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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
Diplomatic Discourtcsy.

From recent letters from Constantnople IL
would seem that the naughty airs taken on
by the government of the Sublime Port are
becoming exceedingly distasteful to tho rep-
roscntative of the United States government.
Eastern diplomates have always been famous
for duplicity aud delay. The present Turk
ish minister of foreign affairs is true to the
traditions OF his office in this regard, although
from his treatment of Minister Wallace 1t
must DO inferred that he Is not we'll vcrsod
in oriental polteness. We are told that for
nearly five weeks Gen. Wallace sought TO OBJ
tain an interview with this magnate in order
to make certain representations to him con-
corning wrongs dono to American citizens,
but was finally obliged to 80 to the grand
vizior's Office and there lodge his complaint
The Turkish government is hopeessly inn
pecunious, and is often obliged to raise reve.
nue. by tricks that are far from honest. A
great deal Of American petroleum is sent to
Turkish ports. In addition to tho duty fixed
by treaty stipulation, arbitrary fees and
charges are cxacted by the customs officials
which are paid under protest, and then tho
American minister is expected to call the at
tontion of the Turkish government to their
wrong. Tho United States consul at the
port Of Smyrna more than year ago advised
the state department of the charges levied
upon American petroleum in excess of tho
duties allowed by treaty stipulation.
In the commercial treaty made with Tur-
key in 1862 it was provided that it should be
subject to revision in February, 1883, If due
notice were given. Tho Turkish government
failed to give the required notice, but, after
the expiration of the time fixed for revision,
declared the treaty abrogated, and proceeded
to levy an increased duty on American pc.
troleum, and under various disguises has
collected this duty ever since. AS matter
of course there has been great deal of dis
satisfaction among importers and shipmas-
tiers, but the Turkish authorities take no
notice of their complaints, and tho minister
of foreign affairs saves himself from trouble
by pretending to be 'indisposed" whenever
Minister Wallace is announced.
Although our navy is not as effective as it
might be, yet we have vessels that could 60
to the Orient, and it would tend to increase
tho respect in which the United States gov
eminent is held in that part of the world if
the star spangled banner was more frequently
seen in the Turkish ports. Probably we
cannot prevent the government of the Sub
lime Porte from putting discriminating duties
on American petroleum, but it ought to re-
quire no compulson to procure respectful
treatment for our representative at Constan.
tnople when no calls at tho Office of the
minister of foreign affairs upon official bust.
ness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
IN A TRANCE.
A Young Girls Peculiar Condition-shs
Savs She Secs .Uesua md the Annals.

Says She Secs Jesus and the Angels.
READING, Pa, March 24.-Nellie Himmel-
rich, pretty, dark-haired girl of Ia, is now
lying in semi-unconscious condition at the
house of Frederick Reinhold. At intervals
her mind is sufficiently rational to admit of
her speaking intelligently. The girl was
baptized in the icy water OF the river hero
under much religious excitement. Her pastor
is the Rev. Mr.. Musselman, of the Evangelical
Mennonite church, who Is almost constantly
in attendance. He says: ~ have no doubt
she is now in the same condition as was st.
John when he was witness of the wonders
of heaven, described in the book of Revela-
tions. 1t is given to but few people TO ex-
perience such manifestation, and / believe
that this girl is divinely favored. She is
given glimpse Of the great beyond go that
she can tell US, her friends, of what she saw"
To the preacher she said, II am in heaven.
l can see Jesus and many beautiful angels.
/ don't want to come back. The angels have
crowns on their heads and trumpets in their
hands. l hear tho grandest music. The
streets are oil of gold. and everything Ia
beautiful and bright. The angels crowns
arc made of lilies and stsrs and they are all
dressed in white"
The girl gives graphic descriptions Of what
she sees, and relates Biblical facts which, 1t
is asserted, she never knew before her present
condition. Her language is far above that
which she customarily uses. Large numbers
Of people call. When in O trance her body
becomes perfectly stiff, and she is apparently
unconscious
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
THE CARROLL CLAIM.

