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National Republican., 1883-01-23
Thc proposcd Trcntv win Mexico.

Tho commissioners ofthe United Statesand
Mexico have completed their labors and sub
mitted the result to the President in the form
Of proposed treaty If it shall be approved
by the President, It will of course be submit
ted at once to the Senate for its consideration.
The contents of this most important docu-
mcnt may be thus briefly stated 1t provides
for the admission into Mexico, free Of duty,
Of articles of American production aud manu-
iactur1 under scventy-thrcc heads, some of
these heads embracing many articles. The
present rate of duties on most of these arti-
clcs arc now prohibitory. Embraced in the
list to be thus made free arc machinery of
every description, carriages and wagons, loco
motives, railway iron, and all things enter
ing into railway construction. In return for
this the United States is TO admit from Mexico
free of duty twcnty-cight different articles,
of which twenty are now on the free list,
and of tho remaining eight but six
are produced or manufactured in this country.
The remaining two are crude sugar aud leaf
tobacco. The former is now produced in but
small quantity in Mexico, and the object in
making it free is to stimulate its production.
Mexico now imports sugar. American sugar
will receive no harm, for its price will still be
regulated by the price of imported sugar, so
long as the quantity imported shall continue
to be SO far in excess of the amount
of the homo production. As to leaf tobacco,
It is not Of the kind raised in our own country,
but rather like that used in the manufacture
of choice cigars in Havana. This would create
y new industry of cigar manufacturing in nd
diton to the cheap cigars which we now make.
Tho free entry of Amcrcan-madc ma
chinery into Mexico would open the rich
mines of that country to an era of develop
mont which would employ thousands of our
countrymcn here, and create field for enter
prise there which would be improved by
American enterprise and capital, adding to
the wealth and Importance of both countries.
Tho establishment of such near relations
with our sister republic would be rather a
guarantee than menace to that country,
for friends are less likely than enemies to
invade each others rights 1t is under
stood by the well informed that the
treaty, as agreed upon by the commits
sioncrs, contains nothing offensive to the
scnsbilitics of the Mexican people, as rep.
resented by Senor ROMERO, and it is to
/ be hoped that its great advantages will not
he lost to this country by the delays attend
ant upon changes.
To Gen. GRANT, and to the confidence irthe
friendly intentions of the United States with
which he has inspired the Mexican people and
their government, is the country indebted for
tho advantageous treaty which now awaits
the approval of the President and senate.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
A BIT OF the Old Tactics.

The democrats have practice of iilibustor-
ing in congress, and, lest it might fall into
disusc they went through the motions yes
terday toward the close of the days session.
1t occurred to them that the repub lcans had
held n caucus to settle upon the best way of
going on with the work before congress, as
majoritics do everywhere, and il also Oc-
Cured to them that they could prevent the
taking mp of the tariff bill at the time arranged
for, so they limbcrcd up their flibusterers
and held back the bill. IL may be that SOW
cral days can be wasted by the old tactics
and the work Of meeting the question all
democrats dread put Off little longer, but it
will do them no good. The tariff question
must como and revision Is determined upon
by the majority. Mr.. HARDY, of New York,
had some tariff revision to do for his constit-
uents who belong TO the Metropolitan Indus
trial league, so he, being q democrat,
fixed up bulky tariff bill, complete
in every particular, elaboratcly arranged
with flaps Of manuscript pasted here and
there among its tabulated steel rails and cor
rugated iron fences, when he might have held
sented them clearly as amendments lie
doubtless thought another good-sized tariff
bill would be as good as II weeks fill
bustering so he grabbed the league
pamphlet, gathered up some old
preamblos, and pasted them in the
front, inserted HEYL's compilation of customs
laws in the middle, stuck unique tobacco
schedule on the side, and finally curbed the
! bills disposition to run on forever by throw
| ing complicated free list in its way baitcd
with mucilage. 1t is, probably, one of the
most impcrviously clapboardcd and
shingled tariff bills that ever found
Il place on the top shelf Of the postpOnemcnt
case with taxed-glass front in the ways ant
means committee room. 1t will soon go OF
its Glibustering way to that shelf from whicl
no tariff bills return to the house, and thu
democrats will have to iilibustor round thu
flag of the United States navy for another
day and perhaps night before turning It
their tariff medicine. 1t has been wei
shaken in tho committee room, and dose
for II democratic adult will be about one pag,
per day, taken with sugar, refined and re
| duCCd,
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Obstruction and Destruction.

