New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-18


to July I, would make some difference with the
finances Of the country.
What nauseous toddy the Democrats have
made with the whiskey and sugar Of which they
are 80 fond.
Ancient Pistol submssve.y eating the eek was
not half so grotesque as the Democratic House
in the act Of accepting a Senate tariff bill
which 1t had sworn by the great horn spoon to
defeat at whatever cost. Pistol swore that
all sheol should heave for the indignity put upon
him. and it looks as though the House were
going to the same place on u matchmaking mis-
sion.
1t will not be necessary for Republican jour-
nails and speakers to condemn the German bill In
the October canvass. The Democratic press, fol-
lowing the cue Of the Presidents letter to Mr.
Wilson, Is arousing the Indignation Of It's own
party against It. This preliminary campaign OF
education is exceedingly thorough.
Great az are the perils that menace Great
Brtans rule in India. where nearly 300 600, 900
natives are maintained in subjugaton by barely
100000 English. of whom half are soldiers,
the dangers that threaten her Empire in Africa
are OF much more serious character. In
the colonized portions OF the Dark Continent the
same spectacle is presented OF mere handful
OF white aliens ruling over millions OF indlg-
enous human beings. But instead OF the latter
being submissive and peacc-loving races like the
Hindoos. the African tribes essentially war
like. proud OF their thews and sinews. brave
to degree and always ready to try conclusions
with the whites. This disposition OF the popua-
he ed
territories. such as Mashonaland. Matabele,and
Basutoland and Bechuanaland, but even with the
older colonies such as those Of the Cape and Natal
where the blacks already outnumber the whites
by ten 10 and rapidly increasing. being
attracted by the prospect cf good wages, steady
employment and security for their possessions.
To such extent is the native population grow
ing In size in South Africa that the British ar-
thorities have become armed thereat, and Prime
Minister Rhodes. who rms things to please HIM
self in the southern and central portions Of the
Dark Continent. has announced his intention Of
procuring the enactment Of law prohibiting
black immigration into British territory much
In the same way as We have excluded the
Chinese
For the benefit Of future historians It may be
interesting recall that 1t is Just ten years since
the word Mugwump came into general use in the
United States The evolution ~ the Mugwump
was one ~ the features Of the campaign Of 1884.
but IT cannot truthfuy be recorded as an evil
dence Of the survival OF the httest.
Wantc1-A well-dressed. espectable-appearlng
man to run for Mayor; apply 10 Tammany Hall.
When the dredgers fish up the victims Of the
Democratic wreck. the sugar schedule and the
income tax will doubtless be found locked in
each others arms. In life they united. In
death not divided.
Governor Flower Ia literally making himself all
things to all men In pursuing his campaign for
denomination. Before an audience OF farmers
he plays the farmer and dilates at length on the
virtues and blessings of cheese. The next day,
perchanc- he informs an assembly OF CONNER
cIal travellers that there is not In the state an
other body aler: and intelligent. Not a word
does he say about cheese but he INDUCES in no
end Of tany; and then ne takes pains to have the
reporters announce that he spoke In an on |
hand Informal manner" There Is always this |
quality In the Governors speeches When. in !
answer To appeal from OF the leading |
business men OF the city. he exclaimed Rats" |
he certainly onhand AMI informal. Too much |
50. some people thought brt he has never taken |
back that sentiment. His present progress |
through the State is arousing deep and general |
interest Roswell +. Flower the stump is an |
inspiring spectacle
1t is dollars to doughnuts that Senator German
Is not losing sleep over the scoring which Pres-
dent Cleveland is expected to give hint
The Democratic statesmen and journalists who
assert that the German Tariff bill will bring
about an immediate era OF prosperity were just
az confident last fall that the repeal Of the Silver
law would make speedy end OF the hard times.
But the melancholy failure OF the prediction then
has not taught them humility.
These are the days Of barrels Barrels for
sugar, barrels for whskey and barrels for the
money OF trusts.
The Christian Herald promises to receive and
Onward contributions OF money for the starry
ng Coreans. but that respectable receiving
md distributing agency. excellent so far as It
GOES seems hardly equal to the handling OF ade-
luate means OF relief in crisis grave, involv-
ng distress and actual famine among seven or
light millions OF people fifteen thousand miles
way. However. every little helps Almost all the
,oasted arts and devices OF the West came orig
nally out Of the East. printing. gunpowder the
ma netc needle. and 80 on, and 1t turns out that
ne first ronclad ship OF war. still preserved was
Il Corean origin. built In 1916. and found efficient
n the naval conflicts in which that nation was
rom time to time engaged. 1t will not help her
nj in her present crisis and Is interesting only as
relic and as an additional testimony OF the in