The morning call., 1895-01-01
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

New York's police government stands re-.
vealed as the chief municipal disgrace of the
day. but when Chicago Aldermen can be bought
and sold like cattle in her vast stockyards at SO
much per head the exgencies of The case sug-
gest that her police investigation can be laid
aside for awhile. while the authorities go up
hlgher-Pittsburg Press.
The new constitution of New York prohibits
the use of pass in railroad travel by any
officer or employee OF the public. The police.
men and fremen will have TO pay streetcar fare
in all the New York cities after January /.
Evidently the reform was made more sweeping
than its hors intended.-Chicago Times.
AS Colonel Fellows has been indicated by
the Governor 1t only remains now to find some
way of vindica:ing tile Governor himself. We
might get hint OF how to do 1t II we coald
learn what was finally done by he powers
divine 10 dlsinfect the river Rhine in the Co
logne OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES York World.
1t is not likely that the effort TO enjoln the
collection OF the income tax will succeed. but 1t
will serve TO emphasize the fict that such tax
has never before been imposed In this country
In a time Of peace.-Giobe-Dem
We heard years ago good deal about "dying
IN the last ditch" This Congress is illustrating
the saying beautifully. The people will fill up
the ditch and cover the remains with great
satisfactlon.-Chicag Inter Gee n.
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury Hamllu
says that Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle Is a
"gifted minister of finance" What a glitterlng
Imagination the young man from Massachusetts
must have.-New York Press.
The memory of the esteemed Pilgrim fathers
fades not. They continue 10 furnish the theme
for more post prandial and platform eloquence
than any other men who have fourished since
The apostles.-Boston Herald.
Oh, dear, yes When police captain con-
fesses.h his revelations Of crimes by high officials
are false. When he pefjIres himself and calls
his superiors blue coated saints 1t is the solemn
trurh.-New York Tribune.
George Francis Train has sent postal-card
message in red and blue to the Mikado, warn
ing him against entangling alliances. A re-
Spouse from the MikadO will be looked tor with
impatence. Bee.
Captain Schmittberger says that the New
York police force is rotten TO the core; and the
prospect is hat by the time Mr.. Golf shall be
done chewing at 1t there WON'T be any CORE
Philadelphia Record.
The wicked executor OF the estate of Hetty
Green's father has spent 81 100000 of the
property. Mrs. Green may yet be an orphan
with less than 100000, 0o0.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
About the nearest approach 10 the philoso-
piers stone Is the diamond in the engagement
ring. II the girl works IL right 1t will turn into
a solid gold one for The weddlng-Philadeiph
Times.
IL Lord Dunraven wants to talk we can get M
an oiarorical contest To test bis powers. But ii
he really wants 10 race lie should come to busi-
ness or shut up.-St Louis Star-SayiDgs.
The administration has devised new hurri-
cane signal. Some further disgrace OF the
American flag must be 10 prospect TO justify
this cauton.-New York Recorder
The Japanese continue their victorious march
against the armies OF the yellow Kingdom. It's
wet day when they do not score new vic
tory.-Indianapolls News.
1t is understood that in its terms for peace
Japan will insist that henceforth Cinnamon
shall wear their shirts inside their pants
Philadelphia Item.
Hereafter the Connecticut murderer will be