The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-08-21

from all parts OF the country are en0oui"S
ing, and point to continued Democratic
supremacy in the House of Representa-
tives.
General Booth, the head of the Salvation
Army in England, is coming to the United
States in October. If the Army here is
to be continued it is hoped he will reor-
ganize it, and elevate the personnel OF the
officers. As rule they are sorry lot.
1t is the prevailing impression in the
Navy Department that Secretary Whitney
contemplates the reorganization of the
Navy Department on his own responsible
ty. and that this will be one of his first
official acts after his return from his present
trip.
The period of cheap money, say imam
ciers is almost over, and there will be an
upward tendency shortly. If this be true,
how fortunate it was for Maryland's in
debtedness to fall due during cheap times,
and that she was able to exchange 800
and 3 per cent. bonds for those bearing 6
per cent.
Mr.. Blaine will open the campaign in
Maine shortly, and he is preparing speech
of "great power that is to "annihilate" the
Cleveland Administration. In the mean
time Puck and other caricature papers are
after the Plumed Knight, while the Pro
hibitionists are pouring hot shot at him and
his lieutenants for alleged breach of faith
and insincerity.
Hon. George D. Wise, who has repre-
sented the Richmond, Va, district in the
House of Representatives for two or three
terms, has written letter to his constitu-
ents declining a denomination, although
nearly all the delegates to the convention
were for his denomination. Too much
neglect of private affairs is his reason for
declining to serve longer.
Lord Salisbury's Cabinet, it is said, is
endeavoring to divert attention from home
rule and other questions affecting Ireland,
by reviving one or more of the Eastern
questions. Well, the world can stand a
little rest on the Irish troubles. When
the people of the Emerald Isle become more
of a unit as to their needs, and the indis-
Greet leaders are turned down and the
murderous element squelched, there will
be little trouble in obtaining what is right
and proper.
From George Savage, Esq, Baltimore,
Nd, We have received copy of his address
delivered before the United German Sing
ers of Baltimore, August 18th, in memo
riam of Baron DeKalb, together with a
poem composed by John Sawbenmueller,
of New York. The address of Mr.. Saw
age is patriotic, eloquent and historical, and
is a glowing tribute to the memory of the
enthusiastic Baron who left his country to
assist the colonies in throwing off the yoke
of the British oppressor.
1t is gratifying to note better feeling
in business circles, with prospect for re-
newed activity an energy in all sorts of en-
terprises. Strikes, that have unsettled the
country for two years past, are ceaslng, and
industries that have been idle for months
are resuming operations. The striking
nailers of Chicago, who have been out
fourteen months, went to work this week,
so did the packing house employees in the
same city, and the striking canalmen in
New York have waived their demands and
resumed work. These are but several Of
the many assumptions which are an indi-
cation of better times in the near future.
A. G. Sedgwick, messenger of the State
Department has gone to Paso del Norte,
Mexico, to examine the official record OF
the court before which Cutting WAC con-
victed, and until report has been received
from him no further steps will be taken In
the case by the Government. 1t is said
that outside of the state of chihuahua the
Cutting case excites very little interest in
Mexico, and not very much interest is felt
in this country outside of Texas. The Be
public of Mexico. is a singular combination,
and the government has but little power
over the states. For the Mexican govern
ment to act without due precaution and
prudence might precipitate civil war.
The ADVOCATE last week asserted that
Cieveland's Administration was popular
with the people, and that its wise, conser-
vatiye and economical policy was growing
steadily upon the people. Mr.. CLEVELAND
has no magnetism about him. He is not
one to create enthusiasm and raise hur
rah, but he commands the confidence Of
the thinking masses as safe, discreet and
able Chief Executive as no other man
does, since the Sage of Grammercy Park
has passed away. The Democracy of the
great states of New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio have recently endorsed his Ad-
ministration, as have the Democracy Of
other states that have held conventions.
and as have the various Democratic con-
gressional conventions throughout the
country, without exception.
The Democrats of several states have
held conventions this week, and the har-
mony of the declarations in their platforms
shows unity of sentiment quite remark
able, when the great extent of our territory
and the diversity of interests are considered.
The Democrats of Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Delaware all demand a revision of the rev.