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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22


Mr.. Dana and Mr. Mcclure quickly gave
over their efforts to control tho transplanted
Kentucky convention on Capitol hill, but
| Mr. Wattorson Is not so easily discouraged
Our columns bear witness this morning to
his determination to stay by the circus to
the end, and also that he has programme
for the affair that he is ready to do aud die
for. The courage frankness and scorn of
the stubborn squad of protcctionists" char
acterzing Mr.. Watterson's utterancos oxcites
our widest admiration. Equally unqualified Is
our approval of the hrmness, belligorence
and determination not to DO bulldozod by
the free traders exhibited by Mr. Randall
and "hls Ponnsylvanians." Not for worlds
would we damp the ardor OF either side even
IL ii were in our power to do so. Mr.. Waiter
son pays Mr.. Randall the high compliment Of
saying that he is "a fighter or he is nothing
He lis natural bolligeront He is dead in earn.
est" We will say for Mr.. Wsttorson and Mr.
Morrison that they, too, arc dead game, regu-
lar fighters from the head waters of Bitter
crock, and, as both sides feel that they are
contcnding for great underlying principles"
we are sure tho novelty oil tho feeling will
cause each to scorn tho base idea of sur
render Through Mr., Watterson's great
journal, eloquent pen, aud freedom Of access
to all tho great newspapers of the country
we rather think Mr.. Morrson's sido has an
unfair advantage This NO are ready to
remedy by placing our columns at the service
OF Mr.. Randall and his friends if they
feel inclined to make fitting rejonder
to Dir. Wstterson's blast of defiance. 1t
seems to us that IL is hardly consistent In
Mr.. Watterson to concedo in express terms
the thorough bravery, belligerence. and
earnestness of Mr.. Randall and his friends,
and then say there is nothing In their con-
duct but .brsg and buster. designed to
affect the timorous and tho oredulous."
However, we do not wish to interfere, and
really tako pleasure in the bravo con-
tention of our fighting friends. Tho
country will believe most of tho tough
things each side will say about tho other, and
we will be glad to transmit the opinions of
either party with absolute impartiality. In
passing we may remark that Mr.. Waiter
sons closing sentence conveys painful
suspicion that the great hot poker act So
widely advertised few days since has been
postponed until after the presidential cleo
ton. If such is the case, we file our feeble
protest on behalf of an expectsnt public Let
the gong sound and the show proceed,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
ptR Church I;ebellloni

! The article written by the woll-known
Catholic historian John Culinary Shea, pub.
lished on the first page OF this issue of THE
| NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, will create q pro-.
found sensation inspired, as 1t is understood
to have been. by the most exalted authority
| Of the Catholic church Of America, and rep.
resonting, as it unquestionaby docs, the
views of the ruling minds of that great
church on this side of tho water on question
of the highest Importance, The letter puts
the recent sequestration Of the property OF
tho Congregation do Propaganda Fido, in
Rome, by the Italian government in new
and interesting light. Mr.. Shea claims that
tho property which has boen practically con-
tiscatod by dccrea Of one of the Italian
courts was simply held in trust by the asso :
citation from which IL was taken, to DO used
for the support of Catholic missions through
out the world.
This being the fact, the Catholic church in
the United States is one of the benefcisrios
of the fund. Mr.. Shea argues that it occupies
the legal relation Of ccsttti quc trust toward
the propaganda, and that as such the govern
mcut is bound to see that IL is not despoilcd
Of the funds held for its benefit. He says
that the English government will certainly
sustain the claim Of tho Catholic bishops in
in tho colonies for the stipend that they have
been accustomed to receive. This is an inter-
national question, to be determined by the
respective governments. and no doubt Score.
tary Frelinghuysen will give it due attention.
1t will readily occur to any one who reads
Mr.. Sheas article that these pleas should
have been entered in the court in which the
case was tried There is where the defense
should have been made. 1t Is much easier to
save fund from spoliation than to recover i t
after Judgment aud execution. Where was
the head of the church. who is charged with
the duty of taking care of her most sacred
interests, when these proceedings were in
progress? Has thore been any neglect on
his part that now has to be overcome by
diplomacy?
These questions naturally occur to out
siders who have no special knowledge of the
polity of the Catholic church or of the re-
lations between the Pope and the Italian gov
ernment Should any diplomatic cores
pondence result from the sequsstration Of
this fund, no doubt the whole subject will DO
fully ventilated. 1t has been hintod in this
country that his holiness has not conducted
himself in this crisis with the vigor that was
expected of the supreme head of the church,
Between the lines the communication reads
like rebellious protest against the Pope or
the Italian influences that surround him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

