The Washington times., 1901-07-24
POLITICAL COMMENT.


with Admiral Dewey in command, will be
sent to England to represent the United
states Navy at the formal coronation of
King Edward is probably premature and
IN some respects inaccurate. No doubt
the battleship will be there.-but men like
Admirais Dewey and Schiey will be left
at home. Some such renowned fighters
as Crowninshieid and Sampson will be
commissioned for this Interesting duty
and ''Laborer'' Maclay will be on hand of
course. as historian--Chicago Chronicle.
1t Is more than year since Neely.
Cuoas iooter OF postal funds. was ar
rested, and yet he isn't complaining of
tne Jaw delay.'-Boston Herald.
Cuba could not do anything with the
two historic fortresses of Havana and
Santiago. while the flag of the formidable
Republic of the United States could COM
mand the respect of strangers. and other
nations would see behind the flag not the
Liliputian State of Cuba. but one of the
greatest Powers of the globe. The two
points of most strategic Importance on
the Cuban coast the United States should
Lucha
Everybody knows that the resolutions
in the Ohio platform referring to the ne
gros wrongs were put there to capture
the negro vote of Ohio. Experience has
demonstrated that Ohio's sympathy for
the negro Is essentially long distance
ahair, which must not be too strongly
presumed, upon.-New Orleans States.
The philadelphia Inquirer" evidently
believes there is but one type of Ohio face.
1t gives its readers an excellent portrait
of Senator Hanna and labels 1t Governor
Nash Plain Dealer.
The textbook department of the An
M q, .al
aging editor.-Chicago Tribune.
May the first week of the great strike
prove the last. All the while the trust Is
on trial before the people.-Boston Globe.
The suggestion is made that Admiral
Dewey be sent over to England with
squadron of battleships to represent the
United States on the occasion of the cor
onation of King Edward next year. A
squadron of our biggest battleships would
make an impressive showing, especially
II one or two of the Spanish ships cap
tured In the late war were also sent along
as a reminder of the squadrons lighting
quaiitieS.-PortlaEd Argus
One of Japan's influential citizens. who
has been travelling In this country, says
that strikes are unknown in the happy
land of the Mikado In this fiourishing
and progressive Republic of ours strikes
are unpleasantiy extensive and numerous
in this hot month of July. Is it not pos
sible that missionaries from the islands
of the chrysanthemum might give Amer
leans some valuable lessons in the sweet
reaSona bleness which ayerts strlkes?-
New York Tribune.
If giant tortoises live 200 years the
youngest of the five in Bronx Park may
some day see the end of the MoIineux
case.-New York World.
Secretary Gage seems to have fixed
things with regard to our trade with Rus
sia pretty effectually fer the present He
has put the United States in a hole, and
now takes delight in explaining that
neither he nor anyone else in the Admin
istration can get US out OF .it--Boston
Post.
The journeyman historian put in every
thing, in order to be on the safe side,
and now there is fine lot Of explaining
and apologizing. 1t is wretched busi-
ness all around and very discreditable to
the Republican Administration--Mobi
Register.
These strikes involving 5000 or more
workmen continue to spring up with as
great speed as has been characteristic
of the trusts under the fostering care OF
the Dingley tariff till-Manchester Union.
The more the sianderers hurl their darts
higher he rises in the estimation OF the
World
Historian Maclay does not seem to fear
The possibility Of losing his job for hav-
ng assailed and vilified one of the ablest
and bravest commanders in the United |
States Navy. 1t Is probable that Admiral I
Schley considers the tool of Secretary |
I.ong altogether beneath his notice. and |
ne Is not very likely to express his opin- |
on of the man who employed such a |
Herald-Transcript-
Although the steel strike is more promi- |
,ently before the public, yet there Is
tidy little strike instituted among the
garment workers in New York City. 1t |
involves about 50,00O men. and is stated
~ the workingmen's leaders to be a fight |
against the sweat shops. If this is ac-
ually the case. it should receive the sup
worst is the vilest feature of American
and should be rooted out, as |
Insanitary and un-American in its con-
eption and working--B Herald.
Over the poor negroes who are some
lines hanged in the South-also, alas. in
)hio,-and who under the malignant rule
# the white man are engaged in the de-
trading occupation of making cotton in !
tead of making laws. Joel Benson For
lker wept long and loud. OF the $1,000
'ilipinos butchered to make carpet
holiday Joel Benson said never
word.-Nashville News.
1t is noticeable that the naval cliques
lave not yet discovered that Admiral
wrote the Declaration of
That document is entirely |
90 efrete to be produced by any of the |
esk warriors-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Taking laborer's place in a navy yard
n order to write history Of the navy is
much like applying for the Job of fireman
m an Atlantic or lake line steamer in
rider to be competent to write history |
# the line and its officers. But tools"
re necessary to do mean wOrk.-DetrOit !
free Press.
Earl Russell may be very wicked
nan, but from his picture he looks as If
e were nothing worse than a poet.-kan-
as City Star.
We respectfully call the attention of the
rust magnates to that volcanic eruption
n Java. 1t seems to be running an inde- |
endent plant.-Columbus Press-Post.
BY the abolition of the Government
service we will be exposed to
he same species Of scandal which charac-
erized it's establishment. Purchasing I
essels at fabulous prices and disposing
them for mere songs has been a spe-
ialty with the Administration favorites.
he man behind the pull has been Of
ensively active during our recent military
nd naval experience = Philadelphia |
lines.
Commissioner Evans finds it difficult to
esist the commercial patriots.-Atlanta |
constitution.
1t will be very appropriate for Presi-
ent Mckinley to issue his proclamation
establishing free trade between Porto |