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The National tribune., 1885-04-23
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA,

The question occurs as to the ability Of
England and Russia to hurt each other in
the coming war. OF course, the fighting in
Afghanistan will be a relatively small part
of the prosecution Of hostilities. England
will at once attempt to assail the Russian
seacoast and do what damage she can by
now, however, as if she would be prevented
from attacking her enemy on the Black Sea,
as she and France were able to do in the
Crimean war; and which is really the most
vulnerable part of the Russian coast line.
AS Turkey holds the Dardenelles and Bos-
phorus, and can if she chooses prevent the
passage Of any hostile fleet through these
straits, her permission must be had before
England can enter the Euxine with any
armed vessel. This, it appears. she will not
be allowed to do. Austria and Germany
have distinctly informed her that if she per-
mits the passage Of the fleet of either COM
ba.ant they will consider the treaty of Paris
abrogated, which would be fraught with
disastrous consequences to Turkey.
On the Baltic England will be able to do
but little damage. st. Petersburg itself is
the only point of any importance, and it is
as completely defended by Notifications at
Cronstadt as it is possible to do by an ex-
penditure of unlimited money in the pro-
vision of all the most modern engines Of war.
Of course it is possible that the English may
be able to pass the forts at Cronstadt and
bring st. Petersburg under their guns as
Farragut did at New Orleans, but this is not
even remotely probable. the present de-
velopment of the art of defense by the use
of torpedoes seems to preclude any hope of
men-of-war being able to ascend the channel
of the Neva. AS most of the trade of Russia
is done through Germany, England will
only be able to interfere with that small part
of it that passes through the Dardenelles and
enters the Mediterranean.
The question next turns upon the ability
of each Of the combatants to injure the
others merchant marine Both seem to
have agreed that the declarations of the
treaty Of Paris against privateering shall he
disregarded, and that commerce upon the
sea shall be liable to seizure by privateers OF
cruisers. In this respect the Russians seem
to have an enormous advantage, as their
| commerce and the number of their sea-going
| vessels is very small, while, of course, those
of England are found in every sea upon the
| globe. According to the Repertoire Gene,alt
for 1881, the Russians had 166 sea-going
steamers, with net tonnage Of but 62,043
and SIS sailing vessels, with a net tonnage
of 509,069. while England had 9, S69 steamers
and Canada 916 more, making total Of
3,767 steamers, with total net tonnage ap
proximating 100000. Great Britain and
her colonies have also nearly 10000 sailing
vessels, with tonnage of 100000. A swift
/ Russian cruiser would make terrible havoc
among this multitude of vessels, as she
would find her prey wherever she could pos
sibly sail.
The English are fully aware Of the danger
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
GEN. GRANTS CONDITION.

GEN. GRANTS CONDITION.
most surprising change took place last
week in the condition of Gen. Grant. When
question Of his death was a matter of a few
days, perhaps only of hours. 1t was believed
that he was only being kept alive by injec-
tons of morphia, and that the time was rap
idly approaching when that drug would lose
its stimulating power and frightful reac-
ton ensue, during which the General would
die in great agony.
Immediately afterward, however, strong
improvement manifested itself, and the dis
tinguished patient has continued ever since
to grow better with the most astonishing
rapidity, until now many papers are predict
ing his entire recovery, and are overwhelm-
ing the physicians with gibes and taunts at
the faultiness of their diagnosis. Unfortu-
nately there is no ground for these. If there
is anything certain in medicine it is the
knowledge Of the fact that Gen. Grant has
cancer, which is surely killing him. The
explanation of the recent history fthe case is
very simple. 1t is this: While the existence
of the cancer is certain, and it is doing its
deadly work with the greatest positiveness,
no physician expected that it would have n
fatal termination for some months. The
ola of tbo nact three weeks
were due to other causes, that formed an al
lance with the cancer to depress the patients
vital strength The terrible effect upon his
mind of his business misfortunes, heart
action well-nigh ruined by his excessive use
oftobacco, long siege of neuralgia, rheuma-
tism and similar ailments, and the strain upon
his vitality of a severe Winter, all combined
to produce crisis which brought him to the
brink of the grave. He has succeeded in
some marvellous manner in tding over this
crisis, and has gained respite until the
cancer: unaided, shall complete the deadly
work. When this will be no one can fore
tSii Will dpploaCh Vi Hb
artery's walls may be eaten through within
few days and he die with hemorrhage;
some other disease may again set in to aid
the cancers rayages and carry him off next
week. or the mortal infection may lag along
for months before it captures the citadel of
life.
Be the result what it may, the American
people are profoundly grateful for the new
lease of life accorded their grand old hero.
They welcome him back as from the grave.
Last week it seemed as if what few hours
remained to him were nothing but mock
cry of life in an opium-eater's delirium.
Now they have him again. with his great
mind as unclouded as it was before this
awful incubus settled down upon him. 1t
is something that week ago the most san
guine could have IS little hoped for as he
could hope that the General would renew
his youth. Gratitude for the blessing is in
proportion to its unexpectedness.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

