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National Republican., 1880-05-20
The prosneol In Colorado.

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NEW York, May ia special to the HeTcld says:
"The republican state convention win be held in
this city The 18th instant, and considering that
tha convention is yet q week on, aud that Color
ado's vote Is small. the excitement which has been
aroused during the past few days would seem un-
warranted at first view But thcro are several
forces In operation which render the fight ono of
interest 1t is cx-president and Huti-ex president,
with Blaine leading the field. While tho ex presi.
don't was in the White House he nntagonizcd Chat
feei ,Nho was then the one power in Colorado
politics and IN the then territorial government,
and he now finds in the senator a slropg enemy.
The eN.prcsdcnt during his administration ap-
polluted John l.. RouLt, present chairman Of the
state committee, governor OF TIE territory, who
while still grateful Tor past favors, hopes to obtain
future tokens by sticking to his old friend, and
who is leading tho ex-preSidcnt phalanx. Rout Is
ono of tho fortunate few who struck IL rich at
Leadvillo, and it is freely given out that he and his
friends consider their cause worth liberal ex-
pelidIiure. ChHlce Is strong Blaine man,
and, although he hSw Is not ro,SIT hgITTe he Is well
OF the slate central committee, who is develop
Chstiee himself Mr., .outt claims thai the con-
yention will instruct for the ex.prcsidcnt. l had
a talk with one of the ex.prpsident's supporters
to-day who said that the state is sure for him by
majority that will put the matter forever beyond
cayil. Even before the primaries Of yesterday
morning there were lao delegates TO the state COLI
vertlon that could be counted as certain for tile
OK president. Lake county will add her thirty
four, 50 that ho will so into the convention with
ia delegates out Of 2j9, insuring tho election of
straight delegation to Chicago. go fnr, however
only five counties sending fifty delegates, have
given any Instructions. and three, sending htecn
delegates, have Instructed for the ex-president
Tho smaller counties yet to instruct viii not alter
the matter much, leaving II TO AraphCe county, In
which Denver Is located, to cast the deciding vote.
In fact Dcnver is likely TO prove another Chicago,
and both parties seem hopeful OF tho result In this
National Republican., 1880-05-20
The virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, VA, May l0.-The conservative state
convention met to-day aud was called to order by
J. T. Lowell, chairman of the state committee. DR..
d W. Quisenbcrry. ofCarolna county, was elected
temporary chairman. DR.. Quisenborry upon taking
the chair. congratulated the convention upon the
number and character Of men present. thus proving
The interest of the conservative people In the work
they had 10 do. lie counseled harmony and pleas
ant FEELING, nnd hoped success would crown thcir
efforts. recess Of ono hour was taken TO enable
tho dclcEsiCS To report, etc
Upon RED sembling, the convention appointed
committees OH credentials permanent Orgnniza-
ton aud resolutions. and another recess was takon.
During the absence Of the committees Hon. John
Goodc was called upon, aud Ire addressed the con-
veution. was his deliberate indgmen; that n
grand and glorious victory awaited tho democracy
IN November He urged the convention to send
delegates u Cincinu0t free to support tha beat and
most available man TO bear the democratic stand
ard 10 victory. His alntions TO Bayurd, Seymour,
Hancock, Thurman and Randall were received
with considerable enthuslasmi but when he mon.
toned Fie the applause was lDud and long con-
tnued. Mr.. Goode was followed by other prumi-
nent gentlemen, who made forcible speeches. Az
3oclcck the convention was again called to order
when-thc committee On credentials reported fnll
representation present with no contest among the
delegations. Tho committee on permanent organ
ilntiou reported. recommending Hon. II. c. Allcil
Of shenandoah, for permanent president. j. Bell
Bigger for secretary and the usual number of vice.
presidents. Both reports were adopted, and the
convention took recess until S p m, when tho
committee on resolutions VIII report and delegates
to Cincinnati be elected.
At the night session the following delegates
at-large were elected: J. W. Daniel OF Lynch
burg; James Barbour, of Culpeper; DR.. s. II.
Moifctt, OF Rockingham. and Gonoml William
Terry, Of Wythe. Messrs. y. w. Mckinney, Of
Farmyllc and General John Echols, of Staunton,
were elected cloctors-at-large. The convention
was still in session at 1850 o'clock While the dele
gates 70 Cincinnati will doubtless go uninstructed,
preference for Judge Field ~ the nominee ofthe
national convention.
National Republican., 1880-05-20
MInnesota nepubIloan Convention.

