Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-23
The J,emocraov and the Next Presidency

Inc democracy and the Next Presidency.
p AsHINGToN, June 22d.-It is understood that
IA -ndall is to be substituted as district delegate
fom Pennsylvania to Chicago. His parliament
airy experience and the national prominence he
has won during twenty years of service in the
House OF Representatives will, if he consents to
serve as a delegate, make him most prominent
person in the Convention. The Republican
Convention of 1880 was moved in great part to
nominate Garfield by the fine impression he
made in the deliberations of that body as a del
egate from Ohio. The Republican history may
be repeated in the Democratic Convention, and
bring Randall forward as the standard
bearer this year of the Democratic party
Since the adjournment of the New
York state Convention great activity
has prevailed among Randalrs friends They
are enthusiastic in his support, and will spare
no effort to secure his nomination. The principal
objection that has been urged against Randall
here was his opposition to the Morrison tariff
bill. The tariff excitement that ragged so vio-
lently in Washington at the beginning of the
session has now almost died out here, and it
looks as if the Democratic campaign would be
based upon the demand for reformation OF the
Government abuses. an economical admlnlStra-
ton OF public affairs, and the complete over
throw OF the ofiice-holding aristocracy that has
been intrenched in power for twenty years. No
tariff plank can be devised more emphatic in
demanding revenue reform than the one con
tanned in the Democratic platform of 1880. The
Democrats of every shade of opinion on this
subject rallied then, as they probably will next
1all, 10 lne support oil the DeHOcIallC CitHul-
dates. The one unknown quantity in the ap-
preaching contest, and one which gives
the Republicans the most uneasiness, is
the prevailing depression in trade, reductions
in the wages of many working men, and the
low prices of Understanding securities, show
ing the stagnant condition of trade everywhere
To what extent this condition of affairs may in
tiuence that class of voters who in hard times
always wish a change, cannot be foretold, but
it is certain that the Republican ticket will not
be benefited by the continued business troubles
The New York Democrats here say that 1ilden
will not have any potential voice in making the
nominee of the convention. He will undoubt-
cdly be given the full measure of compliments
but his friends admit that he will have less to
say regarding the choice of candidates than
John Kelly. While the friends of Mcdonald
have not lost hope that he will be nominated
the conviction obtains that an Eastern man will
be given the first place on the ticket. The
reluctance of the Democrats TO hazard the
result on Ohio seems to dispose efiectually of
Hoadly and Payne The failure of the New
York delegation to unite has given General
Slocum some prominence as compromise can
didate, and his name, coupled with Mcdonald
for the second place, is frequently discussed in
the lobbies of the Capitol.
American Schooner Fired on by Spanish
Gunboat.
PHILADELPHIA. June 22d.-Captain Drisko, of
the schooner A. V. DriSko from Cardenas, re-
ports that his vessel was fired upon by Spanish
gunboat while he was entering the Caidenas
The Captain says he cannot account for the
firing which was unexpected and entirely I'M
warranted. \ passenger of the schooner, +. j.
Collins. witnessed the alleged outrage. His
affidavit has been taken, and the iactS for
warded TO Washington by the American Consul
at Cardenas.
Destructive Thunder and Hail-storm.
DENVER (Col.), June 22d.-A severe hail-storm
accompanied by lighting. visited Central City
this afternoon A game of baseball was in pro-
a I1a iuht roir
and killed Nicholas Neumayer, and probably
fatally injured James Lick. Frank Osborn, at
Mountain City, was also struck, but will recover.
The engine-house of the Prize mine, near Cen
trail City, demolished and five miners at
work were badly stunned. 1t is thought they
will recover.
Fatal Shooting Scrape on Horseback.
DENVER, June 22d.-A Republicans Silverton
special says: Pat Cain and Billy Wilson. while
out horseback riding to-day undertook to settle
an old feud. Both drew revolyers and com
menced shooting at each other while sitting on
their horses. Cain succeeded in killing Wilson,
and also the horse he was riding. Cain is I'M
hurt
The Sundry Civil Bill.
WASHINGTON, June 22d.-Representative Ram
dali, Chairman of the Committee on Appropra-
tons, gave notice when the sundry civil bill
was reported yesterday that he would call it up
for consideration Immediately after the reading
of the journal tomorrow. AS the Democrats in
caucus last week decided to give precedence to
appropriation measures, there will be no oppo-
sition to the bill.
Landlord Killed by His Tenant.
New YORK, June 22d.-Peter Mccormick, a
wealthy resident of Hunters Point was shot
and killed to-day by Patrick Krnan, one of his
tenants, who kept a liquor store, in a dispute
about the rent.
Fire and Loss of Life.
New YORK, June 22d-A disastrous fire oc-
cured to-day in the large wholesale bakery
establishment of 4. d. Hazeman, in Williams
burg. The wall of the burning building fell
into an alleyway, where the firemen stood, and
three were killed. Loss, 100000.
Labor Disturbances in Michigan.
EAST SAGINAW, June 22d.-GOmpany c. Mich
this evening to take special train at s o'clock
tonight for OsceOnda, the scene of the labor
disturbance. Reports from Osceonda are to the