The Bill for the Relief OF the Carroll
Estate is Approved by tho President.
The President yesterday signed the act for
the relief of the heirs of the late Daniel Car
roll. The bill was passed by both houses and
referred to the district commissioners. 1t
provides for the payment of the claim for
damages alleged to have been done the prop
erty of Mr.. Carroll by street improvements.
The district commissioners protested against
the payment of the claim, on the ground that
If all Of the claims for street improvements
were approved tho district government would
lcbe swamped with them in a short time.
Under the provisions of the bill the claim will
go before the court of claims for adjudication.
| The commissioners claim that the princ-
! pie involved in this case will govern all tho
suits for damages resulting from the changes
of grade of tho streets, and which will now
number several hundred, and necessitate
| the payment of immense amounts of money
should the decision be unfavorable to the
district.
If this case lie decided against u.s." said
Mr. Edmonds. "we will be utterly swamped
for the next twenty years. In few days
case, for the claims will also flood their com
mittees. This as you know is but one OF
many hundred cases. and If one 10 allowed
there is no reason why the Others
should not be. These claims do not
hold against the district now, as
the damages claimed was under the board OF
public works. Congress thinks that they
will be kind to us, but it is most assuredly
not kindness to plunge us into irretrievable
ruin"
Gen. West said that if the claims were all
allowed the employees of the district would
have to look about for something to do, for
there would be no money to pay them. The
,lr., 4. -
to $5,000000, and where are We to get II
| from ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

Mr. Ellis introduced joint resolution in
the house of representatives yesterday APP
propriating 100000 "to avert the calamity
of the age" The city of New Orleans is
menaced with flood which threatens to
overflow the levee and take possession Of all
the streets. Should this catastrophe happen
the loss to property will be almost incalcula-
BILE and large number of people would in
evitably perish. The streets of the city are
ten feet lower than the top of the levee, and
should the water begin to pour over there
will be such panic as has never been wit
messed on this continent.
We think, however, that the danger is not
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

IT will be remembered that the Augustinian
society at Lawrence, Mass, failed about a
year ago, and that large number of working
people of the Catholic faith who had depos.
tied their earnings with the society for safe
keeping lost their money. A number of civil
suits have been brought against the society
for the recovery of money thus deposited,
and the bishop of the diocese was made CO.
defendant. In fact, the object of the suits is
to obtain judgment against him as the re-
sponsible party. Tho trial of the first OF
these suits began at Lawrence yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

For the first time since the war republic
can mayor was elected in Hagerstown, Md,
Yesterday. Tho election for town officers
was complicated, with very exciting con-
est over the adoption of new charter, The
fairs of the corporation were so badly man.
ged by the retiring officials that number
f leading democrats united with the ropub.
leans in framing new charter, which will
lake such abuses impossible in tho future.
he republican candidate for mayor got the
eneft of the split in the democratic party on
this question, although the defeated candidate
was also an advocate of tho new charter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
Senator Ingalls, on tho Presidency.

Interview In The NeiD York World.
"In the first place may say that Mr.. Arthur's
administration is universally commended for Its
dignity and cleanliness, and himself for the i'm.
perturbable propriety of his conduct. The Presl-
dent has been manacled and hampered by the
unfortunate circumstances attending his sue
cession to the presidential office. Released from
these impediments by an elevation to the Office
through the voice OF the nation, and LEFT TO his
own judgment in the administration of affairs, !
feel confident that he would surround himself
with the most brilliant lights OF the party. l be-
lieye the sentiment In favor Of President Arthur
has been growing recently, and have no doubt
that If nominated he would receive the full party
support"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

