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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
The Merry War.

Democratic organs fervidly exhort Re-
publican senators to reilectupon their future
course toward the President. 1t would seem
to be in order for Democratic senators to do
little rejecting in that line. The Republic
can side Of the Senate has madeno attack on
the administration, nor has II given notice
Of intended hostilites.
But the Democratic side Of the Senate
would not permit the holiday recess to
begin till the silver war was opened by q
loud and bitter blast from Mr.. Beck, most
of his Democratic associates smiling their
approval.
1t is worthy of note that, when the dis
tinguished Kentucky senator had finished
his powerful speech, and while the senators
on his side were still congratulating him,
the venerable Mr.. Morrill,, always known
as a peace-maker, arose and said
Mr.. President, this seems to be a very elabo-
rate assault upon the Secretary of the Treasury
and the President of the United states. Ifthc
resolution should pass take II II would be an
expression of want of confidence in this ad-
ministration. regret that tho senator from
Kentucky should represent the Secretary OF
the Treasury as being little better than n com.
mon thief and allcgc that the President OF the
United States and the Secretary together have
been bought up by the bondhoders But as II
Is probable that no senator upon the left is pre-.
pared at the present time to enter into de-
icnse Of the administration, will move that
the Senate proceed to the consideration of ex.
ccutive business
Soft appears that of the thirty odd Demo
cratic senators not one was willing to raise
his voice in defense of the administration
from a scathing attack on the policy which
the administration has made peculiarly its
own,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

had lite day. What its successor is to be no
one can as yet predict.
To return TO the prevailing taste for
Japanese, 1.-THE three young maids from
SCHOOL, In the "Mikado,n have set an ex-
ample that Is being followed In more than
one instance. Mrs. Egbert Guernsey, In
Fifth avenue, had japanese tea party for
n charity--the fair pourers-out Of the tea
were maidens attired In japanese costumes.
There have been some fancy parties where
the costumes were all Japanese. Several
ladies intend receiving Now Years day a Ia
Japanese. The costumes arc almost sure
to become common unless very handsome.
Those Of the principal personages IN the
'Mikado" are authentic robes, worn by the
mikado and others Of rank in Japan, aud
nothing can exceed the embroidery or the
beauty Of the fabrics used.
The costumes preparing for the new
american opera or rather "opera sung by
Americana as they prefer tor have it
called, are on scale Of magnillcence never
before attempted, The dresses for the
principals are superb and might drive %
belle wild with envy. The oostumer de-
clarcs he intends TO dress and invest
"Lohengrinn with such magniflcence that
the Metropolitan Opera House will DO mo-
where. Competition is the life Of trade,
and II is to be hoped Mr.. Mapleson' $
"Manon" and the German and American
operas will not come TO grief. New York
and its tributaries make vast population,
but even London and Paris had TO succumb
under too much pressure, or rather the
opera there succumbed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
Characterization in nrazII.

Among hediplomatic dispatches recently
sent to Congress by the President Is one
from Mr. Charles Trail, secretary of the
legation at Rio de Janeiro, giving a some
what lengthy, but not very clear, history of
emancipation in Brazil and predicting dire
results therefrom. lie says;
Brazll Is bidding for immigrants to open M
her wonderful resources; but immigrants are
not to be found who arc willing to offer their
labor in competition with that Of slaves. Her
finances ire u source of increasing uncasnCss,
but every one knows that the worst has not
been reached yet, which will come on that day
when the country finds her industries totally
paralyzcd through the want Of labor her slaves
having acquired their freedom.
Mr. Trail has no occasion for such gloomy
forel odings. Our own croakers were full
Of all such representations Of evil that was
sure 10 follow the abolition Of slavery In
cur southern states. They also predicted
that this county would "lnd her indus
tlies totally p0raly2ed through the want Of
slave labor" But emancipation proved
hat they were wholly wrong,
Increased prosperity Immediately fol-
lowed upon the abolition Of slavery among
us, and there Is every reason TO believe that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
PERSONALITIES.

