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nhood that General Wood would fail OF
connrms ton as major general IN the reg
ular army. Now It would seem that the
chances are rather against him and his
career In Cuba, but the public was inclin-
ed 10 think that. as most OF the charges
emanated from those with axes TO grind,
they were comparatively baseless. On the
contrary. the evidence so far tends 10
sustain practically ell that was claimed
against him. though II would be wrong
TO form an opinion on the subject until
the defence has been submitted. "-Phila-
delphia Inquirer
''Ihe Hon. Marcus Alonzo Hanna knows
very well that this is not the time for
him TO stand IN the fierce light OF the
Republican National convention, but he is
unfortunate in not being able 20 keep
shady. He would probably like to turn
down the light and save gas TIL after
formal reelection tn the senate In jan
uary next."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
"Only fourteen football players were
killed on the gridiron during the season
that has Just ended, whereas twenty peo-
pIe have been slain by hunters. Advocates
"
argument IN their favor II Lhicago Rec
ORD Herald
There Is no other great interest in the
United States that has been so srievols-
ly neglected and mistreeted and oppressed
as has the cotton growing interest Of the
South The protection denied X and given
to others has even deprived II of free
markets abroad by denying 10 such for
elgn markets the privilege OF bringing in
manufactures needed by the cotton grow
er 20 exchange for the staple "-GalTes-
ton News.
''rhe United States does not propose 10
permit the resumption OF polygamy in
Utah II is useless to plead that resist
anee 10 Il wiz disturb the industrial
peace OF tho state. II II does. the respon-
sibii,ty is with those who provoke that
resistance by violation OF the law and
breach Of faith. Why Is the church in
politics. What In the purpose OF it's per-
sistent control OF politics? II II proposes
10 keep faith and observe the law n has
nothing to fear from politics ''--san Fran
cisco Call.
"Wo are free to admit that the outlook
for Democracy is not a particularly brU-
liant one. still II is far from being hope
less n the proper candidate Is placed IN
nomination. one who could command the
vote OF these doubtful states that must be
'arried by any Democrat who hopes 10 De
successful a. the polls" Boston Herald.
There are truths that IL seems neecful
o ressssrt from time TO time. owing 10
he reluctance Of soroe persons TO recog-
lie induhltable fsctf. Among these
truths Ia the verify that our fidelity to the
Monroe Doctrine In in no wise lesseneA or
obscured by our acknowledgement of the
Independence OF the Republic OF Panama
rhst there should still he current any
'nisconccption OF this point can be ex.
lnined only on the hypothesis that sonae
merican citizens have never read or
ave forgotten the words In which the
doctrine known by bis name was pro-
nulgated by Monroe IN his memorable
message. New FORK sun.
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The burglar alarm out6t In r. Lincoln
Lippitt's house. 90 Orchard avenue. took
a NJ st i:ao ciock this morning. causing
the Third police station Officers 20 make
a quick run 20 the house. A servant
zirl iid not securely close the back door
last night and when gust OF wind Blew