The subcommittee of tho senate committee
on postotiices and postroads has prepared q
bill for tho establishment of postal telegraph
services. 1t creates the office of fourth as.
sistant postmaster general, who is to be an
expert electrician, and who is to have charge
Of this department of the postal service
Post telegraph stations arc 10 be ostab-
lished at all postoftices in telegraphic cir
cults, and at all other Offices within
ten miles of such circuit whore
the salary of the postmaster is not
less than $500. The rate for the transmission
of q message of twenty words 1000 miles or
less is to be 90 cents; between 1000 miles and
1000 miles, 10 cents; for oil greater distances,
so cents; for night kilograms the rate is to be
10 cents for 1000 miles or less, and % cents
thori2ed to fix the rates for the transmission
of government messages. Messages for news
papers and commercial associations are to DO
sent during the day time at the rate of 81 for
100 words If the distance does not exceed
1000 miles; the charge for the same
service at night must not exceed so
cents. Tho postmaster general is
directed to provide Geographic stamps
of suitable denominations and to make
regulations for the transmission of telegraph
money orders and registered kilograms. The
bill is quite voluminous, the methods of car
rying on business arc prescribed in detail.
The postmaster general is authorized to con-
tract with existing telegraph companies for
the performance Of the service contemplated
in the bill, and also to advertise for proposals
for the construction Of four new telegraphic
trunk lines, connecting tho NORTH east west
and south with the National Capital. The
employees in tho telegraph service are to DO
subject to the regulations adopted by the
civil service commission.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
A BURsTED BANK.

ComptroIier Knox Before tho Banking
and Currency commlttee-Row Between
witnesses.
Comptroller of tho Currency Knox np-
peared before the house committee on bank
ing and currency yesterday, and mado a
staten mt in regard to the original organisa-
ton, the examinations, and suspension of
the Pacific National bank. lilo stated that
his decisions in regard to the matter had
been generally sustained aud Endorsed, and
said that not one.third of the stockholders
Of the bauk had signed tho memorial oharg-
ing him with conspiracy, although all were
at liberty to do so.
After the adjournment Of the committee
Mr.. Needham, tho bank examiner, mot Mr.
Frost, ono of the stockholders Of the Pacific
bank, in the capitol corridor. and made n
violent personal attack upon him. denouuo-
ing him in vigorous language and Threaten
Ing TO strike him. Mr.. Buokner, tho chair
man of the committee, stepped between the
belligorents aud put stop to tho controversy.
Tho trouble grew out of statements with re-
gard to Mr.. Needham which Mr.. Frost had
made to the committee. There is said to be
bad blood between number of the witnesses,
and startling Developments are threatened, If
somo Of the witnesses testify, before the in
vestigation is over,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

