The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1894-09-22
EDITORIAL NOTES.

EDITORIAL NOTES.
The tariff bill recently passed by con-
gress has apparently more friends in
England than in America. 1t is very
consoling to Democracy that the re-
cent session met the approval Of our
cousins across the ocean.
The latest advices FROM Bleu6elds
contains the intelligence that every.
thing is peaceful there. In its close
relation to Nicaragua the United
States is interested that no disturb
auce should interfere with operations
on the canal, and this can be assured.
"The course of true love never did
| run smooth" has been verified thous-
and times, and the tragedy in Port
land yesterday is more evidence of the
fact. That the man acted foolishly
and viciously cannot be doubted, and,
perhaps, the woman was not entirely
blameless. They have both appeared
before tribunal from which there Is
no appeal, and criticism and censure
will do no good.
The Office of governor of New Y ork is
not begging for candidates SO far as the
Republicans are concerned, and the
convention now in session at Saratoga
his some very available material.
Ex Vice President Morton has been
mentioned prominently, and his nomi-
nation would be wise selection
Whoever receives the votes of the con-
vention will undoa btedly be elected, as
New York will give large Republican
majority this fall. -
Major McKinley's talk about the
work of "a monstrous trust" in making
the new tariff is monstrous Hypocrisy
Hartford Times.
WHAT about Congressman Wilson's
assertion that SIT gave the monstrous
trust $40,000,000 the 6rst yearY"
What about the Presidents assertion
that it was bill of "party perfdy and
party dishoner?' Governor Mckinley
has not srraigned "the monstrous
trust" with as much severity as the
Democratic magnates have.
It was not expected that Tammany
would give up the state of New York
without struggle; but this is not
Democratic year, and their Efforts to
defeat the Republicans will be in vain.
The ticket nominated is strong one,
and Democrats cannot place better
men in the field. The machine in New !.
York is powerful; but Democracy will
be heavily weighted down with the
actions of the last congress 30 that il
will not be able to command its usual
prestige in the political contest.
The recent naval fight between the
Chinese and japanese Is the first test
had of modern warships in actual bat
tie, but the result was not q. fatal to
human life as was generally expected
When men fought hand to hand and |
had no artillery there were more killed |
than are in modern battles. 1T must |
be recolleoted that the art or ecience |
of war has been as much developed In
the line of defense as of attack, and il |
the people krow how to- kill each other
better they also understand the best
way to defend themselves. :.
Colonel Breckenridge will not rep
resent the Ashland district in Ken
lucky in the next congress. The pri-
maries have relegated hlm to innocuous
desuetude. His silvery tongue6 oratory
will not electrify the legislative hall.
As Miss Pollard Is determined to
adopt the stage in the future the
colonel should do likewise. They
would attract large audiences in some
plays adapted to their conditions.
0thello, Hamlet, Loves Labor Lost.
,r East Lynne might not be- appro-
pirate, but certain dramas may he
'uited to them.
A committee of Englishmen is
'isiting this country to effect refor-
nation in regard to lynching of negroes
n the south. The motive that i'm
,elled this visit may be praiseworthy;
,ut, while, perhaps, America does not
'njoy as ethical civilization as exists III
,ther countries we can yet attend to
,ur own business and right our wrongs
Without foreign interference. Wei
would appreciate the efforts of these
oreigners more if they would stop
Jumping anarchists, criminals and the
cum of their political cesspools in our
ountry. We might civilize our owl
native citizens, but it is almost i'm
possible to have any beneficial effect
Ipon the 10 vest classes of foreign i'm
'ortatIon
Pendleton will entertain the Edito-
ial Association in q princely. manner,
nd she will be veil advertised in so
Ioing. That city does nothing in q
alf hearted manner, and for this
sason she is well known all over the
tate. 1t makes little difference L
,hether it is press association, wool
couring mill or other enterprise, the
uslness men of Pendleton will al
rays lead, and they are immeasurably
ene6ted thereby. Pluck and energy
ways WIN in this world of constant
trugele, and those who stand idleJ
g behind and constitute the rear
ank. Other cities might profit
= the example shown; but it