ST. PAUL, MINI, May lo-lhe republican state
convention met in the opera'house ut noon to-day.
temporary organization was effected by the elec-
ton OF william II. Yale, Of Winona. as chairman,
and Charles W, Johnson as secretary. Committees
were appointed ON credentials, permanent orgNni-
2at!on aud resolutions, and recess was taken
until $50 y, IN.
The convention reassemblcd Mt $50 and the tenn
porary officers wcre made permanent The com.
iniIleO OH Credentials reported aud committee
was appointed to select delegates TO Chicago aud
presidential electors, Ins names OF the following
W. Stipplo, d. NJ. saim and DOrilus Morrison:
aternateA, o. v ronsly, D. B. Johnston c, d. Post
aud Daniel Fish presidential electors, J. A.,
Thatcher, l.. G. Nelson, J. T. Williams, William
Schummel and KnGtle Nelson.
The COMMITTEES on resolutions presented the fol-
lowing series, which were adopted;
"Resoped, That while we DO not dotract from tho
high qualifications of our distinguished candidates
for the office of president, with friendship for all
and enmity towR none. we hold II TO be the duty
OF Minnesota republicans first 10 be loyal To their
own state, and as we have an eminent senator,
whose qualifications are such as commend the
wide aud favorable attention OF The whole country
as an available candidate, We, who know him best,
take pleasure in adding our testimony TO his en-
trc fitness for nc high position His ability, purity
OF personal character, his answering fidelity 20
republican principles through tw0ny years of
honorable public service and his trained and
liberal statesmanship have ondoored him to the
"Resoped, therefore, That Il Is with pride the re
publican party Of Minnesota, in convention Us.
sembl0d, present the name Of William Window as
candidate for president who would hRnnonize
all mctions aud sections OF the country and insure
republican suGGess In the contest of 1880 and the
delegation TO Chicago selected by this convention
Is hereby instructed to use all honorable efforts
TO secure his nomination NJ the first choice OF tho
republicans Of Minnesota
ARc30lted That the republicans Of Minnesota
hereby express their unqualified approval Of the
National Republican., 1880-05-20
ANOTHER RICE NEXT WEEK.
Riley Accepts HnnIau's Comprehensive

Riley Accepts Hnnlan's Comprehensive
Challenge.
As will be observed in the report of the proceed
ings following yesterdays boat race IIGnlan,
flushed with victory, issued verbal challenge to
any oarsman in the world to meet him. lie made
special reference to Riley in sighting terms, which
was interpreted as meaning that he would
be especially pleased to have spin with
that oarsman and punish him for his conduct
IN rowing over the course in front of the contest
ants yesterday. Riley. who has been very anxious
to meet the Canadian, was not slow in taking up
tho gauntlet thus thrown down. and a match has
been arranged, though the articles have not yet
been signed to take place IL possible next Wodncs-
day. large amount has already been
secured toward purse TO DO offered for
the match. Mcssrs. Bresln Il Cooke. Of
Wizards hotel, having led off with $500. The
race Is understood to be also for the championship
OF America an honor now proudly worn By IInn-
lam Tho race will be over the same course as that
rowed yesterday. 1t is expected that the purse, TO
which the railroad companies and hotel men have
subscribed liberally, will amount TO S. 900. Riley
damaged his boat when rowing yesterday, and will
probably have to gcta new boat, The general i'm
preston Is that the race will be n very fine one.
lianlnn is the fayoritc, however. Riley is
plucky, not at all afraid of lianlnn. aud believes
that he can outrow him. Ifthe rGcc comes Oft the
man who wins will not have such "walkoYcp" as
Harlan had yesterday. Riley, who has been in as
active training Hnnlan for some time. expecting
that he might be called upon TO take Courtney's
place, is in splendid condition.
National Republican., 1880-05-20
THE FISHERY DISPUTE.
A Canadian GrOWI Over the Presi-
dents Message.
Superiority OF Local Regulations Over Treaty
stipulatlons Insisted Upon-IIestrictions
Upon the Use of Canadian Canals
Tlreatoned--Sec Evarts'
Action styled as Alb
surd and Petulant.
Canadian Comments ON tho Message.


