Evening journal., 1888-07-20

The Census bill that has passed the House
appropristes 100000 for taking the
names and other interesting information
about go, 100000 people. This is 10 cents a
head ell around, and for the same informa-
ton the last census cost a much lower rate
per capita.
The launch OF the new steel cruiser
Charleston rear San Francisco marks the
beginning Of naval ship building on the
Pacific coast. 1t is not only the first Of
the large naval vessels authorized by the
Forty-sighth Congress, but It is the first
naval ship ever constructed by private en-
terpriss on the Pacific coast.
The Senate IN secret session yesterday
spent three hours in considering the nomi-
nation Of Samuel J. Bigelow to the Dis
trict Attorney Of New Jersey. Senators
Edmuads. Evarts and some others sop-
posed the confirmation vigorously. and it
was rejected by a large majority. The
Fuller case comes up to- day.
Some excitement was caused this after
noon when large crowd assembled on the
Wall st. steps OF the custom house. New
York city, aud after a short speech from
one Of those present, condemning the abuse
printed against Hon. James g. Blaine. pro.
ceeded to set fire to large number OK this
mornings New York Herald. It was said
around the rotunda that the abuse OF
Blaine would cost Cleveland number Of
votes and help to elect General Harrison.
The caucus Of the Republican members
Of the Legislature in New York state, who
are in the majority. has conferred great
obligation TO the labor element in that
state. The special meeting OF the Legisla-
turs called by the governor is to pass a
Prison Appropriation bill. The caucus
measure provideo for $3.50. 600. abolishes
this state account system, does away with
the machinery in prisons, and permits the
products Of labor TO be used only In state
institutions
The Republicans OF Dutchess county, n.
Y, win open the campaign at Wasssc on
Saturday, July rs. with Jacob B. Carpenter
as the speaker. This gentleman stumped
the county four years ago for Cleveland
and Hendricks. He has been elected state
senator and mayor OF the city by the
Democrats, but declares for Harrison and
Morton because Of his belief In a protective
policy. He has large following and will
stamp the congressional district this fall
for the Republican candidates.
Il is said that Calvin S. Briee, the Chair.
man Of tho Democratic Executive Commit
tee. has made it one OF the first rules Of his
ectien since bis election that the committee
shall rot encourage any attacks on General
Hsrrison's personal character. This news
II true, marks big advance in American
politics. Il will make the campaign tht
cleanest on record and Ia marked contrast
to the gutter campaign Of 1884. Having
made the rule, he could have but one posi-.
BILE excuse for breaking IL, namely, a
wanton attack by the Republicans on
President Clevelsnd's personal character
Mr.. Brice is represented to be a firm believer
10 the policy Of dsluRing the country with
the best literature pertaining TO The
issues OF the campaian. He would distrib-
ute she presidents tariff message, and the
speeches OF Carlisle. Mills and the other
leaders. by the hundrt DIS of thousands, IN.
til the voters are brought to be educated