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National Republican., 1880-10-29
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Interesting Details by Mail Steamer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2s.-Tbe steamer Gaelic
from Hong Kong via Yokohama, brings the fol-
lowing intelligence from the former 10 September,
p, and from Shanghai to the Goth. serious riot
took place In Canton on the 18th Of September,
between two rival factions OF the lower order OF
natives. The immediate cause Of the outbreak
was fire In the she'd near the Roman catholic
cathedral. The French priests endeayorcd TO quell
the disturbance, and we're assaulted with stones
and other missiles by the roiters and the mi ssion
house was attacked. The military were called
out and after ilring Yolley or two the mob was
dispersed Some lives were lost among the natives
and one OF the priests was wounded. The gov
ernor of Macao dispatched q guuboat to the scene,
but order had been restored by the prompt oCtion
OF the Chinese authorities before It's arrival. Con
siderable cxcitemet prevailed at Hong Kong In
disturbance. Reports from Tlenisiu announce
mat active Preparations for war are
being carried on ut the arsenal. Much
diversity Of opinion however, prevails IN the de-
liberatons Of the g-Rud council same the mem.
bers arguing that it's better TO take the chances Of
war than to submit 90 the terms that Russia seeks
making preparations ut Vl0diYostOck to support
the demands he Is instructed to make.
Peking' but refused TO go. On former occasion
wien summoned TO the capital he required
the gates of the CITY y be garded by his own troops
who accompanied lin In great force. Without
personal security he is not likely TO comply. II
IS said that he has recently written to the King Of
TO Foreigners this is the only chance there
Is 70 prevent It's being absorbed by Russia
The commercial treaty between Brazil md
China which was negotiated by Admiral Damatta
ana Senior CnlladD, was signed on tho 4th OF Sep
lembcr. Admiral Dumatta returns to Brazil aud
Scnur CalladD remains as mlaister to Pckin.
YOKOHAMA, Oct. 9--'rhe finance minister's csti-
mates OF the revenue and expenditures of the
empire for the fiscal year have been published, and
as usual are made to balance.
Reports Of ministerial designations and of dis
sensions In the cabinet have occupied the native
papers lately. No official announcement of any
change mas yet transpirod. The discussion in ref
erence to the eKpedieney Of contracting foreign
loan for the purpose Of retiring large amount of
paper currency is stil carried on, but several
prominent members of the government arc strongly
opposed to the measure IS hich will most likely be
abandoned. The government has recently with
drawn from circulation about s0,O0000O III paper
currency, which is to be publicly burned.
On the 3d instant typhoon passed over Yoko-
hama, doing considerable damage to buildings
both here and In Toxic. The light crafl in the bay
suffered severely and great many lives were lost.
The adjoining ports ulso sustained great loss.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Funeral OF tho Late Hugh Latham.

