The Republican journal., 1882-11-23
Questions to Candidates for Office.
WITH THEIR ANSM ERS.

| we copy as follows from the Ocean Chronicle,
| published by Capt. E. Z. Nichols on board Ship
| Frank Pendeton-eXtra edition issued at Rio,
July p, 1882. The captain presents some home
thrusts in a pointed manner:
| What is a ship:
A ship is construction constructed of wood.
iron and other material; it is propelled by wind
and sails goes to all parts Of the world with
merchandise. Ships are built by private indi-
viduals and controlled by government.
| For what purpose are ships made?
To maintain Shipping Commissioners in the
| home ports, Consuls in foreign ports to pay
town tax, and assist the general government
| Ought any of these taxes to be abolished:
/ Yes, the town tax should be abated and add
ed to the Consuls and Commissioners fee. The
| town to which a ship belongs has no claim on a
vessel after she is launched
hat states furnish most of the ships:
The New England States.
What states furnish most of the Consuls and
Commissioners:
The Middle and Western States.
Who pays their salaries!
The New England States.
What is United States Shipping Commi>-
sioner and his duty?
~ Y. ). ). Commissioner is a man appointed
to hold an office furnish clerks etc. for any
amount not to exceed $1,000. and be able to lay
up four or five thousand year. His duty is to
collect all the fees he can impose and make as
much trouble as possible for Il ship.
Who framed the United States Shipping Act:
It is almost an exact copy of the English Act
With several clauses inserted to increase the sal
ary and stealingS of the officials; English rec
ords alone can give the names of those who
framed the Act.
What is a United States Consult
United States Consul is man chosen by
government to watch over and collect fees from
American ships in foreign port; to see that no
EngilShman. Frenchman, or Dutchman leaves
the ship without getting three months pay,
leaving one month for Government; (:) to
drink champagne with tourists, and hold ships
papers until all fees are paid.
Name some of the charges with which YOU
should all be familiar:
Receiving and delivering ships papers, one
cent per ton. Noting protest, $500. Certii-
cate that the papers are deposited, $500. For
allowing seaman to sign articles in the office
S2.00(now unwisely reduced to 81 00( Certif-
cate of desertion. S1.00. Copy of agreement
Sl,50. ''Otfcial Visit on board 5000 and the
"drinks," etc, etc.
How do these charges compare with those of
other countries?
About thrcefod more.
Upon what principle must all officials con
nected with vessels work:
Upon the same principle, and with the same
instructions as in the old game of button
fl-: ''Hold ti,st all gtce Po4 ond catch rhat gou
raH.
What is Il seaman!
A seaman is any one who goes on board of a
ship and pays 40 cents month to government,
$500 for shipping, 80 cen for paying off, and
. cts. for discharge. Let us unite in prayer.
CHRISTIAN COOPERATION. The realistic
serial begun in the November Century. entitled
The Christian League of Connecticut" is at
tracing much attention among business men,
(practical business men being leading characters
IN the story and many letters have been receiv-
ed heartily approaching its purpose, which is
to suggest practical methods of Christian CO.
operation rather than Christian union. wes-
tern lawyer writes as follows: Il wish to eX-
press my personal thanks for the article about
the Christian League in the November Cen
tury, and my appreciation of its broad. sound
true teachings. 1t is the first practical sugges-
ton have ever heard or seen in print. looking
to the essence and fuifment, in the broad
meaning, of our Lords teachings; and it will,
| trust and think, have broad and general in
fuence. The Christian League of Connecticut
was founded by phenomenally practical prompt,
clear headed, Warm-hearted. and common-sense
Christians, such as are not readily gathered in
real life, and | shall feel greatly interested in
the development and life of the League If,
however, the realization of such league is not
among the possibles. the very suggestion of
what such an organization might be, and of
what it might accomplish, may lead to efforts
toward Christian unity that shall far exceed in
results what has been done.'