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National Republican., 1884-04-12
Our Southern NeIghbors.

Secretary Frelinghuysens letter to the
senate committee on foreign relations, touch.
ing our trade with tho states of Central and
South America, deserves the careful consider
alton Of congress. The secretary proposes to
attain the object aimed at in the two bills
introduced by Senator Cockrell, providing
for the sending of trade commission to the
principal countries of Central and South
America and the calling of convention to
consider reciprocal trade relations, by means
of simple amendment to tho consular and
diplomatic bill appropriating 100000 to en-
able the President to nay commission ap.
pointed for the purpose indicated.
Mr.. Frelin ghuysen thinks it best that the
work of the commission should precede the
holding of an international convention. Tho
views of the states that arc expected to par
ticipate in the convention should be first
obtained, and they should also bo advised of
what tho United States might be willing to
concede in the way of the remission Of tariff
duties for the sake Of an extension Of trade.
Reciprocity treaties cannot be framed in
single day, and no article should bo put upon
the free list without full investigation as to
the effect upon our domestic industries and
products.
As Mr.. Frelinghuysen very pertinentry
suggests, the removal of the duty on coffee
has deprived us of lever that might have
been used with great advantage in negotiat-
ing commercial treaties with some of tho
South American countries. Contrary to the
promise that putting coffee on the free list
would make it cheap, the price did not come
down, and we got no return whatever for
valuable concession to the coffee growing
countries for which they would have been
glad to exchange some corresponding COM
demand in some quarters for cheap sugar will
not lead to any additional waste of valuable
franchises.
We have good deal of idle silver money,
and Mr.. Frelinghuysen thinks that some of
it might be utilized in settling commercial
balances, If we could inaugurate brisk trade
with the Central and South American states.
Most of these states produce silver, and arc
therefore interested in maintaining its
status as money. OF course, it would be
necessary to agree upon standard dollar,
and it should be of sufficient weight and
fneness to make it current in all the conn
tries of the western continent II the United
States and Mexico and all the states OF Cen.
a silver league, England and Germany would
| find it difficult to discredit silver coin,
National Republican., 1884-04-12

THE law laid down by the United States
supreme court in the case of Kilbourn against
Thompson with regard to tho authority of
congress to imprison witness for contempt
has been applied to the New York senate by
Judge Westbrook, of the Albany court of oyer
and terminer. William Mcdonald was sum-
moned as a witness before an investigating
committee and refused to answer certain
questions relating to his business as dealer
in coal. He was adjudged by the senate to
be in contempt, and was sentenced to be i'm
priSoned in the Albany Jail until the final
adjournment Of the present legislature unless
sooner discharged by order of the senate" A
writ of habeas corpus was sued out before
Judge Westbrook, who delivered an opinion
to the effect that under the recent decision
of the supreme court in the case of Kilbourn
against Thompson the senate had no power
to imprison contumacious witness, but out
of Difference to n decision rendered by tho
general term of the court, in which this power
was affirmed, the prisoner was remanded to
the custody of tho sheriff until higher
court should order his discharge. Judge
Westbrook intimated that Mcdonald would
be entitled to damages If his imprisonment
was finally decided to DO illegal.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

THERE was genuine outburst of patriotic
feeling at Masonic temple last night when
the veterans of the war for tho union well
coined the most illustrious soldier of the age
to their camp fire." As the years go by
Gen. Grant grows in greatness. His appear.
ance in a public assembly nineteen years
after the close of the war excites more
enthusiasm than when the laurels OF
his great victories were fresh upon his brow.
There were other distinguished soldiers al
''the camp fire" besides Gen. Grant, aud
possibly the next president of tho United
States sat among the elect who were given
places of honor on the platform. There were
at least four gentlemen in tho assembly
whose names have baen prominently men.
toned in connection with the republican
nomination.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
DIsCoURAGING CRIME.
A Bill to Prevent the Counterfelting OF
Securities OF Foreign Governments.

