The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-05-22
BLAINE EXONERArED.
OF THE ALLEGED PERUVIAN FRAUDS
shIpherd Prosounssd Hors Fool thAa Enavs-Ths
Costestsd Elections In the Houss-rhs Tariff
Conntasloa-l -lIarp.t'arerry and Electric.
lty-PsrsonAl Notes ald Gossip.
Special Dispatch to tho ln.elllscuccr.

put rluicule auu contempt. Tho publica.
ton Of his ridiculous letter, this morning,
In which he intimates that Mr.. Blaine Is
hiding from inquiry, and in which he OF.
iers five dollars reward for his production n
before the committee, is really producing a
reaction in the cx.secretary's favor among
those who have heretofore undertaken 10
make capital against him, on the
ground OF his imputed illegitimate
relations to the Peruvian scheme
1t Is now almost universally conceded, in
fact, that Mr.. Blaine comes out OF
the investigation with flying colors, com.
pletsly exouerated Of Shepherds insnua-
tons against his integrity, and with the
general correctness Of his South American
policy completely vindicated. As for Ship.
herd himself 1t was something OF a question,
at first, whether he was knave or fool.
The settled conviction now is that he is
mostly the latter.
From present indications the House will
be largely occupied tomorrow with the
contested election case Of Mackey against
O'Connor, from South Carolina, in which
Judge Dibbie, as the sitting member, is a
particularly interested party. The dead
lock, that occurred yesterday, is likely to
continue until the Republicans make up u
quorum, which they seem confident OF be-
ing able to do by Wednesday, or yield to
the demands OF the minority. There are
some features in the case which indicate
crookedness on the part OF the, contestant
and furnish an apparent justification for
Democratic resistance in every legitimate
way. The time iruitlessly spent, however,
in IN attempt to override the decision OF a
majority Of the House committee could be
put to much better use. Had General Chal-
mers been u more popular man, or had not
the evidence Of Lynch's election been SO
conclusive, the Democrats would have
adopted tillibustering tactics in his case, but
it seemed wiser to draw the line on the
South Carolina contest. Alackey is not
altogether straight, while Dibble is quite
popular, aud the charges OF fraudulently
tamperins with the testimony and actually
forging evidence would, if capable Of sub
sanitation, warrant almost n revolution,
but the committee, from the best lights be.
fore it, has decided in Mackey's favor and
the House will vote accordingly il ever
the Republicans succeed in rallyins their
forces.
1t is barely possible that the Democrats
may make such strong presentation OF
their side OF the case as to allow the dis.
puted testimony to be investigated by re.
committing the whole matter to the com.
mittee, as there are some who dislike to
be placed before the country rs the apollo.
gists OF even an alleged forgery.
In the House, on Saturday, when Mr.
Wilson's name was called, Mr.. Hose stated
that his colleague had been called home
on Friday night by sickness and Mr.. Vii.
son was excused accordingly. ~
The Democratic friends OF ex.Congress.
man and Ex-Governor John S. Phelps, Of
Missouri, are pressing him strongly for u
place on the Tariff commission, rs not only
q fair representative OF the -AIississip.
pi Democracy, but as man OF ability and
: experience, whose services in such posi-.
ton would be valuable.
The nature OF the decision OF the Dis.
trict Supreme court, which is to be an
nounced tomorrow, in the Guiteau case,
has been made known to the prisoner bu,
thus far has failed to produce any per.
ceptible effect upon his feelings. He is
still hopeful OF some interference by the
. Supreme court in his behalf and clings to
the most impossible chances with the
tenacity Ola man who does not fully
realize the nearness OF his impending
doom. ,>s
The Democrats hereabouts are so conf.
dent Of carrying the next House that they
are already casting about for the Speaker
ship. 1t seems to be the general imprcs.
sion that, in the event OF realization Of
their political hopes, Mr.. Randall will
stand no show whatever, as his course on
the tariff question is Objectionable to the
, great bulk OF his party. Carlisle, of Ken
lucky, is unquestionably the iavorite and
stands long way ahead Of all the rest in
the pools. i Ia: Z ~ ~ ,.&.s
, It isn't worth while to bet much on the
scheme to buy the Harper's Ferry water
power for the purpose Of generating elec'
tricity in the cities Of Washington and
Baltimore. The property may DO sold, bul
it is q cranky notion thut It will ever be
used for the purpose indicated. 55:5a
Senator Logan arrived in the city, this
evening after M absence OF several weeks
most OF which has been spent at the Ho
, Springs OF Arkansas. His general health
is considerably improved. b II
, The Compulsory. Retirement Dil'.
WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Senator Logar
! will return to Washington this week and i
is expected be will bring up inimediatel,
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