THE Macon Telegraph and Messenger has invited
northern republicans to come down south this
year and address the people upon the live issues
OF The day. That able Journal says they would be
treated Hospitality and courteously. There is no
reason to doubt tho sincerity of the invitation but
why should il be given? Were the distinguished
gentlemen spoken Of by the Telegraph really TO
come and make converts among the whites what
treatment would the converts receive? No doubt
the speakers would be treated handsomely, but
should Georgans declare their conversion to tho
republican party they would be denounced as
seal awags, renegades, and traitors to their section
and their friends-as only one degree removed
from inamy and ready for speculation, thieving,
spoliation, miscegenation, and everything else
odious and mean. Will the Telegraph promise the
Same courtesy, hospitality, and kindly treatment
to Georgians, whether republicans or inde-
pendents, ana guarantee to them free discussion,
fair vote, and an honest count Cummings (Gd)
| Clarion (Dem)
Tho Clarion editor hits the nail squarely on
tho head. All distinguished visitors" from
the north are treated in royal style, and are so
closely monopolized that republicans cannot
get to thcm-systematically monopolized to
keep republicans away from them. The very
men who are most illiberal in their treatment
of resident republicans arc the very ones who
shower their inequalities upon these distin
guished visitors, but they are intoleranu and
abusive in their intercourse with neighbors
who may entertain difTerant political views.
This is truth that is thoroughly understood
and it cannot be controverted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
WISE WORDS.
Senator Sherman Says lie Is Not a Cam
didate and Reviews the Coming CAM

Senator Sherman Says lie Is Not a Cam
dldAte aud Reviews the Coming CAM
pnign.
Philadelphia Press Interuiep.
"Can tho south ever be divided upon the
tariff question:" was asked Senator sher'
man.
mot in a presidential year for very many
years vet TO come. There will BIO districts
hero and there that will send protection mem.
bers TO congress- but they will be democrats.
Nearly every interest of the southern states
will DO set aside for blind adherence to tho
democratic party. In canvass where every
manufacturing industry in the north de-
ponds upon protection these people will fol.
low party pledged to free trade, or tariff
for revenue only, as you please"
"Ths, then, will show q solid south
against tho north upon new issue that
comes homo to the workman as we'll as the
capitalist" ..
met this year. 1t will, or should, enlist the
labor Of the country, which is not often
aroused by sentiment. Their future, perhaps
moro than that Of all others, depends upon n
revision of the present order Of things in the
south The timid members of our party
understand that this issue is forced upon us.
We do not make IL, only meet it,"
"Will there be any trouble about carrying
Ohio this Year,"
~ think not. We have peculiar constit-
uency, and its political turns have boon con-
sistent They were about the same during
tho war as since. Our people exercise their
own Judgment and vote when they please,
and all the political machinery cannot bring
them to the polls unless thoy desire to como.
Yet the history Of our campaigns shows that
they can always be relied upon in an emer-
gency. In this canvass it is very important
to carry Ohio, as 1t is the only October state
of Importance. A good candidate can do It,"
"Will your state present your nameW
II am in no sense candidate, and would
not mako an effort for tho nomination.
would not even express my opinion as to who
should be delegates from my own district, OF
what their action should be. Four years age
/ thought it best to be q candidate. l be-
lieved that the logic of events at that time
justified such action. The reasons ! need no,
state Now there is no such condition, and
would not enter a contest even for the in
dorsement of my own constituency. Many OF
my friends write mo complaining letters
because refuse to make such an issue. Be-
lieving that the convention, when 1t meets
should be free, uninstructed, and in shape t
do tho very best thing for the whole party,
have counseled my friends to that end.
united and enthusiastic party is moro impor
tant than one man. and hence am for bend
ing every energy to the first purpose, and an
not candidate"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN,
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Much OF the space of the weekly edition of THE
RrPrnLtcAN will he given up to the News of the
Capital hut there will he in addition miscellaneous
matter of general interest, Each issue viii contain
Full and careful reports of the proceedings of con-
gTess when In session.
AppointmCnis By the President
Executive messages and all interesting news from
Abstracts OF ali laws passed
Treaties with Indians and foreign nations.
All Information of Interest to banks and bankers.
Internal revenue and customs news
SpcCial Information for manulNcluFcrs;
Valuable statistics from the statistical bureau
Full reports rom the agricultural bureau
Information In regard to public lands
Consular reports.
News from the pension Office.
EducattONg matters. ,. .--- . a.
interviews with the most prominent men Of tho
nation most of whom visit the capital more or less
frequently, on politics. art science, NC. d,
Extracts nom the hest daily ana weekly papers oI
the country, showing the DRIFT Of editorial thought OF
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In short, THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, Will contain
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