Securities OF Foreign Governments.
The house committee on the judiciary
yesterday instructed Mr.. Lucker to report
favorably the bill of Mr. Lore to prevent and
punish the counterfeiting within tho United
States of the securities of foreign govern i
ments. 1t provides that any person in the
United States who fraudulently alters or
counterfeits any security of any foreign
government shall, upon conviction, be pun
ished by q fine of not more than $1,000 and
imprisonment for not more than five years;
that any person who fraudulently uttors any
fraudulent note of any foreign government
within the United States shall be punished by
a fine of not more than $1,000 aud imprson-
ment for not more than three years; that any
person in the United States who frauduently
alters or counterfeits any bank note or bill of
any foreign corporation shall be fined not more
than $1,000 and imprisoned not more than
two years; that any person who fraudulently
utters or has in his possession with intent to
utter such illegal note or bill within tho United
States shall be fined not more than 81 900 and
imprisoned not more than one year and
that any person within the United States
who has in his possession the plate of any
foreign government or corporation, and who
uses or allows it to be used in counterfeiting
the security Of such foreign government or
corporation who engraves or assists in en-
craving any plate in the likeness of any plate
designed for the printing of the security of
any foreign government or corporation who
makes or sells any impression in the likeness
of any foreign security, or who brings into
tho United States any counterfeit plate or
impression of the security of any foreign
government or corporation shall be punished
by a fine of not more than $1,000 or impris-
onment for not more than five years.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
MUSENIEETS.
FoRp's-"THE rRINCEss IDA,

FoRD's-"THE PRINCESS IDA"
This afternoon the princess Ida" matinee
will be given, and tonight the last perform
ance. The success Of the company during
the week has been marked.
Next week Rhea, the great tragedienne,
will begin weeks engagement.
THE NATIoNAL--"sAM'L OF PosEN."
To-day is the last of this very entertaining
play at the National. Matinee will bs given
this afternoon, and tonight tho final per-
formance.
Next week the "Black Flag" will be rem.
dered.
THE ST. CECILIA QUARTETTE.
The concert by the st. Cecilia Quartette to
be given on the evening of the fourteenth
instant easter Monday, at the Congrega-
tional church. for the benefit of Carroll insti-
tute, will be fine musical treat, judging
from tho carefully and we'll arranged pro-
gramme for that occasion. No comment ia
needed as to the excellences of members of
this musical organization. Wherever they
have sung public appreciation has been of the
highest kind and on this occasion their rep
utation will be fully sustained.
REV. JOSEPH @. PRICE,
Rev. Joseph G. Price, president of the Zion
Wesley Institute, Salisbury N. c., will de-
liver lecture on "The Capabilities of the
Negro at the Congregational church on
April %. Mr., Price is an orator Of rare
| ability. He commondS himself TO the judg
ment of his hearers, not only by his eloquenco,
but by the strength of his argument. Hi
knowledge extends over vast fields of art
literature, science, and theology, and on thu
subject Of which he speaks he can have nj
equal, being himself ono of the greatest livinl
| EXAMPLES.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

ANOTHER installment of consular reports
has been issued by the state department, and
it contains great deal Of information which
is of peculiar interest at tho present time.
Mr. Bakers account Of the industrial re.
sources of Paraguay and its social and politi-
cal condition is exceedingly opportune in
view of the proposed extension of our com
mercial relations with tho South American
states, and the same may be said of Mr., Du
vorge's paper on the mode of carrying on
business at the mouth of the Congo river
The African international association has
great work before it, and one o.
its most difficult tasks will be t
break down the commercial system whicl
tho Portuguese have been engaged in build
ing up for great many years, Slavery ha
National Republican., 1884-04-12

events, there are none which are recognized d
as being beyond dispute. 1t we'll known
that seeds acquire habits of earliness, late
ness, and other peculiarities, according to tho
climates and conditions of their growth I;
but exact values, or how they can best bo
utilized, have yet to be ascortained. Tho ad.
vantages of rotative cropping have been es-
tablishcd, but the. exact rotative value of
Species or even varieties, is yet in doubt.
Those who have mado some observations in
this matter are convinced that much may yet
be developed in this line which will add to
the value of present productions. These are
merely fractional suggestions out of the great
mass of experiments which may be made.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Redmond to be Transferred from Auburn
Ia Columbia.

