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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

So long as peace remains unbroken be-
tween the two great nations now strain
ing every resource to get in readiness for
a possible struggle there is chance that
warfare may bo averted, but tho chance
is remote aud doubtful. IL is ominous of
coming bloodshed that in England, and
on the continent alike, II is now consid-
cred almost certainty that war between
England and Russia will be declared
Indeed, there are not lacking unauthen-
ticatod rumors that IL has already been
practically initiated by instructions sent
to Gen. Komaroff directing rapid ad.
vance upon Herst.
War confined to England and Russia
alone would be deplorable enough of IT,
self, especially when it is reflected that IL
is waged over the possession of 8 strip Of
arid country inhabited by savage robbers
and cutthroats. But 1t is becoming
grayely apparent that tho mischief may
not stop with the two nations, but the
other great military powers are also likely
to become involved. Imagination shud.
ders when tho carnage and destruction
that would attend war in which Eng.
land, Russia, France, Germany, and Italy
would all be contestants. And yot such
calamity Is more probable than most
persons imagine.
Tho indications of an understanding
between France and Russia are becoming
SO prominent as to form the talk Of Eu
rope, and France is making the suppress
sion of scurrilous little newspaper, pub.
lished by Frenchmen in Egypt, the pre-
text for very irritating and belligeront
attitude toward England. Under ordi
nary circumstances the difficulty ere ated
by the suppression Of the BOsphore Egyp
tien would be readily adjusted, but th,
course taken in regard to 1t by Franc,
leads competent observers TO conclud,
that she means mischief. and will b,
found in alliance with Russia il war 4
declared.
There is hardly nation of consequence,
in Europe that is not watching for
chance to acquire some portion of terri
tory she considers to naturally belonj
to her. Germany wants the German
provinces of Austria, Italy wants tn,
Tyrol and Trieste, Austria covets par
of Turkey in Europe, and the list nigh
be extended, 1t is morally certain tina
If France arrays herself alongside o
Russia, Italy will be found taking tn,
part of England, and it will not bo lonI
until the enmities, ambitions, and covet
BUSINESS of the different nations, or thei
rulers rather, will presently draw all int
conflict that will exceed anything tn
world has witnessed since the days o
the first Napoleon. Undoubtedly on
outcome of such war would DO an OK
tensive rearrangement of the map o
| Europe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
ErrOrs Excepted.

II Is now reported that Mr.. Lawton has
refused the Russian mission, that Mr..
Jackson declines to go to Mexico, and
that Mr.. Kelley will remain at home.
That Is as We supposed the President,
who is sensible man, would arrange
these matters. There was rumor that
Ar. Kelley was to be offered the Russian
mission but that would have been absurd.
We have no doubt that Messrs. Lawton and
Jackson arc excellent men, and the
Attorney General may be entirely correct
in his opinion that, having been par
doned by President Johnson, they do not
fall under the disabilities declared by the
fourteenth amendment. But everybody
sees these cases are open to dispute, and
the President no doubt sees that he has
enough on his hands without such dis
putes over individual offices. II he would
now direct Secretary Bayard TO ascertain
If there are not two or three northern
Democratic Union soldiers capable of fill
ing the missions TO Russia, Italy, and
Mexico he might do good thing.
By the way, there is a Mr.. Morgan
named for the consul generalship at Mel
bourne, We notice. Was not this Mr..
Morgan cadet or ensign in tho navy be-
fore tho.war, and II so, does he not fall
under the condemnation Of the fourteenth
amendment
The Herdld, rs all its readers know, has
never favored exclusion from any right OF
privilege Of southern men. On the con
trary, we have always held that, as the
men who fought on the southern side
were undoubtedly the ablest and stronges,
men on that side, 1t was an advantage tc
draw them into public life and into this
councils Of the nation when the wal
! ceased.
But the President is bound to observe
carefully the restrictions made in the con
stitution and laws, whether these ar,
wise or unwise-Ne,0 York Herald, 28h.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

