Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-08-10

Dy the popular expressions or disapproval OF their
course, that the contest in behalf OF llndl0rdism
ans It's privileges was mistake. Even IL Eng
land were not involved in complications abroad,
II wouit be unwiSe for The Lords to interfere
with the governments policy towards Ireland;
but with the Egyptian question unsettled, to open
acontroyersy that would still further embarrass
the government In its domestic affairs was a
grave blGnler The English pride has been
aroused, and the people may be counted upon to
uphold the government
The dispatches from Constantinople to the Eng
Hsh pres state positively that Turkey has con-
scented to proclaim Arab Pasha rebel, and to
imfnediateiy scnd troops to Egypt TO support the
khedive and restore his government 1t Is even
stated that the proclamation II $ been signed and
that It Is approved by Lord d ferin the English
axabaSsad1T It ConStantilop.e. Nothing how
ever, Is ST! OF Easl3nd's rcHnt threat that Turk
1Sh troops going 20 Egypt must b. subordinate to
English authority. There seems to have been a
change n the situation generally during the past
Few days more favorable - England The confer
ence appears TO have quietly arguiesced in the
policy of EagiiS1 Intervention. B.Sinarcl's organ
IN Berlin has suddenly assumed very friendly
tone towards England, and indirectly jnstiei the
application OF British force to keep the SueZ canal
open. because ''Brittsh traffic on the canal I'M
mensely pre1ominateS-" Whether the determined
attitude OF England has had a su0du ng effect
due to secret diplomatic Influences does not yet
appear. It may be that England has convinced
the other powers OF the integrity OF her purpose in
making war upon Egypt. AT all events Turkeys
readiness TO do that which she has so per iisently
refused-tO declare Arab Pasha rebel before the
landing of Turkish troops in Egypt-looks il the
sultan had become convinced that resist ince to
English demands Was no longer profitable.
90
Politics played but an insignificant part In the
session OF Congress which has Just clos d. Only
on rare occasions did Political questions obtruie
themselves, and, with the exception of the con-
tested election cases in the House and the bill to
enable ex-cOnfederates to hold positions In the
army and navy, none OF the measures acted upon
were Influenced by party considerations. The APP
pealsto sectiOnalisrn which so prom!n .ntly marked
the proceedings of past Congresses for mere than
. quarter OF century, were not uttered, possibly
because the members understood the public senti-
ment well enough to realize that they would not
De effective. 1t Is remarkable fact that notwith-
standing an important campaign follows imme-
dfately upOn the adjournment of Congress, no
great speech, valuable as keynote In the coming
canvass, has been delivered either side Usually
In the face of canvass much OF the speaking In
Congress IS done for its political effect: but the
record OF the past session will afford the leaders
and managers very little assistance In this direc-
tion This absence OF politics and partiSanShip in
Congress marks very significantly the decay OF
heated passions engeniercG By the rebellion, and
which lived so long after the fighting had ended
prosperity has largely diverted the minds of the
masses from politics, and many, especially In the
south, who, several years ago. engaged actively in
"whooping up" campaigns, are now devoted to
making money.
The failure of the freight-handlers Of New York
% secure the advance of wages, for which they
quit work some time ago, is to be regretted on
more accounts than one. In the first place, the
increase demanded was not only not unreasonable
In Itself, but was on the other hand both reason
able and just An increase OF three cents per hour
Tor labor which is not continuously the month,
week, or day. as labor is usually engaged-but by
the hour only, and likely 10 cease at any time of
day when freightS fail to arrive; is one which
should not have been begrudged or refused by
wealthy corporations to their wOrkingmen. For
trained labor, earning its bread by so uncertain
tenure, twenty cents an hour is certainly not
excessive compensation. In the second place, the
success OF the railways in their contest with this
organized effort on the part of their workmen Illus
UafeS at once the power OF these corporations and
their purpose TO let nothing stand between them
md the payment OF such wages as they are willing
% give, on the one hand, and such charges for
freight and passenger transportation as they may
e disposed 10 demand, on the other. On the whole
and briefly It may be said that the outlook is no
more favorable for the general public than 1t Is
0f the defeated freight-handlerS. Each year the
country Is becoming more and more the helpless
prey of Its vast and greedy railway interests
III. Stewart, the Independent candidate for
govern or of Pennsylvania, has proposed Joint dis
customs with Gen. Beaver, the stalwart candi-
Gate. OF the questions at issue between the two
factions It Is also stated that Mr. Stewart intends
inviting the democratic candidate, Pattison, to
meet him in joint discussion. The Independent
leader must have unbOundei confidence either in
Tn fhI,S
nefed discussion in which he will have to talk
against two opponents When the tickets are
completed in Pennsylvania there will be six
candidates for governor, and If Mr.. Stewart wants
20 make the discussion real lively he SHOULD invite
an I'VE OF his competitors TO take a hand
The match manufacturers have taken advantage
OF the extension OF monopoly afforded them by
the failure OF Congress to abolish the tax ON
matches to advance the price of their product
They no doubt appreciate the fact that their De-
riod Of monopoly Is drawing to an end and they
mean TO make the most OF 1t while 1t lasts. The
proposition TO abolish the match tax was almost
unanimously favored In Congress-, but IL failed be-
e9ase IL was accompanied by other changes upon
Wnaen the majority could not agree. 1t Is be-
Ieved that Congress Will pass tax-reduction bill
my In the next session, and the adjustment of
tne match tax will be one OF It's features The
Two extensive and wealthy firms which control
ne manufacture OF matches In this country de-
nse their monopoly from the purchase Of revenue
Stamps A discount In proportion to the purchase
- allowed These Rich firms buy In $4,000 and
even 10000 lots, and hence get the beIeft OF the
most liberal discount, while small firms attempt
ing competition, can only afford to make small
purchases and get a trifing discount The differ
snce In the discount has enabled the big firms to
ynderseil and crush small factories, until the
former have the field to themselves.
No loss ~ fh0
England, will be regretted by many Washington
fans who have crossed the Atlantic safely In her.
She was not, however, In the charge OF her model
Old commander, Capt. Neynaber, when wrecked
Il VIII be remembered that the Mosel was the YES
sci selected by the dynamite hend,n Thomassen,
70 be blown up by package OF dynamite exploded
by elockwork at o time when the steamer should
have reached mid-ocean; the object being to Sc
cure large sum OF fictitious insurance money
In consequence OF the careless handling OF the
Avn Fnffs Oh