The attorney general has ordered the
transfer of the convict L. r. Redmond from
the state ponitentiary at Auburn, N. Y, to
the South Carolina ponitentiary, at Columbia.
This was done at the request of Senator But
Ter and tho district attorney. Redmond was
notorious moonshiner, and had killed seve-
raj men who attempted to arrest him. He
was finally surrounded by posse and was
literally shot to pieces. He is cripple,
unable to work, and carries seven bullets in
his body. His general health is rapidly fail
ing in the cold climate of Auburn, and he
will be removed south, whore the climate is
warmer and where no can be cared for by
friends.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

THE people Of East and South Washington
are crying out almost with one voice, against
the entertainments of the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad company, yet the district
commissioners are now advocating scheme
which will allow the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad company to place its tracks and
depot on Sixth street beside the other com.
pany's, and doubl-the annoyance which has
been complained of for years. Are the com.
missioners working for the interests of the
public or exclusively for corporation in.
terests?
National Republican., 1884-04-12
TABLE TALK.
HONOR o'RRIEN.

HONOR O'BRIEN.
honor U Brien was sweet as daisy;
You could grasp her waist with a span;
her smile was enough to drive man crazy
Ana Pat was no more than man.
IL happened one day misfortune came to her,
The pigs ran away from the rack,
When Pat very glad favor to do her.
Made vow ho would bring them back,
80 he started like hare through the bushes,
And one little piggie he brought.
Honor, me darlint" said he full of blushes.
"Wid kiss this pig can be bought"
"och, now, ye spalpeen," said Honor, "then take
one
It's bargain, bring them all here"
IA bargain" said Pat, at takes two to make
one,
It's kiss every pig, me dear"
He brought in the pigs. they were honestly paid
for,
But the rogue counted twice each one,
Declaring that this was what he "agraed for"
While Honor looked prim as nun.
"och, me darlint," said Pat, you look ike q
duchess,
And each time the pigs run away,
Sure will come, If / come on crutches
And drive them all home for such pay.r
--WHidm Lue
National Republican., 1884-04-12

WHEN the resolution calling for an investi.
CATION of the Keifer- Boynton charges was Of
fered in the house THE NATIONAL REPUBLG-
CAN expressed a doubt as to tho propriety of
the proceeding. The investigating commit.
tee reported yesterday that there was no
ground for any action by the house, and the
report was adopted without debate. A great
deal of scandal would have been avoided il
the house had come to this conclusion ON the
day the resolution was offered.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

been abolished, but the Portuguese have no
difficulty in getting a servant whenever they
want one. The natives are greatly addicted
to stealing, and by putting something in the
way of the poor African who is wanted for
domestic service IL is easy to ontrap him
into theft He is promptly arrested and
sentenced to servitudo as q punishment
This mode of procuring menial laborers is
strongly suggestive of the chain gang system
now in vogue in some of the southern states.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
GlIe Avatiul,ll Repnhlitatl
WASHINGTON. u c

republican newspaper. whose editorial columns
are 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 fill and accurate reports
Of all matters at the capital together with general
eleeraphic news, special letters rom largo corps o
CORRESPONDENTS at home and abroad, reports heinl
made without color or bias, the sole aim and Object
being every case from the smallest to the greatest
to give THE FACTS In the most convenient and at
traCtive shapefor all casscs of readers.
The editorial page is vigorously and uncompromis
ngly republican; the news columns are as unbend
ngly independent.
THr pA1tY postage prepald), per year, * 90
For six months, 90
For three months, 1g5
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National Republican., 1884-04-12
wATrERsoN's CHOICE.
The kentucky Editors REASONS why
Ex-senator Mcdonald should Receive
the Democratic Nomination.

