Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-17

Monument Fafr-ChandIer's Senatorial
Scheme.
WASHINGTON, October 15-The great explain
er is upon us in diluted portions, but in inter-
mittent force. After every election it becomes
the public duty, or rather inclination Of the
defeated party to explain how it all came
about, to point out how defeat could have been
avoided, and to give encouragement to the
rank and file by predicting that everything will
be all right next time. The Ohio deluge has
OF course thrown upon the political shore many
explainers. Most of them explain from Wash
ington. The average politician had rather talk
from. Washington than anywhere else. As each
OF the leaders Of the Republican party happens
upon this city he Immediately falls afoul of
newspaper men-generally by intent-and ex-
plains. They all tell the same story. The
prohibition plank in the Republican
platform and the staying at home
OF Republicans to do their harvesting caused
the overthrow. And then they say that Ohio
cannot have any effect on New York, Pennsyl-
vania or Indiana, but that the grand old party
will just sweep those States. This is all very
funny. The regularity with which these same
explanations came forth, and the exact simili-
tude Of them, is really refreshing. But the
leaders have to do it, and are more than anx-
ious to perform that duty. They talk and talk
and many Republicans believe that this system
OF explanation will set things all right With
the Republican party in Pennsylvania and
New York split up. and things in Indiana
going all wrong for the Republicans, and Jaw
Hubbell not getting many shekels. the Demo-
Gratis need not be, and are not, terribly fright
ened by the present deluge of explanations.
ABOUT THAT sURPLUs
In recent Washington letter to the NEWS 1t
was stated that g. demand would be made
upon the Secretary of the Treasury on behalf
Of the State of Virginia for her pro rata of the
9,OO0OO0 remaining of the surplus in the
Treasury when that surplus $2S, 600 O0O was in
1886 ordered to be distributed among the
States then in the Union. From relia BILE in
formation received it would appear that there
is more in this than was at first supposed 1t
has been pretty well set forth that Blaine is
looking toward Virginia. His recent Chicago
interview showed that. The hand of
Blaine appears in the demand to be
made for Virginias share of the So, ,OO0, 600
He suggested that the statute originally au-
thorlZtng the distribution of the Treasury sur
plus had never been repealed, and advised that
Virginia. owing to her enormous debt, should
try to get her share of that SO, 600 900 from the
Treasury. Upon this hint. Mr.. Alexander, of
this city, was appointed attorney to look into
and investigate the matter, and has already
prepared brief in the case to back up the
states demand. He is delaying the presenta-
ton of that demand in order to procure other
information than that which is in his posses
sion, and which he has learned is in existence
Blaine is evidently at work.
THE NEXT SPEAKER
1t being conceded by the leading Republicans
that the next House will be Democratic
there is political gossip as to who will
for the House will be Carlisle. Blackburn
Kenna. Randall and Morrison. The general
drift of opinion is that there is not much doubt
OF Randall again becoming Speaker He will
be very hotly opposed in his canvass. The
Southern members especially want no Randall
in theirs. Neither do those in favor of fair
tariff tackle kindly to the elevation of Randall
into the Speakers chair again and some peo-
pie believe that Randall was always pIaVing
into the hands of Don Cameron and the Repub.
lican leaders Morrison, of Illinois will be very
popular candidate, but his extreme free trade
views Will seriously hamper him. He is one of
the most popular men in Congress, and one of
the purest politicians of the century He will
have fair following. Cox, of New York is
not certain to enter the race. but if he does,
he is certain to be defeated. Blackburn is
brilliant, popular, but lacks judgment He
will only make a fgurehead canvass at best
Kenna, OF West Virginia, is young. brilliant,
parliamentarians on the floor. He will be the
young mans candidate" with some support
from older men. He will represent that idea
which is growing in the House, that tne young
poll considerable streDgth-much more than
most are willing to accord him. Carlisle will
be Randall's most form adible opponent He
is every bit as shrewd and ready as Randall
and has not even been whispered about with a
suspicion OF the genuineness of his Democracy
He occupies a very strong position
on the tariff. He made last session what was
regarded the best tariff speech ever delivered
in the House. He is neither an absolute free
trader nor a high protectionist He comes
within that definition which seems most popu-
lar now In that he advocates "a fair and hon
est tariff. He will have at his back plenty of
strength. The fight for the Speaketship will
1t Is thought, very early in the day,
when the campaign for that place opens
narrow itself down to Carlisle and Randall
Although theimost general prediction is that
Randall will WELD the gavel ia the next House.
It Is by no means certain. It would not be in
the least surprising il the best and ablest Demo-
cratic Representative, Carlisle, should be given
AN INVITATION TO GEORGIA.
A national bazaar, industrial and art exposi-
ton, will be held in the rotunda of the capitol
from November 25th to December Sd next The
proceeds of the exhibition are to 90 to the
erection OF monument here to the late James
A. Garfield. There is a Board OF Georgia Com
missioners who have issued an appeal to that
State to participate in the affair Virgil Hill
yer, Chairman, and John T. Bivins, Secretary
OF the Georgia Commissioners. should be ad-
dressed by all Georgians who intend to partici-
pate. In their appeal to the people of Georgia
the Commissioners say:
Great enthusiasm is being manifested over
the project, and the demands for space are
already such as have uecessitated the securing
of several buildings in addition to the capitol
ut is confidently hoped that the Empire
State of the South will show her appreciation
Of the late President, as we'll as her business
enterprise, by presenting specimens of her
productions in such numbers and of such
quality as will be creditable to her fame
THE commissioners for Georgia, therefore
earnestly solicit from planters manufacturers,
educators, importers, artists dealers, those
engaged in mining. and all others interested
either loaned or donated exhibits, which will
be displayed to the best advantage, bearing the
name and address of the contributor until the
close of the bszaar, when all donations will be
sold for the benefit of the fund, and articles
loaned returned to their respective owners
"The unusual and extraordinary character of
this exhibition, contrasted with all local enter
prises, must commend itself to every one de-
sirous of advertising his business or bringing
the result Of his invention or handiwork to the
attention of the world.''
CHANDLER's SCHEME
An old naval officer to-day spoke as follows.
"William e. Chandler Secretary of the Navy