Pressure is being applied to the Presi-
dent in the most vigorous manner with a
view to forcing him to meet the demands
oc the hungry. As II in accordance with
prearranged plan all the Democratic
organs from Maine to Texas and from
Florida to Oregon have burst into full
cry against any further delay in turning
over the spoils to the victors.
And simultaneously about all the Demo-
cratic politicians between the oceans and
from the lakes to the gulf have taken up
the cry of Mr.. Hendricks, and are shrek
ing with all their might, "oT with their
heads Turn out every Republican
ofticehoder, and do it ut once"
1t is true that the party and the Presi-
dent are committed to course quite op.
posed to that which these hungry spoils
men are now urging, but their commit
mont is no guarantee that the mos
sweeping changes will not be made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
About Time to Let Up.

In the matter OF the Indianapolis post.
mastership THE REPUBLICAN urged the
President to appoint Mr.. Hendricks
man, tho venerable Aquilla Jones, be-
cause we knew Aquilla to be honest, and
for the further reason that it seemed
only fair and decent that the Vice Pres
ident should have influence enough to
control such an appointments In his own
city.
But the success of Mr.. Hendricks, in
that instance, SO far from Appeasing his
hunger, has only whetted his appetite,
and he is now hunting offices with an
avidity unparalleled in the history of
vice presidents. He besieges the throne
daily and his visits to tho departments
are affective in their frequency and
tedious in their duration.
1t is time for the Vice President to give
the President a respite from isimportuni-
ties. There is really no patronage at
tached to his office, except that which
pertains to the Senato--a caterer, mes
senger, and pie-woman. Ho should be
able to recognize the facts of the situa.
tion. If he will not do so of his own mo-
tion, the President should give him the
needed instruction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
ABOUT PEOPLE.


GOV r. f. wARRES, Of Wyoming territory,
isatthe Riggs House.
Mrs. CHARLOTTE POTTER, OF Manchester N.
H., niece OF President Pierce is stopping at
the National
LIEUT.. WILLIAM D. WRIGHT, signal corps,
has been relieved from duty at Bismarck,
Dak., and ordered hero for ollce duty.
Mr. CLEVELAND IL said to have promised to
spend few days at Cranston's, West Point, in
June, provided he can find the time"
TuE President has designated surgeon Geo
NJ. sternbeIg, oflhg army, to attend tho sani.
tary conference ut Rome, May Is, to consider
measures TO prevent the iuvasons Of cholera.
MI. EpwIN FLEslSG has accepted tbs posi-
tlOa Of odilOr-n.ehiof OF the Buffalo Courier.
Mr.. Fleming mas been the Washington repre-.
sentative Of the &. Louis Republican, tic New
York Commercial BHiGiH, the Detroit Fee
P.1Ss and the Buffalo CJnrifr, and formerly OF
tho Snw York j0urad' Oi Commerce. lie win
bcgiu his aDors IN Buffalo about juno /.
TnE following officers will DO detailed for
the unnun cruise Of tho Annapolis naval
cudc'si Commanding officer Commander g. H.,
Huntington; executive oliarr lieut H. Il.
Ingorsoll, navigating uhiicr Lieut. a. W,
Tyler; watch uiirors, LloUts. f. T. Barry, W.
+. Turner, i, W, DlnGnnuwcr, G, u, Galloway,
and H. c, Gearing, asi.tuut 20 navigating
oh,csr Ensign II, e. Sal,h passed assistant
surgcnn j, N, Steele; Gymustcr,J +, Loomn,
chnplHin, A. 4, NtAiiigr
REPRE- uNTAryEr REED Of Maine, and Cox,
OF Sew York, have been In Congress together
for many Year,. They arc'both wits and love
70 chat cach other, Nnt long ago 4 friend OF
I'cod asked him' Tom, have yon rcnd CoS'c
NOW hooa" They say that Il Is good for men,
women Uud chi!dicn," with queer quizzl
cal lyoE on bis f,cn, Rocd drawlcd ouu "lcs
especially ropd Tor children" Somehow thI.
gJt into the newspapers but Reed thought no
NOR, eboul il, Several days aitCr however,
he was somewhat NIrprMed 10 receive . copy
oil sir, CuAs new book handsomely bouud
on the N luni was pasted tho neWslHpor CLIP
ltns, adj mlarDor,. anent mprlHtiou frpUl
ihc aulapr hoHus that Reed would b. Uene'
ltcd by lta ucrusaL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