EN-scnNtOr mcDOunid Should Receive
the Democratic Nomination.
Louisville courier-JouraaL
Mr.. Tilden being out Of the question, where
shall We look for nominee? Wo have 10
one who can be fairly claimed as an issue in
himself We must take our choice from q
list of moro or less eminent democrats whose
names will be placed in nomination before tho
convention.
The CoUier-Journol has expressed prefer
ence for MIR. Mcdonald, of Indiana. In our
Judgment the nomination should come west
We have had hard luck with our eastern
candidates, and We think the time has arrived
for change of venue. If tho nomination
should go east the names of Senator Bayard
and Gov. Cleveland readily occur to the
democratic mind Either would make an
admirable candidate, and, If elected, good
president. In the west, while accepting Nor
rison as strong and warm second choice, we
cannot help thinking Mcdonald has the
weight tho ago. and tho bottom" to use our
Kentucky vernacular, which arc needed first
in the canvass and then in the office. The
ex-senator is a wise and true man, Just and a
kind man. but he is also one of the best in
structed men upon the leading ideas and
issued of the timo whom the country has
or has ever had. For thirty-fve years he
has been in active political life. His record
is as straight as q shingle. His acquaint-
ance with public mon is universal. He
has no friend to reward nor enemies to
punish; has lot out no constructs and given
no mortgages; is foot-loose and fancy free
and as independent as wood.sawyer. Upon
the waging of the war for the restoration of
the union, the settlement OF tho money ques-
tion upon sound principles Of fiscal economy
and upon an enlightened revision of the
tariff and fair reduction of taxes, he is as
sound as q dollar His whole life gives a
hostage TO what are called "the conservative
interests" While sprung from the people,
he is pre-eminently a peoples man. 1t is
our belief that, if he is nominated, he will
run like three-y year old and, while saying
naught against any other aspirant, we shall
continue in that opinion until reasons are
given why we should change it and prefer
another,
National Republican., 1884-04-12
DroDned Dead.

An old colored man named Henry Custis,
60 years of age, dropped dead at 6:15 o'clocl;
yesterday evening. He was working at the
time in the truck garden of Mr.. John Miller,
Oh Il street, between Sixteenth and Seven
teenth southeast. The body was reno we'd by
the police to his late residence, at the corner
of Sixteenth street and Massachusetts, avenue.
Coroner Patterson was afterward notified Of
the occurrence.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
The TeIegraph Queatlon.

DIR. Norvin Green made an argument be-
fore tho house committee on postollices and
postroads yesterday, in opposition to postal
telegraph, If, however the government de-
termined to enter into tho business, he
thought it ought to buy out existing lines
and manage the work exclusively in its own
way. lie also said that If the senate commit
tees bill became n law tho Western Union
company would not become bidder for the
contract for which that measure makes pro-
vision but that If tho rates originally pro
posed in the Hubbard bill-25, so, and II
cents-should be adopted, then the Western
Union would bid.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

Mr.. JOHN r. RIsDoN committed a breach
of tho peace in the treasury building yester-
day morning which will not lower him in
the estimation OF his fellow-citizens, although
he is liable to be indicted for grievous
assault. The unhappy man whose indiscreet
letter writing brought about the assault no
longer adorns the civil service. Secretary
Folger dismissed him as soon as the crimi,
mating letters were laid before him.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

with tho spirit of the inscription,
representing negro soldier on guard.
Action will bo taken on the matter at the ma
tional colorod soldiers con nvention TO be held
in Baltimore next August. Subscri iptions
will be asked from all parts Of tho United
States
Speaking of tho project last night, colored
veteran said "Such tribute to our soldiers
should have boen erected long ago. Thore
will be no trouble in raising a sufficient sum
for the purpose. Gems. Grant and Logan
have already promised to help u.s."
National Republican., 1884-04-12
ysIor OF CoIorefl soldiers.

