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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
Dunn's FREQ Ship Bill.

Many centuries before Columbus sailed
for America peculiar policy was adopted
by one of the famous nations of the earth
in regard to q neighboring nation, produc-
ing certain desired results. The details OF
this national policy can be found In o we'll
known old standard historical work placed
in the bedroom Of every member OF Con-
gross. In the quaint language Of one Of
the translatlons of this bit OF ancient his
tory 1t is said: "Now, there was no smith
found throughout all the land of Israel; for
the Philistines said, lest the Hebrews make
them swords or spears" When Hebrew
wanted to sharpen his pillow, his AK, or his
mattock on the forge Of the smith he made
little excursion to the land OF the Phills-
tines, IT is said: yet Of the Inconvenience Of
these trips there are no comments This Is
left to our imagination. They could use
the file at home to make the temporary
repairs, but the forging must be
done in foreign land. In those
days, as in the present, there came day OF
battle. A nation that would so depend on
another to do its smith work then was in
no better condition of independence than
one that would pursue that policy now.
Now, let us remember the modern ship is
the product Of the smiths forge.
BY special order of the House OF Repre-
sentatives, this day and next Tuesday aud
Wednesday have been appointed as special
days to discuss this policy OF the Philis-
tines, 1t is presented to us under the
more familiar title Of "Dunn's free ship
bill.n
We are to have an opportunity to exam.
inc the case rs to the wisdom of giving
Great Britain the chance to play Philistine
| for us. AS far as smith work enters into
the construction Of ships we are called upon
| in this bill to make complete surrender.
| The ancient historian does not inform us
how cheaply the Philistines did the smith
work for their neighbor; but can we not
make the deduction that part of the price
| paid for this smith work was national indie
| pendencep
Let us buy ships where we can buy them
the cheapest, and our great industrial and
commercial rival, Great Britain, stands
ready to supply the demand With us ship
| building would become almost lost art.
| Itwould be reversal Of our entire national
| policy from the organization of our govern
ment until now. With the shipbuildng
industry at its present low ebb, will 1t be
statesmanship to extinguish it? The entire
country will watch the progress Of the dis
cussion with great interest. The idle ship
builders on the Clyde are also most anx-
iously watching for the day making them
our Philistines
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
Tho Peers Must Go.

Mr.. Lubouchere, In recent speech IN the
house Of commons, quoted official figures
showing that the 4O2 hereditary peers own
100000 acres Of land among them, and
their rent rolls foot up to 100000, 900 per
year, making an average for each peer OF
$4,000 acres and $4,000 annual rental. Mr..
Labouchere believed that this was the most
perncious land league in the world. The
following extract from this rafting speech
is earnestly commended by the Boston Globe
to those gushing civil.service reGormers who
have SO often told us that there was no
spells system in Great Britain:
The fact was that more selfseeking body
Of men did not exist. Whenever ministry
was changed tho peers fought for places and
salaries for themselves one of these peers
got some money for looking aller the -nlGen's
dogs loud laughter another for looking after
the queens horses renewed laughter another
for looking AFTER the queens foOtmen, and so
on. They received altogether e33S, 75G per an
nun from the national treasury. The public
had heard good deal against the payment OF
members of the house Of commons. II was
urged that 1t would degrade the house of com.
mons and destroy their independence, yet n
very simple sum of division showed
what those hereditary legislators received
on an average per annum from tho
country. But they were not satisfied
with that They had relations, Laughter
Inc relatives oil peers mad sluee 800 received
tlZoCyUuoo rom te Pa e5 o eN No nc
~ r,oo ooS ooo O VIZ U "'u
come IOG 10 5oO families 10 receive ont Of the
public funds. radical cries of "IIear hear.
| Here was list of the relatives referred to
Dukes relatives, 5li or on an average of &c to
each duke marquises $685. earls, $685. Wis
counts eo5, ana barons, 2iS', ny inc corrupt
pioS.iues a't eiet tS meaI mo' 9'I r 70 o'I
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