The remains OF thelate Hugh Latham esq, were
placed In spcndidy ornamented black cloth
cOsket this morning and conveyed TO the 0rmory
ofthc Alexandria Light Infantry, where in charge
of guard Of honor from the Uniformc ed Battalion
of Washington they were viewed by large num-
bcr of friends. At ? o'clock, when the funeral
ceremonies took place conducted by Rev. Messrg
Dinwddic Of the Second presbyterian church
and Penck of the baptist church. tho
hall, Notwithstanding the .inclemcncy Of tic
weather, was packed. On the stage were Mayor
Smith, J. r. BcckhNm, president of the common
council; +. f. Downham, president of the board
of alderman; X kcmper, corporation attorney;
I.cachman of MnssnChuSctts, great incOhonee Of
the great council of Red Men of the United states;
Joshua Mnris of Wilmington, Dell G.. X, of r.;
George J, Collesh Of Baltimore, G.. s. s.; Joseph
Pyle Of Wilmington, Del, &, X, W; A. j. Baker Of
Philadelphia, @. W Lindsay pf Baltimore and NJ.
II. dorham Of Philadelphia past grand In
cohonecs; Theo A. Rose assistant secretary
OF the supreme grand lodge Of Odd-FellOws; John
NJ. Jones, grand representative OF Maryland;
Charles H. Rawlings, John i, Ilaycnucr and j. 4.
Given grand representatives Of the District Of Co.
Grand Patriarch John Long Of the District OrC Co.
lumbin, The funeral procession, headed by tho
Alexandria Musical association, was one Of the
largest ever witnessed In this city, consisting Of
the members of both branches of the city council,
officers of the sovereign grand lodge OF
Odd-FcOws of the United states, Uniformed Bat
talon OF pGtgiuiChs Of Washington, delegations
from the grand aud subordinate cncamnmcuts OF
Washington dclcgbi ons from the gRud lodge Of
Odd-FellOWs and grand CnCumpmCnt Of Virginia,
the various orders of this city of which the de-
ceased was member, and delegations nom the
several fire companies. At the grave the cere-
monies were conducted by Grand Chaplain John
7. Given ON behalf of the Otd-fellows and by tho
Ch iCf officers Of the other organizations The re-.
mains were Inferred In Tie cemetery Of the NJ T..
church sOulh.-.lttuUd-i IA Gds etc.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Ahlngon-Goycnor John Lee Carroll and
family Of Baltimore Baron u ATiuns, Brazilian
minister and two servants, 4. W Duryee, Mr.. H..
DurRcG, H. Dickinson and Miss nr G, RnSon of
New York, John G. Koop and wife OF Brooklyn.
William G.. Clark, Mrs AUCrcrombie and Miss
Aber1yomblO Of scotland.
ST. james, Pusey Of Philadelphia, Henry W.
Williams OF Boston Mass, Charles + Ware Of Phil
adclphin, Pa A, C. Boyd Of Massachusetts, John
Fox OF Baltim ore Nd, Rufus p, Keith ana wilc Of
Massachusetts, Mrs, Hull aud daughter of Kansas,
W A. Gales of North Carolina j, W, 1rvloir Of
New Orleans, NJ W. Jacobs Of Harrisburg, Pa,
Elum Fisher aud wife Of Eaton. Pa, Jane. /. Cali
lawop Of Kentucky and r. W. Kidd and wife Of
New York,
Riggs c. p Cunningham Of Scotland H. NJ,
Hutchnsa of Maryland Mrs Hugh Wikon and
Miss Wilson of New Orleans uud G. H. raymond
OF New York,
Wnlurds-W C. Mckinley Of New York, L. d.
Grant L. $. A, \. q. B. uiNbousc OF New York, z,
h. lIulsyer ana Wilc Of lurt Jcrvls, y, Y, ana W,
S. Relic ana T., j. Clark ofst, Louis
Imporlal-E, D. Ward OF New York. r. c, Mac
Chosney OF Piltsburg sherman King Of the London
cllcus, and the rest OF the troupe,
Ebbut-W. Van Ness aud wilo Of Newark, y. j.,
s. S. Clark of Brooklyn, y. Y, W. NJ, UgbcphAwof
Savannah Ga, o. Hutton of Maryland, and l.. NJ.
Hamilton and vito OF FrCcpoIt, Ill.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
HOhfEn1RD HOUND.
What tho Shormun Cadets Think of Their
Southern Trip and the People of Washing.

