The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-13
The NEWS TURN NOW.

self-government. none OF them wouid
have had to go to the governor at ALL
New York World.
And IL the World was a grammatical
paper 1t would probably say what 1t
means-which is, ''If reasonable de-
gree OF self-government were allowed
New York."
The funniest thing that has been heard
from New England for a year past comes
by telegraph from Providence: The Com.
mon Council of the Rhode Island capital
has. we are assured, issued an order that
no posters will be allowed TO be dis
played within the citys limits having
upon them female figures IN tights.
Providence-that is, Providence, *. L.
has taken the best possible means OF
keeping alive the vulgarty OF cheap stage
leg shows. ."-Brooklyn Times.
Not Providence, friend, Pawtucket.
The two cities are near neighbors, but
there's no harm in being accurate III
such little matters.
II he (Blaine) had had the indifference
to life and the ambition Of Douglas he
would have accepted the nomination Tor
president in 1888. But he has never been
absorbngly eager for political honors,
while the instinct of life is exceptionally
strong.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
That is, supposing it to be true that
MIR. Blaine is not strong enough for the
presidency, he Is acting the part OF an
uncommonly sensible man.
The Young Mems Republican Club met
to reorganize in Music Hall last night,
but inasmuch as the Nelcs' press was
clicking at the time appointed for the
meeting full account will appear next
week. The reporter would write 1t up at
a venture. but it is uncertain whether an
affair OF this kind will result in feast or
funeral, so the Neics will take no
chances. s.-Burrillvill News.
Our namesake is too timid. Repub-
lican meetings are all feasts this year.
Be bold, good friend; be bold, and yet be
not too bold.
We are so glad that the News man has
been struck with spirit of prayer. We
do hope that God will keep him on his
knees, until he has given up his fealty to
party, and is willing to espouse the cause
of truth and soberness. y" Marcus" in
Westerly Tribune.
Marcus" is simply asking the News
to give up fealty to one party in order to
espouse another, which in all serious
ness seems to the News at once less
truthful and less sober.
1t is understood that on the next favor
able occasion Senator Hill will rise in the
upper body of Congress and win undying
fame as an orator and powerful advocate
of the doctrine of economy which is the
watchword of his party.-Newport OBJ
server.
1t is anatural and laudable wish on
Senator Hills part to go down to poster
ity with some better record Of Senatorial
activity than that of having in an entire
session done nothing but present two
punches of petitions.
President Harrison assumed a heavy
responsibility in the hasty signature
which he gave to the Chinese exclusion
bill.-Newport News.
And in every signature he has affixed
to every bill Of consequence since he en-
tered upon his official duties. It's the
nature of the Office, and hence the neces-
sity of having u responsible man to as
sumo the burden. Hasty newspaper
criticism is very easy, but candidate
for denomination in Presidential year
can be trusted to look more closely even
than an "Independent' on both sides of
every question.
The idea that the presidential election
year must necessarily be dull one Is
purely imaginary. The people can make
it duh or brisk as they choose. II all will
90 to work with determination to push
things and devote the time generally
given to politics to business instead, the
year 1892 will not be far behind 1891 in all
that relates to national prosperity
Woonsocket Reporter.
This year oughtn't to be dull, because
Republican success seems so assured.
But in ordinary Presidential years when
there is any doubt of the result it is no
wonder that the wheels are blocked. In
dustry wants to know whether the
fruits Of industry are to be worth while.
Mr.. Blaine has been to the circus, but
the question as to whether he is in the
ring is still being agitated.-Boston
Herald.
At least he is taking very lively in
terest in looking on, which Is more than
can be said for S. Grover Cleveland and
ID. Beaten Hill, neither of whom likes
the show.
The Blaine reciprocity idea carried far
enough, means free trade. The Frye reci-
procity idea carried far enough means the
release of American shipping. Boston
Globe.
No, to each misstatement. Reciproc-
ity is no more like free trade than
swop Is like gift, and Cockran's bill
Cockran's a Democrat, by the WAYS
no more like free ships than a Mug
wump is like patriot
No apology is needed. perhaps, for re-
minding those voters who like voting for
its own sake, regardless Of the consequen-
ces, that there Is another opportunity to
go to the polls to-day and assert them
selves Like ID. Is. Hill, they can proudly
say, IL am partisan" and proceed to
squander 5000 more OF the city's money.
Journal.
And how many thousands will they
help to squander if they stay at home.
Really the Journals method of inculcat-
ing economy is most extraordinary.
w. /. Lansing, son of ex-Councilman
Lansing, of the Second Ward, will sail
for Europe OH the 2lst inst. North Eud
Note" in the Providence Journal.
Yes, seems to us the News readers
have heard something about Mr. Ian