The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-25
WARRINGTON.
The Life-saving Service

The Lifesaving Service.
National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON Feb 25.-One of the most
important bills introduced during the past
week, is Senator Sargents bill to transfer
the Life-saving Service from the Treasury
to the Navy Department, to which it logic
ally belongs. The bill provides for all en-
tire reorganization of the Service, and
places it on a seaman-like footing. A naval
officer not below the rank of a commander
nor above that of Captain, is to have
charge of it, under the immediate direction
of the Secretary of the Navy. A naval Of
ficer below the rank of commander is to be
assigned to each district as an inspector.
The stations are to be kept open the year
round, except when the Secretary of the
Navy may deem it unnecessary.
The crews are to be experienced surfmen,
preference being given to seamen who
have served three years in the navy and
have received honorable discharges and good
conduct badges, continuous service certif-
Gates to continue for men from the navy
enlisting for this special service, and for
those who have served in this special SER
vice when enlisting in the navy. This bill
has attracted great deal of attention, and
receives the unqualified support of all those
who desire to see this important and hui
name service brought as near perfection as
possible The BILL it is thought, will be
reported to the Senate and passed during
the present week, and there is no good rea-
son why it should not pass the House just as
promptly.
The only known opposition to the bill
comes from those who have heretofore used
the appointing power for political pur-
would GrI II irprnosih1a In
use that power when the service is trans
ferred to the navy. The Navy Department
has material ready at hand for the speedy
and complete reorganization of the service
as contemplated by the bill. All marine
associations and owners of sea-going vessels
are interested in this matter, and can render
themselves great service by using their in
fuence to hasten the passage of the bill.
Governor Mccormick
left for New York last night to be present
at the sailing of the ship Supply this after
noon from New York. He will go to Phila-
delphia on Tuesday to see the Constitution
off. He will return to New York OH Tues
day night and come to Washington again
on Thursday next. Everything in his de-
partment is working satisfactorily, and he
is confident that all the vessels placed at his
disposal will sail promptly as advertised.
'.r The silver agony.
A. great deal of anxiety is evidenced
among the friends of the Silver Bill regard
ing the Presidents intentions. This anxi-
ETY. is caused by the statement of Cabinet
officer that the President has decided to
veto the bill. Mr.. August Belmont and a
number of prominent financial men from
New York are expected here some time to-
day, it is said, for the purpose of using their
influence with Congress to sustain the veto.
A prominent Senator remarked last night
that he was glad these gentlemen were com
ing for the reason that should the Presi-
dent veto the bill any attempts at lobbying
to sustain the veto would operate to
strengthen the backbone of the lukewarm
Senators and Representatives.
I'm Favor of Sending Com missioner
to the Peace Conference.
Though this Government has received no
invitation to send a representative to the
Peace Conference at Baden Baden, yet the
propriety and policy of accepting such in
vitation, if extended, coH|inues to be dis
cussed in the most favorable manner.
Prccedonts are not wanting to sustain this
favorable view; as, for instance, Washing
ton did not hesitate to make an alliance
with France against Great Britain; nor did
Monroe, in 1922, when an agreement was
made with Great Britain through Mr. Rich
ard Rush to protect by war, if necessary,
the Spanish American Republics from
threatened destruction-this alliance being
approved by Adams, Crawford, Calhoun
and Writ, the most distinguished men OF
their day.
Again in 1882 President Monroe an.
nounced that this country would, if neces
sary, ally itself with the South American
Republics to guarantee their liberties