had worked their
way from the ranks by sheer merit.
In private business the value OF their
services would have been so highly ap-
preciated that no matter who became
senior partner Of the firm, under no
circumstances would they have been
permitted to retire. The case OF these
gentlemen is mentioned now simply
to illustrate an idea and not to found 4
complaint On the incoming OF the
new administration, General Thomp-
son, in accordance with precedent.
promptly rendered his resignation, and
1t was promptly accepted; while Gem
eral Superintendent jameson strug-
gled along doing his work, until to
relieve his chief from embarrassment,
he too rendered his resignation. The
country was thus deprived of the ser
vices OF two men who were experts in
their profession, simply to give place to
others, of high character no doubt, but
with no knowledge and special apti-
trde for the great trust that was
committed to them. And now, at
the incoming Of another administra..
ton, the experience that these gen.
tleman have gained will count for
nothing, and they will probably be
rotated out. In no other civilized
country would such an atrocity be
possible. An attempt to remove, for
similar reasons, such postal authors
ties as Messrs. Rich of Liverpool,
Johnston OF Manchester, or HUDSON OF
Glasgow, all Of whom under sound,
logical, just and economical business
system have reached their present
positions by merit and efficiency from
more or less inferior places, would
hurl an administration in Great Brit
ain from power, and justly too. The
possession OF the immense patronage
OF the government did not save the
republican party from defeat in 1884,
or keep the democratic party in power
in 1888 Ideas are stronger than
"soap." and principles more potent
than snOils
, 1889-03-07

LET TOLERANCE PREVAIL.

Hon. o. G. White OF the Dayton
Chronicle is said to be desirous of ap-
pointment register OF the land
Office at Walla Walla under the
new administration. Some one has
suggested that because he voted for
the enactment of the woman SUI
frage law while member of the legis-
lature, he may not get the position.
Right here it may be proper to sug-
gest that no such ostracism as that
limited at in this connection had bet
ter be attempted. The suffrage ques-
ton is an opn one, and men may be
in favor OF extending the elective fran.
chise TO women and still retain their
standing in the republican party.
When any other rule is adopted, it
will be more unfortunate to the party
than to the individuals thus excom-
municated. Mr.. White is a conscien-
tious, upright man and has the re-
spect of the people of his section OF
the territory as few men have the con
fidence of their neghbors. When Mr.
White was elected to the legislature
both parties we're committed in favor
of woman suffrage. This endorsement
was either based upon an honest con-
viction that suffrage was desirable or
was designed to catch votes. In eth
al, 20 vr,oo v,ya1Oad
in favor of suffrage, and he is not the
kind Of q man TO go back on his
pledge.
Going a step further than the case
of Mr.. White, the reminder may be
proper at this time that the woman
suffrage question will sooner or later
have to be treated and disposed of in
way or another in the new state, and
one the republican party will find it to
its advantage to test this question in
spirit OF liberality and fairness and
promptly condemn any disposition to
commit the party to an opposite
policy.
THE Kootenia Courier OF Rath-
drum submits these very sensible OBJ
servations: "spokane Falls merchants
are reaching out for the C@ur d'Alene
and Pend d'Oreille country. Spokane
is ambitious to become jobbing CEN
ter and the supply point for all the
merchants of the Panhandle country,
and when Spokane is thus arrayed a
successful issue is expected. There is
no reason why our money should not
stay in the immediate neighborhood
instead Of our merchants having their
Golfers drained by Portland firms.
Spokane should sell as cheap and on
better terms than any OF our west
shore cities and probably will"
, 1889-03-07


The democratic party Of Washing
ton territory have reason to feel proud
of Judge Thomas Burke of Seattle.
He consented to accept the appoint
ment Of chief justice not long since at
the earnest solicitation Of both repub-
licans and democrats among whom he
has resided for years and was prompt
ly confirmed by the senate at Wash
ington in order that he might preside
at the session of the supreme court
then near at hand. 1t is stated that
he accepted the Office with the ex-
press iatention OF resigning after the
4th OF March. He is making a splen-
did record rs judge As he has ever
made as u lawyer aud a citizen and the
republicans will do well il they sue
cecd i II getting as able and brilliant q
mao bs he is for his successor. Judge
Thomas Burke is u man of liberal and
broad culture, q political scholar OF
great sttainments, u person OF clean
and upright habits aud withal an ele-
CANT type Of American citizenship.
, 1889-03-07
The first nun,berof the West Coast