The action of the republican caucus was
necessity. 1t was demanded by circum-
stances. The party Of rctrogression has given
ample evidence from the opening of the pres
ent session of congress that their policy would
be one of obstruction and delay They are
trying to talk the tariff bill to death in both
houses 1t must not bSdone. The repub-
lican party has the power and the people expect
them to use It in this matter, Such legisla-
tion as can be had upon the tariff bill must
now be hurried through both houses. 1t
cannot be as perfect and complete as the people
demand, but IL will be the best possible work
that can be done in the least possible time
Next year the obstructionists may undo it, or
bettcr II if they can. But now the work Is in
the hands of the republicans and it must go
forward, Letters and petitions are pouring in
upon congressman aud senators which indi-
cate the strong popular feeling upon the sub
ioct. Labor organizations of honest toilers
everywhere are demanding protection from
compctition with the mendicant lNborcrs and
scris of Europe. 1t is idle to disguise
tho fact that the American people
are showing vast deal of intelligent
opinion upon this subject, and it is
equally futile for the party Of obstruction,
National Republican., 1883-01-23

fraud, and political murders to undertake to
make the people believe that they do not
know what they want. They arc fully
aware of the difficulties of this class of legis-
lation, and arc, in many instances, better in
formed upon the subject than arc the bourbon
editors who cndcavor to lead them 0stray. The
candidate Of that party which would roll back
tho tide of progress undertook to dispose of
the tariff as "a question of merely local sig
nidcanco;" but its locality is from ocean to
ocean, and its significance is potent in every
hamlet in this republic. The democratic
party is committing suicide in its flibustcring
policy upon this subject. Its death will be as
inglorious as its life The requiem of its
burial will be the rejoicings Of millions Its
cpitaph will be, Died Of malignant attack
Of tariff for revenue only"
National Republican., 1883-01-23
A Pension for the widow OF Commander
de I,oug,

The nation pensions its soldiers and sailors
who die in executing the orders of their su-
pcriors. The Jeanette expedition TO the
Arctic region was commanded by n naval
officer detailed for that purpose by the socrc-
tary of the navy. Commander DE LoNG
perished while dscharging tho duty thus
assigned him. Senator ROLLINS has done
well in introducing q bill to pension his
widow, and We hope it will speedily be
made law 1t is not a question whether the
service rendered was useful or necessary. 1t
is enough to know that it was ordered and
faithfully and honestly performed. A pen
sion to the brave commanders widow will be
but fitting recognition of duty nobly per-
formed.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Tho Cnmmissiorcrslhin.

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has no can
didatc of its own for district commissioner,
but in common with all who feel an interest
in the future welfare of this city and district,
it would like to see man selected for the
position who is enough of man TO appreciate
the magnitude of the position. The interests
of this district are of too much Importance to
be intrustcd to men of small caliber. Whether
the commissioner is to be republican
or dcmocmt--he should be n man of known
ability and of the strictest integrity-who
will have no interests other than the interests
Of this district and this people. Such man
can do great good and such n man will not be
apt to press his claims upon the attention of
the president by daily visits of delegations
made up Of his personal friends, who may
possibly have their own personal interests
more at heart than they have the interests of
the district, To the people of this city, at
least, the place is one ofVast importance. No
small man should be allowed to force himself
into it.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

JWICWWWTI
AS to the administration, there docs not ap-
pear to be any real cause for disnfiection. Una
vodNby there is a feeling Of GOODNESS when the
chosen president is taken off, and one whom the
party did not choose for that Office comes in. But
this Is the order of the constitution, and all must
admit that the conduct of President Arthur has
been cautious, conservative, polite, and republl
can; very respectful toward his predecessor; re-
markably cautious and slow in making removals
from Office; and that his cabinet in ability and
republican standing, will compare with any in
this political generation. And after considerable
Misrepresentation 1t has come to be realized that
Mr.. Arthur, and not any other man, is the Presl-
dent.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
nnhNr1I nrEIc1as.


