The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-04-13
WASHINGTON.
From cur regular correspondent,

WASHINGTON, d. c., March z6th, 1888
The sudden and unexpected death oi
Chief Justice Waite, OF the United States
Supreme Court, on Friday morning,at his
residence In this city, was like thunder
bolt from a cloudleSs sky. Everybody was
shocked. Few people knew that he was
sick, he having on Monday presided over
The session Of the Court which made some
important decisions, including the one in
favor OF the Bell Telephone company JUS
tiee Waite was very popular in this city.
lie was loyed and revered by every one
with whom he came In contact, and his
loss will be deeply felt by large circle
Of friends. Justice Waite was an honest,
painstaking,upright officer and the seventh
man who has held that distinguished
place. lie was appointed Chief Justice
from Ohio In Is74.by President Grant and
vas the successor Of Salmon II. Chase. Tho
nneral services will be held on wednes.
day In the Hall Of the House Of Reprcsen.
tatiyes, and the remains will be taken to
Toledo for intermsnt. Mrs. Waite, who
was visiting California at the time Of the
Justices death, IL on her way TO Toledo
and 10 expected to reach there about the
time her husbands remains arrive there.
The Political importance of this death
can hardly be over estimated. If the
proper appointment shall be made to the
vacancy, Il will have great effect towards
bringing the Court back TO the strict con.
struetion sf the Constitution for which II
was noted previous 10 the late war. This
apPeintment,owlag to the even manner In
which the opinions Of tho eight Justices
are new balanced, places more pswer as
we'll as a larger responsibility on Mr.. .cleye-
lands than has probably ever before fallen
on President
Still the ee1ntry need have no fear. He
will appolnt the right man. Among dem.
oerats here II ls pretty generally believed
that the appointment will go either to
Speaker Carlisle or Postmaster General
Dickinson, although quite a number of
ether gentlemen are tavorably mentioned.
Bat everybody may be sure the President
will take hls own time to Gil this impor
tant Pesl,loA, after carefully considering
the claims of all.
The Hsuse has passed bill to prevent
the products st convict labor from being
furnished 10 or for the use OF any Depart
ment Of the GoYernment-aad from being
used In public buildings or other public
works,aad to prevent the employment Of
alien iabeF on psblic buildings and works
and IN the Governments Departments.
Civil Service comnissioner Oberly, of
Iilinois, IL being iavOrasly mentiened fer
the VIee-Presidential nomination. cleye-
land and ObeFly, does net sound 80 bad.
Chairman Baraum, of the National dem
oeratlc committee, has been here for sew
eral days. lie says the outlook ls all that
eoala be asked.
The Senate has passed the blu reducing
the postage on seeds, bulbs, plants, shrubs,
etc.,to four cents pound.
The House committee on Revision of
the Laws have reported favorably the
joint resolution proposing an amendment
to the constitution for the election Of Unit.
ed States Senators BY the direct votes of
the people.
Senator Salisbury, of Delaware, made a
strong speech In the Senate on Thursday
In support Of the Presidents message. lie
said "Tne democratic party Is not in
favor of free trade, but II Is earnestly in
favor OF reducing tariff rates 50 that no
greater taxation would be imposed on the
people than was necessary to meetthe just
demands of the Government" lie furth.
er stated that he was in favor of retaining
the taxes on beer, whisky and tobacco, In
order to relieve from taxation everything
essential to the comfort and welfare OF the
people.
The report sent cut frem this city that
the committee having charge of the matter
had secured money enough to purchase q
residence here for the widow of Gen
Hancock, was q mistake. The committee
has made report through It's chairman
Mr.. Stils0H Hutchins, which shows thai
they are still In need of subscriptions to
the fund. Il Is extremely probable tha
this statement will bring IN contribution
enough to accomplish this very laudabl,
purpose.
The International council of womei
held their opening session on yesterda,
afternoon. Many distinguished womei
from all parts of the country are In attend
| ance. The council will last a week