What tho Shormun Cadets Think of Their
southern Trip and the People of Washing
ton.
The Sherman cadets OF Lawrence Mass, who
have been the guests Of the Washington Light
Infantry corps for the past three days left for New
York city last evening where they win be received
and entertained by the Ninth regiment. The cadets
assembled at the armory OF the light infantry. who
turned ont III large numbers, nnd after
speech returned the thanks Of his COM
mand for the manner in which they had been
treated at the national capital. Colonel
Moore responded in an address ,eemiug
with good wishes for the future OF thoir Massaciiu
setis guests. At the conclusion both commands
united IN their peculiar company cheers. The
line of march was then taken up for the Baltimore
Il Potomac depot, and at $50 o'clock the train
pulled out with os joyous crowd as ever left
the highest terms of their treatment here, ana
contrasted 1t with that received at Atlanta greatly
to the detriment of the latter city 1t was
the general expression that the only good
time they had there was what the Washington
Light Infantry aud they themselves made the only
desire Of the residents of Atlanta being TO make all
the money they could out Of their northern WIS.,
itoIs. number of members of the company
stated that If they had entertained any ideas of
voting the democratic ticket next Tuesday their
southern trip would have dlssipated them, for from
were not fit to govern themselves, let alone the
intelligent people OF the north. To the people OF
Washington, however, they could not find terms TO
express their gratitude, and If ever the Washington
Light Infantry came 70 Lawrence they would be
received with open arms,
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Forty-thrce Thousand rostomcos.

The annual report Of the appointment division
Of the postonce department for the last fiscal year
was completed yesterday. 1t shows that the mum.
Der Of postoHices In operation in the United States
on the 30h of June last was Il o,9 an increase Of
2l3I during the year. l,7Gl Of the poslmaStcrs are
appoinecs of the president; the rGmOining Il 22s
Offices are filled by appointments Of the postmaster
general. Besides the nearly 1900 postmaStCrs
there are 1890 persons throughout the country
who perform service and receive compensation
upon the written authorization Of the postmaster
general or his chief ussislautS-CumprlSing IlQ in
the postoifce department at Washington, 5jlg
clerks IN pogt0niccs Of the first and second classes
GSS etercarriers j6 special agents 2gl6 en-
ployes OF the railway mail service, and 5,sj2 mai!
contractors. In addition to the pOstofco clerks
above rcckoued, forwhose employment allowances
are made to presidential posmasters OF the first
and second grade It is estimated AZ the depart
ment that there are at least 10000 persons acting us
clerks In the third aud fourth class poStonlccs who
look for their employment and compensation di-
TeCtly to the local authority and II Is believed
therefore that there Ure now not less than 10000
persons directly connected with our postal service
National Republican., 1880-10-29
rho Young scratchers of New York.

The Independent Republican association, which
is the title of the lively body that organized the
10000 young republican sorOtchers throughout the
state Of New York who refused to vote for Gov
ernor Cornell last year, held their campaign meet.
ing In the Cooper union last night to advocate 4
preference for the republican to tho democratic
presidential ticket Mr. Brayton Ives, recently
president Of the New York stock exchange, pre-
sided on the OCCASION and the programme In
cluded tho names of several prominent gentlemen
from various parts of the country some of whom,
and others, like Professor Seelye, though advocates
Of Mr. Hayes IN that canvass nevertheless disputed
the larnes OF The electoral count by which he was
made president Mr.. soelye was a representative
In cohgress, and recorded his vote particularly
against counting tho Hayes electoral certificate
from Louisiana. Mr., Charles Francis Adams jr.
Of Boston and Mr.. Wayne MaGYeagh OF Philade.
MINI Mere IN The LIST of sneAkers.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
PERSONAL.
sNERAL MCKENZIE is in the city.