The following Is list Of the branch Offices I'm
WASHINGTON. Others viii be added hereafter:
w. $. Ho,sr's News Sands NJ the ARLINGTON
HOTEL, WILLArp', ilUTm, and METROPOLITAN
UOTEL
Roosr & QrrrYs Ecws stand NATIONAL HoTEL
j. +. QUEEN, ST. JAMES HOTEL.
RIGGS House. News stand.
EBDITT Hou-E News Stand.
AMEntcAN TlousE News stand.
W. s. TuoMrsoSs Drug store.
c. II. FICELiSGs Drug Store, Georgetown.
J. BRADLEY ADAMs's Book Stores
CIR. DUrour, Druggist, 1878 Fourteenth street.
R.B. FgnUUsoS, Druggist, corner Second and
Pennsylvania avenue S. E,
S. J.. LEWIS, Druggist, corner Fourteenth and p
streets.
&C. c. sr,rrs Druggist, corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue.
WE. Scala, Druggist 800 Fast Capitol street.
H.A JOHNSTON, druggist, corner Tenth and o
streets northwest
National Republican., 1883-01-23

CoL. J. y. TAYLOR who was elected to sue
coed lion. J. ID, UrDEGRArF Of Ohio deceased,
has taken his seat. lie lisa man Of good ability
and perpendicular republican, and THE RI
PUBLICAN predicts that he will make a use
full member of congress.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

A CHARTER fora new gas company that does
not propose to sell out TO the present company
is one thing and a raid ON the stock Of the
present gas company is quite another thing
1t does not reduce the price of gas to organize
new company ifits object is to sell ont to the
company already in existence.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

MEMBERS Of congress will do well to take u
great deal of mustard with what Mr.. Carl.
scHURz says in favor Of the Northern Pacific
land grants. 1t should not be forgotten that
tho paper which he edits was purchased with
money furnished by Mr. HENRY VMLARB
the president of that company.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

THE REPUBLICAN has returns from other
members of congress who were solicited and
who did sign letters asking their constiu-
ents to solicit subscriptions for the New yorl,
Tribune. When WmTELAw REID denies that
Senator CAMERON was asked TO do this work,
il will ask us to deny that others were asked
to do the same kind Of work.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

thereof, tending toa corrcspondingproduc
If the assembly of Now York will favorably
act upon the LANSING bill the result will be
beneficial not only to that state, but TO the
entire country. IL will open tho way for
congressional action in the preservation Of
the public timber lands.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

"GATu" is interviewing n great many
statesmen nowadays who arc settling tho
next presidential election. The last two in
terviewcd were Senator PLUME and cS-Scnu-
tor CHAFTEE, Tho probabilities, however,
are that the national convention will be called
as usual for the purpose Of making q nomina-
a.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
The Scanned Aground Again.

The signal corps station at Atlantic City,
n, j., reports that the ship Fred L. Scanned,
reported yesterday as having been hoated,
was towcd considerable distance from her
former position this morning by a wreclSing
steamer, but now is aground again on the
inner side of the shoals.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

THE tariff will come up for consideration
to-day. twill receive not only consideration
and argument but action from this time FORTH
The obstructionists cannot obstruct this
matter any longer. Their efforts will only
prove futile.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

OUR great Sodom, or Gomorrah, is now hav-
ing free-and-easy religious concerts" When
we have gospel cooking mains" and "ecce-
snstical horse races then will the full beauty
of democratic administration in New York be
appreciated.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

WHEN Mr. DAvITr forcibly reminded the
court of queens bench at Dublin that "pun-
ishment on suspicion is abhorrent to English
law" he gave utteranco to n legal maxim
which is equally applicable to American law.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

THE New York Trilonc has not yet told its
rapidly dwndlmg list Of subscribers what its
editor knows about roorganizing the supreme
court of !ho United States, The 7riJauc
seems to have an impcdimcnt of speech ON
this subject.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

THE joint resolution introduced by Hon,
WILLIAM II. MooRE, of Tennessee, is exciting
no little comment its pugport is to rcscind
Article Xl OF the constitution, and omcnd by
eoricrriug upon congress thepowcr to enforce
the obligation OF contracts entered into by
National Republican., 1883-01-23
TUESDAY. JANUARY 2}, 1ss
The weather To-day.

