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National Republican., 1883-07-14
The Cndet Engineers,

A number of the cadet engineers of the
navy declined to receive the one thousand
dollars and a discharge from the service un-
der the provisions of tho act of Aug. 5, 1892.
The secretary of the navy had no other
course left him than to endeavor to carry out
gress; and yet the cadet engineers, fortified
by decision of the court of claims in the
Leopold case, were not acting insubordi-
nately in declining to accept the offer
of the secretary, The cadet midshipmen
and cadet engineers who entered the service
previous to the passage of the act of Aug. 5,
1882, did so under an implied contract with
the government that those of them who grad
uated should be commissioned in the navy.
TO the passage ofthat act may be attributed
all of the trouble and dissatisfaction recently
manifested at the naval academy, The naval
committee of the house recommended the
passage of law to tho effect that the act of
Aug. 5 should not apply to any cadet who
had entered the academy previous to its pass
age and this passed the senate almost unani-
mously, aud would have undoubtedly passed
the house had it been reached before adjourn
ment.
When congress determined to reduce the
number of cadets graduating from West Point
who should enter the army two years notice
was given, so that no hardship or injustice
was entailed upon the cadets, Had this been
done in the naval bill, or had the classes,
which had been enrolled previous to the pass
age of the act, been excepted from its trovis-
ions, no injustice would have been done and
no manifestations Of dissatisfaction could
have been expected, 1t is said that the super
intondent of the naval academy, as we'll as
tho secretary of the navy, is not averse to
this legislation, and it is probable that the
whole matter will be settled during the next
congress by the passage Of an act exompting
those who were in the academy before the
fifth of August, 1852, from tho Objectionable
provisions of the law of that date.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
Our DeteetINe Force.

Attention has already been called by THE
REPUBLICAN, to the alarming frequency of
robbcrics and burglaries in the district and
the failure of the police department to detect
and bring the criminals to justice. Reference
done last winter by tho citizens COM
mittee, during whose active operation
it was impossible for Il CROOKED man to
arrive in the city without the fact coming at
once to their attention.
With the abolition of the old detective
force, which was charged with collusion with
thieves, and the reorganization of the police
department. the work of the citizens con :
mittee IL was supposed would cease, except SO
National Republican., 1883-07-14
reduction OF the Census Force.

Within a few days large reduction will
be mado in tho force at present employed in
the census bureau. This reduction is made
necessary by the insuliiciency of the appro-
priation for the current fiscal year, and be-
cause the present force cannot be profit
ably emplo yed in continuing the work
which remains to be done. The cost
of maintaining the present force is
about $1,000 per month, and the entire ap-
preparation for the current year is only $780,.
600. A list of ninety names Of persons whose
services are no longer required was sent to
the secretary of the interior yesterday, and
when approved by him the discharges will be
made. The census officials have held back
these dismissals in order to take ad-
vantage of tho changes in the other
departments about the close of the fiscal
year and make transfers of persons
from this force wherever practicable. The re-
duction of the force has been so timed, also,
as to give those who will be discharged brief
leave, with pay.
The present force in the census Office num-
bers one hundred and ninety three, and it is
proposed to cut it down to about one hundred.
At one time there were nearly eighteen hun
dred persons carried on the census bureau pay
rolls
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far as might be necessary to secure evidence
against the indicted ex-detectives. But the
new detective force has failed to
be effective in the detection of
crime, and tho police authorities frankly ad-
nit that IL Is not what IL should be not what
IL is hoped it will be that the detectives are
not familiar with the ways or faces of dan
gerous criminals
Tho question now arises will it be necessary
for the citizens committee to resume active
operations in order to free our citi-
zens from the large number Of thieves who
infest the district, and once moro give
them feeling that their property is secure.
1t would seem that Maj Dye, if he is tho
right man in the right place, ought TO have
discovered by this time that some Of his de-
tective force, at least, arc unfit for their
work, and should be quickly replaced by
men who would prove efficient. Some of
tha new detectives will no doubt
make competent and reliable officers, and
these should be encouraged in their efforts.
Those who either by reason of age or mani
fest incompetency are unfit should be at once
removed.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.

