Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-20

THE SITUATION IN WEST VIRGINIA.
What Senator Kenna Says.
THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN FHx3E 4 FINANCIAL
ONE"
Senator Kenna, of West Virginia. arrived In the
CITY last night, and was at the democratic head
quarters this morning. He said he had read Cleve-
lands letter OF acceptance at the breakfast table
this morning, and was very much pleased with it.
In few clear cut and simple sentences he set
forth his position SO that every man could under
stand 1t, and did not say too much. Speaking OF
Buffers letter. he said that despite its great length
1t was most remarkable letter, probably the best
state paper that has been issued since the The
TACT That Butler was its author, however rendered
!. meanlngless on account OF hfs wellknown in
sincerity. But. leaving out some expressions OF
demagOgue1sm, If I1den's name had been signed to
IL, 1t would have been heraded throughout the
country. But he added, ''everybody knows that
Butler is not sincere and all his declarations are
bids for power"
How did you leave things in West Virginia"
- think there is no reason for apprehension.
There IS the best possible feeling among the demo-
What effect Will the greenback-republican fu-
sion have?"
"The fusion is with very weak and scattering
creased strength"
Upon what do the republicans base their claim
OF the State?'
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each election, but we have carried 1t right along
since 1877. They have made false estimate this
tlihe on account OF some little factiOna issues in
M lhe stale. The same differences that exist in the
democratic ranks now existed at the last election,
When our majority was reduced as low rs 1t could
be- They don't take this into account in their Cal
cuiatlons. They take the majority at what those
factions nave reduced it, and then expect to reduce
~ through those issues which have already spent
What Kind of work are the republicans doing?"
Iurey financial. It's as Elktns says, "a question
us Butler doing any work in the slater"
III Is said that he is trying to effect fusion to
0lVl4e the electoral vote of the state. Buffers
"hoe ann Is 10 get state or part OF state, so as
10 hOid the balance OF power in the electoral col
lege This idea is set forth plainly enough in his
What is the situation with relation to the con-
greSSiOnai campaigns
There Is one district doubtful and one in which
his district by pretty good majority, and the
Iuslonlats have put up the strongest man they
could get against Gibson"
''ls there much danger OF Gbson's defeat?"
- Not II we work right; and that we are going to
The Senator leaves for New York this evening to
consult with the national democratic committee
with relation to putting power in his state.
Talk About the Letter.
The political gossips about town are occupied to
day in discussing Cleveland's letter OF accept
ance. The democrats speak OF it as an able
paper, and are delighted at its brevity and caution
While the republicans say there Is nothing in it to
talk about, and that its cuiy merit is that It can do
MS party no harm.
The Case OF Commander Evans.
THE REVOCATION OF HIS YEARS LEAVE OF ABB
SENCE.
The action OF Secretary Chandler in revoking the
leaVe OF absence for year granted to Commander
H. u. Evans Is criticised in some quarters as per-
secutlon OF that officer and further exhibition
OF the feeling against him growing out of the re-
moVal OF Malone worker by Evans when he was
at the head OF the fifth light house district The
order was revoked by teiegraphic dispatch from
Secretary Chandler, who assigned no reason, but at
the Navy department 1t is stated that the leave of
absence was granted by Admiral Nichols, when
That officer was acting Secretary Of the Navy, with
out the knowledge OF MIR. Chandler, and when the
Secretary was Informed OF 1t, he at once revoked
the leave thus granted. Commander Evans Is thus
ielt On waiting orders. He In Baltimore yeSter-
DAY, and, IN the evening, left for Pittsburg. He
said he was not prepared TO discuss cr1ticse the
action OF the Secretary OF the Navy and holds hlr-
self in readiness for duty whether he be ordered to
the south pole or the north pole He sent telegram
10 the Navy department yesterday. asking why his
leave or absence had been so suddenly revoked and
Chandler.
The Baltimore Sun says: "Friends OF Commander
Evans say ne old not Intend to go abroad during his
leave or absence although permitted to do so. He
Is an active man, and a year OF 1dleneSS would be
1rksome TO him. He therefore had accepted service
in the Baltimore and Ohio for the year. but the re-
vok1ng OF his leave or absence cuts him OF from
that engagement. He is now on waiting orders,
practically reducing him to half pay, and It is
probable that he may be kept in that position for
some time. His friends have no intimation that
Secretary Chandler has selected sea duty for him"
Alexandria Affairs.
Rerortea for THE EVENING STAR
FUNERAL OF Young ROAT-The funeral of Wal
ter Roat, who was killed yesterday near the edge
OF the city by chance shot from the pistol OF
noon at o'clock Although the sudden death Of
the young man took place In Fairfax county yet
his body having been brought to the home OF his
parents; who live within the city, he was there
found dead by Coroner Powell. who held an in
quest The jury found that he came to his death
Dy Ihe dlscharge OF pistol in the hands OF Lewis
Z. Nalis, but that the killing was accidental Men
cont nue. the use OF firearms without due care
POLICE REPoRT:-There were two prisoners at the
station house this morning-virginia Meade, ar
rested by On1cers Pat Hayes and McCann, charge.
assault on Eliza Penn, and Hugh Smith, arrested
oy Onicers Henry and Arnold, charge, drunk and
FUNERAL AND DEArH.-The funeral Of VIII
liam L. Petit took place this afternoon and was at
tended oy the children and teachers OF the Metho-
Treasurer J. r. Catin lost beautiful little child by
death this morning
NoTss:-st Marys Sunday school scholars with
a large number OF the parents and friends OF the
children went up the W. O. aud W. railway this
morning, and are spending pleasant day at Bel
ufacturing improved screw bolts here win give an
exhibition tomorrow OF the working OF their ma
chimes with view OF securing additions to the
capital Stock OF the cOmpanv-The Virginia
marble company held its annual meeting at the
Braddock house yesterday and reelected its direc-
tOrS-SOme twelve or fifteen teachers were ex
amined for certificates to teach in the schools OF.
Alexandra county to-day. and Superintendent A.
E. GrunWeu conducted the examination n-Sey-
efai hundred excursioniSts from Fairfax and LOU
don counties made an excursion &c the lower river
via the W. o. and w. railroad and the river yester-
day.
What the Politicians are Doing.
SPEECHES BY MESSRS. BLAINE AND BUTLER-coN-
GREssIoSAL NoMINATIoNs-THE VIRGINIA Mud
DIE, ETC.
Mr. Blaine, accompanied by Bon. Hannibal Ham,
lin. arrived at Franklin. Me-, yesterday afternoon
and took part In the celebration OF the anniversary
OF the birth OF the republican party Both of them
spoke at length to the enthusiastic assembly.
Ben Butler made characteristic speech at the
labor Butler demonstration at Rock Point near
providence, K l., yesterday, describing to the as
SemD!y VINO ana what he was In view of the fact
that these two questions seem to puzzle the press.
HIS record as laboring mans friend was lis tened
TO by about 5000 persons, instead OF the 10000 ex-
pected.
The republicans OF the Luzerne portion Of the
twelfth pennsylvania district decided yesterday to
JOIN the Lackawanna cOnfereeS In nominating Jos,
A. scranton FOR Congress. Hon. r. G. Horr, Of
Michigan, was nominated for Congress yesterday.
A. u. Pferce, cOiored, was nominated by the re-
RuDiicans IN the shoestrng district OF Mississippi