BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-05
SAN JUAN, JULY 5, 1901.
Editorial Comment.

EUltOIEdl .eUlks2EkCnt'
The political atmosphere in the United
States is rife, unwoutedly so at period
so long preceding a presidential election,
with gossip as to possible candidates OF
both the leading parties, and The list IS daily
growing. Some of the specaalious have
gone far afeld and seem little less
than fantastic. Reference to the trend of
press comment indicates that no ole
can anv more seriously believe that, in
announcing his intention of refusing far
ther nomination for the senate, Tom Plat
is preparing the way for The free play OF
his secret presidential aspirations tIian that
Richard Croker is, on The other side, slen-
tly undergoing the grooming process with
the same great end in yielc.
AS to the talk about Mark Hanna on
the republican side and William Sulzer OF
New York in the democratic ranks, this
appears to be viewed. as tie vaporings of
space writer's, as it is asserted, BY even
strong partisan papers, that Hama would
arouse the Determined opposition of the
labor forces at the outset and Sul2el's
views are held to be little less extreme
and violent than those Of Illimsn auG
Altgeld, radical position shich II is thought
would drive out of the party its entire con-
servative following.
Although Mr.. Bryan still wields per-
sonal influence in the democratic party tar
more commanding and powerful than that
of any other leader, it eoeS not seem likely.
in the light of leading press opinions, that
he can again be chosen, as ihe prevailing
theory appears to be that farther battle
under twice defea' y banner weala he
unprecedented and could scarcely commend
itself as q sagaciCus party action.
Hill and German are still much in the
democratic back ground, while even stlll
farther away lOoms the DIM iignre OF Grover
Cleveland, bus he two former apparently
overtower all Others.
Garter Harrison Of Chicago, Senator Nc
Laurin Of South Carolina, and Gyo Fred
Williams of Massschu 5etts, are casually
mentioned.
Justice Harlan has been named in tie
"Cominoner," by its editor, VIM. j. Bryan,
as a man upon whom tue democrats might
unite. fact mentioned few days ago by
this newspaper.
Mr.. Nc K'nley's announced refusal to
permit his name to be used for third
term nomination is viewed as removing
him from the field, if, indeed, he at any
time held place in it, ana the talk has
turned toward Roosevelt, Odell, Foraker,
and Fairbanks. AS matter Of fact it is
quite likely that the successful candidate
has so far not been seriously named Oh
either side.
There is much talk everywhere Of the
forth coming coronation Of King Edward
preparatory steps for which are now being
taken by the officials of the royal household |
1t is not known whether he ng will ele ct
to make the ceremonial as simple rs would |
seem to comport with the dem cratic .prl
which has prevailed in the Brit sh court for
there quarters of a century, u der ihe re gus |
of William All. and Vlcotia, or whelhtr
the important Ger, mony viii he -inyss.ed |
with the spectacular features Of medieval |
times, such as were again presented at the
crowning of George the b.
There can be no doubt ihat whatev,r
course is chosen the great event will be made
sufficiently Impressive
Yesterdays celebration in honor Of the
natal day of the United States oill be one
long remembered in San Juan both for the
success of the fiesta itself and the sp rit of
unbounded enthusiasm with which tee gen
eial public shared in the observance of the
day.
The civic pageont In the moraing acas an
imposing and beautiful one, aud while pass
ing in review before his excellsncy, the gov
ernor, in the main plaza, formed a spectacle
that could bat impress itself deeply upon
the memory OF all behalders, especially such
strangers as chance to be vesitjng in the
city.
Not the least remarkable feature Of the
procession was that presented by the appear
ance Of the brass band formed Of boys OF the
charity school.
Their rendition Of patriotic airs was such
as to cause surprise to many, 1t vas as correct
and flushed a performance as could be ex-
pected from older organizations.
The games al tue Marina we're interesting
and well conducted, rejecting credit npon
the committee 10 Charge.
The fire works display in the evening was
one Of the most brilliant ever given here.
Some unfortunate occurrences are report
ed to have taken place in connection with
tie base ball game which detract from the
general success Of the day.
These are to be DEEPLY lamented and re
q ct no credit upon those who enter upon
friendly contest and end il with rioting, no
ever they may be.
Taken altogether, hoaever, San Juan's
third Fourth Of July celebration vii. ever
remain notable day in the history Of the
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