at any hazard to keep the white house In
violate for the President.
1t is a manifest fact that the walls are
strong, and the upper story, that is now
reached by the elevator only, could be
finished into servants rooms, for the
plant that went out In Gen. Arthur's time
Of his being alone in the executive mansion
was literally true. The servants had to
sleep out Of the house, the basement being
too damp. As for the Office rooms, there
is no reason why a suite should not DO
raised at the east side, in order to balance
the conservatory on the other side. This
building could be connected by corridor
with the main building, and there could be
an Independent entrance into this wing OF
offices. The fact seems to be forgotten that
up to Gen. Grants time in the white house,
or thereabout, the stables stood where the
rose garden now nourishes, connected with
the house by covered bridge. Now, there
seems TO be no good reason why the pro-
posed extension should not be made in this
direction. Much can be urged in favor Of the
eastern addition, and no good objection
10 II can be raised
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
PERSONALITIES.

DIR. do LEWIS, the author and reformer,
died at his home at Yonkers yesterday Of cry
sipelas.
MRS. NELLIE McCARTEE, of McCaulls Opera
Company, has been engaged lor the choir OF
81. Matthew's Church,
MRS BoUGHToN, wife of Gen. Horace Bough-
ton, who has been visiting friends in Boston
for few weeks, is expected home to-day.
MISSIONARY HouGHToN, who, with his wife,
was murdered by natives in the River Tanna
district, East Africa, belonged to the Methodist
denomination,
SAMUEL HAND of Albany, N. y, ex;judge
Of the court of appeals, and one of the ablest
and best known lawyers in the state, died yes
terday morning of cancer Of the tongue.
Mr.. J. G. RILEY. the newly.appointed post
master at Cincinnati, arrived here on Thurs
day night, and yesterday he spent the greater
portion Of the day looking after his confirms
ton.
THE President yesterday appointed Mai.
Hughes East 10 be register of public lands ut
Yankton, Oak. Maj, East was the secretary OF
Vice President Hendricks up to the time of his
death.
In the Senate yesterday MIR. Hampton, at his
own request, owing to illness In his family,
was excused from service as one of the West
Point visitors. The president pro tempOro
appointed Mr.. Gibson in place OF Mr. Hamp-
ton.
AMONG the Presidents callers yesterday were
Senators Berry, Ransom, Butler, Camden, Col
quit, and sewell, Representatives Springer,
Anderson, Harmer Hall, Heard, Morrison,
Ward, Collins, Blanchard Taylor, Randall,
Scott, Hemphill, Campbell, Gens sloeum, Law
ton, and sicklcs, Judge Maynard, ex-senators
Eaton and WGdloigh, and II delegation repre-
sentlng the 81. Vincent dc Paul Society.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

and protection asked for, and all lovers OF
good, pure, and healthful native wines are
asked to give this measure their earnest and
hearty support.
The other measure Of relief asked for by
a large portion Of this industry is that the
internal revenue laws be so amended as to
allow the use of free distilled spirits made
from grapes for fortifying ana preserving
sweet wines. This concession is absolutely
necessary TO the success Of this branch Of
the wine-growing industry, for the reason
that II producers are compelled to use tax
paid spirits in producing sweet wines, they
not only cannot produce them at q profit
for domestic use and compete with the
foreign article, but they cannot export a
gallon without mourning loss, no matter
how large the crops of this country may
become.
A careful investigation Of this subject
will show that Congress should not only
allow the use OF free spirits for manufacture
ing sweet wines for export purposes, but
they should also allow 1t for domestic use
or Increase the duty on this class Of goods
TO at least one dollar per gallon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
The White House.