EX-SENATOR TABOR is at Wizards.
W. G. HAMNoYD, of st. Louis, has apartments
at the Ebbltt
ROGER WATTS. of London, England, is at the
Riggs House.
ex-senator TABOR ordinarily wears Iewelry
that is said to DO worth $4,000.
CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG win visit Washing
ton in January rs the guest OF Mrs, Charles l..
Mitchell, Of this city,
MRS, JOSEPH PULITZER, wife of the New York
editor and congressman, presented oyercoats,
shawls, toys, and candies 10 over 800 poor boys
and girls in that city yesterday.
Miss FLORENCE VICTomE RoDRIGUE,o of Wood
bridge, who was married on Wednesday even
ing at St. Thomas's Church, New York, TO Mr.
Fitzgerald Tisdall, professor OF Greek lltera'
turc and languages In the College of the City
OF New York, is n granddaughter of Hugh Bal
las of Sunbury, Pa, aud descendant of one
Of the famous emigres of the French revolu'
ton, her paternal grandfather being Count
Roddguc de CuTzay, vino He'd from Santo Do.
mingo to the United States and settled in Phil
adelpha. Prof risdNil, the bridegroom, be.
longs TO the celebOted Canning family of Eng
land. His father was first cousin OF George
Canning, premier Of England during the reign
OF George ". George Cauulng's son, Yiscount
Canning, was governor general OF India during
the sepoy rebellion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
The Free Lance Explains.

FREDERICKSBURG (Na.) Free Lance.
There are two statements contained in
the WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, which
refer to the Free Lance that we desire to
correct, and which We desire our esteemed
contemporary to correct.
Under the heading sour Cooperative
Press SYSTEM" the REPUBLICAN says:
copied the proposition OF Nov. 2, 1885, to
club with the WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUB-
LICAN.n In this list the FREQ Lance, Of
Fredericksburg, Va, is embraced.
First. We are q semi-weekly aud not q
weekly journal, as announced by the Re-
PUBLICAN.
Second. We have declined so far to club
with any journal and have not accepted
the REPUBLICANS proposition Of Nov. q
This we desire to add: The WEEKLY Re-
PUBLICAN 10 very superior newspaper.
II is worthy Of the support OF the Narty of
which 1t is SO able a representative, and It
ought to be patronized by great number
of Virginia people as newspaper, and es-
pecially by Republicans Of the state, be-
cause Of its noble defense of the principles
Of their party.
But, to the shame of Virginia Republic
cans, be 1t said, they don't read, they won't
100000 Republican voters In Virginia, the
best Republican journal in America, In or
out Of the state, would be subscribed for
and patronized by 5000 members of the
Republican party.
If Republicans in Virginia desire to go
outside of this state to get first-class
newspaper that will ably and fairly repre-
sent their ideas, the NATIONAL Republic
CAN under Its present management will I'LL
the bill.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
France-Maddgascar.

The exciting political event OF the week
in Europe has been the contamination of
treaty between France and Madagascar,
bringing to close one of the most excuse
less wars ever waged by a great nation
against weak people. Power and greed
were on the side OF France, justice on the
side of Madagascar. Not one of the pre-
texts put forth by France has been worthy
Of serious notice. This war, like the Ton
quin business, was simply war of con-
Quest-such a war as no republic can en-
gage in without doing the grossest violence
to the central idea and fundamental princi-
pie of epublicanism-the right of self-gov-
eminent,
A republic that holds, or desires to hold,
conquered provinces or peoples in subjec-
ton, to compel them to submit to domina-
ton that is repugnant to their own feelings
and desires, is sham. And, In just so far as
the French republic has violated, or sought
to violate, this great principle 1t has bur-
lesqued the very name and condemned the
very idea of republic.
The first dispatch IN relation to the treaty
of peace was surprising, if not utterly in
credible, because IL announced that the
treaty gave France protectorate over Mad
agascar, This had been the bone Of con-
tention from the inception of the long war.
The French had demanded aud the Hovas
had stubbornly refused such q concession.
| To believe that, after the Hoyas had for
years brayely resisted, when they had aston
ished the world by their courage and en-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
Some Interesting Figures.

Elsewhere in this issue We present poll
of the House of Representatives on the
silver question, showing majority of IS
against suspension.
The figures presented are not positively
known to be absolutely correct, but they
are close approximation to the truth.
Such changes as may be made hereafter
will not materially affect the footings.
For suspension there are 80 Democratic
and 81 Republican representatives--l30 in
all. Against suspension there are 143 Re-
publicans and SO Democrats-195 In all.
This gives, as stated above, majority Of
65 against suspension.
Members who find themselves misplaced
in our list-if there should be any such
will confer a favor by sending a statement
of their actual position to the Office Of this
paper, where they will be set right with
great pleasure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

