The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-07
CURRENT PRESS OPINION.


An Interesting Speculation.
From ths louisville Courier-JouTnai.
II would be interesting to know what
that noble red man, Big Head, thinks of
the egotism he meets in Washington.
Chance for Fun.
From ne Ntw York Herald.
We should like TO see the Republican
Senators who wanted to shut off debate
try the experiment on their wives and
daughters. Circus? That Is too tame
word to describe the situation.
just So.
bfcm NE Courier-Jou,ndl.
Elections of United States Senators by
the people would at least put an end to the
intcrminablc balloting that has so often to
be carried on in the Legislatures when
Senator is to be chosen. II would also
keep the country from being shocked by
statements of those members of the Legis-
lature who announce that attempts have
been made to bribe them.
The Business Power.
From the Atlanta Consultation.
The capitalists, business men, the
masses of the North sent thousands of
petitions to their Senators and Repre-
sontatives begging them to defeat the
bayonet election law. The result is q
matter of history. In the fight that led to
IL the people, North and South, stood
by us.
Touching.
From Mo Chicago Herdid.
The far banjoist has struck a new fad
which she proposes to pursue until her
instrument is all aglow with nuttering
souvenirs: Each one OF. the silken rib
bons displays at one end the monogram
of the giver, sometimes embroidered and
something's stamped in gold. These are
frequently presented by the young bellies
masculine friends, thus reversing the order
of things-the young woman wearing her
adorers colors. IL Is pathetic to watch
the embarrassment of the color-blind
young man when he discovers that no has
presented his lady love with ribbon as
green as the Emerald Isle under the inn
preston that it was divine blue which
is so symbolic of fidelity.
Ingalls, Again.
From ne NeO York World.
Mr.. Ingalls, gave the hide-bound Re.
publican Senators touch of his sharp
tongue yesterday. His objections to the
Force bill are unanswcrable and his
declaration of independence of either
grandfatherly control or boss dictation
was very spirited. Parting with Ingalls,
will not be ''sweet sorrow" for Hoar and
his brother Bourbons.
Reciprocal Trade.
From he Neio York Tribune.
The Presidents proclamation of an ar
rangement for reciprocal trade between
the United States and Brazil marks an i'm.
portant step in the right direction. The
possibilities of developing our commerce
with the South American nations have
been only feebly recognized hitherto
That they are great is undeniable. ON
manufacturers must sharpen their wits in
order to compete successfully in Brazil
with England, Germany and France, but
now for the first time they are going t
have o fair chance. Mr.. Blame has mad,
fine bargain for the United States.
Dancing and Charity.
From The Chicago Herald.
The sham and pretense maintained b,
most of our so.callcd charities are wei
illustrated by the fact that a Chicago
hospital refuses to receive n donation o
several thousands of dollars. the proceed
of charity ball, because certain of ii
managers regard dancing as sinful.
Probably this was one of the hospital
| that refused to receive the two children o
nOIncltSo WOIluu WHO were Suucrln,
with measles. If there is genuine, help
| full charity in this town that can be per
suaded TO act in case OF life and death j
| would be well to sustain it with dances |
no other means can be devised
Senator Stewards Force Bill.
From he Ntw York Posi.
The notice given by Senator Stewart o
Nevada of silver-coinage amendment Il
the Pension Appropriation bill is a threa
of coercion upon the House and the Presi
dent. 1t is akin in spirit to the othe
Force bill that has been happily laid aside
we trust forever. But II il more objection
able than Mr.. Hoar's Force bill. Tn
latter, if passed al all, would be passed be
cause h majority of both branches of Con
gress were in favor of it, looking at it
own merits. Mr.. Stewards amendmen
would be passed, if at ALL because tn
majority feared that an entirely differen
measure would fail unless they shoul
accede to something that they were or
posed to. This is not freedom of opinion
II is force and violence.