The proposed scheme OF extension for
the white house is a subject OF national i'm
portance. Every household in the country
is interested in the result, and the earnest
desire is everywhere that as commodious
buildings be constructed as Is possible, at
the same time preserving, as far as lies IN
the power Of mortal architect TO do it, the
historic value Of the present Leinster coun-
try house OF 1902. Senator Morrill's bill
proposes the erection Of a duplicate OF the
present executive mansion Immediately
south of and connected by broad corridor
with the present structure, using the latter
for executive Offices and public purposes
exclusively.
Much of the love and admiration for the
stately rooms arises from the traditional
interest they bear as the residence Of past
Presidents. Take from the white
house the home element that nes-
ties there, with all its tender
recollections OF death and bridal and
heroic figures of men and women, and de-.
vote 1t in thought and deed TO the weary
round Of daily political strife, and the
poetry and sentiment depart forever. Pray,
who is ever burdened with lofty emotions
when contemplating the Senate chamber or
the House Of Representatives
We cannot afford to destroy one temple
sacred to household gods. The new build
ing would have no conservation but with
the flight Of years, and the new uses Of the
old one would soon dispel Its pretty sym
pathies and poetic "reminiscences. That the
splendid view would be cut from the Office
windowsls one of the minor considerations
against that scheme. 1t should be sought
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
woman's Indian Association.

At recent meeting of the Womnn's
National Indian Association, held in the
parlors of the Arlington, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year !:
President, Miss Kate Foote; vice ppsi-
dents, Mrs. Chief Justice Waite, Mrs. JUS
tice Field, Mrs Dawes, Mrs. Vance, Mrs.
Palmer, Mrs. Henley, Mrs. Read, Mrs.
Tucker, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Bclknap, Mrs.
Greedy, and Mrs. Whlttlesey correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. T. l., Childs recording
secretary, Miss N. G, Bradley treasurer,
Mrs. I. i. Tulloch press committee, Mrs.
I. /. Childs, Mrs. Gen. Lander, Mrs. E. p.
Halstead finance committee, Mrs. II. w.
Blair, Mrs. Henry PeIlen, Mrs. Oates ex-
Teller, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. James, Mrs, j. D.
SlickneY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
"AGin the BILL"

The Department Of State has been very
sincere and energetic in its efforts TO reor-
ganize and improve the consular service.
The committee on foreign affairs, working
tremendously with the department, CON
structed and unanimously reported to the
House bill for that purpose. But the In
dications are that 1t will not pass this
session, and whyY Simply because there
are too many personal interests involved.
The member from Mississippi, in looking
over the bill, found that the salary of his
friend, the consul at Bosombique, would
be reduced about per cent, by the passage
Of the measure so he announced himself as
"agln the bill on general principles"
The member from New England, whose
voice has ever been for reform, but whose
vote invariably points the other way, said
that his friend the consul at Bierstadt, Ger
many, would be married I'm the fall, and the
increase of only 500 in his salary was too
small owing to the largeness of the event,
and insisted on greater increase or he
would be "agln the bill for the good OF the
country"
The member from the north west, who
promised his supporters that he would re-
form everything he could get his hands on,
noticed that the agency connected with the
consulate OF his constituent at Wombasky
was to be abolished, and this he deemed an
Invasion Of the perquisite domain OF his
faithful protege, and so he was "agln the
bill,n and would stand immovably "agln
it, until that agency was restored.
The member from the Pacific slope found
that his brother the consul at H-yu-sum,
under the new law, would be compelled to
turn his unofficial fees into the treasury OF
the United States, and as he was always
friendly to the campaign fund, aud as the
campaign fund Of his. "deestrlct" was at
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
He Sang for Liszt.

