The National tribune., 1886-10-14

months of delay Willis recommended the reten-
tion of the old Postmaster. Great indignation
ensued, and the strongest opposition 10 Millis's
denomination at once arose. This was led by
the ComIer-JOtnal and the Times who at once
brought forward Mr.. Caruth for Congress
The result was the 6ercest struggle known for
years in local politics. but the charge Of Mug
wumpery and of being tainted with Civil-Sery-
ice Reform was too much for Willis, and re-
suited in his defeat in the primary election by
over 1000 votes
The genial and popular Sunset" Cox,
United States Minister 10 Turkey, arrived IN
New York last week. IL is no secret that he
would like TO resign his dispomatic position
and return TO Congress. lie said TO New
York reporter: There is only one thing may
DO and that is 10 go TO Congress. i will 90 10
Washington aud settle my official business so
as TO leave everything clear. Then, II the
Ninth District-no other mind yOu-ofers me
the nomination j may accept But have not
resigned my position as Minister. The reason
am back is because ] got restless away of
there and wanted 10 see home again. j also
desire to consult with Bayard and see what the
Administration think of my work. So far as /
know they are well pleased. IL everything is
satisfactory and certain commercial matters are
arranged between tho two countries may go
back The Sultan and Grand Nizier were very
kind TO Mrs. Cox and myself"
The Democrats Of Colorado are confident OF
defeating Maj. Symes for Congress with their
ministerial candidate, Rev. MyrOn w. Reed, Of
Denver. When Reed entered the convention
TO make his speech of acceptance he met an en-
thusiastic reception. The reverend gentleman s
speech carried the convention by storm. Reed
is well known at Indianapolis, Ind, where he
preached for several years in popular church.
lie is pastor of the First Congregational Church
in Denver, which is large and influential, and
his party hopes 10 make enough inroad into the
Republican ranks 10 defeat his opponent. The
contest will be exciting, and the Democrats
will make a strong effort 10 obtain control the
State. Reed was formerly a Republican, but
voted for Cleveland two years ago. His friends
claim he will carry heavy vote among the
laboring classes.
John f. Andrews acceptance Of the Demo
cratic nomination for Governor of Massachu'
sets is a short document, which in effect in-
dorses the Democratic party for assuming the
virtues which the Republicans, he says, absn
doned two years ago.
Returns from the Connecticut town elections
show that so towns were carried by the Repub
licans and as by the Democrats, while % are
divided and eight to be heard from. Demo
cratic maiorities have increased while the Re
publican vote has been cut down by the Prohi-
bitionists.
The German Republicans Of Newark, N. J.
oppose the local option clause Of the New Jer
sey Republican State platform, and the Fre'
Zeitalg declares il will oppose the nominee fol
Governor if he does not repudiate it.
The Portland (Me.) Club gave banquet x
| TO Gov-elect BOdwell, of Maine. Gov. Robi'
declared that the Republicans Of Maine ar
preparing TO support Mr.. Blaine for the Presi
dency in 1883. Mr.. Blaine was received with
hearty applause. He urged the Republicans 4
keep up good courage, saying the late victor,
in Maine would encourage the party every
/ where