ToRoSTo. ONT, May l9.-The Globe to-day has
long editorial article on Secretary Eyarts report to
congress on the Fortune bay affair and Mr. Lonmys
bill. Ailer recounting the provisions Of the bill
the GLOBE says: Nothing Canadians can urge in
connection with this matter Is likely to have the
slightest effect IN either defeating modifying the
proposed legislation at Washington. What strikes
one As most absurd in the petllant action Of the
United States government u the fact that while the
ofiense was committed In New FOundlUnd. PROV
incc which applies to Canada with quite as much
force as 10 New Foundland, the treaty was Of
course cnncted, IN 30 far As Canada is concerned,
~ u whole and IL the United Stairs congress has n
right iH consequence OF tho difference Of opinion,
international law to play fast aud loose with tho
clause aboishing the fish duty, the Canadian por
liament has an equal right To repeal clauses graut-
Ing the nee use Of canals. Nothing moro need DO
said by way Of showing the sbsurdity OF tho posi-
ton taken by secretary Eyarts. Itls equally easy.
10 show the untonabeness OF his contention that
the treaty guarantees 10 ihe United States fisher
men tie right 70 catch Ash wherever aud however
they please In Canadian waters without reference
TO any regulations made by the Canadian govern
mont twas never contemplated that OUR enact
utter destruction should be oVcrrillen by
foreigners and be observed by our own people.
Mr. Eyafts oouo'ids that even such lOcal proiiL.-
tons as were IN force lcioro the treaty was con-
cluded may be set Mt naught by the Uiiited states
fishermen under lis provisions SO far from this
view being correct II Is maliifcsty both inst and
expodient that laws aud regulations looking to tho
prevention OF fisheries IN which both nations ara
At present alike Interested shoirld bo within TIE
competency Of tho local authorities at any time
when they are found 10 be Necessary. If the par
liaments OF Canada and Newfoundland cannot
protect the fisheries from wanton aud wholesale
destruction, what can 2, IL Is to be hoped that,
Lord KimDor!ey viii contlnueto occupy ticpoSi-'
ton taken ia these negotiations by his predecessor
IN tho colonial office Canada eau better afford TO
huvo tho fish duty reimposcd than shG' can afford
to lose her proprietary control Of her hsheriUS"
National Republican., 1880-05-20
4 LONG LE.iP.
Professor odlum's Jump from the A quednct
bridge.


Bridge.
Ono of the events on tho river yesterday was the
leap from the aquoduct bridge. made by Professor
Odlum, in accordance with the announcement IN
THE NATIONAL REruDLIcAN. Professor Odum
was rowed to the aqucduct about O'Clock and
soon afterward appeared ON the bridge atred in
bathing suit. He took u position about over
tho middle Of the river. As he was climbing
upon the rail an excited stranger tapped him on
the bnck. Odlum turned 10 see what was wanted
and the stranger inquired, Young man, do you
know how high this bridge is?' Odlum replied
politely that he knew what he was doing and
would not do il it lie had expected TO be hurt
The stranger then appealed to the crowd not to
let Odlum kill himself, but no one else appeared
to share his alarm. Odlum, having thnuEed tho
stranger for his issOlcitude, again climbed upon tho
rail and. having seHdiOd himself, leaped out into
tho river The leepw0s very iinc one, Odlum pre-
serving his balance well aud striking the water
with his feet. He rose to the surface Immediately
sgnuled TO his friends that he was safe and sound
by waving handkerchief, which he carried in an
inside pocket and which, wonderful to relate
remained almost perfectly dry, and then struck
out down stream, giving line exhibition of
swimming. He landed st ono of the stands
near High street, Georgetown. The leap from the
top OF the rail to the water was about eighty feet.
The water where Odlum jumped IN was about
eighteen feet deep and he did not reach the bot
tom. Captain Paul Boyton also appeared tho
river during the afternoon and padded up and
down the course IN his liio-saying suit.
National Republican., 1880-05-20
A lsallroad twain snnded In.