Mr.. Francis II. Baxter, a pupil of DIR.
f. s. Kimhall, of this city, prob
ably the most promising musical stu
dent who has eyer left Washington for
Europe, recently mad the distinguished
honor Of singing before the great Able
Liszt during the latter's visit to Lon
don. The venerable master was so i'm
pressed with Mr.. Baxter's voice that he
seated himself at the piano and insisted
that Mr.. Baxter should sing that wine song
of Schuberts, "Der Erl-Koenig," which is
great favorite with the old musician.
This is most unusual compliment, as Liszt
given to reproof than praise, and with little
I patience for bad music or musicians, aud
who is especially aVerse to playing ac-
companist to any singer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22
What Our Home Wines Want

The representatives of the wine-growlng
industry have been In session in the city
during the present week. They have come
together and formed a national association
for the mutual benefit and general good OF
that great and growing industry. They are
asking relief and protection at the present
term of Congress in two important meas
ures They want law to compel the pro-
ducers OF adulterated wines TO stamp those
wines, or in some manner designate
them, so that consumers may know what
they are buying and using. For eifecting
this worthy object, they have bill now
pending, introduced by the Hon, Wharton
j. Green, representative from North Caro-
lima, which, it is thought, viii give the relief
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

present very weak, he was "agin the bill
strong.n
The member from Indiana, who is al
ways against everything that anybody else
is for, was especially "agin this BILL" be-
cause It called for an appropriation con-
siderably larger than that Of last year, and
when convinced by the committee that the
notarial fees, which must be accounted for
to the treasury under the new act, would
more than cover the proposed increase in
the appropriation, he said 1t didn't make
any difference, he would "remain agln the
bill because he was agin it from the be-
ginning"
And SO the bill sleeps under the fatal In
iluence Of the opiate Of selilshness, and yet
why should we wonderP Turnips never
yield gore, neither will an agglomeration OF
political mediocracy yield craftsmanship.
The result was to be expected, and 1t con-
firms the impression already prevalent
among the people that union of the ele-
ments ofrcrorm, patriotism, and statesman
ship contained in the forty-nlnth Congress
would not make bulk enough to fill the cell
luloid snuffbox belonging to the venerable
Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio.
1t is refreshing to turn for moment from
the selfish politician to the corps of intel
ligeut men representing our nation abroad.
Their patriotism and unselGshuess may yet
save the bill. II each consul would explain
the value Of the new bill as measure OF
reform to his member Of Congress, and urge
the necessity OF such reorganization OF
the service as the adoption OF this. bill would
secure, the selfish objections may be over
come, and the passage of the law assured al
the second session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

phere Of Goethe or Jove's eagle, and he
knew nothing about the "reasonableness,n
the Sweetness or the "lighti Of Matthew
Arnold; but what he wanted in sweetness
and light he made up for in strength aud
heat. II seemed almost impervlous to
throes of his greatest compositions he
worked in an atmosphere produced by
raging coal fires which would have ere
mated ordinary men. Once, think while
writing "Notre Dame,n he locked hlmselfu up
for six weeks, bad his clothes slowed away,
his hats and shoes burned, and refused TO
Of volcanic Imagination should be inter-
rupted. The result was a masterpiece ham
mered out by Titan on the anvil OF the
gods. II. L.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

THE efficiency ofthe microscope has reached
that degree where experts have been enabled
TO discover 100000 shells in one ounce OF
chalk ierCiGHd Pain DCGleT.
Under such glass the political honesty
of the Mugwump ought to be at least
family perceptible, and the chances of the
Morrison bill should be outlined.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

RICHLY as Jaehne deserves his fate, 1t Ia
well to bear in miGd that there is heavy
load Of responsibility for all this wretched
business attaching to the men Of brains
culture, wealth, and social influence in New
York who made Jaehnes and sharps posi-,
bic by neglecting their duties as citizens.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

RErUBLIcAS fnancicring is admirably Illus.
tTated in the faGt that Ohio has been com
PEELED TO negotiate a loan OF half million dol.
lars to meet running expenses Democratic Es
hdRge,
This compulsion grew out of the charac.
teristic fact that the Democratic party in
Ohio found the treasury full aud left Il
empty. The Democratic record in that
state is a succession Of crimes aud blundera
so humiliating to the American people that
they feel 1t to be national shame.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

