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sells is very large, and includes many power
full cruisers better than the best in the
American navy.
There are fifteen ships a1oat carrying guns
having a range Of ten miles or upwards.
England has three of these guns, France six,
Italy one, Germany three, and China two.
Englasd Is now building nine more to carry
such ornaments, France twelve, Italy four,
Russia three, and Denmark one. The
heaviest armor consists Of twenty-four Inches
Of wrought iron, on the English ship ''In-
flexible" The French have nineteen and
five-eighths inches Of compound arrnor (iron
and steel) on three Of her shis-the Ger
rible," "Requin," and "Iadomitable. -
This is only a slight glimpse Of tie foreign
nayies of the world, but it is enough to show
us that we are not in a good fix on water,
however safe we may be on land. Bat we
have this consolation, our congressman are
saving the surplus. Somebody is teal
but then that cannot be helped.
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Abiding to the notifications made IN IAe
Mills bill since that document was reported
from the ways and means committee, Editor
Richardson, of the Macon Telegraph, re-
marks: ''The wisdom Of the concessions
made by the democratic leaders is not only
shown by the gain of votes in congress, but
by the unanimity they have brought about
in tie democratic press"
These are golden words and we commend
them to the attention of democrats every
where = So far as We are concerned we have
never for a moment doubted that when the
party, in its official capacity, swung around
to the principle OF protection to American
industries, our contemporary would be found
at the front. its hairy bosom barred to the
storm, and its massive arms doing battle for
the old party.
Mr.. Mills himself, recognizing the
changes that had been made III his bill, re-
marked that he believed it would be sup
ported by Mr.. Randall on the final vote if
the great Pennsylvania were able TO be in
his seat; and we have no doubt this IS SO.
On the eve Of what viii be the hottest
campaign in our history, it is well for demo-
Gratis 70 remember that democratic success
is the biggest thing before the country, for,
without that, there can be no real revision of
the tariff.
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moved TO remark that 'if this thing keeps
up, either the colored republicans or the
colored democrats viii have to take to the
woods" The editor further remarks that
the influence of negro democracy is mani
Testing itself everywhere, and he aids:
an Illinois, attempts have been made to
shoot and assault colorcd democrats, ana
Judge J. M. Thurston, Of Nebraska, tempo
rary chairman of the late republican con
vention, in recent speech, advocated the
assassination Of these black citizens who
exercise the freemans right Of voting for
whom they please"
This is very interesting reading 70 ms, and
it ought to be very interesting reading TO
the bloody-shirt republicans who pretend
that in their attacks on the south and their
ISLANDERS of our people they are animated by
a desire TO see the southern negroes secure in
the rights and privileges conferred on them
by the law. IL strikes US that justice is
not by any means sectional affair, and if
the republicans meant anything by their
attitude on the so-called southern question
they would promptly turn their attention to
the bulldozing of negro democrats that is
going on in some of the northern and ives
tern states
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The condition Of our navy is dcplorable.
Our congressman have paid SO little attcn-
ton 10 the navy that il is The laughing stock
Of the world. Hon. Samuel j. Tilden
thought our coast dcfeNsos ought 10 he nut
in good condition, but the time for making
such improvements has been devoted 20 dis
cussing how We shall keep from having a
surplus, not what shall We do with the sur
plusf We think we have three good ships.
hut no other nation thinks SO. The truth
is in any kind OF an engagement, they
would bc abcu, as able 10 compete with a
foreign maritime power as the confederate
navy was 10 compete with the United States
navy. This is making n comparison as
strong as the English language can make.
but it IS nevertheless true. OF the modern
arnored ships, England has thirty-eieht.
France twenty-eight, Germany twenty-thrcc,
Russia ten, Italy eight, Turkey elk, Austria
nine, Holland eight, nenrtark four. Spain
five Brazil five, Japan two CRina two and
Chill three, and the list OF unsrmSysd YES
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The Doctors Fnll Cut.

