Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-15
EDITORIAL NoIES.

Let the man who would not accept complimentary courtesy, if there be such, cast the first stone at those who do.
 The war department has decided tc reduce the army in the Philippines to 10000 men. All the volunteers will be on their way home before the end of June.
 The British are again winning the international yacht cup in advance of the race. So long as we can do the shouting after the race we have nc objection to the British doing it be- fore.
 The presidential party got away from Phenix just twelve minutes late
 King Eddie must have given unex- Pected satisfaction in his new place He has just had his wages raised.
 Ye-e-s, Constant Reader; our rela- tions with Venezuela are still friendly, but they can hardly be called effusive.
 The city council has made a bold attack on the social evil in Prescott by the passage of two ordinances on the subject.
 A gang of roughs emulated Mrs. Carrie Nation, for very different req sons. and wrecked saloon on Long Island, the other day.
 Senator Teller says that Mark Hanna will be the next republican candidate for president. The senator admits, in connection with this pre- diction that the country is experien- cing unprecedented prosperity.
 Charles F. Grill, who was arrested in Kansas, suspected of being Dun han, the California murderer, has been released from jail at San Jose. Grill satisfied the officers that he was not the man wanted.
 Senator Frye announces that he will remodel and simplify his shipsubsidy bill and introduce it as soon as con gross meets. He thinks the principal reason for the failure of the bill in the last congress was that it was not un- derstood.
 President McKinley's assertion that the American policy in the far east is commercial, not political, cannot be too strongly emphasized. Let that fact be generally recognized and there will be no opposition.
 The Emperor of Germany isn't likely to do so foolish a thing as to butt his head against the Monroe doctrine, notwithstanding the fool talk of some editors, both German and American.
 Editors engaged in manufacturing reasons for President McKinley's trip are amusing but not convincing.
 Russell Sage's wish was doubtless father to his prediction of a financial panic.
 Dayid B. Hill has been talking about 'those great leaders of democ- racy, Jefferson, Jackson and Tilden." We understand that modesty con- pelled him to omit one name: but why also Clevelandi
 J. Pierpont Morgan has purchased a fifty million mortgage on England. If the Boers keep on, the tight little isle is likely to go even deeper into bondage to him.
 The latest trust announced is that of the gum makers. If there are any people on earth who would be sup posed to stick together they are the gum manufacturers.
 Germany's actions at present are considerably as they were during the Spanish-American war. While pro- fessing the greatest friendship for the United States, she is carrying an az gravating chip on her shoulder.
 The Cuban delegates really wanted to know how the president interpreted the Platt amendment, so that they need not go into bargain with their eyes shut. This was commendable desire, which has been met on every point so far as possible.
 A telegram announces that the Ger , mans contemplate purchasing from Venezuela that island of Margarita, and transforming it into a coaling , station. This island, it is learned. i has an excellent harbor and commands the eastern approach to Panama. If Germany acquires this island by treaty or purchase, it will be a contra Vention of the Monroe doctrine, and will probably result in a war between f he United States and Germany. ' Every citizen of Arizona will rejoice t It the prospect of the establishment ( # beet sugar factory at Phenix. ] :zN~SE1 {: {: E...0AEA 1. A&&<ZA n,