The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-18

administration is likely to be one of the
klndllest and most generous. though en-
tirely sef-respecting, in the history of the
Nation.-Cleveland Leader.
THE old soldiers who were worth any,
thing to the country only want what is
just, and them0re they consider this service
pension claim the palmer they will see that
it is not based on justice at all The fight
ing soldiers can generally De depended on
to do the right thing.-Louisville CONNER
cial.
THE men who murdered Clayton were
probably some worthless country fellows
who had been taught that assassination
was a legitimate political argument. Their
ignorance is not an excuse, but 1T Is ques-
ton if they are any more guilty than the
pharisaical free-traders, who eagerly ac-
cepted the fruit of their crimes and then
sought to shield the perpetrators by shout
ing 'bloody shIrt."-New York Press.
THE natural sequence of Englands re-
fusal of reciprocity discrimination will be
a tremendous annexation ground-swell In
Canada. Far-seeing statesmen have long
since noted the approach of the time when
Canadas self-Interest Will throw her into
the United States. The Senate has merely
put up finger to indicate its still nearer
approach and to pave the way for annex
alton without shock.-New York Graphic.
Four years ago the postal service had
been brought to high degree of efficiency,
but it will take a long time to undo the
mischief wrought by Cleveland in discharg-
ing trained and capable clerks, route
agents. etc., and putting in their places
ignorant and incompetent partisan strikers
and bummers. 1t was easy for Cleveland
to derange and demOralize the postal serv-
ice, but 1T will take time and great labor to
get it back to its former standard.-Chicago
Tribune.
THE young man who desires to be an
honored and respected member of society,
power In the community, and the recipi-
ent of the honors and condolences bestowed
by his fellOw-men, must possess brains.
He must be true to himself, loyal to his
friendsand honest of purpose. This is alone
a far better working capital than would be
all the money of the United States govern
ment without those qualificatiOns.-Minne-
apOlis Tribune.
The country cannot afford to encourage
low-down practical politics in the navy,
nor does the service desire to have it
| arrayed against itself in political factions.
| Every officer has enough to contend with
in his regular line of duty, and there is
already sufficient oppression practiced by
| seniors against their juniors. To have the
| word of command of disreputable politi-
| clans passed through officers of high rank
| would make life in the navy intOlerable,
and entirely destroy its usefulness.-San
| Francisco Chronicle.
GENERAL HARRISON does right to trust
| the members of his Cabinet and the con-
| occasional Representatives, is the sensi
| BILE and popular way of conducting an adj
Understanding at the same time he
| should not forget that he will be held per-
sonally responsible for the mistakes to
| which these gentlemen may commit him,
| stand very clearly in advance that he
meant precisely what he said regarding the
| causes which would justify removal.
Brooklyn Eagle.