ISAAC w. ENGLAND, we'll known in
newspaper circles for the last seventeen
years as publisher of the New York S,n,
died on Saturday last at his homo in
Ridgoway, N. J. In an editorial notice
of his demise, Mr.. Dana says;
In his death we lose the friend Of almost a
lifetime, man of unconquerabe integrity
true and faithful in all things. During thirty
years that we have been continually associated
with him. both as a journalist and man Of
business he has never been wanting In his
duty toward his principles, his friends, or the
community in which he lived. Born in Eng
land, he came TO the United States at an early
age, and no native Of this land was ever more
thoroughly an American. His heart was
warm, his intelligence was strong, his dovo-
tion to his convictions and his obligations i'm.
| movable To lose such man from among the
living seems an irreparable misfortune, and
we bid him farewell with sorrow doep and
| earnest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

THE Riel rebels OF Manitoba have in.
flicted serious defeat upon the govern
ment troops, killing and wounding about
one-tenth of the latter's entire force un.
der command of Gen. Middleton. Riers
men intrenched themselves in the bluffs,
near Fish creek, about thirty. miles from
Clark's Crossing on tho line Of tho trail
winding through the bluffs and along
which the government troops were ad-
vancing. As the latter approached, the
rebels from their ambush in tho timber
and among the rocks on tho blulls, opened
fire and poured deadly volley. Gen.
Middleton's men returned tho fire, but with
little effect upon the well-prOteoted rGbols
After several hours' fighting the govern
meut troops Withdrew from the scene, 1t
having bocn found impossible to dislodgC
tho rebels The loss Of the Canadian
troops WAS twelve killed and forty.seven
wounded, Az stated in special dispatch
from Winnipeg; Judging from the first
battle, thoso who Understand the position
arc inclined TO believe the whole army
will he cut to pieces, Tho gravity of the
position in the country can now he ap-
prrciated. Few doubt there Will be a
bloody Indian war. as, fired by victory nj
the outset, runners will be sent ont to alI
the tribes, who will probably join tho re-
VOLT
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, led the
way in fearless truthtulness US an adviser
and warner Of the President, aud was the
first newspaper TO point out how one
sided were the appointments mado ON tho
recommendation Of the Secretary Of State,
This was done by carefully prepared
map, showing that tho interior and far
west were almost tuureproseuied-an that
in doing so, in several instances, the four.
teenth amendment was ignored. The
New York HerdR comes to our view
rather slowly and gently, but it means
business all the same, as is evidenced by
al editorial from that paper of yesterday
which we reproduce this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

existence Of any lawful impedimont to
marriage. Minors must procure the con-
sent Of parents, and preachers and magis-
trates and attesting witnesses who par
ticipate in marriage ceremony, where
the required certificate has not been pro-
cured are liable to fine of $1,000 each.
All these restrictions are deemed neces.
sary to check abuses.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

SHOULD the President yield to the
pressure so far as to sacrifice tho spirit Of
the civil service law by turning out all
officers not included in its provisions
regardless of their record or the interests
of the public service, 1t will take but a
few months to destroy the letter of the
law by cunningly devised plans for evad-
ing its requirements.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

THE REPUBLICAN has been advised of
great rejoicing in Bolivia over the ap-
pointment Of Bloxham as United States
minister to that republic; but strangely
enough Bloxham declines to submit him
self to her warm embrace. This is not
just the fair thing. Inasmuch rs Bolivia
cannot come to Bloxham, Bloxham ought
10 60 TO Bolivia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

SINCE dining and wining are, as q
rule, tho chief duties of the distinguished
citizens whom we send to represent the
United States in the capitals of foreign
countries, it is satisfactory to knon that
Mr.. Morton gave grand dinner" in
Paris on Saturday evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
An IiIustrIous once Beruur.

