New-York tribune., 1900-09-14
THE PASSING THRONG.

John Barrett, ex-Minister to Siam. who has been
recently speaking IN the Maine canvass. has Just
returned 10 Nev-York. and when
THE RESULT seen at the waldorf-Astoris yes
IN MAINE terday Mr.. Barrett spoke Of the
political situation as follows The
Democrats in Maine waged hard fight in the re-
cent election and resorted to every means 20 get
their full vote. Every possible cry 70 scare
the voter was raised, but the result cOnclusively
shows that no elements in the Republican party
don the Democrats claimed that they would score
heavily. and that the state would not os ceIIl=t ceII5
7rejSrore v-s-e abso5eIv ana eRtireiy false n 50
far M is concerned. Judging this result as
thar when IL voters irrespecrive Of party their
sober judgment. they vii support the president
and that he IS reelected.
There is lot OF superficial froth in this can an
periaisrn rrliItar.sIn ana trtSJlsn 3 a"I ro3
tes, is an ism He has absolutely no ~ ol H., 4
own-thersfore he goes N i2r eong' @ ~ Sy5+,irE
The people when they think out what - oIerec
em6lv so1j6v a1d co5fsIy mink II out and cas-
treir ballots in their sober judgments tneyita2-y
While Bryan makes loud and blatant outes.. !
for one cannot believe that This RON W 5 .o. - s,
November al this vague talk Of isn1s ard p91sl i.
an increased majority for william Mckinley"
The Democrats have long told Us hammered
into our ears and by long iteration led US 10 oe-
Heve that Bryans personality vas
REGARD pre-enincut in the West Mr..
VOTING As Barrett continued Ineoco.e
A DUTY Roosevelt has recently spoken i
still speaking and will far'her
speak throughout the West Al al MS nee'lns7,
II either The Democratic or Republican press = %
be believed his reception has been as hearty anu
as thoroughly enthusiasts has greeted Bryan
I cannot understand how this should be unless me
Wesern people of theodore Roosevelt are equal 70
those OF William Jennings. Bryan -bo-ouzb cam
paigning tour OF Maine No pUrer blooded no NOR
Nsinas Tbe1 are not enthusiasts. They welsh
political propositions, and as lhey ES1-e-v To7-7
in New-Engand has It's library every town ass SIS Is
church The people there N sn9S gictate They re-
gard the right Of suffrage as Sacrea - c Js-r16TJ
proceeding on this theory, regarded Il as sacIS
duty 5 e roll up e. sTeaTT The Repu6cans Of Maine
proceeded the same line me GO counslE ~ ~ vSor
deTtui tidal wave showing Of 1895 it neyerthslss5
came 20 those high dde ngtEes,r CO = 6eT1o-
Gratis are equally divided to-day haf OF s tneTn & VOL
aching the anarchistic principles Of Bryan
orion OF Philadelphia in speaking yester-
day at the Hoffman House OF ZIP ne tooA
some years ago TO the Hepuo-
IGNORANT lie Of Colombia. said; APropos
AROT-T Of the inclination for revolutions
cT-Is that exists among Latin people, l
heard a pretty good Story WING
in Colombia In order TO forestaA possible reVC-
1u+,on they have q law there that no arms shaii
be brought into the country. From this rule now
ever. are excepted shotguns- The custom mousse
officials look tor the arms. and forbid or graHss
their entrance as the may De coup4e -
Americans landed the custom house LAeIs- 80 80
wss armed with a hammerlsSS shotgun OF d o
r11Ifar make novel 20 the custom house oIlceL-
though IL was within the law the ofnclal reused -
/ admit n evidently regarding II as gun OF ne"
/ and deadly character. The other man lad hE@5-
/ To~rensen rife with him As you probably kIIO"
80 L[Tsg' carries a bullet OF very small caHbre
but Of most deadly effect. The 'Krag was pasSvL
however the officer saying conreEap luoNSsS -
even IL Ii was contrary to the law ne WolIo aInl-,
/ IL as no one could do any damage EltA 60 50
/ that carried 50 small a bullet FerfIy, VeEllS
! Where ignorance is bliss us folly 10 pc wise
/ - that official had been pOtted az a mile ano Z
haIF or TWO miles BY a 'Krag' he'd have cnangeo
his opinion with a rush II time were then LETT nm