The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-26
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ut seems that the constitution OF the
Dominion OF Canada Is at this time being
subjected to a strain. That strain In OF
a financial character. 1t Is due TO the
fact that the seven provinces which COM
prise the Dominion are having an uu-
pleasantly hard time in making both ends
meet Most of them have run heavily
into debt. and they have enjoyed spend
ing the money which they have borrowed.
But that kind OF thing cannot go on IN
definitely Eventually the day OF reckon
ing s sure 70 arrive, and that In what IL
the matter with the Canadians Phil
adelphia Inquirer.
For the first time in American history
this Republic. tried by the bitter ex-
perience OF gigantic civil war has now
become a nation with a sovereignty es-
tablished and indesputable. The dis
traction between Southern and Northern
civilization brought about by slavery no
longer exists. The distinction between
agricultural and commercial and manu-
featuring communities on either side OF "A
geographical line is passing away finally.
The Southern States have become already
a great manufacturing region whose
productions have been greatly diversified.
In their general spirit they are becoming
indistinguishable from the Northern
the common speech, but they no longer
represent any broad distinction between
two civilizations. For the hrst time the
American people have become homogen-
eous and a nation."--New York Sun.
oIf there Is to be legislation on the
trusts the democratic party, with popu-
lism sloughed off. is far better prepared
than it's rival 10 formulate legislation In
the general interest OF the country. A
republican Congress need not be expected
TO pass a democratic bill, but IL will
either do nothing or II will pass bill
as ineffective as the Sherman Antitrust
law."--Philadelphia Record.
still. II is n mighty comforting thing
to know that Dewey is there with an UNI
brela, even II the war cloud Is no larger
than a mans hand. Denver Republican.
strong argument i'm support OF Presi-
dent Roosevelts recommendation that
the duty on coal be abolished might be
based upon the figures showing what New
England pays 10 the Coal Trust and
what would be saved TO the manufac-
turers and other coal consumers by
reciprocal free trade I'm fuel with Cana
| da a"-Philadelphia North American.
"If this country should bind itself TO the
rulings OF peace congress 1t might sac
rfice the one principal which II establish
| ed as a part OF existing international
| law The Monroe Doctrine Is hated by
| the other Powers. but respected because
the United States can enforce it, Kan
sas City Star.
"As no one engaged In mining. carrying
| and selling coal makes any money, ac-
cording to various statements, perhaps
| the consumer is the happy party who is
| pocketlng the protts OF the business -
! Philadelphia Press.
| "An exchange facetiously observed that
| Castro was willing To whip Great Britain
| and Germany. but when Belgium and
| Italy turned up he had TO weaken some.
| Perhaps the shame. though, Is more with
| the European Powers than with tlte
( president OF Venezuela. Anyhow, IL Is
| nothing for Americans 10 gloat over
! Cincinnati Enquirer.
| ut Is not hard 10 understand why
| President Roosevelt does not like 90 place
| himself I'm the position OF those who did
not agree with Calvin-'You'n be damned
| II YOU do: youll be damned II you don't
| Nevertheless II is a high tribute TO the
| estimate place upon our President by
| foreign monarches that they should be
! willing 10 place In his hands, without
| reservation. their sacred honor and the
| considerable money claims OF their sub
iects - Minneapolis Times.