Our Washington correspondent speaks
of Vice President Hendricks as one of the
most persistent office boggars at the eapi.
tai. We have heard reports Of this kind
before. We advise the Vice President to
20 to Florida, or to go a-fshing, or to go
home and practice law. He is not needed
in Washington; and, II all the reports we
hear arc true, he Is making himself n
nuisance there. A Vice President ought
not to be nuisance.-Ne0 YORK Herdh.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

To APPOINT man OF G5 to federal
judgeship in this District is to give him
$1,000 year Tor life in consideration Of
five years service. As Mr.. Thurman
used to say in tho senate, 1T won't do,
Dir. President, it won't do"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

THERE is no good reason why the poo
pie of Virginia should bo dazed over the
debt question. THE REPUBLICAN has
pointed out the true courue-to 20 to Con-
gress with n demand for what is justly
due the grand old Commonwealth. In
this all parties and factions can agree, and
will have the moral support Of fair men
all over tho Union.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

WE print this morning the first of a
series of papers on the lighting strength
of the prospective European beliigerents.
Many readers of THE REPUBLICAN will
recognize the facllep pen Of Mr. A. G., Buell.,
than whom no writer is better qualified
for the work he essays.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

ALREADY four able Democratic news.
papers have come to tho aid of The RE.
PUBLICAN in its efforts to arouse the ex-
ecutive mind to the danger with which
the administration is threatened by in
judicious appointments recommended by
the head of the Department ofState.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
niusemehts.

ALBAuGH's OPERA HousE.-"The White Slave
FoRD's OPERA HousE.-Thatcher, Primrose &
Vests MinStrels.
HERzoGs MusEuM.-"Little Barefoot"
DINE MUSEUM -"Thc Dog Spy"
THEATRE ComoUE.-Amy Gordon Troupe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
Tho baltimore postma.tership.

1t has been learned by the Baltimore AD,er.
ican that the statement, which was originally
published in THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, to
the effect that the President intends to appoint
Miss Mary II. Carroll TO the postmaStership OF
Baltimore, has aroused much interest in her
native town of Centreyllle, Nd She Is the
principal IN the Episcopal parish school there,
and a lady OF very high culture and scholarly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

but THE REPUBLICAN can lay no claim
to such enterprise as was recently dis
played by its esteemed contemporary in
relation to tho regency of the Smithson-
ian Institution aud the professorship OF
n COLLAGE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

The ocean-ca carrying trade Of the United
States, which was destroyed by war
twenty-four years ago, ought to be re-
covered during the impending war in
Europe. But this may not happen, SO
much easier is it to lose than to regain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
Editor puIitzsr punning.

A contemporary remarks that "ex-Pres-
ident Arthur has gained in weight since
leaving the white house." 1t might be
incidentally observed in passing that q
good many other American citizens have
gained In wait since the Same interesting
event-at least, they have learned to
wait,-Nsp York World
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

"THEsr changes are being made for tho
sake of change" is the best explanation
given of sundry recent changes in details
and duties of army officers. The remark
affords charming glimpse of the occult
philosophy of . reform administration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
Lost AND FONND.


Il OST-ON 23n, NEAR CITY HALL
i black aud tan Cor on setter dog; answers
10 the name Of DON, Any one returning same
to SO Del. ave N. r.. Will be rewarded. 0.27
r OsT-ON THE 18TH INST, AT THE
IL III IN school entertainment 9TH aud o, or
returning to 18th and sts., gold pencil br rhsI-
pin. Return to 028 18Th ST. and receive reward
0.2T
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

SOMEHOW or other tho men who TO-
mented draft riots, and were more vile
than their competitors in maligning Mr..
Lincoln during the war, are getting the
bulge on war Democrats in the distribu-
tion of spoils
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