There is Il pretty howdy-do in England
and Germany, all growing out Of The growl-
ing of the doctors who attended Emperor
Frederick. The main questions that have
arisen between the physicians cannot be
properly decided by the public, but the pub
lie will, nevertheless, have its own views
and form its own opinions.
According to all accounts, when DR..
Morell Mackenzie consented to be called
into the case, he was met at the outset with
the chickering's and jealousies of the Ger
man doctors. These doctors, catering, it is
said, to the anti-English sentiment which is
overwhelming in Germany, endeavored to
give DR.. Mackenzie the cold shoulder.
But the English expert had the confidence
of Emperor William and the Empress Vic
toria.
DR.. Mackenzie was called in during 1887,
and at once vetoed the proposal Of the Ger
man doctors to eXtirpate the larynx. He
also gave it as his opinion that the then
crown prince was not suffering from cancer
or any incurable disease, and this opinion,
as well as his opposition to the plans Of the
German doctors, has resulted in political
consequences that may become more impor-
tant than they now seem to be.
1t is freely charged in Germany, and the
charge is made with the sanction of the
German authorities, that DIR. Macl1enzie's
diagnosis of the disease was Influenced by a
desire on his part to see the eldest daughter
of the British queen become empress of
Germany. 1t is charged that the English
physician sent healthy piece of flesh from
the emperor's throat to DR.. Virchow, and
by this means left the disease wholly in
doubt
Just why there should be rumpus about
this, the average American mind fails to
discover. William is just as much emperor
as if his father had never assembled the
throne. All the trouble seems to be about
the dowager empress. If Frederick had
never been made emperor she would not
now be dowager empress, and this seems to
be the reason why the Germans are mad.
Well, the more royalty is looked at from
the American point of view, the smaller it
becomes, and the greater the wonder grows
that people so intelligent as the Germans
should be content to bend the knee to en-
perors, war-lords, and that sort Of thing
1t is a pity--a great pity.
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HMldoalnr Negro nomocrats.

Judging from some remarks made by the
Afro-Amcrican, Of Cincinnati, colored
democrats have much harder time at the
north and west than negroes of either party
do at the south. The Afro American Is
printed in Cincinnati and edited by col.
ored man. It is well written. and appears
70 be prosperous, notwithstanding the fact
that It is fearless eXpounlor OF democratic
principles.
We judge however, from various intlma-
lions in the Afro Americans editorial col
umns that democratic negroes ia Ohio and
adjacent states are the victims Of an organ
lied system Of bulldoz,nr We are glad TO
know that the only effect of this sort of
thing is 10 confirm the colorcd democrats in
their principles, but, at the same time. we
desire 10 call the attention of Edltor Hall
stead and his bloody-sh.rt colleagues 10 the
fact that Tho bulldozlng Of negroes al the
north IS as unwisc and as unjust as Il is AZ
thc south. Moreover. we are OF the opinion
that II Edtor Halstoal would turn his
attention 70 matters under his nose. IN his
own baiiiwick. instead Of discussing affairs
III The south, about which he knows moth
ing he would accomplish great deal more
Nan be Is likely 10 accomplish under his
present programme.
To such an extent has this republ,can
bulldozlng been carried In Ohio. Illinois
and other states, that the Afro American i
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The Washington Post, which is owned
by a republican syndicate, and is supposed
to be edited on the independent plan, is
very angry because the democratic repudate
the idea that they are free traders, or that
their platform is a free-trade platform.
"Why," asks the Post somewhat haucht-
lily, 'should any honest democrat take
fright or offense when he is called free
trader, or when his party is designated
free trade party? Is not trade practically
free when ii is taxed for revenue only? Is
not that what is meant by free-tradc all the
world over?'