GENERAL MCKENZIE is in the city.
Mr.. JUSTICE MILLER is In New York city.
The Earl Of Boacons6eld Is suffering from gout
in the tongue.
COLONEL FRED 9, GRANT Is in the CITY md stoD-
ping at Willafds.
TME Japanese legation have removed to No 1910
street northwest
DISTRICT. ATTORNEY conKnItL has returned from
hosty business visit TO New York
JUSTICE and Mrs. Macarthur have returned from ,
their extended trip TO the Pacific coast.
THE Marquis Of Iorne, governorgeneral OF
Canada VIII not visit England this year.
Hon. GEORGE c. GoRHAM Is back at Indianapolis
looking after the republican canvass in Indiana.
THE Rev. w. II, II. Murray has begun leciuting
tour; lie Is adyE,isod to appear in Vermont this
week.
Mas FILLMORE. the widow Of the late ox.Presl.
dent, was attacked with paralysis at her home, in
BuIalo, week ago. and Is not expected TO re-
cover.
THE widow Of the late President Lincoln arrived
IL New York last Wednesday aud Is quite III at tho
Clarendon hotel.
TnE wife and only daughter, beloved child Of
seven ana n'half years Of Rev Charles King arc
seriously aud dangerously i'll with the dIphthcrc
sore throat
L, V. sM,LLEY who has been making a tour of
the interior OF New York state write I'm the TjjJ,ps
that tho republican canvass IS very spirited and
the democratic habby and dcspoudent Unless tho
domocrals OF the lower counties 20 tp Harlem
bridge with 5000 majority, he says they will be
defeated.
Mr. KiSSEY Of the Newark Adtcr,iscr has Just
died at the age OF eighyono years. lie was
power In the old whlg pfcss forty years ago. Ho
took his first degree At Princeton college IN 1886.
There was no abler paper IN all New Jersey than
the dtrsrfscr. Its political force was only cqualcd
by its marked enterprise IN the general news and
events of the day ut time when tclegTaphs were
unknown aud steam had scarcely made its nrst
success on the ocean. II was In ls30-40 that Mr.
Kinney made his great fight for the broad seal of
New Jersey" under which the state claimed the
whig delegation ~ the twcnty-sixth congress The
i've members then elected on general ticket were
hnnly admitted To- their seats, after fierce strug-
gle to elect speaker before they were sworn III.
That speaker was K. NJ 4. Hunter OF Virginia, O
young man then almost unknown. and still sur
viving as an eX-confedcratc at Richmond. Ha
was taken up as compromise whig Of the state
rights school aud worked faithfully With the party
until after the Tyler dcsertion
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Ifirn Iicnnrl

Boston, Oct. 2S-About a. m. the large steam
planing-mill OF James ~ Bulfum at Lynn was dis.
covered in blaze The new englne-house OF
Allen 4 Boydens papcr-boX factory. Timothy
Newhall's railroad house. Chapman Bros dye
shop and j. OTIS Marshall's woodwork building
begldes other small buildings, also quickly took
fire. Al 0:l5 the flames We're at full sweep. The
entire loss will be upward of 100000
Boston, Oct. 2S.-Ihc fire at Lynn was finally
controlled after hard work by the firemen. The
loss, II is now estimated, will reach S4j,000.
CHICAGO, Oct. 2s.-A special dispatch to the
Journal from Peoria, ILL.,, says At 1870 o'clock this
morning the lumber-yard OF j. q. Rodgers & Co.
was found to be on fire. 1t burned rapidly and
came near spreading to other buildings. The loss
is $4,000; insurance, $4,000. The fire was the
work Of an incemdlary.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Republican DemonstratIon in wan street.