that As0ercan commercial interests shopld
have due recognition in tho African republic
The whole region abounds In raw materials
from which The finest manufactured articles
are made in civilized lands, and is teeming
with all the rich natural products Of the tor
rid zone. Tho first need of the natives will
DO cotton goods, agricultural and mechanical
tools, rifles and shotguns, and wo ought to
be in q position to compete with European
nations in furnishing these aud all other
articles that will tend to spread civilization
in equatorial Africa.
Another consideration may be mentioned
in this connection. We have q large number
Of able and ambitious colored men in this
coun try, many OF whom are prevented from
entering on the high career for which they
are fitted by the barriers set up by race prof.
udice and social caste. Hero Is q field for the
exercise Of heroic qualities, such as has never
before been opened to men of the African
race. Tho building up Of a civilized republic
in tho Congo basin is work that will require
tho best efforts of two races, and the colorod
m en- who have been trained to war aud poll
tics on American soil ought TO no willing to
do their part. There is need for statesmen,
teachers, mechanics, farmers, and especially
for good fighters In the Congo basin.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

The house committee on commerce yester-
day considered the bill authorizing the Presi-
dent to prohibit by proclamation the impor-
tation of articles of food or drink, when ho is
satisfied that tho same are adulterated In a
manner injurious to health, and to prohibit
the importation of such articles as he may
deem proper, from any foreign country which
exercises an unjust discrimination sgainst
American products. 1t was decided to post
pone voting on tho measure until next Tues
day, but there was an understanding that the
committee should report to- the house a bill
substantially of this character. Instead, how
ever, Of limiting the operation of tho act by
the year 1887, the committee will recommend
that there be no limit,
| Consideration was also given to Represent
| ativo Townshend's joint resolution author
| izing the President to invite the cooperation
| of the governments of the American nations
in securing the establishment of a CONNER
eal league, to BIO known as the customs union
of America, the object Of which Is to strengthen
commercial intercourse.
Messrs. Reagan, Woodward, and Davis
| were appointed subcommittee to obtain the
views of the secretary of state and the secreI
tary Of tho treasury on the proposed union,
and to report Tuesday next.
Mr.. Townshend was invited to appear be-
fore the committee next week for the pur-
pose Of explaining aud supportin G the resolu-
tion by argument.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

agricultural department who is in Kansas
investigating tho so.called foot and mouth
cattle disease, telegraphs to Commissioner
Loring that, from tho cases ho has seen, be is
convinced that it is not the contagious foot
and mouth disease which now prevails in
some parts Of that state, but that it is another
disease which has its origin in unfayorabc
local conditions. irom this it would seem
likely that thcro will be no call for tho ex-
rcndituro of tina $4,000 appropriated by
Senator plumb's resolution to stamp out the
foot and mouth disease.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
Report OF Greedy Relief Board.

The secretary of the navy received yester-
terday from the government printing Office
the first printed copies of the report recently
submitted by the board of officers appointed
to consider an expedition for the relief of
Lieut.. Groely and party. The report is
illustrated with wood cuts of sledges, &C., and
colored map. 1t appears from tho text of
the full report that the board was divided in
opinion upon the question whether the
relief expedition should include officers and
men from the army.
There is also appended to the report a
letter to the secretary of the treasury from
Capt. C. l.. Hooper, Of the revenue marine,
asking permission to 60 to the relief of Lieut..
Greedy in ono Of the revenue cutters. Capt.
Hooper, with the revenue cutter Corwin,
rendered very efficient service In the search
for the Jeanette in 1880 aud 1881, and was
the first to make landing upon Wrangell
Land. The relief board speak of this offer
favorably.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
Congressn,an CsILins's Opinion.

New York Herald.
In an interview to-day on national politics Mr.
Calkins was asked;
what do you think Of the prospects of Presi-
dent Arthur's nomination ~ Cbicago2"
at depends largely on the state of New York
not entirely, but largely. If New York gives
him an undivided delegation, or so nearly that
the opposition ia uncomfortable, President Ar.
thurs nomination is probable, His adminstra-
ton has been unexOeptionably good, and his wise
course has almost erRdicated all differences in the
Republican party. In the west--except Ohio-l
think there Is no difference Of opinion and no
split IN tho party and In the last named state l
think there ia less than some of the public men
say there Is. ofoouse do not know Of my own
personal knowledge what the feeling In that state
Isl but one thing do know, and that is Ohio must
be carried by US in october in order to win the
presidential fight"
40 you really put any stress upon the talk about
the Ftz'John Porter bill becoming an element III
the campaign
II do not know whether the President will veto
the Fitz'John Porter bill or not, Ifhe does not
h. might Us well give up his presidential aspira'
TONS"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