The cause of cleanliness Is a gamer by the
arrest Of the anarchists. They are compelled
to wash themselves regularly in jail Chicago
journal.
Although charged with crime, and prob.
ably guilty, these men have some rights,
To compel them to apply water to their
persons is refinement of cruelty sugges-
tive of the tortures inflicted by "red devils"
on their captives in the colonial days Of
this country. They should at least be
permitted choice between death and q
bath.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

THE "Rege" is a combination of foreign
governments to purchase the "black to-
bacco" of this country at the minimum
rate, Their agents are trained to take
every advantage, and their practical control
of this trade is prominent cause of the low
price at which our heaviest and strongest
tobacco products are sold. IT becomes,
then, an immediate and important question
for Congress as TO how fairer and less re-
strlcted commerce for our surplus tobacco
may be secured
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

ELSEWHERE In the NATIONAL REruBLI.
CAN to-day will be found the startling dis.
closures made by Maj. Zenas Fisk WILDER,
formerly principal examnerin United States
patent Office, in reference to Prof. AleXan'
der Graham Bells application for patent fol-
"Multiple TGlegraphy.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

"Do YOUR poems come TO you, or do you
make them upF" is a question that was
recently propounded to a bard by one of
his dear five hundred fool friends. The
poet should have replied, "They grow like
buniOusu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

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Consul General
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

THE political campaign in Oregon has
been duly opened on both sides, but there is
US yet no great excitement. Democratic
disgust with "reformn is likely to cmpha.
size the expected Republican victory.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

If Judge Holman's fences can't be re-
paired so as to insure his return to the
House, his great abilities may still be as
surcd TO the country. We have often
thought Of recommending him to Editor
Rounds for employment as society editor Of
the Congressional Record.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

To KILL the civil service law in the manner
proposed by Mr. Randall-to wit, putting a
"rider" on the legislative appropriation
bill requiring the entire list OF olglbles to
be sent up when clerk is called for--would
be q sneaking assassination. But the adop
ton by the House OF such rider would
suffice to put the Democratic party onrec-
ord. What Mr.. Randall proposes has al
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

sTAR-EYFp goddess Of reform has black
wGrt growing on the east side Of her nose
RRddelphin PTCss,
And the wicked and gainsaylng world
looks on with cold Indifference, saying only,
"That hose be bowed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

TIE adjournment Of the New York lcgis.
iature, leaving some hundreds OF bills on
the governors hands, affords David i. a
great opportunity to test the veto as means
Of initiating a presidential boom.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

The Democratic House is too cowardly to
squarely attack the civil service law, but
will try to sneak up behind and stab 1t in
the back, This is truly Democratic, and
likewise damnable,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

THE Republican party IS rich in presiien
tIul timber Of excellent quality, but the
business in hand now is the election OF a
majority in the next House, not the selec-
ton Of candidates for IS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

y TREMENDOUS effort to get the tariff
I'LL before the House is set down for next
week. The Republican party has nothing
to lose and much to gain BY letting the dis
tmbauce take its natural way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

the people are allowed to vote, and the
votes are counted as cast. VIII the "Bour-
bon ring" judges allow fair electionH
We shall see.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

ONO didn't make feast to welcome the
tramp senators home again, but consider
ately permitted them TO indulge in cold
"hand. outn at the backyard gate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

A PuERuE squabblo about postoAlce
has Frustrated some Of Mr.. Carlisle's fences.
Local craftsmanship is in greater request in
Kentucky than the national article.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

TIE IIindoos are clamorlng for home
rule, and thereby piling another heap Of
trouble on Brother Bulls mind.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

The gallant Republicans OF Norfolk, Va,
have nominated full municipal ticket,
composed of good aud true men, and they
will elect 1t by handsome majority IL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

JAEuNE having gone to the peuitentiary,
his late partners may prepare to follow In
the footsteps of their extinguished prede-
CEssOr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

THAT Hill in New York looks MS big nc
mountain to the genuine old.fashioned
Democrat
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-22

IT is q sadly suggestive fact that New
York criminal judge who faithfully dis
charges his duty is deemed exceptional and
worthy Of special commentator,