The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1903-08-27

pois. But what Of that. if it adds to the
interest of next years politics?
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: The equestrian statue of Gen. W. T.
/ Sherman has been placed on the pedestal
in the grounds south Of the Treasury De
partment, and the monument will be ready
, for the unvailing long before October 10,
the date set for the event. All of the
brOnzes are here with the exception of the
figure of war. which will not be completed
until some time in September.
Agent Brosius, of League formed to
protect the rights of the Indians, has
created a sensation by making charges
against Government officials. The Interior
Department asserts that the same alega-
tons have been under investigation for
months. Meantime there is apprehension
in the Indian Office that the stir which has
been aroused over the alleged frauds will
lead to general Investigation, in which
case much that has been limited at from
time to time for years would have to be
brought to the light of day. Indian Com
missioner Jones is believed to be sincere
and earnest in his present estimate of the
situation, and if he can have his way
there will be an investigation that will
cut to the bone and rid the service of a
number of evils that have infested it for
years.
The International Typographical Union,
in the closing hours OF it's recent session in
| Washington, contributed 800 as evidence
of sympathy with the striking textile work
ers of Philadelphia, though not in atfilia-
ton with the organization which conducts
the strike.
| The outbreak of the color line in the
Navy gives serious concern to the Depart
ment. 1t is q difficult matter to get the
right kind of men for sailors now, and it
is believed that this new and unexpected
complication will make it infinitely more
so.
| The postal investigation will never
cause ripple in the Newport (Neb.) Of
| flee. Two gents umbrellas were left in
the post office" advertises this incorrup-
tible official in the Newport Republican.
Owners may have same by calling. We
have u good one of our own"
| Justice Brewer, of the Federal Supreme
| Bench, contributes his remedy to the evil
of lynchnS. He would have not only
| speedy trials but fewer of them. He
would take away the right of appeal in
criminal cases, except in those where the
trial Judge should certify to his doubt on
some point of law involved. This would
reduce tie trial mainly to Il determination
of the facts by the jury guided by the law
as given it by the presiding judge.
Gov. Durbin, of Indiana received let
ter from Stephen A. Reese, of New AL
bany, saying that his wife had just pre-
scented him with twins, the third in sue
cession that have come to them. Gov.
Durbin incosed the Reese letter in one
to the President, in which he called at
tentiOn to the six young Reeses and asked
if the Chief Magistrate did not think that
Reese is entitled to be ranked with those
who are trying to counteract race suicide.
Canton. historic old town of Missouri,
has curious post office. The boxes open
directly on the street. and the holder of
a boX-key can get his mail any time he
wants if, day or night. Although this Of
fers exceptional opportunity for robbery,
none has ever taken place.
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1t is claimed that spectators have for
some time past been absorbing Govern
ment lands, largely through a perversion
of the homestead and timber and stone
claim acts, at the rate of 100000 acres
or more per month. Their operations have
doubtless been FASTENED by fear that
Congress will at its next session cut off
their present opportunities by adopting
President RoOsevelts recommendation for
revision or repeal of these laws.
The Gould system, the Southern and
Union Pacific lines end land transporta-
ton companies generally rejoice in the ac
ton of the Colombian Senate. Probably
the greatest effect the defeat of the Pan
ANA project will have is the encourage
ment 1t will give to the ship subsidy peo-
pIn Had it i,ean IN cd IuillinuS Of dol |
lars in gold would have been withdrawn
from the United States Treasury as Il
payment to Colombia. This heavy drain
would have been followed by additional
heavy expenditures, and the money kings
of New York in anticipation of the Gov
eminent construction of the Panama
Canal, began some time ago to limit their
line of credits on call loans. The great
transcOntinental lines of railroads rejoice. |
the Isthmian Canal project, and at his
death the work was taken up by others. |
PostmasterGeneral Payne tells how
Secretary Root narrowly escaped being
President, he having declined the offer Of |
the Viee-Presidential nomination in 1900
made by the National Committee; at least, |
he wrote that committee letter declin-
ing the nomination.
Horse meat is consumed in large guam
titles by the Belgians. Reports received |
by the Department of Agriculture show |
that large number of horses are annual |
ly imported into Belgium for food pur-
poses For the year 1902, of total of
1851 horses imported, III were
slaughtered for food. The importations
for ordinary use show a decided decrease
while on the other hand horses for slaugh-
ter have increased, the majority coming
from England.
The dreadful loss of life in the acct
dent on the underground railway in Paris
recalls the remark of George Westing-
house that the use of electricity for trans
portation purposes, whether on elevated |
or underground roads, was a risky mat
ter, calling for the adoption of extreme
precautions. The truth of his remark has
been abundantly verified. There have been
casualties on surface electric roads, es-
pecially in New York City. From the
burning out of the fuses or from some
other cause, cars have suddenly taken fire
and the passengers have had to get out in
hurry or be burned up.
To expedite the work of recruiting, the
Navy Department will authorize posting
additional posters in various parts of the
country and advertising extensively in the
newspapers. This plan has been followed
with excellent results by Lieut. Everhardt,
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