past nor security for the future" in the
generally accepted sense Of these words,
although there is some sort of an arrange
mcnt referring to the compensation Of
European traders and residents whose prop
erty has suffered injury through the war.
How 1t happens that the French press
and the people of France can find cause for
rejoicing at such an outcome of this war
passes average comprehension. Instead Of
getting away from Madagascar sin a blaze
Of glory" as is claimed, the French have
''come back shornn--ns we hope they al
ways will from similar expeditions.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, has no other
than the most friendly sentiments toward
the French and their republic. 1t believes
that the republic will live long to as
tonish its enemies and nourlsh democratic
ideas In Europe. Because VIC feel thus to-
ward our old allies and their government
we are earnestly DESTROYS that they should
learn, before it is too late, that republic
has no business with wars Of conquest-nC
business with any wars except such as are
necessary TO preserve its integrity or defend
its honor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

Mr.. PRESIDENT: Social life is apower of first
magnitude in this republic. 1t creates sound
public opinion, makes the common law, aud
molds legislation. Around the family fireslde
the purest and best thoughts originate. Its in
fuence penetrates the councils of courts and
rulers Of business and governments.
Tho society of woman Is essential to the
highest order of social life. To obtain such
social companion is not necessarily n work of
long duration, especially If you court widow.
Col. George Washington found it so. Tradition
relates that the young soldier, on his first pres.
entation to Mrs Martha Gusts, was fascinated,
in fact both were pleased, so much so the Col
onel that, nfter aispatching very urgent public
business, he returned to the charming lady,
who was splendidly endowed by inheritance
with worldly benefits engaged her hand and
inaugurated preparations for the marriage. All
this in less than one weeks time. Rare and
high was the reyelry at that palmy period of
Virginia's festal age for many were gathered
to that marriage of the good, the great, the
gifted, and tho gay, while Virginia, with joy
Gus reclamation, hailed in her youthful hero a
prosperous and happy bridegroom.
In the revolutionary army, and afterward,
she ever bore the title OF Lady Washington.
She heard the booming Of the first and closing
guns Of the revolution. In that grand struggle
she preserved an equanimity and cheerfulness
that inspired all around her with the brightest
hopes for our ultimate success. With regret
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
AMUSENIEN rs.
THE NEW NATIONAL.

THE NEW NATIONAL.
The charming little actress, Annie Pixley,
will be at the National.Theater next week in
her two popular plays 'M'llss" and CARA
The former play deals OF western life and Is
strong I'm dramatic situation, Both plays will
be presented with new appointments, and u
good company will support her.
LoTTA AS oIUsETTR.
Notwithstanding the hundreds turned away
from the National Theater last night unable TO
get seats to see Lolita in "NtOuche" sheshas,
in compliance 10 the request and great demand
of the public, consented TO change the bill to-
night and again present her beautiful play OF
"Musette.'
ALDAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
"Called Back" dramatized from Hugh Con-
ways novel OF that name, Will DO presented by
Kate glaxton and an excellent company a. Al
teTesting, and affords Miss CIaxton splendid
opportunity TO display her powers.
FoBD's OPERA HOUSE.
The extravaganza Pop" win be presented nc
Ford's next week by q company of competent
artists. The reduced prices are quite success.
iul and hlll houses VIII DO the order
HEROES OPERA HOUSE.
Just after our Christmas chimes the "Chimes
of Normandy Will follow, beginning next
Monday, at lierzogs, and continuing through
the week. The beauty and power of this opera,
are so generally KNOWN that many words on
the subject would be superlluous. Therefore,
we VIII not write many words, nor, IN he,,
ment to seek 1t here. Both afternoons aud
nights afford opportunities.
THE DINE MUSEUM
The Dime will be romantic and thrilling
next week, matineCs aud nights, with the
dogs of the Forest, or the Old Cross" This is
a tlmo'tricd and approved drama, originally
acted, In Its principal character, by Wood, OF
England. Wood, In the midst Of his celebrity,
came to this country invited by our Burton,
under whose management, hero and In other
cities of the Union, II was very popular Tho
interest Of the play Is absorbing. Gen. Grant
indoned the. dogs employed In the repres enla-
ton as the largest ana most magnificent he
had ever seen,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

The London Times Of the 2ith pub
lished sensational editorial suggesting
that the Irish question could be settled in
three months by the exclusion of the ma
tlonallsts from the house of commons aud
the proclamation of martial law In Ireland.
Time was, perhaps, when such n settlement
might have been possible, sut 1t Is now
everlastipgly too late. The only possible
settlement now is to concede the rights
that ireland demands. The sooner this
solution is reached the better for all CON
Cerned,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

