The times., 1899-09-26
The Doom of otis.

Ii was rather freely predicted In Ad-
ministration circles yesterday that Otis
would BE- relieved Of his command within
fhe next ten days. Notwithstanding the
confidence still imposed in him by the Ad-
ministrztion. Tte idea seems 10 be that
it would be well for the President 10 wait
until Admiral Dewey's arrival before tax
ing action. After he has had sn opportu-
nifty 10 consult with the victor Of Manila,
whether anything is said between them
On the subject or not, it viii be easy
10 create the impression that whatever
Mr Mckinley makes up his mind TO
do viii be done on the report and sug
eostion of the Admiral That VIII bring
down the wrath OF the Otis influence on
the head OF Dewey, who is too well fortified
IL the affections of the people TO care. and
VIII pzFmis his friend and chief 10 escape
under the shadow of his epaulets.
As matter Of fact, we do not suppose
thai what Admiral Dewey may say or leave
unsaid VIII in the least affect the result.
There are ample reasons for believing that
the ulzase decreeing the deeapitation Of
Otis has been issued and is lying on Mr.
Roots desk al this present moment. Moth
ing else could wei happen after it be-
came apparent that change would have 10
be made very quickly. if any hope of 2
Republican victory in Ohio was TO be en-
tertained. The GoEernor-General. who
thinks i bad policy to hurry too much
about suppressing the TagaI insurrection.
who defeated its suppression last spring
and under whose laissez faire island ad-
minisra5iOn most magnificent contraband
commerce is being carried on with the re-
bels-at length has become a load toe
heavy for even the amiable Mr. Mckinley
TO carry.
If things are half as bad in Manila as
they are represented by honorable and dis
interested observers. the mere displaeing
Of Otis and DENLY viii not satisfy public
curiosity, or prevent a Congressional inves-
tigation Il is too near the assembling Of
Congress TO think Of breaking the fall by
resort 10 any Alger Relief Commission
humbug. And this fact exsmplities the Ad-
rninistrstion's foolishness in not removing
the causes Of failure in the Philippines be-
fOre 100 many OF tne coilatti@i ftsS-eS Dc-
came household talk throughout the United
States.
As it STANDS, the situation cannot now
fail 70 develop into hideous governmental
scandal As has happened in connection
with analogous eases. 1t may be possible
to hide and cover mp influential smugglers,
pirates, and traders in arms and an
1nunition with the enemy. They may
neyer-almost certainly viii neyer-gei
their deserts OF halter or bali and chain;
but their immunity viii not altogether OBJ
scure the truth while the desperate means
that must be used to secure them and their
coparceners in Washington from exposure
and punishment viii be sure to leave some
1rsiI which public opinion can and viii
follow to wherever it may lead.
This is a much more gloomy outlooh
than we fancy the White House is taking
as yet. Up there II probably seems feas-
ible 10 wipe out tho memory OF sia
months national indignation against Otis
BY simply removing him Then with Denb.
cn the band wagon for the Cleveland
strikers to shout al. and the Hooking Val
ley miners TO cheer all viii be forgiven
and forgotten, Il is. indeed, nice scheme
~ II viii rvorlts