The traveller by rail III Colorado meets with
causes OF delay not found elsewhere. The wind
frequently brihgs train to dead stop the danger
being that 1t viii be blown from the track. Last
week a train on the Denver and Rio Grande mar
row gauge was "sanded in." A strong wind was
blowing straight across the track, which took up
the sand Just as 1t would have done snow. COM
pletoly covering tho track to depth Of two feet.
Tho train meli aud gang OF section men were
employed TO clear II oif With shOvcls and they
were aided by a number OF passengers. Almost ~
fast rs the sand could bo shoYeled away the wind
whrled more on. Tho sand storms OF the African
desert were fully realized. SO fierce was the Wind
thut tho sand beat upon tho faces and hands OF tho
workers violently that the pain was too great to
DO borne long at a time. After four hours of hard
work the train was dragged through.
National Republican., 1880-05-20
Tho rontcst in Alabama.

SELMA, May 1S.-pcesates 10 the republican
state convention to be held to morrow arriving
by every train aud steamer, Tho colorCd clement
largely prepondorates, Federal otlico-holdcrs,
whether delegates or not are here in forcc
and arc allworking for Sherman. There are contest
ing delegations frem Mobile, one headed by Office
holders, the others composed principally of
colorcd men. who are Tor tho ex-prGSdent
first. last aud always. Indications at pres
the thrdlerm mon and al instructed delegation
sent TO Chicago. Tho contest Is between the ex-
has not yet arrived The prospects arc for a full
convention. all counties being represented The
probabilities arc that there will no state ticket
nominated. The state delegates also represent
their respective judicial districts and viii meet
upon the adjournment OF the state convention and
probably nominate judges in the first and fourth
districts and Que chancellor. rl- aifng
National Republican., 1880-05-20
C.IBLE NOTES.

LONDON, May l9,-All tho mills Ia blackburn
will be opened ON Monday. and II is probable that
the operatives will resume work AZ the old hgures
RoNg, Nsy l9--It Is said in political circles that
the ministerial majority Increases daily, as uleln-
Lcrs VI The dlsAidcnt l0lt announce their resolve
to support the government,
LONDON, May l0-Mr. Plimsoll OiboruD has re-
signed his seat In parliament for Derby In fuyoF OF
sir william HarCourt 1ho conservatives will
oppose Sir Williams election, and II is said that
they VIII iuYite Sir Robert Peel 70 tho stand
LoNpoN, May 20.--The Daily Nelgs, IN It's leading
editorial, says tho quecus speech viii have no
large outline Of q long session to sketch, and no
vast enterprises Of foreign policy to reveal.
p LONDON. May l9-1ho Hon. James Russell Low
ell tho American minister 20 England, and Mrs.
Lowell viii reside for The present with Mr. Lowelra
nephew In Gresham place.
LOSDoN, May l9-ri.e betting against LOrlGrd's
MRllcustoiu, Wha viii sttrl in the race fvr tho
Manchester cur tomorrow, Is now 50 " /.
National Republican., 1880-05-20
The Exrerlr nnd .he srrlnger Le,ter.

III the Springer investigation yesterday the
examination OF Mr. Hay the writing eN-
pert was continued, and the testimony was
taken of J. T. Lighter, jr, clerk TO Mr.. Fin
ley, to the effect that the anonymous letter
was not in the handwriting Of Finley. The
witness was required to giyo specimens Of his
handwriting and these gave strong color 10 the
suspicion that ho himself was the writer OF tho
denied. The very remarkable circumstance has
been developed in this inquiry that the writing of
the anonymous letter bears. In many respects, q
similarity to that of Finley Che first person sus-
pccted) aud of his clerk; also that OF Sir. William
). King, OF Minnesota TO whom Mr.. Donnelly frs
attributed ~ and last of nl 10 thatof Mr. Springer
himself (who has submitted specimens of his hand
writing and yet the export gives 1t AS his opition
that the anonymous letter was not written by any
q natural hand. IL Is quite evident that the author
ship of the anonymous letter IS neither to he proved
nor to be controYcrtcd by the testimony of experts
National Republican., 1880-05-20
Oarsmen for Fame and Pcif VS.. Oarsnen
for Humanity.