The leave of absence granted First Lieut.
Harry Reade, 25th infantry, is extended five
months.
Second Lieut.. William F. Flynn, sth cav
airy, is transferred from troop B TO troop q
of that regiment.
The extension of leave of absence granted
First Lieut.. William b. Wheeler 18th infan-
try, is further extended fifteen days.
The leave of absence on account of sick
ness heretofore granted Capt. James II. Spen-
Ger, 4th infantry, is still further extended six
months on account of sickness.
Leave of absence for six months, to take
effect when his services can be spared by his
department commander, is granted First
Lieut.. Henry r. Perrine, 9th cavalry.
The United States steamer Pnta will leave
Norfolk to-day for Hampton Roads, where
she will be inspected by naval board prior
to her departure for Alaska to relieve the
Adams.
Leave of absence for six months on sur
geon's certificate of disability, with permis-
sion to leave the military division of the
Pacific, is granted Capt. Daniel Madden, 9th
cavalry.
naval court martial has been ordered to
convene at Portsmouth, n H., on Monday,
July 16, for the trial Of Seaman Hans f. An
derson Tho court will consist of Comdrs.
A. II. Yates (president), b. ]. Crowervell, G.
w. Wadleigh, and NJ l.. johnson; Lieuts.
w. H. Everett and NJ. X. Scherent, and En-
sign l.. W. Piepmeyer, with Capt. p. @. Pope
| marine corps, judge advocate.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
uRANCII OFFICES.

The following Is list Of the branch ofnces In
Washington. Others will be added hereafter
W. s. Ro,sEs news stands at the ARLINGTON
1Iorrt. WmLAEDs HOTEL. and METROPOLITAN
HOTEL.
Roosr orErSs News stand, NATIONAL HOTEL
IF ourEN. ST. JAMES llorEL
RIGGS House. News Stand.
JnETT UuusE News Stand
AMrElcAN HOUSE News stand.
VS. THoMpsoN's Drug store.
CH FlCKLING's Drug Store, Georgetown.
JBRADIEY ADANss Book Stores.
CR. nurour, Druggist. .1slS Fourteenth street.
RIB. FERGUSON, Druggist corner Second and
Pennsylvania avenue ;. t.
Sc LEWIS, Druggist, corner Fourteenth and p
ttreets.
G.G. c. sryvs, Druggist, corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue
WE. SCALA Druggist, roo Fast Capitol street
H. A. JOHNSTON, druggist, corner Tenth and o
streets northwest.
S. sLArrRs Cigar Store, corner II and First
streets northwest.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
R,ph,s Of Nn,urnllneh cltlrens.

A now treaty between the United States
naturalized citizens is greatly needed. Rus
sia has a law which requires any Of its citi-
2ens leaving there for foreign country to
enter into bond conditioned that they will
return whenever required before passpoit
will he issued. Another law provides for n
penalty in the shape of a certain sum of money
to be paid TO the government by citizons in
lieu of service in the army. Mr. A. Gill, now
a resident of jefferson, Texas, came to this
country from Russia twenty years ago. Flf-
teen years ago he became naturalized
citizen of the United States. He did not
serve in tho army of Russia or enter into any
bond to return when required, but he paid
She sum of money fixed by regulation in lieu
of that service
Desiring to return TO Russia on n visit, he
short time ago addressed letter to MIR.
Frelinghuysen, secretary of state, inquiring
If his naturalization under the laws of this
country would guarantee him protection in
Russia. To this letter Mr.. Frelinghuyscn
replied that Russia has made no treaty with
the United States modifying its laws in
regard to naturalization. lie further says
that on application the department of State
will furnish him with n passport, and that
should he be arrested or mOlested on
his arrival "ho must confer by
letter or otherwise with the near
est consul or with tho United States
minister at St. Petersburg, in which event
his case will receive as prompt consideration
as is always given to those citizens of the
United States in foreign countries; but in
view of the dissimiar attitude of this gov
crnment and Russia on the subject of eXpa-
tration, no definite assurance can be given
that the annoyance of arrest and detention
can be spared to naturaized citizen of the
| United States upon his return to his birth
place in Russia" This is certainly not very
encouraging information to naturalized citi-
zens Of this country. outside of the prohi-
bition in tho constitution that naturalized
citizen is ineligible to the office of president
and vice president, we know of no other dis
tinction made by our laws between the natu-
rallied and native-born citizen.
| A naturalized citizen may own property
sue and be sued, vote, hold the Office of judge,
representative, senator in congress, have u
scat in the cabinet or represent this country
abroad as a foreign minister. We havo always
understood that tho American doctrine on
this subject was that, with the exceptions
mentioned in the constitution, that the nat
uralized citizen was held equal in the law in
every other respect to those native born.
The secrctary's decision, if correct, leads to
this--a naturalized citizen may have all the
rights of a native-born citizen except that OF
protection abroad. In other words, that all
we offer him here is place of refuge and
that this government is either unwilling or
unable to protect him abroad. If this doc.
trne bo correct, We ought to lose no time
in making u new treaty with Russia.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

