New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
THE PASSING TER0NG.

Russell p Thorpe. OF LusS. Wye. was an arrival
on the seguranca- from Colon Mr. Thorpe VINO
is the son OF a Wyoming pioneer.
SOUTH was born in the Territory. lie Is
AMERICA a cattleuan. was his father be-
BAD FOR fore him. II have been absent six
CATTLE months" said Mr. Thorpe. land
Of that time I was In Argen-
tina two and a half months. after which went
around through the Strait OF Magellen and up 10
Valparaiso. and thence 20 Panama on my home
bound trip. I never thoroughly appreciated the
privileges. benefits and blessings OF the govern
ment under which I live American citizen as
I do now The contrast OF the South American
goeernments with that OF the United States IS alto
gether favorable to our own. Argentina is rich IN
soil with abundant water for cattle and sheep, and
rivers that would make IRRIGATION Tor the purposes
delightful. and all the natural conditions are most
inviting. But there are drawbacks that must not
be overlooked or underestimate. The conditions
affecting the rights OF property are unstable ana
erratic. and the fluctuations In the currency make
values a matter Of most unsatisfactory variation
ciel value Of dollar-is condition that would be
most dscouraging to an American. Then about
e2ent ana q s Tg settled az It is lives In Buenos
Ayres. and the official clement seems TO have
OF graft. and the foreigner is made TO contribute
the foot and mouth disease. and all other countries
quarantine against them on the hoof. The govern
the disease but much Of It to get stuck IN
the official channels through which II Is to be made
effective, and only n small percentage IS finally
applied TO the object IN question. Most Of the
with a smaller number of Germans. all Of whom
sell their product TO the freezing plants pack
Ing houses at Buenos Ayres, and realize a small
margin OF profit. ! shall advise the wyoming men
I'm whose interest I made the trip and conducted
nv inVestlga ton TO stick 10 the United States
r. r. Blacker. a lumberman. Of Chicago. is
staying at the Waldorf Mr.. Blacker. who IS a
Sound Money Democrat was Secre-
ILLINOIS tary Of State OF Michigan in the ad-
DEMOCRATS Tninistration OF Governor Winans
FOR THE menace of Hearst said Mr.
PARKER. Blacker. seems to be abating In
Illinois. The activity of the Hearst
boomers for time disquietng. and conserva-
tive old line Democrats apprehensve Of the
possible results OF appeal that has not been ad
dressed TO the best elements OF manhood. The fact
that the Hearst boom f. the wane is doubtless
due tina disposition of the conservative element
in our population to protest against, and when
aroused to resent. such unwhoIesome methods as
have been employed in promoting the political in
terests OF M-. Hearst. The sentiment In Illinois
IS rapidly shaping for Judge Parker. and. while
Congressman Williams is the accredited candidate
oe the State. II IS generally understood that the
preference expressed for him serves the important
function OF holding the delegation together against
the time when its influence and voting strength
he tudciously asserted at st. Louis. l think the
vote of Illinois will he cast for the New-Yoro man.
will make able President. II he should, how
ever fail OF election, and President Roosevelt is
chosen 10 succeed himself the country will not be
in danger"