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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
The Report on the Randall Bill.


The Ways and Means Committees re-
port on the Randall applejack bill, writ
ten, it is supposed, by the chairman of
the committee, Mr.. Morrison, can hardly
fail TO interest those who have watched
Mr.. RandalPs rather peculiar attitude
relative to tariff legislation. 1t will be
interesting to hear what Mr.. Randall has
to say in support Of his bill and in answer
TO the committees report.
Mr.. Morrison points out Mr.. RandalPs
Inconsistencies in a rather merciess
way. 1t has not been long, it seems, since
Mr.. Randall asserted that the present
revenues Of the government were in
sufficient TO meet its necessary eXpendi-
lures. An inspection OF his tariff bill
shows that it is not a bill to reform the
tariff. but to reduce revenues. 1t takes
the tax of tobacco, snuff, cigars and GER
tain kinds of spirituous liquors, and by
that means cuts down the annual
internal revenue receipts nearly
40,000,0 600. 1t does not, accord
ing to Mr.. Morrison's showing,
reduce the receipts from customs duties
al all. On the contrary it increases them
to the extent Of about $1,000, 600 annually.
Mr.. Morrison points out that on a few
articles, such as castor beans, castor oil,
IRON and steel rails, lead and other arti-
Giles which yield an annual revenue Of
$500 900, the duties are reduced, but on
things which the people need, such as
clothing, whether silk, cotton or wool, tin
plates, cotton ties, and other articles
yielding nearly 1000, 900. the import tax
is increased almost to the prohibitory
point.
There is portion of the committees
report that is calculated to attract con-
siderable attention, because it contains
rather severe criticism on Mr.. Randall
and his bill. 1t is as follows: "The in
PRODUCTION of this bill would be consd-
cred the hrst avowed attempt in our leg
islauve history to empty the Treasury by
use Of the taxing power. If this measure
may be supposed to have any purpose re-
lating to the system Of finance it points
to direct taxation, for when Internal reve-
nue. taxes are taken off and custom house
taxes are laid on so high that the people
get the burden, the monopolsts the bene-
fl and the Treasury nothing, a new pro-
cess of supply will be inevitable. The
measure is not supposed to toreshadow
any such system. or to do more than indi-
cate a mind unlcarned in methods and
unmindful of results.'
When he gets the opportunity Mr.. Ran
dali will doubtless express himself with
considerable vigOr, with regard to the
suggestion that he is ''unlparued in meth
DDS and unmlndful Of results"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
From the Chjcago Herald,

A clerk named Stevenson, occupying a re-
sponsible position in Buffalo, was bonded by
the Guarantee Company of North America
for s. 600 He WAS short in his accounts, and
skipped to Canada. The company resolved to
bring him back, and the p an adopted was as
novel as 1t was ingenious. Grove. a bright
young Irishman, was sent to make Steven
sons acquaintance. and was with him nearly
a mon h before an opportunity pre7ented it,
self where the defaulter could be enticed to
venture near the line. Exactly in the centre
Of the Detroit river is an island, which the
boundary line divides. Grove arranged a
ushlng expedition with his associate aud the
two men were TO row out in the river, fishing
during the trip. Before starting. however,
Grove found the boat they were going to use
ami boring small anger hole IN the bottom
fitted in tlght wooden plug. Full of gee and
Canadian rum Stevenson procured the fishing
taChle. aud little dreaming that he was leav-
ing his retreat for the last time rode out on
the ripping river. When nearing the island
Grove m ade a ruse of searching for some
thing n the bottom of the boat and pulled GU
the plug. OF course the men must either
drown or go to the island, as the boat was
rapidly filling with water. They pulled
toward the little patch of ground and reached
il Just as the boat sank. Stevenson clam bered
out and uncOusciously walked over the boun-
Diary line 10 the American side, when Grove
covered him with siX-sho0ter and signalled
an officer who had been stationed within
hailing distance on the American shore. When
Stevenson saw how ceveriy he had been
trapped he resigned himself and quietly re-
turned to Buffalo, where he was tried for en-
hezzement and sentenced to the penltentiary
for a number of years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

A Cape Nav waitress has written 10 a
Philadelphia paper in defense Of "tips ="
and makes some very good points. Most
travellers and Doarders willingly "tip"
their walters when cheerful and faithful
service is rendered. What is objected 10
Is the practice which is getting to be very
prevalent OF head walters and subord-
mates Submitting guests TO delays aud
petty annoyauces TO force them TO offer
rewards for doing that which is simply a
duty, and an unwilling duty at that. ELL
cient, cheerful, thoughtful walters are
appreciated, but head walters sometimes
have way of changing the places OF
guests who are well served. and who do
not remember him in their tips" so as
put them at tables served by incompetent
aud churlish walters. The art OF serving
a meal has as much 10 do with the pleas
ure and the digestion Of the guests as the
art of cooking It. Hotel managers might
with advantage engage in dining-room
studies every day or two. They would
learn great deal thereby.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

1t remains to be seen whether prohibI-
tfon will be a failure in Atlanta. The ac-
ton of the Kimball House and Big
Bonanza people and their patrons will
doubtless strengthen the determination OF
enforced when the present licenses ex-
pre-. The Mayor seems to he thoroughly
conscientious and unyielding, and it is not
believed that any of the city officials Will
dare TO wink at violations of the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
a schoolboy suggestion.


