The Evening critic., 1882-10-14


doubtless lead to the formation of n new
and greater Irish League than has yet ex-
listed, despite the opposition to it of certain
clericals. If the friends of Ireland can sue
coed in uniting upon measures of relief
that stood some chance of being favorably
regarded by the enlightened and liberal
people of England, they can do good for
that distracted country. If, however, they
insist on radical measures that will
unite England against them, they
will only succeed in uniting the chains
that now bind Ireland the closer Tho
Irish must recollect that, while their cause
is just, they cannot, now at least, win by
force their numbers and wealth are vastly
less than those Of their alien rulers. There
fore, they can only hope to gain such re-
lief as their rulers may see fit to grant
them. Let them, then, advocate such
measures as will meet with the approval of
those Englishmen who want to do justice
by Ireland, for there are such. With meas
ures of this kind, presented with modera.
tion, patience and persistence, success is
certain, though it may be slow in coming.
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AS YET the Oregon Legislature have
failed to elect Senator to succeed Mr..
Grover. 1t may be that no election will be
had by this Legislature, and in that event
the State would be represented by only one
Senator for two years. The vacancy having
occurred while the Legislature was in ses-
sion the Governor could not appoint. There
is precedent for such action in the State
of California. About 1856, Senator Gwin's
time having expired, the Legislature being
in session, and in politics Know Nothing,
nominated, in caucus, Governor Foot; but
there being strong minority against him
the Legislature failed to elect, and ad-
iourned. The Governor failed to call it
together again and tho State had but one
Senator for two years. In the meantime a
new Legislature was chosen, which, being
Democratic, elected the lamented Broder-
Ick.
The Oregon Legislature by law can sit
forty days with pay, and as long as ii
pleases without pay. The chances are that
IL the time of their paid sitting expires
without an election the Governor will not
call them together again for the purpos, Of
electing Senator, and that Oregon will go
two years with only one Senator.
The Department of OfJustIcc-Distrust
New York Sun.
We agree with our esteemed contemporary
the New York Times, that there has becn
good deal more talk than action about follow
Ing up the charges OF bribery In tho Star
Route case, and that there is not much evi
dence OF desire on tho part OF the Attorney
General to have prompt and thorough lnyes
uRation ana prosecution.
The announcement Is made In Washington
however, that the Attorney General has re
tained Mr.. II. II. Wells, formerly District Al
torney OF the District OF Columbia, as specia
counsel 70 Investigate the charges OF bribery
Mr.. William Dickson, the foreman OF the jur,
and the person who made the charges, is dIa
satisfied with this aetion and thinks tho pro
ceedings should DO directed by tho Court be
fore whom the case was tried and by tho pres
ent District Attorney for the District. Thi
oflcer Is Mr.. George j.. Oorkhlll. Accordln
TO some reports, Mr.. Corkhill has always bee
favorable 10 the defense In tho Star Rout
cases. but 1t is fair to say that he denied thi
tmputaton.
One thing seems certain. II Mr.. Corkhlll
fit TO remain District Attorney, tie prosecutio
of tho inquiry concerning tho alleged atteml
TO hribe Jurors on the Star-ROute trial shoul
DO LETT In his hands. IL no cannot safely !
lntrusted with IT, then he ought TO be turne
out.
The Revised Statutes OF the United State
prohibit any payments 10 special counsel, el
cept upon tho certificate OF the Attorney -GeI
RrnI that tho gafvlpOa patt1d Not hos hoe