A BILL will DO reported to tho house from
the committee on commerce authorizing the
President to prohibit by proclamation the
importation of articles of food or drink that
may be adulterated or deemed injurious to
health. When France and Germany arc per-
mitted to see little OF the Embellishments
of their wines and condiments they may
come to a better judgment concerning Ameri-
can pork
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

FRANCE, having cleaned John Chinaman
out in Touquin, is now considering how much
. che ought to charge for the wear and tear of
tho job, Thirty million dollars is men
toned as the lowest figure that will be
enntertained. The lesson taught by Ger.
many has not boon forgotten by France. 1t
may chance, however, that China will con-
,elude to fight bit longer before discovering
she owes anything.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

Mr., BIIss yesterday brushed away good
deal of the rubbish that has been dumped
upon the dofuRct star route cases through the
labors Of Mr. Springer's committee. There
was no great mystery, after all, in tho failure
If tho government counsel to examine cx.
Senator Spencer, but it does seem somewhat
strange that after Mr.. Spencer went to Can.
ada 4. NJ. Gibson went there TO confer with
him. In tho progress Of events Mr.. Bliss
says he found it cxpedicnt to have tho com.
bination OF the safe in which important
papers were kept changed, so US to prevent
Mr.. Gibson from having access thereto.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
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all subjects being Viewed from n broad liberal party
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The news columns contain MI and accurate reports
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Geographic nova special letters from large corps OF
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made Witl1ut color or bias the sole aim and object
being every case from tn" smallest to the greatest
to give riE yACrr ~ Tie most convenient ana at
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The editorial page Is vigorously and uncompromls
ngly republican; the news columns are as unbcnd-
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

AE. JONES, of Florida, who is very good
lawyer, made speech in favor of Mr., Blairs
educational bill yesterday, and pronounced it
constitutional lie could find no difference
in principle in grant of land to tho states
for educational purposes and agrant of money
for the same object. The public school sys-
TENS of some Of the western states arc founded
upon land grants made by the United States
government, the constitutonality of which
has never been questioned. Mr.. Sherman
offered an amendment to the bill, providing
that the money appropriated shall bo dis
tributed to the counties or school districts in
proportion to the number Of illiterate chill
dren in each. This Amendment has not yet
been acted on,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
a Resolution and What It calls For.

\ RESOLUTION and what lt calls For.
BY resolution of the senate of the thir'
teepth instant the secretary Of the interior
was directed to transmit to the senate tho
roll Of the Cherokee Indians east Of the Mis-
sisslppi river. Yesterday the secretary sent
to the senate communication from the COM
missioner of Indian affairs, to whom the
resolution had been referred, in which the
latter states that the original roll cannot be
spared, as 1t is constantly In use in his Office,
but that, as no supposas that copy will be
satisfactory, one will be made as soon as
possible. He states, however, that the roll
contains the names OF 1856 persons given
twice. once in the old manner Of spelling and
once in the latest and most correct manner,
with references to four previous census rolls
of these people and thai Of their ancestors,
giving the names of tho latter, together with
the present. residence, poStOfice address, Nc,
of each family, and a column of remarks filled
with explanatory notes opposite almost every
family or person, and also a supplement con-
tanning tho names Of 175 persons whose claims
TO be enrolled were rejected fully describing
these persons, with full marginal notes and
references to the reasons for not enrolling
them. He says that the work Of making a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

REPoNTERs who have been holding up
their little pans to catch the news drippings
that fall from the district buildings will not
agree with the commissioners that every thing
is free and open in that locality. A majority
of the boys would be willing to depose that
the doors have hinges on both sides.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
Another Section OF Southern Pacific Rail-
road Completed.