Prom The atom Herald lInd.l
The Philadelphia Press thinks that Mr..
Randall Will hardly take our advice and join
the Republican party openly. 80 long as he
can use the poor old Democracy as an ar
cushion We di1 not suppose he would
The Republicans can make him very much
more useful as he i. But Isn't the poor old
Democracy" about tired OF being used as an
alr-cushion by this heavy we ght protection
lat? Somebody should stick bent pin in that
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

From the Nelo York Eooajng Post (Demj
We are sorry for the old fashioned Demo-
Gratis and the "cold-tOe boys" but they have
no'hing to hope for. They Will be happier TO
give up hoping and turn their attention from
politics forever. We have told them this
many times, and yet they will 20 on abusing
the mugwumps aud watching to see the ciock
OF time begin to run back wards. Probably
there Is no cure for their trouble except death
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
True Soldiers Not Fools.

FroOl the -Nel0 York Herdld UHd.l
If as Is asserted. the President mas in any
veto acted on mi-Information, the TWO houses
can easily correct that by repassing such
vetoed bill. But to attack him for vetOing
most of these special bills is mere dcmagog
Ism, and the Republicans who are doing 1t
VIII discover in November that the old soldiers
ana the Grand Army men are not fools.
Every dollar of pension money given to an
undeserving person robs the mass of deserving
ienslOners.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

a New York doctor has cured a
genuine case of lockjaw, and now it is to
be hoped there will be some remedy dis
covered for the slack-jaw that atllicts so
many emptv-headed politicians.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

Geronimo, it is said, has just been
wounded again. This is probably the
regular monthly wounding that the CORE
spondents have in store for the hostile
chieftain. He NAV escape the sword, but
he will be jabbed with the mightier pen
whenever the proper time arrives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
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Persons leaving the city for the summer
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10 mention the old as we'll as the new adj
dress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

A Washington special says one reason
for the rejection by the Senate of Capt.
Beecher, son of the Rev. Henry w ard
Beecher, who was appointed Collector at
Port Townsend, Washington Territory,
by President Cleveland, was that the
Westerners accused him Of being dudish
in dress and airy in manners. The real
reason for the failure to confirm the Cap
tain, however. was doubtless Republ
spite against mis- distinguished Mugwump
father.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

Col. Chaille Long wants to 20 to Tehe-
ran to represent this government, anu 1t
IS said that he is thoroughly vereed in
Oriental diplomacy. Let him have the
place by all means. Perhaps be knows
just how to circumvent the b0Odle-loving
members of the Shah's Cabinet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

Prof Crouch, Of Baltimore, does not In
dulge In any mawkish or any other kind
Of sentmeutality about the reported
death OF his alleged daughter, Cora Pearl ,
the ex.queen OF the Paris demi-monde.
He admits that she may be his daughter,
but does not believe she is dead, in tact he
is inclined to think that the report of her
death is merely a echeme to advertise her
memoirs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

The Providence Telegram says; 1.-The
shibboleth in Rhode Island now is equal
rights" And it is very evident that the
Republicans pronounce it "sibboleth.'
They can't pass the test.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
CURRENT COMMENT.


7 rom the BdltiDa0re Sun { Dem.l
To sum the whole matter up in one sen
tence, the condition Of the Baltimore post
ONCE when Mr.. Veazey entered 1t was, 1t Is
confessed by the commission, such as TO de-
mand for it, publication just such measures
"a Mr.. Neazey applied. but the civil service
act forbade their application in the manly
and direct method that gentleman saw At to
employ
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

The prohibtionists Of Grenada, Miss,
were defeated by a small majority in the
recent local option election, after one Of
the most notable contests in this country.
While the male prohibitionists worked at
the polls the ladies prayed in the churches
and every thirty minutes the bells would
be rung 10 encourage the workers. 1t Is
said that the result after all was moral
triumph for tue prohiDItionIsts. A very
large majority OF the white people voted
for prohibition, While a very large msior-
ity OF the negro voters went for WHISKY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

The leading Republican organs and the
New York World appear never to weary
in their futile efforts to misrepresent and
belittle the President and some of the
members Of his Cabinet. II they would
devote like amount Of perseverance to
the cause Of truth and justice they would
make a good deal more progress than they
do.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

