The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-01

Until the exact nature of the acci-
dent is known, the specific blame can
not be placed, but, in general. IT Is
clear all cities of the first class with
congested residence and business areas
should be particularly careful to rule
out dangerous industries. ."--Philadel-
phia Press.
"The moral of Mondays terrible dis
aster seems plain--no establishment
containing explosive compounds capa-
BILE OF being so easily discharged
should be allowed I'm the heart of
great city. 1t appears that the danger
of such a calamity as has now occurred
has long been recognized by people in
the neighborhood, and even employees
had been warned fire would mean
the most imminent peril. Yet no effec-
tive supervision seems to have been
exercised by anybody. The danger of
explosions cannot, of course, be en-
tirely eliminated, but the city can re-
fuse TO allow the prosecution of any
industry which involves such risks TO
property and life as have evidently
long been run by the firm i'm whose es-
tablishment this disaster originated.
The investigation which must be made
should be most rigorous, and IL ought
TO bear fruit. IN. Y. Evening Post.
Until this mystery is dispelled, We
do not think IL would be safe for any
one without MIR. Alvord's original ge-
MUS to pursue his method of escaping
the toll and pain that seem to be in
separably connected with the acquisi-
tion Of fortune In what is conven-
tionally known as an honest way. The
risk of detection and punishment APP
pears to be too great, and unless these
drawbacks to robbery can be removed
successfully most people will prefer
the old and more laborious way OF
meeting the necessities Of existence"
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
"Mr. German has sufficiently recov-
cred to be on the platform on the oc-
casion of Mr.. Bryan's address 10 the
people of Baltimore. but he IL not yet
well enough 10 make any enthusiastic
speeches. It IL feared that the election
will be over before his health will per-
nit this, though we are assured by
Governor Stone of Missouri that he
This Is thinking campaign. Pro-
cessions and fireworks and flags and
brass bands are well enough In their
way. as n rule. but they will not count
for much i'm 1900. They are entertain
ment for the people. though. "--Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
New Jersey can be won for BRYAN
remarks n Democratic newspaper. OF
course N can be. SO can pennsyiva-
nia-that is. n all the Democrats vote
and most of the Republicans stay at
home But Ia won't be won for Bryan
because the Republicans won't stay at
home. philadelphia Inquirer.
'The north will be as much a gamer
as the south i'm one sense by any de-
velopment OF the many unused sources
for the use of wealth and labor which
the south holds. thoroughly
aroused spirit OF activity IN the south
can only be looked upon az n right
ful element OF our general expanding
OF all energies and welcomed heartily
both by encouragement and represcn-
tation.' Minneapolis Times.
"The earliest actual returns are
tolerablv sure TO he favorable 20
BRYAN when comparison IL made with
the vote OF 1896. and nothing more will
be required 10 awaken enthusiasm in
the breasts Of the ever hopeful Demo-
Gratis Brief though their JOY may be.
no one should beRrudge them this neet-
Ing vision of tho spoils or Office. -
Philadelphia Ledger.