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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
yRaInIh NEWS.

Norfolk has been placed in direct CON-
municatioD with HalteIas by cable.
The vile OF Prof W. ". Robertson, 81.
parlntendent OF the Stanton public echools,
died yesterday.
Mr.. John 81. E Iersou (Jeck) q wall
known citizen OF Richmond, died yesterday
aRed 53 years.
Mr.. John B. Speioe,s well-known lawyer,
died yesterday st his residence In Albemarle
county, 10 the Eioe.y-second year of his
age.
ANGELO Taylor, aged % years. of F. rm-
vile, committed suicide Tuesday by shoot
ing himeslt through the cheet with shot
gun.
Rev. John P. Tyler, of Charles City county.
has accepted call to Christ Church, Mill
wood, Clarke county, and he will take
charge of that parish on the 1st Of July.
Mr. George Newman, Of Orange county,
was run over and killed by a passenger
train on the Virginia Midland Railroad. be-,
tween, Charlottesville and Orange Court.
house, yesterday.
Mrs. ". Fl. Meade, wife of Rev. W. II.
Meade. rector of the Episcopal church at
Rosnoke and daughter of Rsv. z. Ike Powere,
of Richmond, died In Roanoke Wednesday.
The RENAME we're inferred at Char!estowp,
W. Va to-day.
Capt. ]. A. Perfego, prominent farmer
Of Rookbridge. committed suicide Tuesday.
He ended his life By firing shotgun iuto bis
breast, dying almost Immediately from the
wound. He was at one time conductor on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
The Secretary of the Navy has appointed
the following board 10 conduct the exami.
natioDs Of foremen end master mechanics at
at The Norfolk Navy Yard: Captain Sas
Bunce, Chief Engineer Smith, Commander
sbadWick, Naval Constructor Fefnold, and
Commander O'NeiIl.
g The vaueable stallion Hewbletonisn
Knox, jr.. belonging to DR.. @. 8 Carter, of
MorveB PARK, near Leesburg. was kicked by
another horse on Suodsy morning last and
bad one Of his fore legs broken above the
knee. The broken bone was put In place
snd every effort will be made to get the
animal upon his feet again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
The Cana ian Premier's Health.

TORONTO. Mig 29.-Tne poas alarming
reports have bssn SAINT broadcast Though
the country regarding Sir ] nm Macdonald
health. Ole paper reports him AZ dying
from lie Fl AVIATION OF the luags, another jour-
nal states that he is suffering from an st
tack OF paralysis. end third has 1t POSI-
lively that heart disease is the trouble. Ga
Friday he contracted c,ld which proved
obstinate and gave rise to the runor OF in-
q lmatlon Of the lungs. Hs has had several
re'apsss that have alarmed his friends and
caused much anxiety to his physicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
Religions.

The Convention Of tbs Protestant Epieco
pal Diocass ot Maryland which had been in
session in Baltimore adjourned last plight &c
meet Sext year ia Warrington. A resolu'
lion protesting sgarst The action of the
standing committee endorsing Dr.. Brooke
as Bishop OF Massachusetts WAS ruled out OF
order.
The standing committee for tho ensuing year
was elected rs foil, VS. Rev. J s B. Hodges. s. T
d., of St Paul's, Baltimore, 1G1 votes; Kew. John
II. Elliott ID. D., OF Ascens on Church, Washing
ton 165 voteE; Bev. A. P. Stryker, of sc, 'rns-
bss' Church, Baltimore, 1913 votes; Rev. a. ].
Eicb, III. D., Of Reisterstown, 159 votes; Rov. W
W. Williams, d ID of Chit Church, Baltimore
$50 votes. Eev. Vim. S Hylaud. d. d, Of Wash
ipgton, 1O5 votes; Rev. K. II. McKim, D. D.. OF
tho Church of the Epiphany, Washington, IL
votes.
The number of votes necessary to choice
was 104, the total number cast being 2O7
It was voted to refuse Rev. James 3. Hef-
rold, of Washington. Admission to the con
vention. The convention adjourned sine
die. 1t Is understood that Bishop Paret
does not favor any division of the diocese
which would involve the Including In the
second diocese the twenty-five churches In
and around Washington, aud 1t Ia said that
no such change is likely during his liz,
time.
In the Southern Presbyteris Assembly,
at Birmingham, Ala, yesterday the impo;-
tan, quest on OF lowering the standard OF
education for the ministry was discussed,
but, by vote Of IS to 43, the Assembly de-
clded to maintain the old standard. La re-
ply to oyertures the committee stated that
church fairs and fest walls we're not proper
WAYS to raise money. The committee on
Sabbath asked the managers of the Worlds
Fair not 20 keep omen Sundays. Hot
Springs, Ark, was selected as the place OF
meeting next year.
The debate or the case of Dr.. Briggs In
the Presbyterian General Assembly at De-
troit yesterday was interrupted by the death
of Judge S. J. Breckenridge. of ST. Louis, of
the COMMITTEES on theological Summaries,
who had just 6nished speech on the legal
aspects of the case. His lsst words we're !:
Now. gentlemen. feel that 4 have dis
charged nv duty, and wish to be excused
from further epessiog." Reaching for q
glass of water, be threw up his hands ard
fell, striking the back of hia head heavily en-
the foor. After the Judge bad been car
red to an spte.room. the debate was ar
rested. and when, few moments sfterward.
physicians ia she audience, who hurried to
bis aid. pronounced BIN dead, the assembly
voted to do no further business. and, in
stead of the bar quet 10 the rink last even
lug, to bold prayer meeting In Fort Street
Church.
As Yesterdays session of the General
Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church
st Pittsburg, Ps +, by vote OF 100 to 16 the
Pittsburg memorial libel!iog The sction of
the seven young ministers voting at IN
election as 'heinous sia and scandal" was
adopted. A bitter discussion followed,
several members OF the liberal minority
prophesging division.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
The Northern Presbyterians.

