The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-08
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

6 HE indomitable Peary has decided WV to make one more attempt tc
 reach the north pole. that coveted goal for which so many explorers have strlven in vain. As Peary does not intend to start on his perilous trip until next year, and as the ship in which he will sail is yet to be constructed, he will have plenty of time to receive the plaudits of the world before he disappears into the frozen north. perhaps never to re- turn. If any man among all living eX- plorers is able to reach the pole Peary is perhaps that one. He has already Lad a broad experience among the Ice foes of the arctic circle and his constitu- ton has become enured to the hardships he will have to bear. His intimate knowl- edge of the region he expects to traverse as well as his acquaintance with the Esquimaux will be of invaluable service. Lieutenant Pearys plan for making a dash on individual dog sleds after pene- trating as far as possible on board ship seems to be the most feasible way i'll which to make the trip dreamers with lnelF DOdlo oiAohAp9t AiNe- withstanding. The explorer will be able to carry his Esquimaux to within 800 miles of the goal The distance itself would be insignificant in more equable climate but in the polar regions Lieuten- ant Peary will have the best wishes of the entire scientific world In addition to those of many other classes of people who into tf, ha pf arctic exploration When the time for his departure arrives we will bid him God speed with some misgivings, but confident that he stands a better chance for success than any of his predecessors.
 John Mitchell is now completing the last chapter of his book in defense of union labor. For the past month he has been closeted with three stenographers and states that it has been the busiest time of his life. The volume will be profuse- ly illustrated with photographs taken in all parts of the country, which will pct- ure the workingman engaged in his numerous eallings. Although there will be 400 pages not a paragraph is devoted to MT. Parry or to President Baer of the Reading railroad. Their arguments against unions will be answered in a chapter but their names will not be men, toned. Coming from the hands of one of the most remarkable men In the public eye today the new book of John Mitchell will be received with much interest. It will treat of a subject that is vital issue before the world today and one that has yet to be solved-the war between capital and labor. No man is better fitted to de- fend the rights of organized labor and on account of his proven ability in queling labor troubles as well as his broad knowl- edge of economic principles no man would he heard with closer attention. The con- vincing weight to John Mitcheifs argu- through which he has passed He is not theorist. but practical student and has learned the ways of the working man by years of grinding toll during the early part of his career As there are two sides to every question the public will be glad to have the arguments in favor of labor unions made in calm and forceful man. ner.
 The socialists of Italy propose to make things warm for Czar Nicholas when he arrives on a visit to King Victor Eman- uel. For some time the state officials have feared an outbreak from this party should the Russian autocrat make his appearance In Rome. and his visit has been postponed in the hopes that solu- tion of their predicament might be found. On learning that 10000 penny whis- ties had been purchased in order to greet the arrival of Nicholas 1t has been decided to still further postpone his visit. It is reported that the king is furious over this new scheme that will not only make the visit of his royal guest highly dis agreeable, but a farce of the most pro- nounced variety. The socialists are deter mined to make life as unpleasant as pos Sible for their powerful enemies and if is