THE citizens of South Washington, who
have been fighting the Baltimore and Poto-
mac Railroad company for ten years. seem TO
have grown weary. They will have only
themselves to blame if now, when q propo-
silion to give them some relief is before the
senate, they permit their ancient enemy to
do all the talking, Although the proposed
measure will not suit many of
them, still it will be beneficial,
and should not be permitted to suffer de-
feat because the railroad company which
only asks to be let alone, says that everybody
is satisfied with present arrangements, The
proposition for union depot is of interest ia
every citizen and occasional visitor, and now,
because of the peculiar position of the Balti-
more and Ohio company, there seems bet
ter opportunity than ever before to carry il
through.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
The Head Money Cases.

The United States supreme court yester-
day granted the motion to advance what are
known as the head money cases of the
Cunard Steamship company and the Neither
lands american Steamship Navigation COM
pany against William II. Robertson, collector.
The question involved in these cases is tho
constitutionality of the act of August 80,
1882 entitled IAN act to regulate immigra-
tion," by which steamship companies are
required to pay to the collector so cents for
every immigrant brought into port Of the
United States. These cases were set for
argument on the 18th Of November next.
Argument began yesterday in another head
money case, viz; The Liverpool, New York,
and Philadelphia Steamship company against
the Commissioners of Emigration of the
state of New York. This is an action to re-
cover back head money levied on immigrants
by the state of New York, amounting, with
interest, to nearly 100000. The decision
of the question involved in the case will gov
orn also similar levies of head money in
California, Maryland, Massachusetts,, and
Louisiana
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

THE London correspondent of the New
York World says it is rumored in political
circles that James J. OKelley, home rule
member of parliament for Roscommon, Ire
land, has become one of FL Mahdis COUNSEL
ors There is some talk of expelling him
from tho house of commons and declaring his
seat vacant. Some months ago he went to
Egypt ostensibly to take the place of Edmund
o'Donavan, correspondent of the London
Daily News, who was with Hicks Pasha, and
shared the unhappy fate of that commander.
1t is claimed, however. that o'Kelleys real
purpose in going to the soudan was to get
into communication with the False Prophet
and encourage him to persist in his rebellion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

COMMISSIONER EDMoNDs is too busy to
and misapplication of funds Moreover, the
reporters are likely to come in at any time,
instead of at stated hours, as no wishes, and
ask him questions. What mighty sigh of
relief Commissioner Edmonds will heave
when he lays down the burdens Of his Office
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
Eminently Successful.

DWTEFWUUF IIulNtUt'
"You were successful on the street" Old Java
asked Young Hyson, who had been down on Wall
street, taking a little flyer with the boys.
"Well, yes" he SAID, 'rather successful. un.
loaded just in time"
THAT was good" said Old Java.
"Flrst rate" replied the young one. 81 unloaded
every last dollar had In the deal, and II I'd hung
on fifteen minutes longer wouldn't have got out
OF the street with shirt to my back. Let me
have double sawbuck till Monday, can't you p
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

and located upon piece of ground which
they piously named st. Mary's. From this
beginning sprang the state of Maryland. In
its early days LORD Baltimoro's colony was
moro fortunate than any that had preceded
it to tho now world and there was nothing in
its whole hikory that was not entirely honor.
able to its founder.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
GlIp astiunal Republican
WASHINGTON. d c.

