Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-06-23
WASHINGTON.
A Letter Full of Bright, Crisp, Newsy
Items.

of New York, has an abiding faith in
the running qualities of Cleveland
and Thurman. In fact he has $1,000
worth of faith in their being our next
President and Vice President respect
lively. That is the sum he has
wagered with ex-Congressman Page,
of California, that they will carry the
State of New York next November.
Unless some very unexpected change
shall take place in the sentiments of
the people, Mr.. Campbell's chances
for picking up $1,000 may be consid-
cred as excellent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland expect to
attend the graduating exercises ofthe
University of Virginia on the 9th
inst.
The honor of holding the first
Cleveland and Thurman ratification
meeting at the National Capital is
due to the Virginia Democratic
Association, which held an enthusi-
astic meeting on Friday last, when,
amid the waving of red bandannas
and vociferous cheering, the campaign
was opened. Among the speakers
were Senator-elect Barbour, of
Virginia, Col. Washington, Repre-
sentative Cultivate, of Ohio, Hon.
John Goode, and Judge Barber, of
Ky. Mr.. Cultivate cheered the boys
up considerably by telling them of a
remarkable crab-apple-tree in Ohio
that has never bloomed except in the
years that the Democrats have
carried the State. 1t bloomed this
year.
The House Committee on Foreign
Affairs have reported favorably the
bill providing for a permanent eX-
position in Washington to celebrate
in 1892 the 400th anniversary of the
discovery of America, and to be
participated in by all the Govern
ments of the three Americas.
Considering the fact that fully o ne
third of its entire membership is in
attendance upon the Chicago conven-
ton, Congress is getting along fairly
well. The Mills tariff bill has for the
time being given way for the regular
appropriation bills, prompt action
upon which is necessary, owing to
the nearness of the new fiscal year.
1t is hoped to get them all through
in time.
"With their strongest man nomi-
mated, the chances of the republican
party would still have been desper-
ate" said Representative Cox today,
"but with one of their weakest men,
as it now seems likely to be, they
will simply have no chance al
ALL"
The President has signed the bill
establishing Department of Labor
1t is said that Mr.. Carroll Wright
who has been in charge of the labor
bureau since its establishment, would
like to take charge of the new De
partment.
A joint resolution has been passed
by Congress, allowing all ex-soldiers
of either side, who participated ir
the battle of Gettysburg, leave t.
attend the reunion to be held on thu
anniversary of the battle.
During the tariff debate in the
House, Thursday, Mr.. Randall made
speech in favor Of a protective
tariff on tin plate, although not {
single sheet of it is at presen
manufactured in this country. H,
was applauded by the republicans.
The investigation of the Govern
ment Printing Office has been con
cluded. Mr.. Benedict comes GU
with flying colors, as has been pre-
dicted in this correspondence. Their
will probably be two reports made t,
the House, the republicans will
endeavor to so twist the evidenc
that they can get material enough t,
make q report against the presen
management Of the Office. Not tina
they expect to accomplish anythin,
by so doing, but they feel that some
thing must be done to cOunteract tn
effect of the showing up of previou
republican mismanagement of tn
Office which the evidence before tn
committee brought about, and whicl
the democratic members of the com
mittee will freely draw upon il
making up their report.
Indian Commissioner Atkins ha
resigned for the purpose of making
personal canvas in favor of hi
election to the United States Senat
from Tennessee.