New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-28
POLITICAL NEWS.

The Republicans are putting their Congress.
siOnal candidates into the field early throughout the
West. large number OF nominations will be made
this week. The Western States far ahead Of the
Eastern in preparations for the campaign
At the convention which renOmihated Con-
gresham Murch in Maine Last week only twentyeight
towns out of l55 towns and plantations in the district
were represented. This is regarded as significant
sign OF Greenback lethsrgy and discouragement
The determination of the Democrats in Ohio
to resurrect ex-senator Thurman is still evident The last
plan for beginning the task is TO make him permanent
chairman OF the party's State Convention, which
three weeks from tomorrow 1T Columbus.
The Republicans of Maryland hope to increase
their representation in Congress by this years election
The hostility the different Democratic factions
Is bitter that it may lose them two Congressional dis
trcts in which the party majority is small They are
vigorous campaign the Republicans have fair prospects
OF carrying both OF them.
The lower house of the Louisiana Legislature
has passed bill submitting the people the amend
ment TO the State debt ordinance that the bondhodes
asked for II it passes the Senate it is known that the
Governor will sign it, 1t provides for funding the debt
at per cent interest until 1888, and per cent hereaf
ter. 1t be voted till 1884, but pr0vs on Is
made for the payment OF the interest IN the meantime
When Wisconsin was redistricted last win
ter it understood that the With District was made
up especially TO send W. T. Price to Congress. He has
not neglected his opportunity and the prospect now Is
that he will be able to crafty his lOngchershed AMBITION
for a seat in Congress. Events, however may entirely
change the situation OF affairs. 1t Is understood that
Congressman Humphrey desires denomination anu no
may be able yet to upset Mr. Prices wellald plans
Some of the Chicago papers are urging the
selection Of ADLER represent that city In Con-
gress than it has had in the past BY the arrange
ment Of the districts the city will have four Congress
men, three of whom will probably be Republican and
one Democratic While little ia expected from the DEM
ocrats It is hoped that the Republicans will the
cessity OF eecug who will h0n0raby represent in
the National Legislature the most important inland city
in tue country.
In some States the discussion of Civil Service
Reform has entirely superseded the talk about cand
dates and platforms. This is especially true OF Massa
chusetts and men who have been mentioned for nOmi-
nation are Fastening declare their adherence TO Civil
Service doctrines Congressman Bowman, who desires
rec ection, has written letter 10 the employees OF the
Navy Yard in his district, assuring them that they can
contribute to the campaign und or not as tney choose
without any fear OF being affected in their employment
When the late Senator Wilson, of Massachu-
sets was asked his opinion the subject Of assessing
oeohOlders for campaign expenses, he replied as fol
ows have nothing do with the assessment OF the
Government officials. When the paper was sent out
wrote to the Finance Committee that had better be re-
allied and the officials asked to give what they saw t
or nothing then thought mistake, and consider IL
so now. This form taken, was told, 20 tbat an
would consider the amount SMALL and not feel that tey
were expected 10 give larger sum. IL IL mistake,
however, and l DO not agree In the plan, beleVngu
wrong calculated 10 nure US more than 1t eau help