We have no doubt the Post would be glad
to see the democrats parade before the coun-.
try as free-traders. That such an exldbi-
tion would please great many democrats
of the Hurd- Watterson- Morrison stripe, we
have no doubt, but it is to be observed that
whenever they are put to the pinch, they
fly from even the suggestion Of free-t trade
If the programme of the Post were to be
carried out, there might be very enthu-
siastic parade of free traders, but the demo-
cratic party, as party, would be compelled
to take to the woods. 1t already has con
siderable of burden to bear in the shape
Of favorable comment and Endorsement by
the leading newspapers of free trade Eng
land. For the party itself to give color to
these comments by free-trade avowals would
DO in the nature of political suicide and we
have no doubt that the leading spirits of the
Post syndicate thoroughly understand this.
As matter of fact, however, the demo-
cratic party, no matter what may be the
position of some OF the democratic leaders,
is not free-trade party, nor is its platform
free-trade platform. The platform recoc-
Mics the fact that the welfare of American
workingmen and American Industries are to
be taken into consideration in any scheme
to revise or reduce the tariff. If the Brit
ishers look on this as free trade, they are
welcome to their views.
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4 Sinple Renlely.


The WAYS Of the average republican touter
are past finding ont, whether he ofiiciates on
the stump or in She editorial columns Of an
orc2u. Waving the bloody shirt in one
hand, he points out with tie other the fact
that the solid south is composed of a great
many old-line wings who ought to vote
against the democrats. They threaten one
day and coax the next. Yesterday the solid
south was a standing threat against the gov
cralGcDt; today the old wings are asked to
tssl-: the party and vote with the republi-
cans.
In 81 probability there has never been in
;hc history * the country such prodi~iouS
f&rcs as ;le republican party is playing to-
day. There Is nothing reasonable or seri-
ous Il, is At;5j1ie. except lis hatred of the
white people >. the south. In this only is
E, consistent At the close of the war, when
tie brave men v,sa Lad fought each other
shook hands Al AproIaattox and returned
70 the vsyS Of peace, the republican politi-
cians ynco,ked their walls Of prejudice, and
from tls; DAY to his they have filed the
country with tie stencil Of 1t. And now,
after all these years. they have the effront-
ery to invite southern men to Join their cor
ru2t organization and identify themselves
with the clements that have never ceased to
seek the ruin and degradation OF our white
people and the disorganizatjon Of our social
institutions.
Most Of cur readers probably remember
the unjust and foolish criticisms visited on
the lamented Senator Hill. when, at ban
quet in this city, he remarked that if he was
a democrat be never meant to be one. This
remark was sadly misconstrued at the time,
but il was pregnant one. 1t described in
one swift stroke the history and the attitude
Of the republican party. Senator Hill was
not naturally a democrat, as parties were
named before the war, but the oppressive
legislation Of the republican party and its
strenuous efforts to destroy the social organ
ism Of the south compelled him to act with
the democratic party, which was composed
Of the white citizens Of the south.
Nothing is more astonishing than the
fatuousness with which the republicans
cling to the idea that they can break the
solidity of the south by attracting white
voters to their party. If the people of the
north are really anxious to destroy the polit-
zeal solidity of the south, let them destroy
the party that has been and is now a menace
to the peace and prosperity of the south.
The remedy is very simple one, and we
hope to see it applied at the polls next
November.
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PRIZE TIGHT NEAR BIRMINGHAM.
Two Light Weights Go Out of Town and
Have a Settle.

BIRNuNGHAM, Ala, July 15.-[Special. IA
fight to the finish with stain gloves for 800
side and gate receipts between Frank Nc
Hugh, the Cincinnati champion feather
weight, and Sol Robinson, of this city. took
place this morning about forty miles from the
city. McHUgh, after a stubborn contest. in
which he received much the worst punish-
ment, won in the thirtioth round, Robinson
being overcome by the heat and unable to
come to the scratch when time was called.
The fight was marquis of Queensbury rules.
