The herald., 1898-10-08

RAID. SATURDAY MORNING
toba. the vote for prohibition was nearly
unanimous. In Quebec, ON the contrary,
the prohibitionists polled less than one
fourth Of the votes.
Aside from the lightness Of the vote.
the referendum. on this vast scale, may
be called a success. 1t certainly gives Z
fair expression Of public opinion on the
prohibition questions, so far as relates to
voters who cast their ballots. There is
hardly a doubt that this method Of ex-
pressing the popular will made many
converts in this interesting test.
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The secret Of Chaplain McIntyre's per-
nioious volubility has been disclosed In
the court-martial at Denver. Brandy
and quinine, and not the parson, were
responsible for the lapsus linguae. A
physician testified that the absorption
Of such articles by the chaplain would
have a tendency to incapacitate him for
connected and orderly mental activity"
Other observers have noted similar re-
suits from the consumption of Quinine
pill and a glass Of brandy.
Unusual prosperity in the business Is
the reason given for the dissolution Of
the combine" This astonishing piece
Of news comes from Pittsburg. and re-
lates to the hoop iron trust, which had
been in existence three years. The re-
port says. however, that "a lively cut
ting in prices is predicted" and SO the
trust may be reformed when the indi-
vidual members begin to banker for
more prosperity.
War department management Is ap-
parently no better in the Minnesota In
dian region than 1t was in Cuba. A
newspaper man at the front says: Il
never knew of such gross mismanage-
ment or witnessed such criminal obsti-
macy as has been exhibited here" And
again he says: Every life that has been
lost here Is a useless sacrifice" That
sounds like Santiago criticism.
From San Bernardino we learn OF
something unique in civil service. The
township Of Highland. by petition Of all
voters, requests candidates for local Of
fees ito participate in a public written
competitive examination to test their
fitness for Office" 1t seems from this
suggestion that the ability of a candi-
date to "whack up is not wholly satis-
factory in Highland.
Again Chicago perches on the pinnacle
of municipal fame. A permanent physi-
clan. at the snug salary OF S1700 year,
will be attached to the postoffice to ex
anime employees who report for sick
leave. It is thought large saving to
the government will result, and hence
there is a slight reflection on the ve-
racity of applicants for leave.
The Massachusetts, Republicans are
not yearning for the Philippines. In
their platform they demand a policy
which shall Insure, them the fullest
blessings Of freedom and self-govern-
ment." That means. we suppose, give
Aguinaldo the blessing of the United
States and let him paddle his own
canoe.
Possession has at last been taken Of
Marzanillo by a detachment of United
States troops, who arrived on "the
steamer Reina de los Angeles, flying the
Stars and Stripes" Our city is peace
loving, and it is fitting that its name
sake should bear the flag to a people
lately stricken by war.
Senator Quay's trouble shows the i'm
portance OF a mans sticking to the busi-
ness he understands. He Is charged
with conspiracy and using state funds
for speculation" In his legitimate busi-
ness as Republican boss he might have
defied the whole criminal code Of Penn
sylvania.
The Los Angeles Baptist association
in session at Pasadena. passed a reso-
luton denouncing the army canteen sys-
tenn as "the worst form Of legalized de-
bauchery yet foisted upon a long suffer-
ing people by liquor dominated gov
ernment."
San Diego reports some uneasiness lest
the proposed Lloyd line across the Pa
cific should make San Pedro a terminus.
and thus injure San Diegos California
and Oriental line. Thus our neighbors
down the coast are given to premature
worry.
A missionary enterprise on a large
scale is to be established at Manila
from whence it will reach outward to
the remotest Philippine islands. The
field for missionary work is extensive
there. if not very promising.
A big dam on the Gila river Is to be
constructed, and bids for preliminary
work have been advertised for. 1t is
gratifying to know that some govern
ment money is being diverted to the arid
regions.
Colonel Berry says he was mistaken
in thinking his men did not wish to leave