Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-19
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The Opening and Organization.
ELECTION OF SPEAKER RANDALL.
HIS Election Gives General Salts
faction.


WASHINGTON. March IS.
A great crowd was present to witness the
session and organization. Only
one Representative, James. OF New York,
absent. Randall was chosen Speaker
on The first ballot, the vote being as fol-
Randall. IA; Garfield, 125; Wright,
IS, and Kelly 1.
The present feeling Of the leaders OF
both parties are decidedly in favor OF q
short session. The Democrats, however,
talk rs though they held the helm, and
the President intends 10 back down on
the question Of not giving his approval to
the repeal Of the Election laws, il incor-
in the appropriation bills. The
are firm. and say there will
be go compromise at this point. 1t is,
therefore, probable the session will be pro-
tracied, notwithstanding the wishes Of the
leaders Of both parties. The Democratic
leaders are CONTEMPLATING themselves that
the action OF the House Democratic eau
Gus, last night. was entirely harmonious,
and that no belt occurred. The few Dem
ocrats who said they would not vote for
Randall, under any circumstances, sub
mitted TO the action Of the caucus without
a word Of protest. On the announcement
Of the result Of the election Of Speaker
there was great applause in the galleries,
repeated as Randall walked down the front
aisle, escorted by Blackburn and Garfield.
After making q short address, he was
sworn in by Judge Kelly, the Oldest mem
Der Of the House. The swearing in OF
members by States was then proceeded
with. The Presidents message will not be
sent to Congress until tomorrow, the Sen
ate having adjourned over,
Opinions of the Press
New York, March IS.
The journals generally are satisfied with
the choice of Randall.
The Times says it is a victory Of good
government.
The Tribune" regards it as o triumph
OF the Tilden movement, but that he is a
better man than the Republicans had a
right to expect from a Democratic House.
The country has received the news of each
of his nominations with something like a
sigh Of relief. This time he undoubtedly
owes his success more to the fears Of his
party than to its friendship. The alarm OF
the Southern, as well as the Northern Dem
ocrats, at the growing boldness Of the
Southern spirit within the party has carried
Randall through.
The Sun says the action of the caucus
was sensible and proper.
The Herald" says: The caucus shows
how false, hollow and boastful have been
the pretensions of Blackburn. He never
had any real chance for the Speakership.
Randall is the best choice for Speaker
which the new House could have made,
and the Democratic party has reason to
congratulate itself that it was in no real
danger Of being committed to the wild
political, sectional and financial heresies
represented by Blackburn.
Professionalism.
New YORK, March IS.
Atkinson, RowelI's business man, says
it is not at all probable that Rowell will
meet Weston on May 9Th. Rowell wants
to see something of America before re-
turning, and has no wish to go into imme-
diate training. Judging from the morn
ing papers, the receipts Of each pedestrian
are likely to be diminished beyond expec-
tation, by disputed points i'll the agree
ment, by heavy expenses and forged tickets
Of admission. O'Leary claims the $2,00C
said to have been stipulated, and refuses
to take the 81 900 offered. O'Leary will
start for the West to-day. In view OF his
probable retirement from the track, he has
authorized Kelly to nnoun that he will
purchase and present a belt worth $500 to
the man covering the most ground in a
future six days walk, to be held in this
city some time within two months. In adj
dition to the belt. he viii also give the fol-
lowing premiums $4,000, 81 200, and
$500 to the first, second and third contest
ants, respectively. The belt is to be called
.O'Leary's belt" and will be open to all,
to be walked for in America three success
siye times before it can be taken away.
Opinions About Alaska.
New YORK, March IS.
The "Times," to-day, commenting on
the recent Alaska news, thinks the situa-
ton is not alarming. while it is the duty
OF the Government to take all reasonable
precautions. the sending Of troops IL neither
necessary o expedient. A war vessel OF
two, going promptly from San Francisco ia
relieve the Osprey and Wolcott, will be
quite sufficient. The Times" thinks the
danger to settlers and others in Alaska is
greatly exaggerated. The Sun" intimates
that a ring is interested in getting troops
there.
Minister Seward 10 Remain I'm
China.
WASHINGTON. March IS.
Mr.. Seward, Minister to China, still re-
mains in Washington. 1t is probable that
will be ordered to return to his post in
China. Everts is in a quandary about
Seward, but at the present juncture Of
affairs, when diplomatic negotiations on
the subject of Chinese immigration are
pending. Stewards knowledge Of the situa.
ton in the Empire is considered by the
fraudulent administration as invaluable,
hence he will probably remain in China
until the next House impeaches him.
Interesting sporting Intelligence.
New YORK, March IS.
The "Herald" states that James Keene
has accepted achallenge from Pierre Loril-
meeting Of the American Jockey Club,
Lorillard backing Peter" the famous
Derby favorite, against any other three
year old. 1t is understood that negotia-
tions for the purchase of peter" have
been long pending, and the match is re-
as the most interesting sporting
event Of the period.
Grants Nomination n FOregOne
Conclusion.
WASHINGTON, March IS.
Ex-senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska. to-
day said that Grants nomination is 1880
is almost a certainty. 1--WE must nomi-
nate Grant" said he, "to get even with the
patent reforms, and put the party back
where it was before they began their mis-
chief. The general movement is a reaction
against bogus reform and civil service
humbug, as well as a protest against the
attitude of the SOLID South"
Sayings Of COnfucius.
WASHINGTON, March Is.
Woy Gin Kee, the educated Chinaman,
addressed the Sunday-school of 81. James
Methodist Church on Sunday. Ee said the
Americans could learn something of his
Confucius said that drink was
han a rattlesnake /; rattlesnakes
don't abuse their own children. The Chi