THE object of Senator TIoars bill TO re-
peal the law which provides that certain
federal officers shall be appointed for n
fixed term of four years is not intended to
enlarge the Presidents power of removal
but to remove the pretext under which ca
pable officials are now liable to dismissal
as a matter of course at the expiration of
such stated term.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

DECREASING revenues and suspension Of
payments on the public debt are circum-
stances likely to discourage oXtravagant
appropriations, but the country is not SO
poor that it is unable to meet all actual
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

BETWEEN their earnest desire to support
the administrations silver policy and their
well-grounded fear of losing their standing
at home, good many Democratic senators
find themselves between the devil and the
tlopD sea
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

THE country did not need the aid of
congressional commission to ascertain that
all the steel needed for ordnance purposes
can be made in this country. Our manufac-
turers can produce anything in the way of
iron products that can be produced any
where. All that is needed is such demand
as will warrant the necessary outlay.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

THE veto power never has been and is
never likely to be popular feature of our
governmental outfit. Administration Or
gans would do well to stop threatening the
use Of this power. twill be time to refer
TO yetoes when they arrive.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

the result will be the same in Brazil. The
tide Of emigration is setting strongly
toward the empire, and the general prospect
is in every way encouraging.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

IT is reliably stated as tho general opinion
in Wisconsin, among men of both parties,
that Mr.. Villas made a bad choice when he
decided to seek a United States senntorship
by way of the Postmaster Generals Depart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
A Fine Old Relic.


Mrs. George NJ. Daniel, of Houston
county, Ga, has suit of clothes in her
possession thati is lob years old. 1t was
Mrs. Daniels grandfather's (Mr Crow'sl
wedding suit. Mr.. Crow cut out and made
the suit with his own hands.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

LADIES who propose to receive calls on
New Years day will please send their names
and address, nlso those who receive with them,
10 the Office Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

SIX MONTHS before the law went into
force there were sos saloons open in the
state of Iowa. To-day, after eighteen
months endeavor to enforce the law, there
are 1,s37 open saloons and 1870 "kept on the
slyO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

MONSTER petitions against the suspension
OF tie coinage of silver dollars will pour
in on Congress as soon as that body recon-
Vpnps'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

DIR. FRASK BILLINGS tclegraphs the New
York World from Paris that the dog-bitten
Newark children are doing well under the
treatment of Pasteur.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

IT is seriously proposed to grid-iron China
with railroads. Such an innovation will be
stoutly resisted by some millions Of the PEG
pie of that country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL is one OF the
Mugs who threaten to wump worse in 'sS
than they did I'm Isl.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

THERE is no special occasion for Wash
ington to participate in the hydrophobia
scare,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

MASY of those who are fighting to keep
Dakota out Of the Union were, few years
ago, fighting to take their own states out.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %.


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Tombstone of the Braycst'
"Olivctte."
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CoNiQUE-N0ricties.
WASHINGTON RrNK-Ninth and r. l. avenue
EST. RiSK-Tincsts skating surface in the city
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

A rosToFFIcE building for the city OF
Washington is an absolute and imperative
neGesslty.
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New hats for men and boys, in the
newest shapes. at 49, llnhcr.
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i in the city, guest of Miss Bette
Davidson
Mr. Bert Majors left yesterday on
AN extensive trip to o'd Mexico. Bert
expects to Toe absent until thristmrs.
hNsician, heal thy elf Doctors
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Park, have the dcnguc, doctors Wi
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cent, and ipr. Caldwell Is not feeling
very wei himself
pf' : y. owens loii Yesterday
morning VIA the Central Tor his
ranch in Eastland county whittier he
had bced called on telegram to
the bedside OF his son james. who
was reported very sick.
KEY pr. Andrews, president of the
baylor university, is guest of MIR
George Morse, ON North sixth street.
thc doctor Will leave for his home
to-day and his family, who have
p'rh stopping Tor several weeks in
thc cl'y, VIII accompany MN.
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Rosadali, cures Scrotula, Rhcuma-
tiSm, White swelling, Gout, Goitrc,
Consumption, Bronchitis, Nervous
Debility, Malaria, and all diseases Of
kindrid nature arising from an inn
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have been a grcnt sufferer with
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last twelve months. | was induced
TO try your preparation, Ro>adnll,
and have been greatly benefited
MY hands and feet are still enlarged
but feel so much better that | want
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