Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-02-26

in spite of the recently published protest of
the Austrian Episcopalans.
big Water Contract.
RIO JANERs, Feb. 2i-Thc Brazilian gov
eminent has contracted with Q London firm
for the construction Of necessary works for
supplying the city of Rio Janeiro with water
at q stipulated cost OF SIC, 100000.
Australia and New Zealand.
Reprts of Jan. 18th from various parts of
the colony of New South Wales give dis
couraging accounts of agricultural prospects
on account of drouth. Same cause is pro
ducing an unfavorablc state of affairs in
Pastorn districts. The wool clip is coming
in freely. Mining matters are in depressed
condition. The Victoria hay crop is almost
destroyed by rains State aid to religion
ceased altogether from the beginning of the
year. The spread of leprosy among the
Chinese is engaging the serious attention OF
the assembly.
Much destruction of wheat by heavy rains,
is reported, only third of a crop will be
savedfrom injury.
The press of New Zealand recommend
that the penalties incurred by the Pacific
Mail Co., in failing to send the first steamer.
Vasco de Cana, TO Port Chalmers should be
rgidly enforced. The Government also pro-
tested against the size and character of the
boat, az not In accordance with the terms of
the contract.
The very mild winter has been followed
by heavy rains; crops, bridges, railroads, and
other property much damaged.
washlngten's birthday.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 22.-Washington's birth
day was quite generally observed here.
The Chamber of Commerce and banks closed
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-Washington's
birthday is being observed In manner quite
unprecedented Business Is very generally
suspended. The Centennial grounds are
thronged with people from abroad, and the
whole city Is decorated with flags to an ex-
tent never before seen. The statue OF Wash
ington Is decorated with wreaths of ever
greens and flowers.
WASHINGTON, Feb go Tho anniversary Of
Washington's birthday was observed by the
closing of all government offices, the usual
meeting of the Oldest Inhabitants Associa-
which passed in review before the President
at the executive mansion.
NEW York, Feb. 22.-The birthday of
Washington is commemorated to-day more
generally, perhaps than ever before. All
exchanges, banks, large business places and
most of the small ones are closed. Tho ship
ping In both rivers was gay with bunting,
u
from stem TO stern with flags of evey nation
and description. The city hall was in its holt
day attire, and the governors room was es.
pecially decorated, while the poslofiicc and
other buildings displayed national flags.
Eleven car loads of articles from Sweden
and Norway, for the Centennial, have ar
Plymouth Advisory Council.
New York. Feb. 22,-At the evening ses-
sion of the Advisory Council yesterday, Dr.
Bacon made vehement speech, maintaining
that the Council of 1874 were precedents
which this council was bound to respect and,
accusing Plymouth church OF evnding the
main question. The council adjourned
amid confusion.
The Advisory Council of Plymouth church
met In secret session this morning, but moth
ing was made known of any business done.
Moody and sankcy.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-At the Moody and
Sankey services in the hippodrome at noon,
there was a great crowd, and On augmented
choir gave the hymns with Zest and spirit.
Prayers were asked for people in every con.
dltion, including Rubenstein, convicted of
murder, that the Lord Jesus would reveal
himself TO his crushed and sinful soul.
the Finance.
The breach In the Democratic ranks over
the financial question IL widening instead Of
healing. Prominent Democrats said to.
day there was not the slightest probability
that the caucus committee could agree on any
plan satisfactory to both the inflationists and
resumptionists.
difference among Catholics.
CATsKILI., Feb. 22--There is great excite.
ment here from n dispute between Catholic
clergyman and portion OF his congregation
s,,tA In, fho thx1t
Of the body Of Jos. Weltz, hanged nearly
two years ago for the murder of Harmon
Holcher, an Albany scissors grinder. The
body was originally buried on tho Weltz
farm; now the clergyman has given permis.
sion TO enter II In the cemetery and the PEG
pie resist The bishop has been consulted.
National Democratic Committee.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-T'he National
Democratic committee met to-day ut ~ 30, at
Willard's hotel, Augustus Schell In the chair.
All the members were present with the ex.
ception of several proxies Patterson, of
Colorado, was admitted TO represent that
Territory. After brief debate on the qucs-
tion whether the time or place of the DEM
ocratic convention should first be fixed, 1t
was determined that the time should be first
determined. John @. Thompson, of Ohio,
moved that Tuesday, the 9Th of June be the
time, which was agreed to-
wisconsin Republican state Conven-
tion.
MADISON, Feb. 2a.-The Republican State
Convention met this morning aud adopted
the following resolutions: We will endeavor
to promote friendly feeling and harmony
throughout the entire country, and will
maintain and support all measures and acts
and laws the enforcement Of which shall Sc
cure to every citizen his constitutional rights,
including the full and free exercise of the
franchise, without intimidation or fraud.
platform of principles adopted by the Re-
publican State Convention in July last. We
enter upon the campaign of 1876 with assur.
ances from all directions that the party of
law, order, progress and freedom will achieve
glorious victory
Indiana state Republican Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 22--The Indiana State
Rennhlican convention met at 10 O'clock and