Tho Southern Pacific Railroad company has
notified the secretary of the interior Of the
completion of another section Of that road PAP
miles in length, from Malone, Ariz., to The
Needles, Cal The company ask to have this
section examin cd by the commissioners who
may be appoi nted to examine the section
completed last year. Pending congressional
action in the matter it is not probable that
this last application to the department will
be more successful than the preceding appli-
cation, as the appointment of a commission
might be construed into recognition of the
validity of tho claim Of the Southern Pacific
Railroad company to the land grant of the
Texas Pacific company.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

tlemen who govern this district. and it is
moro to their interest than that of the clti-
zens that no such suspicion, born of secrecy,
should arise. They occupy positions fruitful
in onmities, and eau hest disarm their enc
mics by the most perfect opennosa in the con-
duct of the district government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

THIS is a perhaps system oil district
government, as nearly as can be ascertained
from a careful pcrusal of the interviews with
tho commissioners published elsewhere
Perhaps citizen can find what he wants
when he visits the district building, and per.
haps he can't.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

THE district commissioners assert their
Willingness to have all business transacted in
their ofleO made public. They will DO the
greatest benefciaries by suoh course. It is
a guarantee Of an honest administration of
affairs that they are administered under a
strong light. Darkness and secrecy breed
snspicion. No official who means TO DO honest
can afford to suffer from that suspicion Ma
charge of dishonesty u made against tho gem
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
"rHE LIoHrs o. LONDON"

INN Lluhlo " iIpNboNs
"The Lights o. London" will be put on the
stage at the National Monday evening, and
will DO continued during the week ButIittlo
need be said of this powerful and popular
melodrama. 1t has won instant success wher-
ever it has been played, and continues to be one
of the most popular plays of the day. 1t is one
calculated to move the sympathies and excite
the interest, and when presented by COM
pany at all fair produces amarked impression.
1t is superbly mounted, and tho company
which appears next week is said to be an
especially good one.
THE DEUCE OF HEARTS"
1.-THE Deuce of Hearts," the latest New
York success, will DO presented at Ford's next
week, with the original case, This play is q
pure and wholesome comedy that has created
a very favorable impression. The cast is un-
usually good, and the play will doubtless
prove az successful here Ss it has been else
where. Advance sale Of seats this morning.
THE THURsBY CONCERT.
Miss Emma Tbursby will favor tho citi-
zens of Washington with farewell concert
at the Congregational church, Monday even
ing, March 81 Miss Thursby is spoken of as
the most eminent living concert singer, and
is fsvorite in this city. She will BIO assisted
by Chevslicr Antoine dc Kontski, the great
pianist aud author of lie Reveil du Lion"
by Mrs. Annie Louise Powell whose fne
contralto voice is so we'll known in this city,
and by the popular tenor, Mr.. A. l.. King, of
New York, we'll remembered in this city for
his appearance on the occasion of the concert
at tho Stewart mansion. The concert will DO
under tho personal direction Of Mr.. Maurice
strakosch, who will perform the piano ac-
companime ntS. Reserved seats will be for
sale at Metzerott's music store on and after
March 81.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

things back to the old standard, and in fixing
the salaries Of United States judges and all
other. officers of the government duo regard
must be had to the changes that have 90.
Cured in the modes of living and in the pur-
chasing power of money within the last
thirty years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

Is 1T possible that communications upon
business Of the District of Columbia passing
between tho district commissioners and tho
chairman Of the senate committee on the
District of Columbia can be Of such a nature
that the inhabitants Of tho District OF Colum.
bla ought not to see them? That looks too
much like despotic and too little like
republican form Of government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-22

The commissioners give as reason for
Withholding certain information that Senator
ingalls, complained that certain things had
been made public. In thus sheltering them
solves behind Senator ingalls, the commits.
sioncrs reflect that the Kansas statesman is a
very big man.