THE Pennsylvania senate has pnased,
aud the house Is expected To concur in
n marriage license bill which changes cS-
listing law very materially. 1t requires Il
license from the clerk Of the orphans
court before any marriage can he legally
celebrated. THE clerk IS required 10 lait
the applying parties undor oaIh ~ to the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

THE Maryland Prohibitionists arc in
trouble. 70 bo or not to be a apolitical
party, that's tho question. The ayes ap-
pear to have it; the ayes have it, but the
noes are numerous enough to make a
formidable schism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

Ir is necessary again to remark that
our space is not at the disposal of the
dear five hundred friends who desire to
take part in the Bacon. Shakespeare con.
troversy. The theme is exhaustless-
our space is limited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

Mr.. BAYARp need not yet despair Of get
ting his entire outfit of foreign ministers
into the field by the end of the year.
There is good supply of un-American
Americans to be drawn upon yet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

II cabinet officers will reduce their own
leave of absence to fifteen days aud re-
fuse pay for any excess they will appear
less inconsistent when talking Of such re-
duction of tho leave of clerks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
MISS THURsBY's CONCERT

Among the large number of prominent
musical events In the near future the Thursby
concert must not be overlooked. II is aIl
baugh's Grand Opera House This will be the
last opportunity OF hearing this charming
singer, as Immediately thereafter she will re.
turn to Europe TO fulfill professional engage.
nounced, but the excellence Of those presented
at previous concerts warrants the prediction
that ii will be an enjoyable one. The sub
scription list will be closed on Friday, after
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

Tar timc for purchasing warm weather
goods has couc, Tho guodS are in WASH
inEtou, and thu buyers are here. All that
is needed is for the merchants to tell the
people what thoy have, THE REpunLi-
CAS-, with It, rapidly increasing circuIa.
tion, affords the he't possible medium for
imMrtiug this kuowlodle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

THE notion that presidential pardon
can remove political disabilities is a
heresy that Mr.. Cleveland should n OF en-
rnnrApa.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

The two kinds of malaria so we'll
known in Washington appear to bo quite
as actively operative in this "ora of re-
form" as thoy ever were at any previous
fima
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

The British admiralty do not think
that the Tennysonian projectile will ne
cessitate any strengthening of armor on
the best ironclads.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

"TN point of fact, the appointments Of
Pillsbury and Chase are discreditablc,"
remarks Editor Mcclure in his able Dem
ocratic newspaper.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

"RrcHELIEu" ROBINSON and "Calam.
ity" Weller are gems that would sparkle
in Mr.. Bayard's diplomatic galaxy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

lr Is true rs the Pod kindly intImates,
that TuH bgpunLIcAN was one cf the
newspapers t'u' wute rrdmatnro ih pnh-
lIshing Csltuar. editorials on, Gou. Grant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

The long.looked-for performance OF Pa
tience" by local amateurs under the auspices
of tho Georgetown Amateur Orchestra took
place at Albaugh's Opera House on Saturday
night. 1t was In many respects the most salts
factory performance given In this city by anna
teurs. Mrs, McCartee sang the part of Pa
tience In excellent style, and, while her acting
a little experience In stage methods, she will
become excellent in comic opera Miss ord.
ways Angela was good, while the rest OF the
cast acquitted themselves credltably, although
In one ortwo instances the voices OF the soloists
were painfully weak. The chorus was good,
and showed careful training. The chief fea-
ture OF the performance, however, was the
work done by the orchestra Although forty
In number, they were toned down 10 such
nicely that they were subordinated TO the sing
ers on every point. They played with pre-
cision that would have done credit TO any pro-
fesslonal organization, The orchestra is TO be
congratulated upon the success OF this effort,
which was In every respect u success
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27

1t is stated that the President has
asked Secretary Bayard to explain some
of the recent foreign appointments. This
is not surprising. If the President does
not understand them he Is simply like q
good many other people. 1t is very
doubtful whether Mr.. Bayard himself
oomprehends them. Philadelphia Press.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
PERsoNlL CoMroRr.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-27
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