AS we shall have to garrison the Isthmus
for some time, it is suggested that the ma
rines and sailors stationed there be relieved
and their places taken by colored troops who
are better adapted to the climate, and as
this suggestion will probably be carried
out, the chances are that the oath Inf.-now
On duty in the Indian Territory and Texas
will be assigned to that duty, unless there is
a special corps of colored troops raised along
the Gulf Coast for the purpose.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
LITE OF LOGAN.

If you wish to add to your library hand
some and instructive book, send six prepaid
subscribers to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE and
we will send you in return for your trouble
the life Of that illustrious soldier and states
man, Gen. John A. Logan. For SLIGO you
can procure this book and q years subscrip-
ton to the paper. Send for samples to aid
you in canyassing.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

QUEEN VICTORIA has done her part to-
ward a vigorous prosecution of the war
against Russia, by promptly promoting her
third soma man of about So, without as
much military training as was possessed by
an old-fashoned cornstalk militia Captain
to the rank of Major General. Fortunately
she has too much regard for the life of this
precious child to allow him to go anywhere
near where they are shooting nasty, horrid
bullets, so his lack of military knowledge
will not injure any poor men who are I'M
fortunate enough to get under his command.
He is a Major General for revenue only.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
& is one of the consequences.
A ELATTERiNG TRIBUTE.

The following extract from letter from
the General who commanded the First Corps
so splendidly at Gettysburg is testimonial
to the worth of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
of which we feel we may properly be proud:
take two copies Of your paper.
The records in 1t are valuable that would like
to procure bound copies Mt the end of six months,
if for sale At all events they ought TO go to the
public libraries and be preserved for reference.
Yours, truly, A. DOUBLEDAY,
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

TIE Attorney-General has decided that
Gen. Lawton is competent for the Russian
Mission, but the best lawyers say that this
decision is stronger in sentiment than in
law. It will be remembered that Gen. Law
ton pleads that he is not subject to the ban
Of the 14th Amendment, because he received
full pardon from Andrew Johnson before
that amendment was adopted, and no law or
ordinance can be made retroactive. This is
the view that the Attorney General adopts
to help q friend out of trouble. But lawyers
of higher reputation say that it is entirely
within the power Of constitutional amend
ment, or even Of law, to prescribe who
may or may not be appointed or elected to
an Office. 1t may be ordained or enacted
that any man who has ever worn eyeglasses
shall not fill certain Offices, and though the
man may have ceased to wear the glasses
before the ordinance or law went into effect,
he is nevertheless ineligible so long as it
continues to be valid law.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
LAND OF THE AZTECS.
NEXT WEEKS PAPER.

