The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-07-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The collapse of the silverites in both
parties is plainly discernible, and they
will be forced to return to the parent
fold of the Populists for shelter.
It is manifestly true, as Col. Waiter
son says, that the Democratic party
needs new leaders; and it is also badly
in want of men to do the following.
The confirmation of the sale of the
Oregon Pacific by the supreme court
| will place that road on its feet again,
and it is hoped under new manage
ment it will be a great factor of devel-
opment of the state. Oregon cannot
have too many railroads, and this one
will be a great feeder for valley towns.
The latest dispatches say the grave
of Strambuloff has to be guarded from
the fury of the people of Sofia. There
apparently was some other cause for
| his assassination than that he was
| attempting in the line of patriotism to
save his country from being governed
by either Russian, German or other
foreign influence.
The success of the Conservatives in
Great Britain may change the aspect
of European affairs. For many years
the Liberals have devoted their whole
attention to the advancement of the
people at home without much concern
about the strength of the empire
abroad. On ,he contrary the first
object of the Conserva atives will be to
strengthen the country in its foreign
relations, and there is unlimited
power in the great empire when
aroused to action.
Holmes, the insurance defrauder, has
rivalled Durant for acts of british cru
city. Evidence is very strong that he
has killed seven persons, and there
may be more victims yet. 1t is strange
that these two men could play the vii
lain 30 long without being detected,
and yet the generality of men claim to
be good judges of human nature. If i
the world has progressed in regard to |
morality, yet there are many rascals |
still alive and apparently prosperous.
There is an old saying that two Rus
sian generals have never been con-
quered, and these are Gen. December
and Gen. January. The great Napo-
leon was defeated by one of them, and
they are trusted guardians of the coun-
try. In Cuba they have another gen.
eral who is almost equally successful,
and his name is Gen. Fever. The re-
ports from the island say he is causing
great havoc among the Spanish troops
who are not acclimated. and perhaps
he will do as much for Cuban independ-
ence as the patriot army.
The visit of Mr. Carlisle's private
to this state is of no particu-
lar significance. except that we hope
he has formed favorable opinion of
Oregon, and will not be remiss in ex- I
pressing it when he arrives east. He
eft for Boise City last night, and no
lOubt had an agreeable trip up the
Columbia on the boat. We are al 6
ways pleased to have eastern visitors,
Ind are satisfied that we can properly
entertain them, and are not afraid of '
my fair report they may make of our
climate, soil or resources.
A decision has been rendered by :
Judge Bellinger giving Oregon and q
concurrent jurisdiction y
yer the Columbia river, and that nei- )
her has exclusive jurisdiction. The y
avs of Washington permit fisher =
len to use their nets and wheels every :.
ay in the week. while in Oregon all J
shing must cease on Sundays. This "
ives fishermen in the neigh boring +
tate decided advantage over those t.
i Oregon, and until both legislatures II
ass uniform statute the prestige a
ill remain. Where the interests are "
ommon, as they are in the fishing in. il
ustry, the statute in one state should Il
onform to that of the other. Both e.
,ates should prohibit fishing on Sum h
ays, or the Oregon law should be re- q
ealed. ii
There is report from Market Lake, 3
iaho, that fight occurred at Jackson 81
ole between the Indians and settlers. c'
which twenty of the latter were q
lied. This news has not been con- o. o.
,med, and it is hoped it is not true. "
it is fact it Is another charge Of nj
against the department at tt
as both the governors of a,
laho and Wyoming have telegraphed OF
10 situation of affairs, and the urgent Il
scessity of government troops being ! 81