The herald., 1898-04-25
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The editorials of The Herald are not
copyrighted. Its esteemed contempora-
ries are privileged to print them, always
providing due credit is given. Repro
duction of editorial matter by other
newspapers is prima facie evidence that
the newspaper clipped from says things
worth saying-things that have meat in
them.
1t is with a peculiar sense of gratifica-
ton, therefore, that The Herald OBJ
serves the course of the Times in quoting
so extensively from these columns, par
ticularly with reference to the course of
the administration at Washington in the
Spanish controversy. The Times, al
though thick and thin administration
paper by intention, is also patriotic to
the core. 1t has not always expressed its
real thoughts, as is shown by its wobbly
policy, set forth in the extracts repro
duced in this paper Saturday morning.
Sometimes it's patriotism would get the
better of it's politics, but there was
usually an early and lamentable relapse.
Looking at the situation from this
point of view, 1t is entirely plausible, if
not probable, that the Times, wishing to
see its real sentiments expressed in its
own columns, seized upon the expedient
of reproducing the editorials of The
Herald, giving due credit and putting in
a little extraneous criticism in order to
take the curse off," as it were. The
Herald is pleased to be of service to a
contemporary even in this rounda bout
way. and will extend the glad shears of
reproduction at any time. All it asks is
that due credit be given.
The United States is at war with Spain,
and in common with every loyal news
paper and every loyal citizen, The Herald
is giving the administration, upon which
such gigantic responsibilities rest, its
hearty support and encouragement, al
ways reserving the right Of fair and
honest criticism.
The Herald has no apologies to make
for its ante-war criticisms of the admin
istration's policy. Whatever President
Mckinley may be now, he has been lag
gard in war. He was forced into his
present course and attitude by congress
and the voice of the people, calling i'm
peratively for action in the name of just
ice and humanity. Republicans, as we'll
as the political opponents of that party,
were instrumental in causing the admin
istration to change its course.
Even now the administration is not
unit. The men of peace in the cabinet
are deserting it in the hour of need
Postmaster General Gary, who was cred
tied as one of the peace-at-any-price ad-
visers Of the president, has already re-
signed. 1t is reported that secretaries
Gage and Long, who have been most per-
sistent against war and in urging delay,
will soon step down and out. A vigorous
policy is now an indispensable condition.
The president has doubtless learned that
peace men in his cabinet constitute a
menace to both himself and to the inter-
ests of the country. Poor old John Sher-
man, the f1gurehead in the department
of state, and the football of Tfannaism,
will perhaps be private citizen before
the sun sets tonight. War is inexorable,
and it is even possible that Hanna him
self and his dollar mark will be relegated
temporarily to the background. 1t will
be sorry day for the president when he
surrenders the guidance of hostilities to
the peace-purchasing inclinations of the
bribery-seated senator from Ohio.
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