Thirty thousand or more strangers were in town
TO witness the boat race. o contest between two
great oarsnlen, on smooth water in bamy weather
beneath tho serene skies of n May day. Gay eauip.
ages filled with fair women occupied the heights
along the shore; the banks of the river were lined
with the beauty and fashion OF the country elbow
ing and jostlng with whatever ri1fraff could raise
the needml half dollar to secure the privilege Of
tho American citizen ~ share in whatever enjoy
ment he can pay for " Encouragement of phys
icHl trimming served as Woll-turned rhetorical
excuse for even the cleIgymen to become lockers.
on. II was like gala day In Vanity Fair, and the
city was turned into huge gambling booth. Hun
dls,,s OF thousands of collars changed hands.
These champion oarsmen who ply their crait for
sport arc rewarded with plludits and plunder,
and they grow fnmous ana reh.
Down on the sea c9nst, up on tho lake shores, day
and night the United States Keeps hundreds of the
braye,t men who ever wore tarpNulin petrolling
the beach on tho lookout for disasters for souls III
peril of pershing In angry sOas. They must be al
why's on the watch, always ready 10 20 out In the
norcCst gales In the most b'iading storms IN The
bittcrest, iclGst weather known on our inclement
winter coast in tho deadlieGt darkest nlght with
no crowds Of applauding witnesses. no sGrgng
admlIing multudcs with music aud banners To
cheer them on, il answer to the noSorable eall
Ofduty and sustained only Ey their innate heroilp
They get but $40 month; they live and dO OBJ.
scurC and poor they have no change BY their skill
and prowcss In wrestling with wrathfu seas 10 lay
by N com pctCnCy for their families; admiripg
friends and hsckcrs do not stand ready TO han
them to laud on their victories over danger
and death, with gifts of silkcn purses filed
with golden eagles; they risk life every tim0 they
save llNcsi ara lhty nANo shNeu llONsahds out II
pcrchanCe In one of these ventures they lose the
precious stake the widows and orphans on the
Shore are el destitute, dependent on the tickle
charity of tho forgetful world.
A bill is before congress providing for some COM
pensatiOn 10 the families of the llfe-saying crews
In case OF their sacrifice TO the service. 1t has been
before the committee on commerce since early IN
March, II has both Justice and humanity OH its
side and the arguments against It's oxpediOncy are
so III founded that II should not have taken week
to have made 1t an enactment
Now that tho river and harbor bill is Oft the
hands OF the committee, 1t is suggested that they
take up this not less important bill OF Mr. CoX's,
and get II through Mt once, Tho sentiment of the
entire country is In It's favor, and the demand il
makes on tho treasury Is so small that IL assumes
the complexion ofnggardlmoss TO hesitate regard
ing 1t.
National Republican., 1880-05-20
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.

whole on the agricultural appropriation bill. It's
consideration was completed, and the committee
rose and the bill was passed by the house.
The house then went into committee OF the whole
on motion of Mr.. Tucker, who stated his object
was TO call up the tariff bills.
The chair stated the first business in order to ho
the revenue bills upon the calendar and the un'
finished business 10 be the refinding bill.
Mr. Tucker objected ~ the consideration OF the
funding bill and under the rule the committee rose
aud reported the objection
The House refused by vote Of 81 10 % 10 order
the committee ~ lay the funding bill aside, and
again went into committee of the whole.
without, however. taking up the bill the commit
tee rose, aud motion was made 10 adjourn, on
which the ayes and nays were ordered and taken
and the motion disagreed 10,
In accordance with provious order the speaker
ANNOUNCED Uhe hour OF o'clock having arriYed)R
recess until $50 O'clock
The evening session was devoted to the consid-
Grafton OF the District code. which WAS completed
and the demand forthe previous question ordered,
which makes the bill The unfinished business for
day.
The house then at Oi5 p. m, adjourned.
National Republican., 1880-05-20
senator 0orden,s suecessnr.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May l9.-Ex. Governor Joseph
T.. Brown, OF Georgia, who Is here, received dis
patch tonight announcing his appointment to the
Uuled States senate from Georgia, vice Senator
Gordon, resigned. Governor Brown accepts the
position.
Senator Gordon sent letter to the governor of
Georgia several days ago ressung his position as
United States sountor. In his letter he assigned
the principal for taking this step. woAri-
ness Of public lihl after twenty years service and
II desire to attend 10 his private 1nHis, When
asked at late hour last night as TO the correctness
Of tho report that his resignation had boon OC-
cepted, the senator said that he had not yet rp-
ceivcd any reply from Governor COlquitt but Cx-
peClel " get ono tO-lny.l