The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1878-02-12

Correspondence Of The standard.

Correspondence Of The standard.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 81, 1878.
believe the weight OF public senti
ment. even in the East where any par
tiality towards greenbacks or silver i
counted as rankest heresy, Inclines 4
Senator Beck's views in opposition Il
a single cents taxation to provide thu
annual addition to the governmen
sinking fund for the extinguishment o
the national Indebtedness; not because
the vagariss OF certain pseu 10 polti
cal economists to the effect that ma
tional debt is great blessing, have, oi
are ever likely to become popular, bu
because the conviction is widespread
that the generation which fought th,
war OF national unity through to q
successful end costing half million
patriotic lives, and that have reduced
the debt contracted by several hundred
million, have done their part, at least
till relief from the present stringency
is obtained.
Matthews silver resolution passed
the Senate by a vote Of 43 ayes-2i
democrats aud 10 republicsns-to
~ tiays-15 republicans and demo-
Gratis. In the House the vote was,
ayes 1S9-ll6 democrats to 73 republi-
cans-.nays 1856 republicans, % dem
ocrats. Ever since its passage Friday,
in the Senate, the advocates OF the
Bland bill or its equivalent have been
confident OF their ability to pass it
over O Presidential veto in both
branches. The vote in the House has
more than confirmed them in this view.
Notwithstanding assurances telegraph
ed hence from time to time that remon-
etization was steadily losing, and the
studied efforts OF a portion OF the
metropolitan" press in the same di-
rection to mislead it's readers, the SEN
timent has steadily gained strength
and now amounts TO determination
never more resolutely backed up. Ut
ter and complete discouragemsnt and
appear to pervade the
ranks of those advocating the gold
standard exclusively. 1t is hoped,
now that this matter is dispose Of, that
Congress may go TO work and devise
some practical measures OF relief
against the remorseless destroyer that
every day numbers its victims by scores
among the old business houses Of a
half century's standing, plunging them
downward into the PIT of bankruptcy
and financial ruin. Very many despair
OF it's ability TO do so. The opportu-
nifty to disprove the contemptuous es-
innate of this class has been trifled
with and frittered away during the
past four months; uniform ruin is
Let us see what it will
do. A severe blow was struck at the
crowd OF the lobbyists underlings
which, in one way and another, gain
admission TO the floor OF the House,
annoying members to distraction by
their persistent efforts TO commit them
TO the various schemes of robbery
They are all pachyderms
and no hint was ever devised sufficient
Nv W NAlNAAh-
ginous hides. They have so encroach-
ed on the outer row OF seats, that
members occupying them long ago
gave up trying TO comprehend any
thing said by the Chair. 1t is now
proposed to rigidly exclude all save
such as are entitled TO the privilege
Even ex-members are to be obliged 10
state that they have no interest in any
claim pending, and to register their
names, before being permitted 10 go
through the door. The belief seems
justified that many Of the doors of the
iirty work of the Sam Wards aud Cor
nelius Wendells spent their one or two
sessions as members Of Congress in
qualifying themselves for just this sort
II work. They are supposed to be
paid in proportion to the amount and
luality of brain material they can
6rin to bear. the majority making only
1 very precarious, uncertain living on
hose terms.
Both parties are committed against
Turther subsidies. But the vote of
Q74 to 50 against every form
u subsidy steal) was significant as
,ontrasted with that Of 1875, elected
Dy Mr.. Holman on the same ISSUE
Then il was 223 against to 33 declining
20 commit themselves in either direc-
ion. On account Of the Presidential
nuddle not a crumb was picked up
asst session, and the horde here is cor
hungry. The most
.droit managers are here with their
gidette at every point to signal imme-
iiate warning OF threatened obstruc-
ions. They have abundant means
supplied them to bribe their way TO
he Treasury vaults; as the fees to the
are contingent, their despe-
.atlon cannot be doubted. To all OPP
Douents OF these steals away from
i want to say that you
,annot 90 far wrong in denouncing
svery Job, however specious its exter-
lal appearance, that seeks 10 commit
he government by money, by land
grants, or by guaranteeing their bonds.
n one ont of the large number now
being pushed under various guises, is
its promoters can easily
show il Their plan is to work quietly
10 a. to create no alarm, then strike
when the opposition is of guard and
when n bold and sudden blow would
De most productive OF q panic. Above
III watch closely those with partiality
'or we'll filed wallet, or who are un-
lble TO resist the wiles OF "lovely wo-
nau." No one with any regard for
heir reputation appear willing TO haz-
lrd an opinion as 10 the final upshot
u the persecution of the Louisiana
Board, though all are agreed
hat the business may conceal many
igly possibilities for some in high
places. Cancellation appears 10 have
reached the pluperfect tense in s. c.
Revenue officers are mobbed and mur-
Tered and the Federal officials appear
powerless Or for some other reason dis
Inclined 10 interfere with "local gov
srnment," and Senator Massacre But
er is proven 10 have been equally
reckless in the expenditure of other
peoples fupds and the lives Of "impu-
lent niggers." MrLroN.
Three members Of the Louisiana Re
turning Board-Anderson, Casanave