A big crowd of sporting men left the city on
special train at O'Clock, and the battle
ground was reached at daylight but a wrangie
over the selection of a referee delayed tina
fight until o'clock.
The men then fought two hours III the
hot sun, and both were pretty we'll
exhausted. McHugh has fought twenty
eight battles, and was never whipped,
while today's fight was Robinson4 first APP
pearance in the ring. Robinson got the first
blood and knock down, and punished his cppo-
nent severely escaping with few scratches
himself. Had he been able to stand the severe
heat he would have won the fight. Ills piueky
fighting captured the crowd, and purse OF
500 was made up for him. They each WelSneo
100 pounds and were in excellent condition.
AT the end of the fight McHugh's right hand
was disabled. one eye closed and he was badly
bruised on the face and body. The fight came
near being broken up by O threatened row
among tine spectators. Pistols were drawn,
but Tho trouble was finally settled without
llOO7Shfl.
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Tho Boulanger-FIoquet Affair.

General Boulanger's energetic attack on
Premier Floquet in the French chamber of
deputies was followed yesterday by duel
with swords, in which Boulanger appears to
have got the worst of it. There were no
cakes and champagne with which to wind
up the affair, for, according to the dis
patches, the duel was fought in all serious
ness.
1t is said that Boulanger, who believes in
thoroughness in ali things, tried hard to kill
Floquet, and the latter was inclined to
meet this intention with one of his own.
The duel which was fiereely fought through
ont, was finally ended when Boulanger re-
ceiyed wound in his throat which may
prove serious,
The meeting was doubtless very dramatic
affair, and will probably have greater in
huence on French politics in one way and
another than any amount Of argument; but
whether it will help Boulanger or hurt him
It is impossible TO say. His popularity seems
10 be on the decline. lie is q rocket that
burnt everything up but the stick--neyer-
thlless, he has been Of great service TO
France in the organization Of the army. and
in rekindling in her defeated eyes the fires
of enthusiasm and hope. Under all the
circumstances. it is a pity that he should
have sacrificed his usefulness OF the altar Of
political ambition. France needs man Of
strength and energy and genius, but she
doesn' need 8 small politician.
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A BRAZILIAN NOW visiting Chicago has been
interviewed on the abolition of slavery. one
OF the newspapers reports him as follows:
"The country is enjoying the greatest quiet ana
peace" said euor Cordeira. "My letters say that
the former slaves are checrnlly working for wages
fer their old masters. They are crcatingno disor-
dors committing no tholtS, nor are they idllngaway
their time, In RIO jauero when the princess re-
gent appears in the streets the blacks struggle with
each other for the privilege Of kissing her dress or
sometimes her hand md utter their gratitude in
shouts and cheers The final act abolishlug slavery
took effect May 18th, and for fifteen days there was
public icasting all over The empire In Rio Jane 70
business WAS suspended. and the entire population
gave M the time TO anu emcutS and rejoicing
The four racing clubs united and gave races every
day without charge The newspapers combined.
and issued May l5th paper written by all the edit
tors. The theatcrs were free 10 everybody There
were great public tables spread ior all to eat and
balls III every park and square.
lit is impossible 10 say how many slaves were
liberated In 1883 there were 6,tQ0ouO Since Shat
great numbers have been voluntarily freed ana 1
suppose that there were not morc than 1000 coo
Need by law. The causes which lea TO emaneipa-
ton were the emperor The pride Of The Brazilians
and The small profits IN slave labor rrAal was the
only civilized country IN TIE world holding slaves
Nmviiians are liberty loving and progressive. and
the press and the emperor stirred upa rowernil
public sentiment for emancipation Only uine
deputies voted against i
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are fuller than ever before. We have estab-
lshed correspondents in BosToN, NEW
YoRK, CINcINNATI, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS
and SAN Francisco and members Of THE
CONSTITUTIONS staff viii make frequent trips
through the doubtful states.
Through special and exclusive arrange
ments with the DosToN HERALD, NEW
YORK World, CHICAGo News and ST..