New YonK, oct. 2s.-A republican mnss-meeing
at the sub treasury this afternoon, under the
auspices OF the Bankers and Brokers and Produce
Exchange clubs, was attended by un immense
crowd Of persons. Colonel Ingersoll was the prn-
cipal speaker and letter from Secretary schura
was read. A meeting Of this character is some
thing never before witnessed in New York. Hun
dreds of millions of dollars and every branch OF
the mercantile community were represented. Hun
dreds of the great wholesale stores were closed as
early as o'clock, and principals and clerks min
glcd in the crowd. On Broadway, above and be-
low the head of Wall street. tho crowd from carly
In the afternoon was SO great rs to impede all prog
ress of vehicles. All down town was In a state OF
excitement and business was substantially sus-
pended. So dense was the throng that but u small
fraction could get sufficiently near the speakers "
hear what was said. This unprecedented outpour-
ing Of the business meu in the business portion Of
this busy city could only have been brought about
by strong feeling that their interests and the best
Interests Of the country would be jeopardized by
the success of tho democratic party at the ap-
preaching election. The Significance of such n
turnout is apparent and its effect will be felt Rt
the blllO;-boN,
National Republican., 1880-10-29
uancocl, Content with rate.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2s.-Nearly 200 citizens OF Brook
lyn most Of whom were Germans, visited Gov.
ernors island yesterday to present to General Han
cock cane, duly awarded to him as the presiden-
tlGl candidate who had received the largest
number of votes at the ladies' fair Of St. Matthew's
German Lutheran church, recently held III Brook
lyn f. d. Arriving on the island they marched
two abreast TO the generals headquarters. Rev.
Henry g. Vosseler, pastor of the church. made the
presentation speech, to which General Hancock re-
piled us follows: you have done me the honor
Of presenting this cane to me as the victor OF
Gettysburg. | was not the victor. | was n soldier
there, and but did my duty. i do not claim to be
the victor. hnd All exceptional command In the
army, aud therefore the homer fell to me- but what
credit gained was due to the soldiers 1 COM
manded. II is hard TO say who was the victor of
Gettysburg, as all did their duty. There were
other generals at the battle and other vctors, but
10 history Will ever lie complete enough to re.
cord the great number of victors In my successful
enlargement The peopleo Brooklyn were among
the earliest and most earnest advocates Of my
nomination, and If should or should not be
elected president shall deem the result to be tho
will OF the people and cheerflly submit 10 the YER
dict Of the I'd Of November"
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Disturbance ut a rolltic II Procession.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, Oct 2s.-As u republican
torchlight procession was passing the corner OF
Oak and Dwight streets this evening number OF
boys standing on tho pavement blew tin horus at
the processionists This so enraged one of the mem
bers Of oolored company from Hartford that he
struck one of the boys In the face with torch,
whercupon the boys took TO their heels Several
them, Hartford negro, whose name has not yet
been learned, fired pistol into the crowd. The
bail struck an inoiiensiye spectator named Peter
and was set upon and severely beaten, his Jaw be-
Ing broken, The doctor IN attendance says
Sweeney will die before morning. as his wounds
are fatal. Sweeney being an Irish democrat and
his nssalants being colored men, there s much
eXCitement over the mnltcr.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
eENERAB GRANT AT u BuFFA1o.
A Free Nation aud an Honest Ballot.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 2s.-General Grant and
Senator Conkling addressed large mass meeting
here this p. m. The general said: II am highly
gratifed to see the great number OF people that
have turned out here to-day l am convinced that
me people Of the great state Of New York are
rnlly alive to the pending issues IN this campaign.
me democratic party organized os II now is. is
under the control OF the rebel brigodiers We
want at least national party with policy that
VIII prevail In all sections. Wcare not willing and
you are not willing, and Nmoug the people of the
empire state there are men who Will not submit TO
southern rule. We want to be ruled by nothern peo-
pic While VIC are alive. predict for this state tho
greatest victory II has ever had and that will be
victory from the Pacific TO the Atlantic, through.
out the entire northern states, and that we will
have different organization TO contend with In
the next election from what we have now. We
will have All organization to contend with which
will be divided into two parties aud not by two
sections of the country. We will then have free
ballot and an honest ballot, which the people of
this country are determined to have. And II the
south persists In solid south they will be met by
II solid north"
A reception was rendered to General Grant In the
evening, aud there was q torchlight procession.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Tho MARYLAND Republicans.

The Maryland Republican association held 4
large and enthusiastic meeting last evening at the
rooms OF the Union Veteran club li25 New York
avenue, Captain r, S. Widdlcomb, president IN the
chair George II. Cline secretary. The finance and
transportation committees made their reports.
vote Of thanks was unanimously rendered to The
members Of the East Washington Garfield and
Arthur club and the republican employees OF the
uayyyard for their efficient aid in tho nfh and
sixth congressional districts. speeches were made
Adjourned until saturday evening the 5Jlh Instant
nj TgO o'clock
National Republican., 1880-10-29
DISLOY1LTY IN TIE SOUTH.
Secession Not n Crime--1he National Credit
May lall.

