The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-05
Ohat Others
fire Saying.

"a suspicion is gaining ground in
England that the commanders in the
field or the war office at home must
know of many minor disasters to the
british arms which are not reported
10 the country, and the suspicion
gains strength from the curious reply
OF the latter TO a question concerns
ing rumored defeat as long ago as
May 2. month after that date the
war office refused TO either affirm or
deny the report, but said Il had no
official Information This is pc
culiar conduct. to say the least -
Philadelphia Ledger
'If our Sons of Confederate Vet
erans do not make OF the visiting
maids of honor a beautiful aggrega-
tion Of matrons OF honor they will
prove themselves lacking i'm an assid-
uity I'm wooing OF which their illus
trious male forbears were never
guilty. Memphis Commercial APP
peal.
Mr.. Loomis appears 10 have a pull
OF a similar sort TO that which pro-
tected Minister Conger while he was
acting I'm alleged opposition TO his or
ders from the Washington govern
ment In regard TO the Chinese pol
icy. The wisdom OF quarreling with
the South American republics is ques-
tionable in the extreme. Buffalo
Courier
Capt Hail did his duty faithfully
and we'll but because he would not
compel the tired marines to get on
their feet and salute the wife OF the
secretary OF the legation whenever
she chanced TO pass by she took Of
fence and instgated the shameful
charge against him OF cowardice He
has been completely vindicated and
deserves promotion Philadelphia
Press.
1T IL well understood that Ger
nlany's gigantic naval program was
adopted with one eye on the United
States. We do not imagine that the
emperor deliberately planned 20 crush
the Monroe doctrine with his new
fleet but he probably had i'm mind the
possibility that circumstances might
arise In which power with mighty
navy could put IL TO "A good use. Its
mere possession, under certain condi-
tions, might exert a decisive infiu-
ence. Our position with relation TO the
Atlantic ocean happily spares us the
necessity OF competing with the pow
ers OF Europe In the size OF our army
But that same position makes II i'm
perative that we shall not allow our
by any OF them on the sea. AZ the
first power OF the, Western world we
must be stronger In American waters
than any other power. however great
or however friendly York
Journal.
"It is not n wholesome political con-
dition. either for the party i'm power
or the country, and will necessarily.
II seems to us. lead TO a renewed at
tempt at reorganization OF the democ-
racy, or the formation of a new party
by which the conservative democrats
will attempt to get the party back TO
n speaking acquaintance with the con-
stitution and one with the welfare OF
the country. San Francisco Call.
'If the mosquitoes can be extermi-
mated, none of the Northern commu-
mites free from yellow fever will
grudge a few gallons OF kerosene to
secure sweet summer night dreams.
But will the hardy Northern mos
quito succumb 10 the attacks OF kero-
sene as completely as claimed In the
case OF his Cuban cousin2 2'-Pittsburg
Dispatch
cts mighty nice of Sarah Bern
hardt 90 tell us how beautiful. intel
lectual and charming the American
women are. but we don't see that that
will entirely square our account with
her. It liz not now our intention TO
speak for France but In these free
and independent United States IL II
the men who still pay for the bulk OF
the tickets 90 theatres. and Sarah
needn't think she can insult them and
make things right by afterward Hat
teriug the ladies. Quite a number of
the latter won't have it themselves
Philadelphia Inquirer
"The first thought I'm connection
with the convention OF the Association
OF Military Surgeons OF the United
States at st. Paul is the grand ad-
vance I'm the science which IL repre-
sents. The change I'm weapons has
had the effect of ameliorating the
frightful scenes formerly following a
battle. when shattered limbs necessi-
tated amputation, but the improve
ment I'm surgical knowledge has also
been powerful factor IN reducing
the death rate from wounds aud the
percentage Of men crippled for life by
injuries. kansas city Star.
'The inevitable conclusion Is that
passenger travel from Europe 10
Northern China and all freight traf-
fic I'm which time il an element OF
much Importance Will seek the ST
ntflHn route Ut Allf tNilNNitn kbNNlil-
ment IS wise enough To provide prop
or facilities and maintain reasonable
charges American traffic with the
ports of China viii not be affected.
as our railway systems and the di-
rect sail across the Pacific AFFORD "a
better route. Indianapolis Times.
"Thc visit OF the representatives OF
the New York Chamber OF Commerce
TO Windsor castle and their reception
nv the king II another indication that
the new sovereign Of Great Britain "
tends TO take an active interest In the
commercial affairs Of his people, o.
Philadelphia Record.
Nine. Bernhardt,s son was recently
about 10 nght duel with "a Paris
editor. who has used Mime. Bern
hardts name IN n way that her son
deemed offensive. but the seconds nm
ally found there was no ground for
duel After seeing Mime Beruhardt
ga some OF her more strenuous roles.
in which sword practice n an impor-
tant feature. one might think her
quite competent to fight her own
duels Boston Herald.
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