The first nunibero of the West Coast
Trade has reached the REVIEW. It is
handsomely printed on book paper.
It's editor and publisher, OrnO Strong,
makes no rash promises, but states
that his paper will lie published in the
interest Of the trade Of Washington,
Eastern Oregon and the inhabited
poru, ms OF Alaska. The idea of estab.
fishing such q paper originated with
its owner, and it was not designed to
till IL long felt want. 1t occupies a
= God field, however, and il it does not
follow in the wake of the numerous
cn.l,s of similar character, in the
subordina:ion Of the interests OF all
other sections Of the Pacific coast and
slope TO those of the town in which II
has established it's headquarters, it will
doubtless receive liberal patronage
and accomplish a great deal OF
ge0d.
, 1889-03-07


The claim oil the democrats that
they are entitled to the credit OF ad-
mitting the Northwest territories re-
minds the Walla Walla Union OF the
story OF the mountaineer who climbed
a ladder in his cabin upon the ap-
proach Of bear and remained in Sc
curity until his wife had slain the
brute, but afterward proudly affirmed
that "me and Betsy killed that bear
with an AK" The democrats are en-
titled to about as much credit for the
admission OF the territories as the old
man was for his wife's heroism, but so
long as it pleases them and does not
harm the real hero, it is hardly worth
while to dispute their boastful claims.
, 1889-03-07
POLITICS AND POSTAL AFFAIRS.

A letter containing valuable papers
for filing in the office of the territorial
secretary at Olympia was mailed at
Tacoma February II, and after great
deal OF inquiry by mail and telegraph
it was delivered on the 25th, having
occupied twelve days in travelling
thirty miles. AS usual in such cases
tho receiving stamp was so blurred
that its date could not be deciphered
and the responsibility Of the delay was
easily unloaded upon some unknown
party at the other end OF the line or
on the train, or possibly the man in
the moon. The postal service has
never been perfect, but it is in worse
condition now than it has ever been
in the country's history. While this
may be partially chargeable to the
changes that have occurred during
the past four years, and the appoint
ment of vast number OF men who
although Us intelligent, no doubt, as
the average Of their predecessors, yet
lacked experience in this particular
line. But the first and principal cause
Of the unsatisfactory postal service is
the attempt made by the democratic
administration, acting in harmony
with the ideas of democratic con-
gress, to run the government on the
cheese pairing principle. There is an
old saying that "Morey makes the
mare 60" and 1t most certainly does
take money to make the mail go.
But in no branch OF the government
did democratic "reiorm" make such a
"clean sweep" OF old hands and man
ayers as in the postoffice department /,
and in no branch OF the government
was the clean sweep policy SO out Of
place. The postal mail service, above
all others, should have been conducted
upon strictly business principles.
Experience and efficiency go hand
in hand and yet nearly all OF the
men who have been for years growing
up with the great growth OF the postal
service of the United States were re-
moved to make room f"r new men.
In an able article by Thomas l..
James in Scribner's for March, the
growth Of the mail carrying service is
traced from its ludricously small
beginning in l77G to its present con-
dition. The report OF the first post
master general, Ebenezer Hazard, was
to the effect that for want OF q horse
for the service he had been compelled
to follow up the Continental army on
foot. In the course Of the conclusion
OF his interesting review Mr.. James
says: Can there be more fragrant
abuse OF u "public trust" thanthe per-
version Of a branch Of the public SER
vice into ON agency for furthering the
ambitious ends OF local and other par
tisans by allowing them TO distribute
it's "patronsge" ~ rewards for party
services among those who by reason
OF inexperience--if for no graver
cause-are incompetent to replace the
skilled workman who must be routed
out in order TO give them room? This
evil should be corrected at once. The
railway mail service must no longer be
left at the mercy Of the local partisans.
The reform is not only a present neces.
sity, but II was one in the past and
viii be in the future until the force of
public sentiment shall compel acqui-
escence in the reasonable demand, that
, 1889-03-07
THE declaration OF President Harri

