The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-08-03
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Natural gas has declined in Pitts
burg; but it is still quite plentiful in
other cities.
The settlers are safe at Jackson
Hole, and the troops are en- route.
After the blue coats arrive at the
scene of trouble some exciting news
may be expected.
The troops have arrived in Teton
Basin, and Jackson Hole is a very
quiet place now. It may be that the
blue coats will be used to protect the
Indians from the settlers.
The year is reported as one of excep-
tionally low prices for lead; but it is
dear enough in many instances. Ere
quently the careless use of less than
an ounce has cost men their lives.
Now that Harvery has met Horr and
had a ten days. debate with him will
the long suffering people of the United
States be afflicted with q supplemental
edition of "Coin's Financial School'?
The Salem Statesman says: "The
person who said Secretary Kincaid
said Oregon has enough people spoke
an untruth." The first paper we read
the statement In is called the Statesman,
and was published at Salem.
It is probable that the next attempt
at solution of the North Pole mystery
will be made in a balloon. II this
method of navigation proves success
the world will have made q rapid
stride forward.
The revolution of Cuba is not
quelled by any means, although the
government dispatches would cause
one to believe that it was. Cubans
appear to be in earnest in their efforts
for independence, and 1t Is not impos-
sible for them to accomplish this
purpose.
Senator Dolphs' criticism of the
supreme court, caused several at.
torneys, to in turn criticise his criti-
cism. These in turn have become the
subjects OF criticism by others who in |
turn become the criticised. The matter
seems to be meandering in circle |
and is therefore, apparently to be
without end.
Salem Is making an effort to secure |
the terminus of the old Oregon Pacific,
newly christened the Oregon Central.
Couldn't that Polk county citizen be
utilized to begin injunction proceed
ings against locating the terminus
anywhere else, the railroad being a
public institution" and Salem the
"seat of government"
The debate between Horr and
Harvey has ended, and the result will
be as apprehended. Silver men will
still adhere to the white metal and
those in favor of gold will favor the
single standard. But, notwithstanding
the fact that it has been somewhat
.iresome to many who have read 1T
rom beginning to ending, important
historical and otherwise,
has been CLEANED by careful readers.
The reports from Jackson Hole still
continue very conflicting. One dis
,atch today says that fifty families have
,een masacred, and still another states
hat no one has been killed. 1t may be
expected that the troops will arrive at
he Teton basin within day or so, and
hen the anxiety felt for the settlers
will be relieved. 1t is hoped that mat
ers will quiel down In that portion of
Wyoming without any bloodshed; and
hat hereafter the rights of the In.
ians and settlers will be protected
nd respected.
The Nez Perces are not on the war
ath just now, but instead are patiently
the payment to them of $780,
90 by the government due them under
reaty for ceded lands. 1t Is expected
be first payment will be made next
7eek, and then there will be a spec.
acle OF mingled savagery and civili-
alton in the shape of the noble red.
ian riding bicycles or in top huggies,
nd purchasing pianos for bis parlor. 4
is good to be an Indian especially
ood Indian provided said good In
ian Is alive.
An exchange says ''The patriot is he,
no living Id this country, is willing
ot only to fight, but to die for it."
here are some other ways Of showing :
atriotism too. One of these Is for :
lose having the wealth to bear their
,nest and just portion Of the taxes
to carry on the government.
Is harder for some people to do this
an to risk their lives in defence of
cir country, and this, not because q
ey are unwilling to pay, but because 4
g custom of tax-dodging has grown Q,
to habit. It is the custom Of the n
untry. =
The people Of Hawaii are endeavor. 4
3 to make their legislature adopt q Z
solution instracting their president
reopen negotiations with the United
ates, looking towards the annexa- .
N Of Hawaii BY this country. While
ere is natural desire on the part of
my Americans especially those re- +
ling on the Pacific coast, to have
, islands annexed, there are many r,
asons against the same, which should ! II