Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-03-13
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WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1884.

frnEkESpONDkStE fDoA AN A~A'-
WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1884.
The approaching Presidential CAM
o.ion has elevated Washington to the
biohest pitch of political thraldom. and
coujectures as to the probable nominees
are AZ numerous as the ties which span
the roadbed of the Northern Pacific.
The Republicans are sure OF the cleo
tion: the Democrats equally 80, and the
hotel lobbies and street corners are alive
with wire pullers Of both parties, eager
10 demonstrate the advantages of their
constituents and their probable chances
Of success.
Gen. Joe Blackburn, the aew Senator
elect from Kentucky. WAS rendered a
serenade in the National last week. The
avenue in the vicinity was thronged,
and the introduction Of the Senator
and pyrotechnic display.
TERRITORIAL CAUCUS.
The representatives of the Territories
now in the city held meeting at the
Harris House on the 10th inst. for the
purpose of presenting the claims OF the
ierrlt, rles to the National Democratic
Committee for votes III the Convention.
Hon. j. A. Kuhn of Washington Terri
tory was called to the chair, and NJ. II.
Day of Dakota was elected Secretary.
On motion of MIR. Proctor OF New
Mexico a committee consisting of u. IL.
Curry of Arizona, j. Il Metcalfe OF
Washington, and NJ. II. Day of Dakota,
WAS appointed To draft resolutions for
presentation. This having been done,
and the same adop.ed by the caucus.
the following gentlemen Were cousti-
tuted committee to submit the resolu-
tions to the National Democratic Com
mittee: & Il. Curry, ARIZONA; +. A. Man
zanares, N. NJ: j. A. Kuhn. W. r.; M.
Il. Post, Wyoming.
The result of these .sentlemen's tn
dsav0's Was all that could be desired.
and the Democrats of the IerrIt priss
may exult over the opportunity to have
a corDeT at least III the convention nom
mating our Chief Magistrate. TO ask
who brought about this result would be
but to echo the names Of J. A. Kuhn
ohu H. .HCttaitC. NIpS1
zeal aud energy have won for them
oceans of favors and the name of being
the first to appeal with success for the
rights Of the Democrats residing IN the
Territories.
AT THE CAPITOL.
Bills relative to our Territory are rap
idly making their way to the front.
Among those farthest advanced are the
Canal Bill, which still hangs in the arms
Of the COMMITTEE, but will he reported
shortly.
The bills for the establishment of
Ports of Delivery at Seattle and Taco
INA will be favorably reported, and the
question of passage is without doubt.
House resolution for the erection OF
certain public buildings at Port Towns
end will soon have CROSSED the Rubi
con-" and the port of entry has gained
spoint.
Admission il working to windward,
and our worthy and Jealous Delegate
informs ME that he has the promise of
the support of several prominent Dem-
ocrats IN his efforts.
On the avenue we gather the following
budget:
move is being made to change the
name of our Territory. Among those
suggested are found Cascadia, Yakima.
Iahoma or fakhoma, aud Olympu'. lu
View Of this offer the following, which
think will he appreciated:
10 the first We see no objection
Amongst this rather varied collection.
But the second. and with ii the third.
We place in the list of really absurd.
Number four, and others we'u mention,
Might also call for attention.;
But We hope and Others the same,
That we'll always adhere to our name.
Among recent arrivals in Washington
may be chrOnicled the name of Miss
Llzkie Ferry, dan yhter OF our es;eeraed
Ex-Governor. Miss Ferry is visiting the
family of Lieut.. Harris, of the Navy.
Capt. j. /. Browa. of Olympia. has
put In an appearance aud may be foun /,
0 the National. +. HIS.