Inability to have the illustrations COM
pleted in time prevented our giving the
bright story Of lady's visit to Mexico in
this weeks paper as we contemplated, but
we shall have it certainly in our next issue.
Nothing that has appeared in THE TRIBUNE
for months is better worth reading than this
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE q. s.,
WASHINGTON, ID. &.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
X
From the nature of the articles published
In the numbers of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
sent me, / observe that it is published in the
interest of the soldiers of the civil war. In
this you have my hearty sympathy, and [
cooperate with you in all practicable meas
ures to that end, without money and with
out price. With great respect,
Your obedient servant,
W. T. SHERMAN.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

conservative way, and presents some
interesting comparisons, showing the ef-
feet of the wars between Germany and
France in 1870, and between Russia and
Turkey in 1877. The war of 1870 began in
July, and at the outset advanced the pre-
MUM on gold several cents within week.
But the highest price touched at any time
during the war was reached then, and the
subsequent effect upon prices or markets in
this country was of no account. Exports
did not increase materially, and the average
price of grain was lower than in the pre-
vious year. The war Of 1877 caused a sud-
den advance in wheat from s1.35 to $175,
and in corn from 81 cents to Il cents. But
within 8 month, because the sudden advance
in prices had stopped exports, the prices had
fallen back to the level before war was de-
clared, excepting that wheat, being scarce
that year, retained fraction of its advance
until the new crop came in. Generally"
The Chronicle states, Notwithstanding the
war, the years average price Of wheat de-
clined, of corn declined, and of all cereals
declined And it adds, "The notion that
Russia is to be closed up, so that her food
supply will not be available, is mere de-
ceptiOn1
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

FRANK SIDDALLs, the great soap manu-
facturer of Philadelphia, with his accus-
toned Iberality, paid 81 900 cash for a ticket
to J. Annoy Knox's lecture for the benefit
Of the BarthoIdi pedestal.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

The number of pension certificates issued
and signed during the week ending April 20,
1885, was as follows: Original, lisa; in
crease, 334; reissue, AS; restoration, 43,
duplicate, s.; arrears,2; accrued, 43; PEN
sions under act of March 3, 1883, A. Total,
1853.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
CAPTURING ALoco,IoTiyE.

We are now Offering this thrilling nara
tie, handsomely printed and bound, as
premium for eight new subscribers. The
price of this book 81 .5O, but we have made
arrangements by which we can offer it in
conjunction with THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
for So.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
BURYING SOLDIERS IN KANSAS.

Last month the Legislature Of Kansas
passed law which is generous acknowl
edgment of the value of the services Of the
citizen soldiers, and is of great Importance,
in financial way, to the GAR. of the
State
1t makes it the duty Of the Commission
ers in each County of the State to designate
a Trustee or other suitable person in each
Township, "whose duty it shall be to cause
to be decently inferred the body of any hon.
orably discharged ex-Union soldier, sailor or
marine, who served in the Army of the
United States during the late war, and who
may hereafter die without leaving sufficient
means to defray funeral expenses. Such
burial shall not be made in any cemetery or
burial ground, or that portion of any burial
ground used exclusively for the burial Of the
pauper dead: Procided, The expenses Of such
burial shall not exceed the sum of 500. And
prorided further That in case surviving rela-
tives of the deceased shall desire to conduct
the funeral, and are unable or unwilling to
pay the charges therefor, they shall be per-
mitted so to do, and the expenses shall be
paid as herein provided"
The law further provides that each grave
shall be marked with q headstone, to cost
not more than $40, which shall bear the
name of the deceased and the organization
in which he served.
Department Commander Stewart has is
sued circular, in which he says: "The
benefits of the law to the Grand Army of
this State, in lifting one of the heaviest bur-
dens from its shoulders can scarcely be COM
puted. Regarding it rs simple act of jus
tice, it is recommended that advantage be
taken of its provisions"
We urge that the comrades in other States
at once set about securing the enactment of
laws similar to this
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

LET great big credit mark be placed
opposite the name of New York. Her Leg
islature has at last perfected the legislation
which will make great park of the land On
the American side of the Niagara Falls The
Canadian Government win Immediately fol-
low suit and this wonder of nature will
cease to be a nest of cormorants.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, D. C., APRIL %, 1885.