LOUIS GLonE-D DEMOCRAT, the progress Of
the campaign will be detailed In The Con-
sTIrUTIoN rs in no other southern newspa-
per. Special letters will be printed weekly
from the six leading correspondents of the
country.
THE CONSTITUTION stands, as 1t has al
ways stood, high in the confidence Of demo-
cratic leaders, and their views will be eX-
pressed through It's columns. We pledge
our readers that the great campaign IN 1858
will be
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THE MURDERER IN JAIL.
AIeck Anderson Run Down by the Officers
of the Law.

EASTMAN, Ga, July 15.-[Special. l-Aleck
Anderson, the murderer of George E. Malsbya
at Summit, last Wednesday,, was captured Fri
day afternoon in the country, near Brewers, in
Etlingham county, fifty miles fran the scene
of the murder. He was making his way to
South Carolina when caught. Stephen Will
son, a citizen of Brewers captured the muir
derer. He wired the authorities of Emanuel
county and two deputies were sent to
Brewers for Anderson and he was taken to
SWainsboro.
George NJ. Brinson, of Stillmore, says that
the entire county is up in arms, and for several
days the citizens have been hunting the MUIR
derer. It was feared that Anderson will
be lynched if taken back to Summit.
The remains of MIR, Malsby were taken to
Louisville, in Jefferson county, by Mr.. Wad-
ley, the partner of the deceased, and were inc
tered by the side of his wife and two children.
The people of Louisville showed every mark
Of respect and sympathy for the decease0
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The fact that the republicans have placed
Senator Matthew Stanley Qnay. ~ the head
Of their organization ought 70 be a sufficient
notice to the democratic leaders to clear the
decks, for Quay is admirably suited for the
work that he has i'll hand. lie is reckless,
resolute, daring and sleepless, lie was cut
out for just such work as he will be called
upon to perform.
Chairman Scott, Of the democratic party,
is himself a brilliant and brainy worker,
but as he is a man Of character, lie lacks, in
a great measure, the audacity and reckless
ness that have made Quay notorious. The
republican boss may overshoot the mark,
but if he does not, the present campaign on
both sides will be marked by bold and bril-
liant management.
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THn MooRE.NoRroN soANpAI. has creatod

THE MooRE-NoRToN SCANDAL has created a
big sensation in Elk circles throughout the
country. Both Moore and the husband Of
Mrs. Norton have been members of the st.
Louis lodge Of Elks. One of the strongest
oaths which an Elk takes is that in which he
binds himself to ever hold sacred the purity of
the homes of fellow-members, and it is the
violation of this oath that will undoubtedly
lead to the immediate expulsion of Moore.
The st. Louis lodge is one of the most proni-
nent in the order. This is the first blot on its
fair name.
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The HiD-Pocket,


We are glad to observe the unanimity
with which our state exchanges have in
dorsed the announcement of Judge Van
Epps of this city in regard to the enforce
ment of the law against carrying concealed
weapons.
In the state of Georgia in the year 1883,
there is absolutely no reason why any man,
young or old, should go about with pistols
or dirks concealed on their persons.
1t is habit that is INDUCED in by only
three classes-the thoughtless, the ignorant
and the vicious. 1t is a crime against
society that the law refuses to tolerate. 1t
has been tolerated heretofore by grand iuries
and judges, but it is to be hoped that the
example Judge Van Epps has set will be
followed by every judge in the state.
The man or boy who carries q deadly
weapon about with him puts himself in the
way of committing murder on the most
frivolous pretext, and he is a menace to
society. To deal with his offense lightly,
is simply to confirm it in others who follow
his example.
Judge Van Epps says that he will send
those who are found carrying concealed
weapons to the changing, and the chain
gang is the place for them. No reputable
citizen goes about armed, and the thought
less, the ignorant and the vicious should be
taught that they cannot violate the law with
impunity.