The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-22
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POLITICAL sc1ssoR-1NK.rums.

The st. Louis Republic says From re-
ports submittsd to the Knights of Labor
convention at indianapolis il is made to
appear that American labor is oppressed
and disconnected. Yet the country
knows from several thousand speeches
made during the campaign that the gov
eminent exists, that taxes are levied and
that millionaires run for congress- onIy
for the benefit of American labor.
More than sixth part OF the land of
the globe and nearly sixth part of the
population of the world are under the
control of Great Britain; Russia ranks
second in territorial extent, and the United
States third.-New York Press.
The department of state has been in
formed by the Omitted States consul at
ottawa that the pr'vy council of the Do
minlon has just passed an "orler in
council" raising the export duty on pine
saw logs from 50 per 1000 feet, board
measure, to So per 1000.
The race Tor United States senator in
Georgia is creating intense excitement in
mat state. Mr.. II. W. Grady has been
lmportuned to address the legislature on
the issues of the day in joint debate with
Senator Colquitt A resolution to that
effect was passed in the house, but not
until Colquitt's friends had exhausted
every means to defeat il.
First Auditor Chenowith, in his annual
report to the secretary of the treasury,
recommends the abolition of the fee
system as applied to United States attor-
neys, marshals and clerks, and the adop-
tlon instead OF just and reasonable sala-
ries.
Hon. VIM. Ward, of Chester, Pa, is
slated for the Office OF public printer. Mr..
Ward is practical printer, having served
an apprenticeship at the trade. He has
been in congress and is now practicing
law in Chester.
Ex-senator Warner Miller, of New York,
is mentioned as sure of cabinet position.
He is also mentioned "a probable sue
cessor to William M. Evarts in the United
States senate. One thing is certain--the
services which he has rendered his party
In the recent canvass will be rewarded.
The Richmond Dispatch, a staunch
democratic newspaper, desires to see the
Blair educational bill become a law.
The Kansas City journal says: The
prohibiticnists did more active work,
spent more money and made more nomi-
nations this year than ever before. Yet
in almost every state the "third party"
vote fell off. VIII not prohibitionists
take the hintY
The Charleston News and Courier, th Q
leading democratic paper of South Caro-
lima, in double-leadcd editorial speaks
highly of General Harrison's private and
public character; says that he will be the
actual az well as the nominal head OF his
administration, with no power behind the
throne; that there will be no legislation
or action hostile to the south, and that the
home rule influence under which large
amounts of northern capital have found
profitable investment In the south will not
be disturbed, but rather encouraged. The
positive style Of the editorial and the fact
that these utterances come from Editor
Dawson, who Is member OF the national
democratic executive committee, and who.
has just returned from northern visit,
have caused much attention TO be given
to the publication.
1"Satap," says Doctor Talmege, "began
his attack on this world long before Adam
and Eve were created" The doctor might
we'll have added: Sand he has Just won
the greatest election ever held in this
country. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The London Daily News correspondent
at Rome says: The change in the pres
idency OF the United States will In nowise
have any influence on the papal relations
with the American government of tho
Roman clergy.
ID ,.ot. .ola A.
Cardinal Gibbons. President-elect Har-
rison is devoted friend OF Bishop
Ohstard, Of Vincennes, who, although
lacking the political influence of Cardinal
Gibbons, is very popular with Catholics.
Mr.. Blaine lays the greatest stress on
being popular with the Catholic clergy,
and he has strong ties Of friendship with
many American priests.
There is the highest authority for the
statement that an effort is being made TO
secure the reappointment OF Lord Sack
vile as minister TO this country when the
Harrison administration comes into
power. The argument Ia favor of the
movement is that the British minister
was sacrificed to meet political ext
genoy; that the magnitude Of his offense
was kIchblg oAhBHcIhbcu Wy IohbOu VI iHo
political conditions as they existed ut the
time, and that the deliberate judgment OF
the American people, after the matter
shall have been dispassionately looked at,
will be favorable to his reappointment.
The prohibition vote In Pennsylvania
this year was about 10000, as compared
with $4,000 two years ago. In nearly
every state OF the north the prohibitiJn
strength this year goes far below its
highest record.
They say that the Blair educational bill
will now at last become law. Well, We
shouldn't wonder.
They say that the internal revenue sys-
tenn will now be repealed. Well, those
who cay 30 don't know the republican
| leaders.
They say the grand old party is very
hungry. Unless all the signs are deceptive
that is so.
They say that q number Of southern
seats In the house will be contested by
republicans. Well, II IL can be proved
that there was not fair vote In any dis
trict, north or south, the house Is bound
either to seat the contestant or order a
new election.
Mrs. Harriet Lane johnson, President
Buchanan's niece, and one Of the most dis