The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-16

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sake of office. TO Join the trusts In keeping
rcputicansm In power. hnti-trust cries In |
tue republican party deceive no one.
The proposed visit OF the Texas Railway
club TO the Agricultural and Mechanical col
lese next Tuesday ia a matter OF considerable
interest. not only to that Institution, but to
all who believe In encouraging this line OF
educational work. The Texas Railway club is
car builders. master carpenters and others in
charge OF the mechanical departments OF the
Texas railway lines. II they can be interested
In the college and its work, and viii take per-
sonai interest In the graduates. It will 20 far
to dispel the prejudice that has existed against
"schooi-made" machinists, and thus secure
we'll merited recognition for the graduates OF
tho school. The Agricultural and MECHANICAL
college is now on a splendid basis and is
tut ming out some excellent material. Its work
is deserving OF every encouragement and the
impressed with its value to Texas in giving
the young men of the State the very highest
preparation for such important duties in the
Geld Of labor.
! The Filpnos continue to give us lively
run for our victories.
| Captain Richie thinks that cur bayou ship
channel is not only a feasible project, but
comparatively easy of accomplishment Tho
government side OF our case is promising
Now let us mako our side OF the work to be
done an accomplished fact at an early day.
General Alger reiterates his purpose OF
hanging like a milestone around Major Nc
klnley's neck until the bitter endl
The Boston Herald says that the New York
Tribune puts 1t pungentiy when 1t says that
Imperialism is the demagogue's bogie Won
der what potent influence II was that all so
suddenly awhile back took the Boston Herald
out of the ranks of the "demagogues?
The Boston Globe POLITICALLY observes that
New Jersey counts that day lost whose low
descending sun beholds no new trust formed,
no corporate deal begunl
General Otis has Just received 100 add-
tional troops. but We might as well begin to
take such news as matter of course. We
VIII have loaded transports on the road to the
Philippines for many day yet, and the end
SIN not in sight!
The man hunting season in the Philippines
closes In May, when nature puts the country
under water.
It Is gratifying to learn that there is a dis
position on the part OF our citizens to assist
literally in the movement to retain the Audi
torium as great public hall for the city, Nc
community of the size of Houston can afford
to be without such building.
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The attorney general holds that all slot ma
? chimes may BIO stopped under existing law
, But what may be done and what will be done
under existing laws opens a wide field for
speculation.
Tho money which is now being asked fol
i the promotion of public enterprises in this 10
: caltv Is but n small sum compared to tn,
I wealth of the community and the great inter
o es's at stake, II Is less than 80 cents pei
: capita.
r. Mr. Croker appears to have some thorough,
! injured views on the proposition that ITO tn
y v't,ors belong the spoils" And he is eauall,
10 clear In determining who are tho victors en-
: titled to the dlvvy!
d The new "Lexowing" of New York will
furnish the public with some good reading
! II does fail to work any practical reform,
8 The next best thing to being benefited is to b
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