The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-14

opinions. The Republicans are dis
posed to criticise its length and some
of them accuse Mr.. Cleveland of hav-
ing sacrificed conscientiousness to
desire to please COLLECTING elements of
his party. Their criticism is not more
severe, however, than opposing politi-
cal sentiment is usually regarded as
calling for.
The Democrats are disposed to praise
the document with the exception of
that part relating to silver, which Gre
ates some diversity of comment. The
tariff reformers contend that the Pres
ident has committed himself to reform
while some of the protectionists re-
gard his views as conservative enough
to suit them. When Chairman RAN
dali was asked how he liked the mes
sage he replied that he was very
well pleased with it. "What do you
think of the tariff section of it ?" "Oh
am very well pleased with the mes
sage" the leader of the protectionist
Democrats repeated, "that is the only
opinion | have to give"
Members of Congress always think
dJ VIC DCSlIiHlilS vi ~ IOW DC6SlOll THAT
they are going to do great deal of
work. Each man hopes'to get some
action on his pet project. Those who
want to reform the tariff are particu-
larly eager and energetic. The strong
position taken blythe President on the
subject has given them new courage.
The members have come back free
and ready for work with no fear OF a
campaign before them, and there Is
every reason why much should be ac-
complished. A great deal of the long
session is always taken up by COM
mittee work now this work is done
and everything is ready for legislation.
1t is thought by members of the
House Judiciary Committee that the
Edmund's polygamy bill will be passed
this winter in modified form. The
Edmund's bill would confiscate the
church's property as well as disestab-
fish the church, but the bill as modi-
fed by the house committee will re-
spect the rights of property, while it
will disestablish the Mormon church
and pluck polygamy out by the roots.
1t appears that Capt. Eads and his
associates have concluded to give up
their plea for Government aid, and
will undertake to build their ship
railway across the isthmus with their
own money and in their own way.
Thus their company will be indepen.
dent. and can look everybody squarely
in the face whether the enterprise sue
ceeds or fails The many annoyances
incidental to Government supervision
of the work will be avoided and all
the money made will go into the pock-
cts of the stock holders.
The Senate has shown great gallan-
try by paying its first attention to the
ladies. The House settled down to
business with the subject of the cleo
torial count, but the Senate, lead by
Senator Blair of New Hampshire, who
advocates temperance, national educa-
ton and female suffrage, took up the
proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton extending that boon to women.
1t is singular fact that while Mr..
Blair was eloquently pleading their
cause, not more than score of ladies
were in the gallery to smile down
gratitude upon his efforts.
The Senator proposes to ask a vote
on the question at an early day, and
whatever may be the result, women
who want to vote cannot complain
of neglect; for this speech in behalf
of their necessities was made on the
third day of the session.
Senator Edmunds is also early in
the field with a memorial favoring a
constitutional amendment that will
enable Congress to make marriage
and divorce laws uniform in all the
States. How will the legal fraternity
down East and West like this?