The declaration OF President Harri-
son that honest party services will not
be deemed q disqualification for office
holding is somewhat startling, in con-
trast with the sycophsntic and mean
ingless civil service reform gibberish
that has been poured into the ears of
the people by the democratic leaders
OF late years. President Harrison ev-
idently realizes that man capable of
holding office must have some fixed
political convictions, and he does Lot
believe in either disqualiiying man
for voting his convictions or pretend
ing that he will do 30 merely TO graft
fy clAp'trap sentiment wrought up
a. q vote-catching scheme by the pol
itioiau.
, 1889-03-07

IT is provided IN the postoffice ap-
propriation bill that for third class Of
fees there shall not be allowed an
amount in any case greater than S6O
year for fuel and lights Postmas-
tiers of this class will have to choose
between tallow dips and pineknots,
and when the allowance has heen ex-
hnusted, they viii ha>r :" go I" oed
when the chick, ns 30 torOUst. Dem
ocratic simplicity" you know
, 1889-03-07


the casual observer this might seem to
be good suggestion. IL is to be
hoped, however, that the proposition
will mover receive serious considera-
ton. The secretary OF agriculture
should be selected because OF his &C.
quai ntance with the best methods Of
farming. The commissioner OF the
general land office has TO deal with
questions of title and should be man
Of ability as lawyer. There is there
fore that degree of difference between
the head of the agricultural depart
ment and the head Of the general land
Office that there is between q good law
yer and a good farmer. Any man who
has not made agriculture the special
study of lifetime would perhaps not
make good secretary OF agriculture; |;
and on the contrary, any man who
has made agriculture a distinctive,
lifelong study would hardly be quail
fled to handle the complicated ques-
items of law and fact that would come
up tc him on appeal from the general
land Office.
AS matter OF fact, 1t is really dif-
ficult to perceive what the new depart.
ment will be good for unless its name
could be changed so as to enlarge its
scope very materially. While the
agricultural interest of the United
States is very great, 1T calls for no
special department of the government
to represent its interests as distinct
and separate from other industries.
To be OF any real use, the department
ought to be so arranged as to
have supervision over all of the
great industrial and business
interests of the country, with n bu-
reau of agriculture as one OF its branch
es. We have just as much need OF
department of trade as for II departl
ment of farming; just as much
need OF department of railroad and
navigation AS for department of
trade. To be OF any service to the farm.
er the officer Mt the head OF his de-
partment of government should also
have control over the railroads and
managers of the markets and should
be clothed with power to arbitrate or
settle disputed questions arising be-
tween the farmers and railroad owners
and between capitalists and laborers.
Without some enlargement of
scope and power, OF what good is
department of agriculture? Does it
require the Intervention of q psternal
government to teach the American
fai mer how to raise cabbage and tur-
nips? Is it necessary that among the
presidents constitutional advisors
there should be one man skilled in the
treatment of long-nosed swine and
the rearing of short-horped cows?
Unless the secretary OF agriculture had
the power to protect the producer
from the disastrous effects of combina-
tions tina tregulate the market to his dis
advantage and from the extortions
sometimes practiced by carriers, and
power to introduce and enforce some
wholesome regulations pertaining TO
trade and commerce in general, it is
difficult to perceive what good is GO
ing to result from a special represent
alton in the presidents cabinet.
, 1889-03-07
THURSDAY, MARCH z. 1889.

GENERAL CHARLES E.BRows OF Ohio
is strongly urged for General Blacks
place as commissioner of pensions.
He lost leg in the war OF the rebel
lion and subsequently represented his
district in congress.
, 1889-03-07
THE CABBAGE AND TURNIP u
PARTMENT.

A suggestion bas been made that it
would be proper thing to do TO at
tach the general land Office, now .
part Of the interior department, to the
new department of agriculture. To
, 1889-03-07
METAL QUOTATIONS.

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