A TRIP down the Potomac almost any
afternoon will convince even the casual OBJ
server that the penchant of ofWashington people
for excursions is something remarkable.
THE REPUBLICAN has been at pains to gather
few statistics on this subject, which are
presented elsewhere this morning. The show
ing speaks well for the enterprise of our boat
people who have put so many fine vessels in
the excursion service and for the intelli-
gence of our inhabitants, who justly apprc-
ciate the great benefits of frequent contact
with the pure air of the beautiful Potomac
National Republican., 1883-07-14

THERE is in st. Louis an institution called
the woman's training school, in which all
useful as we'll as ornamental domestic work
is taught On one day lessons are given in
the cooking of broiled mutton chops frlod
caulifowcr, raspberry truae, and chocolate
cake. The next day the lesson is in roast
beef, baked Irish potatoes, rice custard, and
white cake. This is followed by cooking
lessons in broiled fish, with egg sauce, stewed
cabbage, orange custard, and sponge cake.
Lessons are also given in cutting goods for
clothing, and sewing in ornamental needle
work and the work known as Kensington.
The institution is very nourishing. This is
very valuable aud commendabe innovation,
and it is hoped that the example will be imi-
tated in other parts of the country.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
The Tidal Wave Watchdog and the Dis.
appointed Wolves.
Rochester .Pos,- E.rpress.


The Residents ofa sheepfold having to elect a
new Watchdog, the Wolves presented an unex-
cepuonable Candidate and. despite some Sus-
picions based upon the fact that the canine and
lupine Species intimately allied, he received
heavy Sheep vote and was elected by 100000
Majority, to the unbounded Delight of the Wolves,
who made the Woods rcsound with their Howls
that he would be the next President 30 soon us
the new Watchdog had been installed in his Office,
the Wolves thronged to the Gate and demanded OF
POO Grover! Poo Dog" that he should invite
them to Dinner, and that the Menu should be raw
Mutton discretion. But the Watchdog, with a
ferocious Growl bit Off the ear Of their spokes-
man, and 80 terrified the Remainder that they ad-
journcd to the Forest without confirming his
nominations), and prepared TO adopt u strictly
Vegetarian Diet for the space Of two years and q
half
NIoRALs-L For he Watchdog: Sic om, Groverl
H. For Me WolreS' Don't Howl until you are
Inside Of the Fold.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

The associated press dispatches bring from
Oswego, this morning, the startling intelli-
gence that DIR. Mary Walker says she win not
permit the commissioner Of pensions to re-
move her from Office. Tho boldness Of this
declaration on the part of DR.. Mary is all the
more striking for that it had not been an
nouuced that the commissioner intended
removing her. As the "Olico" held by DIR,
Mary is nothing less than 81 200 clorkship,
two things arc apparent in view of this dis
patch: First, that if the commissioner at
tempts to remove her the country must
stand still until the fight ends; aud next,
that the associated press agent ut Oswego has
a great nose for news.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

WITH something of that blessed feeling of
relief which follows the cessation of any pro-
tractcd boring, the American public will read
this morning that the Tewskury in
vestigation has come to close,
go far as tho hearing of evidence and argu-
mcuis Is concerned, The miserable mess has
been as long as the milky way aud just about
as thin. Mr.. Browns review of the evil
dcnco has taken tho starch out
OF tho case, and left very lit
tic chance for any other than
a conclusion adverse to tho governor, who in
all probability cares very little which way
the conclusion may run, since he has
made his point by raising hue and
cry throughout the country, The gov
eIuor is old enough in such affairs
to know that the first accusation
is all that has an effect with the general pub.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

lie in cases that can be prolonged 80 far as to
insure their being skipped by readers of the
press reports; and his whole weight was
therefore thrown into the accusation. Them
vestigation was a trick, and not avery shrewd
one. Its motive was not grounded in wish
for the public good its methods were cheaply
dramatic and far from fair but IL has served
the personal purpose Of Gov Butler, and i'm
SO far it may be accounted one Of his successes.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
Alas, Poor Thurman.