For nc Mildic ARanrc aatls Including The district
of Columbia jair rcdhcr trcscriy iota!s, stationery
o. ioiC,r temperature and pressure.
Cool bW GARNER fair tcc1iitr Is indicated on
Wednesday IN oR hc AR1ntic cOGS! stdtcs
Yesterday thcunomcter-7n. o.. m. 2l.5o; IL a. NJ,
25.37; p. m, 27s7 p. m, 22.so; II p. M, 1902;
maximum 2S5o; minimum, 1859.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

WHAT this exacting old world would like
to know is how many decisions of a secretary
of the interior it requires to secure an inter
est in New York evening paper. Mr..
ScHURz is the only man who can answer this
cnnnndrnm.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
A Purchasahle LegIslature.
Nolo York Evening Post,

An eX-republican congressman from New
Jersey says Mr. Mcpherson is in great danger of
defeat The same gentleman says that Mcpherson
cannot be reelected without large expenditure
of money, which he declines to make.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

RECEIVING by card has been customary in
Massachusetts, for many years Nothing has
been said against it until BUTLER adopts the
custom. Then what Il hue and cry is raised
If BENJAMIN were TO he found saying his
prayers, praying would be forthwith de-
nouncpd
National Republican., 1883-01-23

WHETHER the signature of Gov BUTLER
to the certificate Of Che recently elected scna-
tor from Massachusetts is pleasing or obnox-
ious to that gentleman is a subject which agi-
tate5 the bourbon mind just now. Probably
neither Tho governor nor the senator are per.
turbod by their official relations and personal
differences.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

THE New York Tribune has not yet denied
that it sent autographed letter of Hon. j..
DONALD CAMERON to the Pennsylvania post
masters a few years ago asking them to solicit
subscriptions to that paper.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

THERE is n civil service law, but the service
has not yet been reformed. 1t takes time TO
thoroughly reform big service. 1t takes
time to select the best rcformers to do the re-
forming. But it will all be attended to. Let
there be no impatience. The more haste the
less reform,
National Republican., 1883-01-23

The great graveyard journalist of the
Philadelphia Press seems TO be gratihcd that
THE REPUBLICAN refuses to believe that
Senator HoAR secured his reelection by other
than honorable means THE REPUBLICAN
seems to be pleasing everybody.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Let Them Vent TheIr spleen.

ANttV lpiN LftpuNt'
David Davis's early retirement from the
senate gives the democratic papers an oppor-
tunity TO vent their spleen upon m. They will
never forgive him for accepting the seaRtorship
and 30 destroying what they thought was n nicely
laid scheme for capturing the presidency lor Til.
den through the electoral commission in 1877.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
To CRY syfYSgIt1BEris.

Trr DAuS REPUBLICAN, delivered 10y carriers TO
any pant Of the city and suburbs, regularly and
carly. at the follow ing rates;
Per Month...',......'''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''' oJ
Per Quaricr.....,..'......'.'' Vl1V
Fer 600
National Republican., 1883-01-23

FIFTY dollars per day is what GEORGE
WILLIAM CURTIS charged for his services on
civil service reform commission. Can we
hope to get first class reform talent for $500
per year? THE REPUBLICAN fears not.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

the states of the union. Mr.. MooRr repro
scnts a constituency in Tennessee, that most
notorious of rcpudating states; but, being -
republican district, it has no sympathy with
the bourbon elements of that commonwealth.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

SANDBAGGING IS still the favorito method
and Its bold growth give sure indications of
the continuance of democratic administra-
ton in TINT city.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

REPUBLTcANs who desire to meet the OK
pectations of their constituents will be ready
to commence action on the tariff bill. There
should be no postponcmcnt on account of
wcnthCr
National Republican., 1883-01-23
1t Is Going Forward.

The discussion of the tarilrqueston can now
go forward with renewed vgor as there are three
bills before congress, and no man knows exactly
what Is in any one, let alone all three of them.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Two Titantc slnagors.
Indianapolis Journal.

Indianapolis Journal
Our battle of Titans-AIcDonald and Hen
dncks-is attracting general attention. McDon-
aid strikes right out from the shoulder, and is a
fearful slugger but Hendricks is so frlsky and
changes his position so often that at this time the
betting Is about even.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Temperate Advice 10 the TempIars.


