St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-09

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prerequisite for appointment to territorial
goyernorships. The effort to except Utah
was predicated upon the idea that perhaps
no suitable resident could be found for the
governorship. Public sentiment is largely
averse to continuing the practice
of appointing political hacks from outside
as governors of territories and of people
with whom no interest or acquaintance has
previously existed. The abuses of the presi-
dental prerogative in this regard have been
! fragrant.
! Is 1T UNCONSTITUTIONAL:
The outlook for the passage of the educa-
tional bill in the house is doubtful, as lead
| ing members declare it wholly uncon stitu-
tional. Eaton, of Connecticut, said he could
not support it for that reason. No party
question being involved in the bill, strong
effort will be made to pass it through the
house, and as the southern states are more
largely interested than those of other sec
tions, it is possible the benefits to be derived
may overcome constitutional scruples.
ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION
The vote of yesterday on the wool duty bill
was the theme of extended criticism to-day.
The general opinion is that it is not indica-
tive of the fate of the Morrison bill, although
it is claimed otherwise by its opponents.
The twelve Republicans who voted againstre-
storing the wool duty to the old standard rep
resents woolen manufacturing districts, and
the fight was between woolen manufacturers
and wool growers. Thirty or more Demo-
Gratis who supported the bill were all from
wool growing localities. A careful analysis
of the situation indicates that the Morrison
bill will be considered as a basis for tariff
lFeform legislation, Notwithstanding the
opposition to the horizontal process. 1t is
predicted that when the bill is subjected to
the proposed amendments, Morrison will not
recognize it as his own offering. The Mis-
souri, delegation, entirely Democratic, will
support the consideration of the Morrison bill
as a unit, but some oppose tariff reduction
through uniform percv4tage ON the sched-
ules.
VEST PULLED DOWN.
Senator Vest was disappointed at not being
allowed to finish his speech to-day on the
naval appropriation bill, as he expected to
leave for Missouri tomorrow. The
address was a powerful and effect
i've arraignment of Republican ex-
travagance in its appropriations, more
especially for the navy. The debate will be
protracted and bitter. Senator Vest goes to
Missouri to look the ground over for his re-
election, his term expiring with the present
congress, in which he has achieved a high
reputation as an orator. While there will be
several contesting candidates, little opposi-
| ton to Vests reelection has been so far
developed.
THE TOBACCO TAX.
Parties representing Kentu cky, Missouri,
Ohio and Illinois tobacco interests are here
canvassing among members of the house
and senate to see whether or not there is any
prospect of the passage of bill removing
the tobacco tax. So far as they have pro-
gressed they think indications favorable for
the removal of the tax. They say, however,
they do not see much prospect of a rebate
clause, as the rebate of last year did not work
very smoothly and does not commend itself
very strongly to the members.
POLITICAL CALoRIC
Never since the days of the Shepard regime
has Washington witnessed such an occur
renee as the meeting of the delegates
from the various district precincts to
select two delegates and two alternates
to the Republican National convention
at Chicago. For weeks partisans of rival
candidates have been canvassing in all sec
| tions, and molly crowds of negroes and
whites, numbering several thousand assem-
bled early this morning in Wizards hall to
consummate the election. The hall was jam
med to suffocation, filled mainly by negroes
and roughs in an intoxicated condition, who
wrangled, quarreled and fought until decent
citizens were disgusted and withdrew
Many reputable persons, who have hitherto
favored suffrage, and municipal govern
ment in Washington, now confess they are
cured of their conceit, and 60 not want suf-
frage controlled by such an irresponsible ele
ment.
HIS THIRTY FOURTH.
| d. T. Murphy official reporter of the sen
ate, celebrated to-day his thirty fourth ami
versary of continuous service, having entered
the senate employ April 8, 1850 At that
time Clay, Benton, Webster, Sam Houston,
| Seward, Cass, Douglas, Dodge, of Iowa,
Dodge, of Wisconsin, Badger, Berrier, Cor
win, Rush, Hunter, jeff. Davis, Dayton,
Dickinson, Truman Smith, Hamlin and
Bright were distinguished members, of the
senate. all of whom have passed
away except Truman Smith, of Connecticut
jeff Davis and Hannibal Hamlin. Gwin and
Fremont entered the senate in December,
1850, and both are living. Gwin was in the
city few days since, hale and hearty, in
his eighty-firs year. Truman Smith is liv-
ing in Connecticut, aged ninety y-three jeff
Davis is seventy-six and Hannibal Hamlin
| seventy-two.
| CoLLUsIoN
| The trial of Detectives McDevitt and Flan-
ders before Judge Wylie on the charge of re-
ceiving package of bonds valued at $685.
600, stolen from the National Metropolitan
bank, develops the fact that profession al
thieves were in collusion with certain
detectives in Washington to rob
indiscriminately and share the reward for a
recovery of the property. Horace Hogan,
alias 'Little Horace,'' one of the thieves,
testified to-day that Flanders knew all about
| his robberies and that he was sent for to
come to Washington for that purpose. The
government printing office was robbed and
also Senator Christianey at the National
hotel, of jewels of large value by some
parties.
ANDERSON AGAIN
l The opposition in the senate public lands