The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-11-25
POLITICAL.

The next Congress will contain six or
eight colored men-six ut least.
In view of the apportionment Of tho
Congressional districts of the several
States on the basis of the new census, 1t Is
gratifying to note that the Republicans
have carried the Legislature of Mt least
twenty-five of the thirty-seven States, and
that they Are strong enough In several Of
the other States to secure a fair distribu-
ton Of the representation.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Press telegraphs that tho
Pr esident, in conversation with gentle
man on Thursday, stated that 1t was not
his intention to make any changes in tho
Cabinet, at least for the present. He ad-
mitted that somewhat of pressure had
been brought to bear in favor Of n Cabinet
officer from Pennsylvania, but said there
was no vacancy, and, Of course, the APP
pointment would not be made. He spoke
highly Of Postmaster General Creswell,
and said that If Secretary Fish went out
il would be upon his own motion, and not
because the President was anxious TO dis
pensc with his services.
1t is stated that Mr.. Fitch of Nevada
lost his reelection to Congress through
the importation of between 400 and 500
Mormons from Utah to vote In the SOUTH
east counties Of the State. These Nor
mons were expected to vote for Mr.. Fitch,
but instead. they all voted the straight
Democratic ticket.
Mn. Fsu's VIEWS. The Boston Posts re-
port Of an interview with Secretary Fish repre-
sents him as saying:
Seen. Buffers scheme for the annexation Of
Canada as an incident 10 the settlement OF the
Alabama claims simply means war, for England
would not submit TO il without struggle. The
Alabama claims must and will be settled at the
pr.per time, perhaps very soon. The main OBJ
lection to the Johnson Clarendon treaty was
that private claims were included In the proto-
col. The Alabama claims are held by us to be
Of higher importance than private claims, be-
cause they involved important questions OF In
ternational law which cannot be settled by an
ordinary. or mixed claims commission, such
as Is required for the adjustment Of the latter"
South Carolina is one Of the States to elect
United States Senator. Senator Robertson's
term expires next March, and he is candidate
fer reelection. The Attorney General Of the
State, Mr. Chamberlain, Is candidate, and 80
Is Mr.. Neagle, the Comptroller General. and al.
50 Mr.. Cerdoro. (oolored) Secretary Of State.
The official figures Of the Maryland election
BY Congressional Districts shows an aggregate
Democratic majority Of 1909. The Democrats
carry their weakest District BY 1900 majority.
Representative Sidney Clarke Of Kansas. who
Is in Washington. is in doubt as to the result Of
the election soon to occur for successor to Sem
ator Roes. lie Is himself candidate, and the
contest seems 10 be between him and Mr.. Ross,
although there are many other candidates, pos
essins more or less strength. Other accounts
indicate the probable election Of Ross, by the
fusion Of the Conservative men In both branches
Of the Legislature and the votes Of his personal
supporters. Senator Pomeroy, who also has ar-
rived In Washington, says on the came topic,
that the present incumbent, senator Ross. l.
working hard to be reelected, with little or no
chances Of success. Congressman Clarke Is the
most prominent candidate, and % appears to
have the bert prospect. l--
The President has completed his message.
which viii commence with detailed review Of
oar foreign relations, followed by some impor-
tant suggestions. One Of there Is the question
Of marine Jurisdiction. Great Britain has now
the exclusive maritime jurisdiction Of the Brit
ish Chsnuel, between England and Ireland, and
other nations claim the exclusive control over
waters In their vicinity. But the jurisdiction
Of the United States over the Gull Of Mexico,