A steady trade wind accomplishes only
good, while the immoderate fury of cyclone
does only harm. So, when a temperance adyo-
cate goes beyond the limit Of reason, his words do
only injury TO the cause he has at heart.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Nr,N r.nnEr nl.NTrE.

THO New York Office OF THE HrrunMcNN is at
Room G5. TrNius buding whore flies of THE RE.
PuBucAS and nil necessary information relating
TO advertisements can be obtained.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

SENATOR PLUMB in an interview with
GATH" says Senator ALLISON is a lively
candidate for president, and ex-senator CHAT
FEE declares for GRANT.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Thcy Rol Reforc PlOlllng Time.

A movement in favor of u candidate for the
presidency artiaeially started from eighteen
months TO two years before the meeting of the
convention is apt share the fate of those peaches
which ureastern shore friends call premature"
National Republican., 1883-01-23

WILL not some kind friend please remove
Gov. PATTIsoN from Mr.. ALEcK McCLURE's
doorstep. 1t is very cold weather, and the
babe should be taken in and cared for.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Worrylng nbont IIls Hres.

AciO orleans ItcdYnc.
Gen. Buffers vision is moro left obliauo
than ever now that ho Is overlooking Massaohu-
sets and having one eye on the presidential chair
at the same time.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
snmrlo corlc. ,cnt on nfrIlclIIon.

Rcmittauccs may bc made NJ our risk, either by
draft, cxprcso. pos'-oGcc orloE or registered let
ter. Money sent In any other way is ut the risk OF
the person sending Il. Address,
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington, u. c.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

SENATORS who would retain their seats are
still ON the anxious bench.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

NOTHING can be more binding than Gov.
BUTLER's certificate of Senator HoAR's cleo
tion
National Republican., 1883-01-23

PIT1FuL indeed is the condition of Ireland.
Oppressed, throttled, and now starving, her
suffering people are the embodiment of agony.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

Do THE terms of the contract require that
Reformer ScHURz should come here aud lobby
for the Northern Pacific land grant?
National Republican., 1883-01-23

THE PENDLEToN boom was only little
one, and the democratic party in Ohio easily
killed IT,
National Republican., 1883-01-23

HARVARD and Yale will now have n chance
at the civil service reform commission.
National Republican., 1883-01-23

The steady investigation of the detective
scandal meets with public commendaton.
National Republican., 1883-01-23
BREAKFAST BITS.

WHAT HAPPENED TO LORD LOWELL.
Lord Lowell he stood at his own front door,
Seeking the hole for the key;
Ills hat was wrecked and his trousers bore
split across either knee
When down came beauteous Lady Jane
In fair white draperee.
go, where have you been, Lord Lowell o. she said,
where have you been 7' said she.
81 have not closed an eye in bed,
And the clock has just struck three.
Who has been standing you on your head
In an ash barrel, perdee~
"I am not drunk, Lady zhane," he said;
And so late it cannot be.
The clock struck one as / entered;
heard 1.-two times or three
1t must be the salmon on which fed
Has been too many for me-"
" 1t was not the salmon. Lord Lowell" she said,
With some asperitec,
" You have looked OH the wine when 1t was red,
Or on the cau.dc-vie,
o, woe Is me that / ever wed
A man who goes on a spree"
" You are wrong, my dear" Lord Lowell he said
AZ he had bright ideo.
" Know In the papers you must have read
OF the Steam Heat companee,
Whose pipes beneath the streets are laid
Ihats whash the MARI with mel
Along the street as I swiftly sped,
Eager for homo and thee,
n pipe beneath me exploded,
Most unexpectedlee;
My eyes were backed and my nose IL bled-
A plague on that companee!
Most pitiably were my trousers shred
Lo! View them ut the knee
And lay In the puddle like ono gone dead
Till officer 5-l-3
Happened along and rescued
Me ffom my miseree"
" Go tell your tale, Lord Lowell" she said,
ITO the maritime cavalree,
To your grandam Of the hoary head,
To any one but me.
The door is not used to be opened
With cigarette for key"
National Republican., 1883-01-23
Mr.. Arthur, and Not Any Other Man.

THERE is no law against the warming of
street cars,
National Republican., 1883-01-23
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