The herald., 1898-09-22

the wanton Encouragement and negli-
gence, which are responsible for the
sacrifice OF her sons In a home camp.
Many Republicans are claiming all the
glory Of the war, which belongs to the
American people. but the Republican ad-
ministration must accept the RESPONSE
bility for such cruel crimes as the estab-
lishment of Camp Merritt, which was
located to repay the party obligations
to powerful monopoly.
The Hawaiian natives do not seem to
be falling over one another In their
eagerness to express delight with an
nexation. In the last budget Of Homo
lulu news we find the statement that
"A mass meeting of natives will be
held this evening. when resolutions ask
ing for the restoration of Liluokalaui
will be adopted" The fact that the
natives are getting into the habit OF in
dulging in resolutions indicates that the
American idea Is getting into their
midst, as Mr.. Gage would say.
The inadequacy of school accommo-
dalton in this city has been the cause of
vexation to many parents and pupils.
But this trouble Is not peculiar to Los
Angeles. We read OF like complaints
from many cities In the east. In New
York, including Brooklyn, nearly fifty
thousand pupils cannot be accommo-
dated, and the authorities are driven to
the expedient of halliday relays in
many schools.
Who would have thought 1t possible
to make. a. Yankee. out. IT g Sioux Indian
st. Louis reports the recent arrival of a
band of Sioux in that city with thirty
carloads Of ponies. The Sioux, gaudily
attired, paraded the ponies through the
streets, and after having attracted an
immense crowd sold the ponies at auc-
ton. The Sioux may not be the origi-
nal Yankee. but he is the aboriginal.
Neither the chief of police, who takes
precedence, nor the police commission
ers. who have hitherto been content to
play second fiddle, can hope to evade the
Issue which the press of this city has
forced upon them. Mr.. Glass. despite
his excuses, is not accused. What the
public demands to know is: Do the po-
lice commissioners countenance the
fragrant violation Of the law?
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1t seemed that almost every conceiv-
able kind Of horror had lately been re-
ported in the news from the east, but
that calamity at Toledo adds one that Is
out of the ordinary kind. Explosion of
dust in grain elevator Is rare, If not
without precedent, although such dis
asters have occurred in flour mills,
candy factories and other Industrial es-
Establishments.
Notice the commendatory paragraph
in the Democratic county platform In al
fusion to the Republican press Of this
county: 1--WE commend the stand
taken by the Republican press, earlier
In the summer. in favor of a governor
from the north and senator from the
south" That stand wilted In the heat
of the later summer.
Sacramento Is willing to reform and
be good in future. The mayor and chief
Of police declares that gambling shall
stop IN Sacramento right after the
State fair Is closed" This latitude of
time Is probably intended to give home
Industries a cha 70 arlo
ital at the expense of unwary fair at
tendants from the rural districts.
1t is not matter of surprise that Col.
William ]. Bryan should not be so en-
amored of camp life that he would be
likely to apply for commission in the
regular army. The colonel showed his
readiness and proved his pluck when
war was In sight, but ire time of, peace
the nation has other use for him than
humdrum camp life affords.
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The high financial standing of Los
Angeles In the eastern money centers is
indicated by the handsome premium
secured for the last city bonds. 1t not
only speaks we'll for the present financial
soundness Of the city. but also shows
confidence In its continued progress and
expansion.
Our Canadian neighbors make an ex-
ceptionally fine showing for the past
fiscal year. They are enjoying the
novelty Of fat surplus, and their trade
with the world is fifty million dollars
better than the previous year, which was
the best on record then.
The heart of the average Republican
office-seeker must beat fast as he reads
about the cosy nest that our first Of
ficials in Cuba have secured. The Ameri-
can commission at Havana, as reported,
has obtained satisfactory quarters at
$1400 a week.
The city Of San Bernardino admits
having beaten all records, and yet it is
in complaining mood. The new record
Is s1.s5, the highest tax levy in the city's
history.