For period Of twelve years, from 1860 to
1872, when democrats were few and far between
in the halls of congress the red bandauna of Thur
man was the flag that led the forlorn hope of de-
mocracy. With courage, u discretion, and an
ability never surpassed, Thurman fought steadily
and heartily to rally the broken and demoralized
democratic battallons. He succeeded where most
men would have failed, And he got his reward
the other day. He went into an OHIO democratic
convention smiling old statesman and came out
u battered old wreck with less influence than o
ward hummer who runs corner grocery.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

THE Nashville american calls the Cincin-
natl Enquirer IA trcacherous ally" Is this
either the "reply churlish, the reproof valiant,
tho countercheck quarrelsome, the lie with
circumstance, or the lie dircct2" If SO,
the editor of the Enquirer must preserve his
honor Or will he say "honor pricks me on,
Yea, but how if honor prick me Off when l
come on? How then? Who hath honor /?
Elan, who was shot o. Wednesday. Doth he
feel it? Yes, in his leg Then I'll none
of it,"
National Republican., 1883-07-14
Amusements and Recrentions.
The following amusements and recrea tion
are advertised:

The following amusements and recrea tions
are advertised:
The swimming school every day and night.
Drivers summer garden is one of the pleasant.
est resorts in the city.
Tue Lone star Beneficial association excursion
to Lower Cedar Point takes place Monday.
At Abner's summer garden the Arion quartette
has made marked success during the past two
weeks. Last night they received triple encore,
and to- night they will repeat the solo and chorus
that was received so rupturously-"Essie. Dear"
The steamer Armenia every day but Saturday
goes TO Lower Cedar Point On Saturday trip
down the river.
select excursion 10 Cape May every Saturday
during July and August via Pennsylvania rail
way, is one of the plcasantest of the season.
The Leary and Excelsior go to Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk every day but sunday
The Lady of the Lake goes to Point Lookout
and Norfolk Monday, Wednesday, Friday. and
Saturday, atiording an opportunity for relief from
the heat of the city on Sunday and q return in
time for business on Monday.
The Jane Moseey will make an excursion down
to the river o-morrow, going as far as the shore
adjoining Colonial Beach. The tickets are placed
at II very low figure. She will leave at q, IN.
and return about $3.50 p. m.
There will be another Luray excursion via the
Baltimore and Ohio railway on the eighteenth
instant.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

issues of ordinary postage stamps and stamped
envelopes also show u decided falling OH.
These reductions, however, do not Indicate a
falling Off in the volume of postal business,
but are attributed to the fact that postmasters
and holders of three-cent postage stamps and
stamped envelopes are working off their stock
in anticipation of the change in the rate Of
postage from three to two cents. II is ex-
pected at the department that the reductions
during the present quarter will be still
greater, owing to the near approach Of the
time when the reduced postage goes into
efpct
National Republican., 1883-07-14
A sin OF Omission.

IHtef ocean,
A few IN onths ago Senator Pendleton and lead
Ing democrats were noisy and apparently honest
civil service reformers. The senator headed the
work last winter. What has become of the boom?
In Ohio the senator and his friends held the con-
veution in their grasp. II looks little strange
that they should have thought of everything from
tariff to II saloon. and forgotten all about civil
service reform.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
A Large Land Patent.

The commissioner of the general land Office
yesterday sent to the surveyor general of CAL
ifornia, for delivery to the persons legally en-
titled thereto, patent, dated July z, 1888,
for the private land claim in California known
US the Rancho Los Cruces, Vincente Cerdera
ct al, confrmees. This claim is situated in
Santa Barbara county, and covers an area OF
s 5l2 acres,
National Republican., 1883-07-14
Railway Commission Appointed.

The President has appointed Byron An
drews, correspondent of the Chicago Inter
Ocean; William II. Bridgman, of Stamford,
Conn, and Dudley f. Phelps, of New York
city commission to examine aud report upon
twenty-five miles of road constructed by the
Northern Pacific Railway company on the
Missoula division in Montana.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
No Cabinet Meeting.