Aropubiican newspaper, whose editorial columns
nro devoted to national political, and local matters
all subjects being viewed from broad liberal party
standpoint and treated independently without re-
gard or favor TO persons or factions
The news columns contain null andaccurnte reports
Of all matters at the capital together with general
teegranhic news specal letters rom large corps OF
correspondents al home and abroad, reports being
tpdC without color or bias, the sole aim and ohcCb
htip i'm every cage from the smallest to the greatest
10 NM rms FNCrs In the most convenient and at
traCtive shape for all clnsses OF readers
Tho editorial uscc is vigorously and uncomproms-
uuy republican; the news columns are as unbend.
ingly Independent.
Irr DArLy postage prepaid per year, 81 90
For six months, oou
For three months, 90
For one month, w
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

BISMARCK will read Senator Vance's mi-
nority report on the bill to prevent the i'm
portation of unwholesome and adulterated
articles of food and drink with great delight.
If jolly free trader like Mr.. Vance were
appointed minister to Germany the unpleas-
antness growing out of the Lasker affair
tDuld never be mentioned again.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25
OTle Public he =

Had all meetings of commissioners been
public, all records open, and all proceedings
of the district government carried on in tho
broad light of day, Commissioner Vests re-
mark, that the charges made by the suffrage
memorialists were Obsolete" would have
como with much better grace. When tho
earliest information which citizens of this
district are permitted to have concerning its
lished twelve months after the officials have
disposed of those affairs the citizens cannot
properly BIO accused of negligence or delay
if they do not protest against wrongs while
they are being committed. Commissioner
West assumes that the present form of gov
eminent in this district is perfect when he
sble. To show the impossibility, he says the
treasury department would not let US rest a
minute" This may be an unanswerable
argument, but isn't it trife vague? Is the
commissioner certain that the people will un-
derstand that everything is safe because the
treasury department would not let him rest a
minute If it was not so?
Commissioner Edmonds, as it appears, is
too busy to pay any attention to newspaper
talk, even when that newspaper talk
is simply report of the very
earnest and sober talk of one hun
bred of tho most prominent citizens of the
district. This remark of the commissioner
shows better than anything else that hi:
mind and the minds of the citizens do moi
agree as to tho true relations which
should exist between commissioners ant
citizens. The latter will scarcely bt
contontle with the assumption thu
implied, that their inquiry into the conduc
Of their government is matter Of no conse
quence. Nor will they quietly conclude tina
Commissioner Edmonds always does exactl.
tho right thing just because he thinks h,
does. Explanations may BIO tedious and on
noying, but when charges are made by tn,
most prominent citizens of the district, ant
are supported by the evidence of statistics
explanations may be found necessary.
1t is here respectfully suggested to the
commissioners that there will be less call fol
explanations and consequently less waste o
the commissioners valuable time if citizen
arc kept constantly aware of everything
that is going on in the district government
To that end let all meetings of the commits
sioners be OPEN let all records be public; al
public papers accessible, and let US have n
official secrets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

ceive large share of the fund proposed to be
appropriated by the Blair educational bill, if
distributed on the basis of illiteracy; but Mr..
Coke opposed the bill yesterday on constitu-
tional grounds.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

Two HuNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS ago to.
duy the first Lord Baltimore landed on little
island in tho Potomac river, which he named
St.. Clements, and, it being the feast of the
annunciation, Father White, the chaplain of
the expedition, celebrated mass. Two days
later March p, 1884, the colonists made a
permanent Judgment on tho Maryland shore
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-25

q RATTLE of trains, shrek of engines, stencil
of cattle cars, dirt, dust danger, and thou.
sand inconveniencies call upon the people of
South Washington to make their wishes
known to congress.