To any person who will send us
Il club OF ten new subscribers to
THE TRIBUNE we will present
a new &. a. IL. Watchs inclosed
in a handsome Satin-iined ease,
and warranted to keep accurate
time.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

If IT be true as stated, that the Pres ident
has announced his determination to appoint
no more civilians to commissions in the Army
to fill vacancies, a most important step has
been taken toward the building up of that
branch Of the service. This, of course, is not
only justice but expediency. The best way
to prevent desertion and to raise the stand
ard of the enlisted men in the Army is by
giving them something to look forward to.
If q private soldier can be placed in a posi-
ton where he can hope that good soldiership
will eventually win for him commission.
it will have the happiest effect in raising the
tone of the whole Army by attracting to the
service a much superior class of young men
than lave hitherto been willing to enlist
There are very many young men in the United
States who are anxious for military career,
but who will not now enlist in the Army,
since the highest rank they can hope to at
tain is that of Sergeant. Give these men
a fair chance to become Lieutenants, and we
will make up our Regular Army of young
men of courage and character.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

The following letter of congratulatiou was
sent to Gen. ]. C. Black by the GAR. Post at
Toledo, Ill:
HALL WILSON PoST, No. 424,
Department of Illinois GAR,
Toledo, H. March = 1855.
To Gen. j. c. BLACK Danyilie Ill.
DEAR SIR: In obedience to a motion which was
unanimously passed by this Post at this our regu-
lar meeting transmit TO you this letter of con-
graduation upon your appointment as Hon. Com
missioner of Pensions.
We do this through the marked respect and high
appreciation which We as ex-soidierS, have of the
valiant and gallant services rendered by you the
National Government during the late rebellion,
and in recognition of the fact of your being severely
wounded on the field of battle, and last. but not
least your ability fill the position to which you
have been called.
We, as members OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
public feel proud that one of our number. and one
worthy, should be called to so honorable posi-
ton as you are called on to occupy for the next
four years feeling assured that under your rulings
the interests of pensioners will be carefully guard
ed, and others of the old veterans who may yet
apply for pensions will have an impartial hearing.
Please accept these congratulations Of Hall VIII
son Post, No. 49, GAR
Yours. in F., G. and L.,
81. I. WOoLEN, j. 7. CoNNOE,
Adj't of Post Commander.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

John A. Bamber. Quincy, Ill., sends us the
following resolutions adopted by John Wood
Post, No. SO:
Whereas the President Of the United States has
appointed to the office of Commissioner of Pensions
Comrade Gen J. e. Black. of kcnesaw Post, No.
"a, GAR, Department of Illinois; and
Whereas we recognize in Comrade J. c. Black q
worthy citizen, able statesman, of fine
abilities and sterling qualities. old eomrade who,
like ourselves, endured the privatous of soldiers
life and has suffered from wounds the battle
field; therefore be IL
Resolved, That we, the members of John Wood
Post, No. e6, GAR do heartily join congratu-
lations with Kenesaw Post. No. n. GAR, and
tender our hearty thanks to the Administration of
President Cleveland for the honor worthily be-
slowed: and furthermore, bei
ReSoired That it is our belief that no appointments
within the power of the Administration could have
been made that will give general satisfaction
to those who braved their lives their health. their
ALL that this country might live than the appoint
ment of Gen. J. G. Black rs Commissioner Of PEN
sions. and we welcome his appointment.
ReSolred That the Adjutant communicate the
action of this Post to the President of the United
States and Comrnde Gen. J. c. Black, and that q
copy of these resolutions be published in THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, ID. G..
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

At regular netting of Homer Post, No 263,
GAR, at Homer. Ill, Friday night, April 3,
1855, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the President of the United States hav-
ing appointed our eonrade. Gen. John C. Black. as
Commissioner of Pensions. and his appointments
being confirmed by the United Stated Senate;
therefore,
Rtsolred, That Homer Post. No. ES3, G. A. R.,
tender thanks to President Cleyelend for appoint
ing our comrade. who is known to he so thoroughly
identified with u.s. and by this appointment we
recognize guarantee that orr rights under the law
will be faithfully and inpartiHliy protected
Resoired, That we tender Our hearty eongratuia-
tons to Gen. John G. Black, who is personally
known to US. and being aware of his uprightness
aud purity of character in his private life feel
fully assured that will have an advocate second
to none.
ReSotred, That the Adjutant forward a copy of
these resolutions 10 Gen. Black and that they be
published in the Champaign and Nernlion County
papers and THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington,
u. c., nnd also placed on the Post records.
w. g. CUSTER,
G. j. TISKHAM,
e HALL
Committee.
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
PENSION COMMISSIONER.
More Endorsements and Congratulations FOR Gen.
j. C. Black,

