The tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-10

h, even though there may be lech
.niealities which were Overlooked ID
enc way Of the enterpuses What
ever the ultimate decision % the
Attorney. G eneral, il is a ioregone
conclusion that the European pro-
prietors OF the present cable will
desperately resist a project calcu-
lated TO deprive them Of the
100000 worth Of annual Ameri-
can tolls, at the same tiuae stand
ing rigidly upon the terms OF their
contract with Spain. But il would
seem that in a matter OF such mag
nitude, the United States Govern
ment might at least resort TO the
expedient OF condemnation pro.
ceedings, granting fair compensa-
ton 10 the present cable.lne pro-
prietots.
Some OF his political opponents
expected that Theodore Roosevelt
would be a pyrotschnieal Presi-
dent They looked forward TO an
immediate exhibition Of initiative
energy that would place him in
the strongest contrast with has
predecessor. They have been
disappointed. To date. Mr..
Roosevelt has been almost ultra
conservative. Even those Of his
own political creed discovered this
when they went to the White
House to urge some appointments
they hoped 10 bring about because
OF the sudden transfer of the trans
fer OF the reins Of authority. The
present Mr.. Roosevelt IS all but
an aniithesis, in the light of his
adventures previous TO his install
lation as ChieI Magistrate. And
there is every promise that he will
continue to be a quiet, forceful
and unostentatious Executive, fol-
lowing as closely as possible the
lines laid down by Mr.. Mckinley
for the conduct of bis second ad-
minisuation which was so abrupt
~ ended.
Il is usual at this time to specu-
late upon the leading matters that
are likely to engage the attention
Of the Fifty seventh Congress. In
view Of the authoritative announce.
ments that have been made on the
subject Of reciprocity, it is assured
that the question OF tariff modih-
cations will occupy a leading place
upon the eS y Congressional pro-
gramme. The wave of national
grief left blythe tragedy at Buffalo
will certainly force into almost i'm.
mediate attention the problem oil
dealing with that class of moral
outcasts who style themselves An.
archists who accept the protce-
ton and advantages Of good gov
eminent while they plot the death
OF its leaders and the overthrow
OF its fabric. Every public mar
who has been in Washington du,
, ring the last ter days is convinced
/ that Congress will take radical &C.
! ton in this direction, even TO the
extent Of proposing the amend,
ment OF the Constitution should il
. be found that the charter OF oul
liberties viii not permit the sup.
+. precision Of bIoodthirstiress acc
/ the advocacy Of chaos because o.
the elasticity Of the hee-speeet
guarantee.
Naturally. the lsthmian cana
project VIII take a leading plae'
Z in the deliberations OF the nationa
I legislators. Il is believed als'
that, IN this connection, the petty
brawls between South and Contra
American nations will come in 70
consideration aud that efforts vii
be exerted 10 have the preslden
make a declaration calculated Il
bring 20 their senses the combat
ants who are repeatedly precipita
ting useless conflicts.
OF course, Cuba viii force her
ssll TO the front as a figure 0
international Importance. sine.
J she is about to leave her leadinI
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