A movement has been started among the
colored veterans of this city aud Mr.. Bruce,
of the Grit colored newspaper, to erect
monument In ono of the public parks Of
Washington commemorative of the valor of
proposed TO insoribe on the monument, "The
Faithful Sentinel-the ColOred American
Soldier" The design will be in keeping
National Republican., 1884-04-12

THE house of representatives yesterday
passed the senate bill authorizing the secre-
tary of the navy to offer reward of $4,000
for rescuing Lieut.. Greely's party, or ascer-
tanning their fate if they have boen lost.
The delay in passing this bill has probably
defeated the purpose sought, as many whaling
parties will have gone north before news Of
the reward can reach them.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Arrest or a cuban at Key West.

Information has boen received here of tho
arrest by tho United States authorities at ey
West, Fla. of Cuban named Aurelio Mayoll,
who arrived at that port Thursday morning
on the steamer Hutchinson. The arrest was
based on q telegram from the governor gem
eral Of Canada to the Spanish consul at Key
West saying that Mayoll was coming to
America to kill him. Mayoll was taken be-
fore o magistrate and held to answer.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
st. Patrick's Fair.

Tho ladies connected with st. Patrick's
church have determined on giving fair for
the purpose of raising funds to complete the
building of tho new church. 1t will open
next Tuesday night at the National Rifles
armory, and will continue two weeks. From
the arrangements being made it promises to
be very enjoyable occasion.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
At tho Port OF Georgetown,

Entered: Ametcan schooner Carrie Walker,
Capt Starkey, master, from st. Johns, N. b.,
with 100000 spruce lathes, consigned to
Townsend & Parker, unloading at Briscoe's
wharf. Tho Carrie Walker lost the best part
of her deck load on tho voyage by seas sweep
ing her decks.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
The Letter Carriers, Petition,

The Washington letter carriers are prepar-
ing petition to congress asking that the
force be increased. They claim that under
the present schedule they arc sometimes
compelled to la bor sixteen hours daYprMost
of this labor consists Of walking rapidly over
largo routes, which is very wearing and tire
National Republican., 1884-04-12

ONE of the most incomprehensible things
in the world assuming that the district rec
ords arc honest, is the very strong effort
which is being made to prevent congress
sional investigation into the financial depart
ment of the district government.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
VeteranK, Benefit.

The Union Veteran corps, 1st company, has
been informed by the manager that the Fay
Templeton comic opera company will tender
the command benefit. Tho funds raised
will be used to pay the expenses of the corps
to Brooklyn, N. Y, June IL, on the occasion
of the meeting of tho Army of the Potomac.
Eight benefit performances will be given
during ono week
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Rev. DIR. II. S. Laws.

]. A. Mulligan and the entire congregation
of the Virginia avenue Baptist church an
nounce that the Rev, DIR. X. s. Laws, pastor,
had nothing to do with the proceedings at
the republican convention held at Willard
hall, and that ho is above reprosch in the
community,
National Republican., 1884-04-12

WHAT possible reason can there be for OBJ
lection to a congressional investigation if, as
the commissioners say, there is nothing to
conceal in the district books?
National Republican., 1884-04-12
The PreAit,ent,

Tho President attended services at ST.
Johns church yesterday, and spont tho re-
mainder of the day quietly at the white
house, receiving no visitors.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
The DOLPHIN 10 he Lnunohed.

Tho new dispatch boat Dolphin will be
launched at Chester, Pa, this afternoon. Tho
secretary Of the navy and tho naval advisory
board will be present on the occasion.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
AIlluBenlents.

NATroSAI-"Sam'l of Posen."
FORps-" Princess Ida"
ComoUE-"Anucs"
DINE Observation-Disclosures and evening performance.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

Resignation OF Consul General bHdenu'
A csblegram has beon received by the Soc
retary of state from Adam Badeau, rendering
his resignation as consul general at Havana.
National Republican., 1884-04-12
Auction Sales.

FUTURE DAYS.
BY WALTER B. WILLIAMS & Co.--Commencing April
H. steel-plaie cngravinGs and oleographs.
National Republican., 1884-04-12

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1854.