The following letter of congratulation was
sent to Gen. j. c. Black by the GAR. Post at
Toledo, H.:
The National tribune., 1885-04-23
General sherman on The Tribune.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE U. S.,
The National tribune., 1885-04-23

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-29
PArnell,

That wasa beautiful tribute, and as just
as beautiful, paid by Judge Foraker last
Monday to heroic man, Chas Stewart Par
nell, who is now fighting the cause of Irish
Liberty. Parnell, in recent speech, said
he wanted Home Rule and Home Parlia-
enacted TO protect Irish Industries and
thus restore the prosperity Of the Island
which existed fifty years ago. British
Free Trade has made fearful havoc of
Ireland, decimated her population, and
made it fit place for Irishmen to leave.
At one time Ireland was one of the most
dourishing manufacturing countries on
the globe. Her linen supplied the demand
of the world, but now under British free
trade, her manufactures have become eX-
tinct. her people reduced to poverty and
all who can are leaving to come to protec-
tive America. The Irish linen' now on
sale, never saw Ireland,was never touched
by Irish labor and skill. but the mark is
still eloquent Of what ireland was under a
protective policy. Irishmen who emf
crate to America still continue the
serfs of England when they vote for the
Democratic party, which is the represent
tatiye in this country of the British Free
Trade doctrine All oyer this country this
is being changed. Intelligent Irishmen
are finding out that to be the slaves of the
Democratic party is to be the slaves of
England, and they are cutting loose from
that party and uniting with the Repub-
licans. as the only truly American party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-29
Page Morris.

r. w. p. Morris, Esq, one Of the Re-
publican State Canyassers, followed Judge
Foraker last Monday, and closed the pro-
ceedings of the day. He spoke for about
fifty minutes, having to leave for Highland
county that evening TO fill an appointment
there on Tuesday. He opened with the
remark that he brought glad tidings from
the great Southwest Virginia, as Judge
Foraker had brought cheering news from
the Empire State of the West The Re-
publicans of the Southwest We're all aglow
with confident enthusiasm, and would
greet the great Valley with Republican
vote that would carry CONSERVATION to
Bourbonism. A general had Travelled there
in advance of Lees cavalry. Itwas Gen
eral lizard Tines and he had conquered
the people to Republicanism. He rapidly
ran over the State issues and theTecords Of
the two parties, and in graphic and elo-
quent language and figures portrayed the
condition of the State under the admins
tration of each. He then passed to the
discussion of the tariff and handled it
with ability, strengthening his points by
reference to actual results Of the want of
confidence of capitalists in the present
administration on this subject. ''Jeffer-
sonian Democracy" was dissected and it
was shown that the present Bourbon De
mocracy did not dare to uphold single
tenet of that faith, or if they did they de-
niedsit in their practice. State Banks were
gone, secession was gone, and the rule of
the people was substituted by the rule Of
the bosses-and Jefferson drew the first
protective tariff bill that was ever offered
in Congress, although not member. Yet
the average Bourbon could hot get off
a speech unless he proclaimed himself a
Jeffersonian Democrat from the crown Of
his head to the tips of his toes.
Throughout Mr.. Morris speech he COM
manded the closest attention of the large
audience, and when he closed in an elo-
quent appeal to the people to stand to their
convictions and brayely discbargethe duty
Of freemen, lie was greeted with round
after round Of applause.
Monday was glorious day for tie Re-
publicans of Augusta. Not one Of them
who was present did not feel strengthened
inhis purpose and inspirited to do his duty
on Tuesday next,and from now until Tues
day.
L. @. Washington q Va, has been ar-
noinfpd Nv fl,e President q missioner
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