No meeting of the cabinet was held yester-
day owing to the fact that most of the men,
bers are out of the city. Secretary Teller,
who is the only cabinet officer now here, had
short interview with the President during
the afternoon. The President received a
visit from the delegates to the business col
lege convention which has just closed its ses-
sion in Washington.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
A Hereto Democrat In Alabama.

We want manufactures in Alabama, but we
can never have them II foreign manufactures are
admitted at such low rates as to prevent people
from embarking in these new pursuits which are
to raise the price of labor and bring comfort and
prosperity to the laborer, whatever may be his
field of operation. Prosperity TO the laborer
means prosperity TO the employer. In point of
fact our farmers are now nearly all day laborers.
The bosses are few and far between and the drones
are nearly all dead.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

NEWPORT is in stir. The whole social
fabric of that fashionable watering place is
shaken to its center. A family has taken a
handsome cottage there and does not keep q
carriage and horses. Several conventions
have been held to determine whether the
new comers shall be recognized or ordered to
leave, but each one broke up in calls for the
previous question, which was every time
tabled
National Republican., 1883-07-14
They Have Not Lost IL.

The democrat arithmetic mon have figured
out that the republicans must carry both New
York and Ohio in order 10 elect their candidate
for presidents and one of them says "it would
take stupendous democratic blunder to make
that possible" Unless the democratic party has
lost its genius for bundering, the republicans
need not be hopeless.
National Republican., 1883-07-14

THE total greenback vote in the coming Iowa
election is estimated at $4,000, but 1t would not be
surprising If 1t falls considerably below that figure.
-EueRinJ star.
This shows that James b. Weaver has been
obeying the command to " increase and multi
ply" himself. He is the total greenback vote
in Iowa. .....
National Republican., 1883-07-14

IF Commissioner Dudley, of the pension
office, has never undertaken to remove a cat
from carpeted room by dragging it back.
ward, he has no apprehension of what lies
ahead of him in case he really intends to dis.
miss DIR. Mary Walker.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
Concerning civil Service Reform.

IWTTEWfIUVIW II7Ft9'
The general assault which the democratic
press is now making upon the recent act looking
TO reform in the civil service docs not appear to
be the most discreet movement. The assault OF
the democratic organs, general as II is, will ac-
complish nothing. 1t would be blunder for the
democratic branch of the next congress to under
take II repeal OF the act. The repeal could not be
accomplished, and the party would thus be placed
on record against u reform which 1t is desirable
should be given O chance.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
yellow Fever at ship Island.

The surgeon general of the marine hospital
service has been informed by the quarantine
officer at Ship island that four cases of yellow
fever had been removed from the Norwegian
bark Vega to the hospital on Ship island on
the 9th instant, and that one of the crew had
previously died from yellow fever.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
Decrease OF Orders Ina tao postonlce.

During the last fiscal quarter of the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1883, as compared with
the same quarter of the previous fiscal year
there was decrease of about per cent. in
the oDders received at tho Postoiiice depart-
ment for Especial request" envelopes, The
National Republican., 1883-07-14
An Inspection station near Memphis.

Assistant Surgeon Armstrong, Of the marine
hospital service, stationed at Memphis, has
been directed to Ian certain hospital appli-
ances, including boat and steam launch,
to the health authorities of Memphis, who
propose to maintain L. their own expense an
Inspection station at Presidents island, below
Memphis
National Republican., 1883-07-14
They Are "Again Thinkin'."

Judge Hoadly's appreciation of Emerson is
adding to his trouble with the little churches and
narrow creed men of Ohio. They don't know
anything about Emerson, but believe him to be
" one o them Boston infdels."
National Republican., 1883-07-14
Nor I'm Thnt Locality.

DOStOn HtfUId
Mr.. Tilden loans to the Louisville exposi-
ton portrait Of himself, but nothing would in
duee him to exhibit the original.
National Republican., 1883-07-14
SATURDAY, JULY II. 1888.

Tre,y effort Is being made 10 hare The REPUBLICAN
adhered carly and promptly in all parts Of The city.
Persons rho do RO' receiue their paper, or Who have
ony cause Of complaint i1iH oJiige 6v no'VSIn0 he
GQce, athet ~ person or " poslaI card.