May Fall.
The Mercury journal published at Meridian
Miss, contains in its issue of the 23d instant col
umn OF editorial advice and instruction to the peo-
pic of "the Southland" on political subjects. These
are some extracts from the article:
Make no more cowardly concessions that scccs.
sion was revolution aud folly no more gelEaccusa-
tlons OF having committed treason.
They tho people of the north) rcnso 10 be-
levc u.s. and affect TO believe If we could control
the government to any extent, to such extent we
would impair IT, Then let us cease to concern our
selves about the national credit-neither uphold
ing or pullingt down; so, If it can stand without
our active concern about It, let It stand and
welcome: aud II II can't let II fall and be damned
Discourage the idea that position in the federal
government Is higher than In the state government
Elevate state pride until one feels It more honor
Gblo to be Missssippian than citizen Of the
United States.
True as steel, solid as an adomantiue rock, be
Just and fear not, and the God, who rules the fates
themselves, will preserve YOU when the bond
holders who fear and hate you, are turned to dust
again. and the parchment upon which their bonds
are written shall be consumed in tho flames of the
next civil war, which their folly and madness may
klndle before they dream II.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
THE sCHUErzEY vEREIM.
Annual Election of omcors-The Financial
Report.

The annual meeting of the Washington schuct.
zen yerein was held last evening at the schuetzen
park, and tho following officers We're elected for
the ensuing year: President, Charles Ebel; vice.
president, G. Hartg; secretary, r, springsguth,
treasurer Charles GrOni first target master, Will.
lam Fendner; second target master, J. G. KilliOn,
and park superintendent George ]. Seuherlo
These officers will be installed November IS.
committee consisting of Messrs. John J.. Vogt
George J. Sculerle and Gust. Hartig, was appointed
to act IN conjunction with the liquor dealers as
socialion IN regard to the liquor license question.
cruyon portrait ofthe secretary Il. springsguh.
was presented 10 the ycreiu by the artist, Mr..
Roberts The secretary submitted an elaborate
financial report setting forth the transactions Of the
Washington Schuetzen vercin stock company from
the date Of organization, April G. 1876 to September
50 last. There have been 236j shares sold at s2j
per share. The amount Of $4,000 has been paid
toward the reduction of the principal debt of
$50 600 leaving Il balance Of $1,000 due December
o. lsS5, with interest NJ eight per cent. per annun
The liabilities of the company exclusive of the
capital stock amount to sli SS0il, and the assets,
consisting Of the grounds and improvements
thereon, to SSl, III.
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Nyestern Compliments.

When Stllson Hulchins now Of the Washington
Post lived in st, Louis, they thought him n shrewd
politician. But he appears to nave dcgencrated
since he went east. lie says in tho Post land the
Kansas City 7imesis silly enough to copy his state
ment as favorable 10 the democrats) th0t while the
tariff issue viii put New Jersey in the list Of
doubtful states, make Connecticut republican and
increase the republican strength in other New Eng
land states y MI, ~ tle same lhe brlhs WIS
son ought to go ana soak his head IN mush and
milk. lie appears to be q rainbow-hued ass
Aichis2R NdWptaih
National Republican., 1880-10-29
Tho nnnds rnnnd ON nnylc.

The bonds which wcre taken from Doyle when
arrested in Chicago are now undergoing critical
examination by George W, Cosear supcrutcnd'
ent Of the engraving division Of the bureau Of en-,
craving Rud printing An Official statement VIII
be prepared by the department when the eNamiu0'
ton Is concluded, giving In detail the difference
which exists between the forged bonds and those
which are genuine,