The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-06-23
The ga1ititx afy eagle: mdau 1orrig, gnne g. 1901.

with fountains. monuments and eques-
TRAN statues at each available junction,
it's seuli-tropical climate, for II is in the
latitude OF Lisbon and Palermo. its free
dom from Disagreement Of smoke, trade
and manufactures, It's singular form Of
government under a state autocracy,
withost any municipal representation,
give it unique opportunities to develop.
AS yet 1t is but half completed. owing 20
local difficulties IS 70 rights of property,
and il still has the air Of an artificial
experiment IN city architecture. But
within two or three generations, when
its vacant lots are hIled Up and public
buildings, monuments and statues con-
tinue to be raised with all the wealth,
resources and energy Of the republic, IL
the artists OF the future can be restrained
within limits Of good sense and fire taste,
washington may lock more Ike Rome
Of the Antonines than any city OF the
old world
Bfr. Harrison's remarks are not all
praise, and though written for English
readers. they are sufficiently Mandatory
70 find keen relish with American read
ers. His Impressions OF the Inauguration,
Of the presidents address, o. congress
and the cabinet are il the spirit OF
friendly appreciation. What he says %
Mt Vernon and the simplicity OF the
resting place Of the great George Wash
inEton indicates his democratic senri-
rnents The article, Impressions Of
America a portion OF which appeared
IN the Eagle on the 18th, though some Of
its positions are not clear, and some are
not judicious, is sufficiently good to
warrant the recommendation that it be
read as q whole.
Ths third term declaration OF President
Mckinley was so short. 50 positive, so
evidently sincere. that the opposition was
forced to admit that the third term spec
ter, instead Of foreshadowing imperialism
and Emperor Mex nley, vas a myth.
However, it has served to enliven the dull
summer politics Of the capital by the
presidential talk that has followed tie
wake The New York talk is OF Vice
PRESIDENT Roosevelt ard Governor Odell-
Cden is but little known outside CT New
YORK. He IS a shllful politician. friend
Of s4nator Plat, but as governor OF New
York he showed great Independence az
tho Pistt machine. IN retaining Senator
Platts friendship. while MAINTAINING his
independence Of boseisln he has put him
self in a strong position with New York
Republicans. Il IS not at all unlikely
that he will be able 10 control the New
York delegation against Vice-President
Roosevelt. This may Gefeat Mr. Roose-
veIts ambition, BIT It viii hardly no1ni-
nate Mr.. OGelL Mr.. Roosevelt is not
overly popular With the politicians, but
indications are that he has a strong hold
on the people compared with the earadi-
dates whose names have been mentioned
for the place. IF the so-called "machine"
IN New York turns 8fr. Roosevelt down,
he may do as Cleveland did il 1Sg2-appeal
&c the country at large, and with sue
cess. In 1892 the New York Democrats
called a convention in February and Sc
leoted Mr.. D. Z. Hill as their candidate
The party IT large wanted Grover Cleve-
land. and he was nominated on the first
ballot. Mr. Roosevelt has all sorts Of
possibilities before him But the presi-
dency Of this great country cannot be
determined by a single individual. Mr..
Roosevelt IS a man Of much ability, and
his active way of doing things commends
him to many people, but-snd here's the
rub-fnen admire him at distance, while
they 90 not take him IN their arms
Again, q good many people have been led
to believe his strenuous life makes him
unsafe for the elaboration required of
the chief executive. II Is early yet. The
great abilities of Senator Allison are con-
coded: his long and distinguished ser
vice in the senate Is recognized, but
and here is another r1b-he IS 2 years
old. and would be 70 when inaugurated
in 1865 and so at the end Of his first
term. He wisely says hes not in il"
It Is probable that the weight OF news
paper criticism finds more merit in the
personal claims Of Senator Foraker than
the other candidates named. Many can
didates Of good ability ars being named
some only "favorite sons''-but the man
who succeeds President Mckinley accept
ably must have ability, tact and integrity.
on the Democratic side the Indications
in the east point TO bIr. Hin. Of New
York. The politics of New York f so Pc
culiar and from q Democratic standpoint
so much depends on the city Of New
York that it is difficult TO forecast the
situation there. The local campaign In
New York City next November may
change the whole matter. II the anti
Tammany forces win. Tammany VIII be
discredited and the chances for Mr..
Hn 10 control the machinery VIII be
much better; and vet he must not antog-
onize Tammany. Though his enmity for
Mr. Croker is well UNDERSTOOD FOR in that
case he would lose the state at the cleo
ton. Mr.. HIS strength outside Of New
York, especially at the south. is manifest