Congress does not seem to be worrying
much about the Potomac fats. The
Washington sharps, however, make the
average Congressman stir around in a
pretty lively manner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

Nashville wants cheaper gas, and a
proposition is being considered for the
city to purchase the works and supply
gas to the people at a very small advance
on cost. \ syndicate has been formed to
furnish the money to the city to pay for
the plant. and the ouly difficulties in the
way OF inaugurating the proposed reform
are disagreement az to value Of the
works and the unwillngness OF some of
the parties concerned to enter into the ar
rangement. Several cities in this country
and Europe have settled the gas question
by making the manufacture a municipal
enterprise, the gas being made practically
''by the people and for the people," if not
''Of the people"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

The New York police are said to be
Staying for" John l.. sullivan. They Will
be fortunate If the great slugger does not
take notion to lay for them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12

A Louisville paper complains that
"shooting men down in the streets is get
ting TO be monotonous" in that city.
Louisville is still suffering from the old
trouble-too much pistol and too little
rOpe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-12
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National Republican., 1886-08-18
WANTED---HOUSEs.
WANTED---ROOMS.

XLTANTED-BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE,
good locality, with board price for all must
not be more than $50 per month; references.
Address PERMANENT TENANT, Republican
Office. 40
National Republican., 1886-08-18

THE Ohio State Journal hits the nail q
good driving blow in the suggestion that
one effectual temperance measure, which
ought to be adopted by the United States,
by each Of the states, and by every legis-
lative body, would be to make a single
overt exhibition OF drunkenness crime,
which, II by judge, should instantly eXpel
him from the bench; II by an executive
official, should secure his instant dismissal;
II by congressman or member Of o state
legislature, should subject him to imme-
diate expulsion, and II by lawyer, should
disbar him from the courts. "No man."
the Journal continues, 'who has not sufil-
cient control over himself to abstain from
intoxication which maddens the brain and
throws the whole mental and moral nature
awry, has any right either to make, or ad-
minister, or apply the laws" That is sound
doctrine. Society should hold the man who
drinks liquor responsible for Its effects on
him. Not many years ago the supreme
court Of Indiana set aside verdict of guilty
In a murder case because II was shown that,
during the progress Of the trial, one OF the
jurors had drank single glass Of whisky.
Inc court helu tnut, lnhsHhucn hs enall
amount Of alcohol was sufficient to intoxl-
cate some men, the only safe rule was to
make the slightest indulgence in iutoxi-
cants by a juryman fatal to the validity OF
a verdict The best prohbitory law that
exists is found In those communities which
maintain public sentiment that brands
drunkenness as an outrage. 1t is not the
business of society to Keep liquor, knives,
axes, or guns out of a mans reach, but to
punish him for making improper use of
them to the injury of society.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

THE Providence Star announces-as II 1t
were something new and strange-that the
liquor dealers, encouraged apparently by
the lnefllclency Of the city police, have Or
ganized boldly to fight and defy the pro-
hibitory law, and to carry on their traffic
Notwithstanding the law. 1t is further
stated that these dealers have engaged
counsel at a fixed rate to defend every one
OF the members Of their organization who
may be prosecuted, and proclaimed their
intention TO sell liquor for use as a bever-
age. 1t is the old, old story, the experience
OF Rhode Island being precisely in line with
the experience Of every other state where
prohibition has been tried. Pretty soon we
shall hear from Rhode Island, as was heard
National Republican., 1886-08-18

As IT will be several weeks before Special
Envoy sedgwick can make any report from
Mexico to this government, the war feeling
will have time to cool provided no fresh out
rage occurs on the bordor.-Birminghdm (Ata.)
Agc.
Inasmuch as Cutting has been locked up
for the outrage which he committed, we
may reasonably hope that no "iresh out
rage" will occur on the border, unless Gov,
Ireland's fiery folly lncites the Texas COW.
boys to acts of violence.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

THE great Irlsh-Amerlcan convention
meets in Chicago today. To those who
would understand the methods by which
the home rulers propose to secure the
triumph Of their cause we commend the
following remarks OF William O'Brien,
editor .of United Ireland, and one of the
Irish delegates just arrived;
Whatever may come, coercion and cruel evio-
tions, We intend to show the world that we
have patience and forbcarance and trust to
our leaders and 10 the justness of our cause for
redress. We intend to prove that we are a
fair people, aud will rule Ireland, not in the
interest OF the Catholic religion, but in the In
terest Of harmony and prosperity.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

awe are on the eve of awar with Mex
ico," shouts the New Orleans States We
scarcely think the President would have be-
taken himself to the woods for protracted
sojourn If he had imagined that war was
imminent. II is probable that Congress:
will be consulted before hostilities begin
and the action, or rather the non-actlon, OF
the House in relation to the release Of Cut.
ting affords pretty safe indication OF the
views Of that Democratic body In relation
TO the position of the Democratic admin
istration,
National Republican., 1886-08-18

