Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-13

President, but Cleveland has not shown
thus far any special willingness TO have APP
pointments made out for him to order, and
he has not given the more importunate pol
iticians any encouragement. The Presi-
dent, in distributing patronage, has in many
respects Il much more difficult task to per-
form than any of his Immediate predecess-
ors. When the Republican party was in
power, the federal offices in thirteen South
ern States had, it Is true, to be filled, but
the appointments were made without the
slightest expectation that the appointees
would be able to influence the casting of
the electoral votes of those States for the
Republican party. Since 1876 the South
has been solidlv Democratic and it bids
fair to remain SO. 1t is a matter. however.
of vital concern to the party that good
appointments should be made in the South
as well as III the North, and the slip-shod
manner that Grant, Hayes, Garfield and
Arthur had of filling Southern offices will
not do now that the tables are reversed
Concentrating his thoughts simply upon
the politics OF the North Cleveland must
also give earnest consideration to the char
acter of appointees to federal offices in the
South. The Republican party, after con-
trolling the Government for quarter of
century, was seriously handicapped in the
last election by the patronage question. A
powerful office-holding CLIQUE dominated
politics III many Northern States. Arevolt
against this domination naturally followed.
and its result was disastrous to the party.
Where one Republican was given a place,
nine Republican leaders at his home
kicked against the appointment, almost
preferring the selection of q Democrat for
the office rather than seeing the ascending
of the rival faction. The Democrats now,
l,fNy 4<>F,
will not seriously object to any change so
long as Democrats are given office.
What is Thought of the War Outlook.
WASHINGTON. April 12th-The threat
ened war between Russia and Great Britain
attracts but little attention in the Cabinet,
except as it may indicate a revival of the
PROSTATE industries in the United States
and boom in business. Prosperous times
under the new Administration, even if the
causes are wholly without the control of
the governing party, will, the Democrats
think, largely benefit the organization.
Rumors of the purchase of several of the
fastest Atlantic steamships by England has
given rise TO a report that she will take
hand at privateering, in contravention of
the treaty of Paris. Should she do it, it
would undoubtedly give an impetus to
American shipping, and at the same time
make the United States one of the most
interested spectators of the war.
Much more direct concern is felt here in
the Indian troubles i'll British America
The northern boundary of the United
States may be crossed not only by the reb-
els and hostile Indians from the Canadian
possessions, but there is some danger that
certain tribes under the jurisdiction of the
United States may attempt to take a hand
in the quarrel of their savage neighbors
further north. 1t is stated that two battal-
ions of cavalry, to be drawn from the First
at Fort Custer, Montana, and the Seventh
al Fort Meade. Dakota, when spring fairly
opens, will be distributed along the north
ern frontier, with headquarters of the COM
handing officer at Assinaboine the eX-
IRENE northern military post of the United
States. This force will be charged with the
duty of guarding the American frontier
and keeping the British Indians Blackfeet,
eros Nentres and CreeS, on their own side
of the border. 1t seems to be doubtful if
citizens who wished to cross over to the
American side could be legally prevented.
no matter if they had taken part in the
Manitoba outbreak.
local newspaper AYERS that the Atlantic
squadron has been ordered to rendezvous
i'll Central American waters, because the
Government has information of an intrigue
between Lesseps and influential citizens of
Colombia to obtain possession of the 18TH
mus of Panama, and sell it outright to
France. Admiral Jouett, it is said, heard
the news in New Orleans, and become sat
islicd, after investigation, that it was true
and reported the facts to the Secretary of
the Navy. The story is too entertaining to
be true. The only purpose Of sending the
fleet 10 Panama was to protect the persons
and property of Americans. and to keep
open the transit across the Isthmus, in ac-
cordance with treaty stipulations.
Another Death in the Illinois Legislature.
SPRINGFIELD, April 12th.-Death has
again interfered with the plans of the Sen
atorial managers. To-day Representative
J. Hendy Shaw, of Beardstown, Cass
county, was found dead in his room at the
hotel. He had been suffering from heart
disease but had been able to take part in
the legislative proceedings. 1t is believed
Governor Oglesby Will tomorrow issue
writ for new election. Dis
patches were sent to the Repub-
lican members tonight, urging them
to meet in Joint Assembly Tuesday.
The Morrison men, however, say no vote
Will be taken. Speaker Haines says there
will not be a full meeting during the re-
mainder of the session. and the impression
gains ground that the Legislature will adj
lourn without deciding the Senatorial ques-
ton. Everyone seems at sea tonight. It
will be at least three weeks before the va
cancy caused by the death of Shaw can be
filled.
The Cholera Scare in Cleveland Sub
sided.
CLEVELAND (O.), April 12th-The Coro-
ner this morning began post-mortem ey-
animation of the body of the little Russell
child, whose mysterious death yesterday
caused so much apprehension among ply
sicians in view of choleracic symptoms.
The examination was of the most searching
character. and the result, however, has re-
moved all fears. 1t was found that the
cause OF death was COLTS, or Inflammation
of the transverse colon, an infantile disease,
and the Coroner is yet unable to under
stand why the death was SO painless, a col
lapse having preceded it in this case as well
as that of the child who died a week ago
The people residing i'll the vicinity of Alum
street, where the Russell family lived, were
much excited, and it was generally the be-
lief that cholera had really made its APP
pearance.
4 Reverend Roner-skating Rink Propri-
etor.
New York, April 12th.-Rev Edward D
Kelsey, of the Seventh Presbyterian church.
runs roller-skating rink next door to his
chuIch. a boy in his employ, yesterday
charged Margaret Welsh, an 18-year-old
miss, with having concealed pair of skates
under her skirts. The young woman was
searched, and although no skates were
found, She was locked up all night. Police
Justice German this morning discharged
the girl. and said to the clergyman As
understand the prayer, it is Lead us not
into temptation ] do not think roller
skating Kinks carry out the sentiment of
that prayer
Safety of ship Supposed to Have been
Lost.
BATH Me-, April 12th-A cablegram
was received here to-day announcing the
arrival at Dublin to-day of the ship Louis
lana, which left San Francisco October
l4th of last year. The vessel was supposed
to have been lost.
Destruction by Fire.
LEES SUMMIT (Mo.). April 12th.-The
business portion of the town was burned
this afternoon. Loss, 100000.
Thumbed His Last Banjo
NEW YORK, April 13th-A. M.-Clarence
Barton, the actor, died in Erie. Pa. last
night, of malignant cancer in the side. He
was one of Hayerly's banjo soloists
FOREIGN.