THE interesting but absolute truth Is that
If a state convention had to elect delegates to-
day 1t would unanimously iudorse Mr. Cleye.
lands administration, but elect Hill delegates.
--NeiU York World.
Possibly that may be the case to-day, al
though We are inclined to doubt, but there
is time for "reformn to get in deal of tell
Ingwork before the delegates will be elected
II Magone manages the custom house with
his usual shrewdness and Postmaster Pear
sons successor runs his part Of the machine
satisfactorily, Hill may be left in the lurch
before 1888.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

THE only way to beat the Republicans in
their coquetry with the black man and
brother is to meet them little more than half
way.-W Washington Post.
That would be fair beat, and 1t is to be
hoped that your party will try 1t in states
where colored men are about as numerous
as the whites Why don't you urge your
brethren in Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisi'
ana, and South Carolina to put colored
men up as candidates for important offices
The Republican party will gladly consent
TO be beaten il the Democrats will accom-
pllsh their defeat by honest methods.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

The Blaine papers talk as If they would de-
light to see Uncle Sam stand still and have his
face slapped by the Greasers.-Manch 'ster
Union.
That comes rather late and not with the
best grace when about all the decent Demo-
cratic papers are honestly conceding that
we have no grievance or cause OF Ill feeling
against Mexico. In fact 1t is now generally
admitted that Uncle Sam tried to get up a
quarrel without any provocation to wrath
and came very near making display Of
redundant ears.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

1T Is singular fact that the Democrats arc
hopefully and with great expectations looking
to the aid OF the Prohibltionists to help them
carry Pennsylvania this fall. There is the
same hope, based on kindred expectation so
far as the coming election IN Maine is con.
cerned.- Brooklyn Times.
Is ita "singular" factS Is It not, rather,
a repetition OF history Why should not the
Democracy "hopefully and with great ex-
pectatlons" look for what they have bar
gained and paid for9 1t comes high, to be
sure, but they must have It.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

LORD LoEsDALE has the appointing Of some
forty ministers who minister to the spiritual
wants Of 80 600 people, No wonder the spirit
OF rcpubllcanism Is spreading in England
Washington Post.
This is a forcible illustration Of the re-
suits of union between church and state.
This dissolute rake, fellow totally unfit
to be charged with any responsibility either
in secular or sacred affairs, is great power
In the established Church Of England. Nor
National Republican., 1886-08-18

from Maine a generation ago-that It is i'm
possible to get juries that will convict for
violations Of the liquor law. The cause Of
temperance is harmed, not helped, by laws
that cannot be enforced; but the crop Of
men aud women who think morality and
religion can be legislated into the hearts
and lives Of their neiChbors grows bigger
every year, because the fool.killer is getting
more and more negligent.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
Washington is the Best Point of Dis.
tributioD.

lWlDe ana Splilt heNloW.l
We are pleased to note the fact that Mr..
f. Pohndorff, who has so long been asso-
ciated with California wines, and has con-
tributed so largely to the viticultural liter.
ature Of the Pacific slope, is permanently
located In Washington city in connection
with that interest. Having entered into
business relations with Mr.. ii. W. Crabb,
proprietor Of the To Kalon vineyard Of
Oakville, Napa county, CAL, grower Of
the highest reputation, Mr.. Pohndorlf has
established wine vaults In the capital city
and prepared himself to serve the best
tyI es Of California wines, both to the
retail and wholesale trade as well as to the
private consumer.
Surely no better point Of distribution
could have been selected than Washington,
and we bespeak for Mr.. Pohndorlf recog-
milton by the lovers Of native wine com
mensurate with bis ability to present the
claims of these goods to the public.
National Republican., 1886-08-18

How EARNESTLY Mr., Garland must wish he
had never seen the versatile Rogers and be-
come interested in his scheme But the re-
cord has been made, and 1t cannot be blotted
out Big MaglTmp organ,
That record must be satisfactory to the
President, else Mr.. Garland would not now
be in the Cabinet. By what method of
ratiocInation the Mugwumps can glorlfy
the President while curslng member OF
his official family is incomprehensible.
National Republican., 1886-08-18
Extradition Treaty Accepted.

Official information has been received at
the State Department of the acceptance by
the Japan government Of the notifications
made by the Senate prior to its ratification
OF the japanese extraditlon treaty on June
81. The exchange of official copies OF the
treaty will now give 1t full effect. The
United States, inasmuch as It is our first
extradltion treaty with an Oriental country,
and for Japan, inasmuch as It is the
first treaty proposed TO her other than by
combination Of three or more OF the leading
DOwprg