DETROIT, Mich, May 29-At tc-iay'a
session of the Presbyterian General Assem-.
bly, the death yesterday of Judge Breckn-
ridge ives oissn alluded to. The debate on
DE-. Briggs was resumed. bu. was suspended
to hear the delegate OF the Reformed Church
in Amerloe, R,v. d.. Vermi ye, who said he
was present to voice the ancient friendship
between the Datch aud Presby :arian
chprohas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

THE FACT that MIR. Edison, the famous
electrician, has invented machine by
means of which man can sit IN his OVID
parlor and sse reproduced on a screen the
forms Of the players In an opera produced
en- 8 distant stsge, and not only observe
their movements, bat hear the sound OF their
voices as they talk or sing or laugh, cats
doubt upon the reliability Of Solomon's as
ssrt;ou thet thars is no new thing under the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 30

a PATENT illustration of the evils OF a
high tariff Ia afforded by the fact that
though the Increased duty on tin doesn't 90
into effect until the first OF July, the tin
dealers have already advanced the price oil
tin twenty-five per cent. 1t was the came
ysy with other articles on which the in-
creased duty went into effect at an earlier
date. And besides, the Increased duty on
some articles gives dealers plausible e1-
cuse for raising the price OF those on when
1t bss not bsen ipcreastd. A taritfed coan'
try ia an over-taxed country, and country
that ia overtsxed is predisposed to discon-
tent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

The report of French commanders stop
ping the sale of bait to Americans 10 New
foundleud is confirmed. Steam launches
from the French war-ships drove the bos.s
from the sides OF ths American schooners.
They also took up the nets of Newfound-
lend fishermen, putting them ashore. The
mirage .s q great loss to the Inhabitants
and to American fishermen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

THRILL INFORMED, or Intentionally hoe-
GUS, northern press persists In the assertion
that the people Of the South are tlliberai,
sectional and exclusive. and that though
they like northern money to come amorg
then, they would like 1t better if 1t were
uraccompauied by northern men. And yet
q State convention of the citizens of north
ern birth has iast been held in North Caro-
lima, at which resolution was unanimously
adopted, setting forth the liberal and hospl'
table treatment they have received from the
native citizens CT that State, and urglog
olnsr reputable northern men to make thelr
homes also in the Sunny South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

TIE OPINIONS OF the q. s. Suprs ma Court
are not like tina laws of the Medes and Per-
ea1e which were invariable and had no
shadow OF turning. They. ss announced on
the saue dsv, are to the effect that while
Ksnses can prohibit the eale Of Fq1or
brought from other States, Virginia caUaot
protect her own mi'!ers by prohibiting the
sale Of q ,pr manufactured outside her limits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

up Clark county. Va, bonds. 500 ooo; que
February 1, 1924; interest due February l.
aud August 1. The Central Trust Compa-
ny OF New York has been appointed trustee.
The title OF the company is washington
Ohio and Western Railroad Company: "
ganized under the laws of the State Of viz
eipis. Chartered as Alexandria. Loudoun
and Hampsbire Railroad Company. msron
Is, 1858. Construction commenced feoroa-
nv Is, 1855 and road opened to Leesburg IN
1858 Name changed to Washington ana
Ohio. July &c. 1870. end authority granted
to extend to the OHIO river. 325 miles. Com
pleted to present terminus In 1874.
The railroad and property of this oompa-
az was least October 80. 1885. to the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad Company IN.
der the tsrms Of which lease the Richmond
and Danvile Railroad Company guaranteed
by endorsement the principal and interest
upon the fret mortgage bonds OF the Wash
lngton, Ohio and Western Railroad Compa-
nv. Since that time the property has been
operated by the Richmond and DauVl'ie
Railroad Company.
The Washlogion Ohio and Western Rail-
road extends from Alexandria, Va, to
Round Hill, Va. so miles, all steel rails, 50
pounds to the yard.
GENERAL ACCOUNT FEBRUARY %. 1881.
Cost Of road and property .."......... $3.S7o,oOo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
Mr. blaine.

NEW YORK, May 29.-TEere was no
change 10 Mr.. Blalne's condition this morn
ing. Dr.. Dennis says the Secretary Is still
improving and feeling quite comfortable.
The wet weather will prevent Mr. Blaine
from enjoying his usual daily dsiVe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
Soldiers Arrested
churches.

WALLA WALLA. Washington, May % =
The sheriff yesterday arrested FIVE soldiers
implicated In the recent lynohlng OF Hunt.
The soldiers we're recently indicted by the
grand jury and charged with the crime Of
murder n the 6rst degree. The prisoners
were placed 10 Jail, which is guarded by thirty
denny sheriff.. No attempt a. rescue is
soprehended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
DIED..

May %, 1891, at her residence, Nc. e06 Prince
street. Alex.ndris. Va, Mrs. HARRIET De
LAGNEL, widow Of the late Csptsin J. a. de
Lagnel, q. g. Ordnance Corps in the Goth year Of
her sse FrDersl services Will be hell &c the
house at ~ m, Monday next Jnte,msnt private.
Please sand no howers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

ACCORDING TO the annual report OF the
secretary OF Pennsylvsna. just published
there has bean derYease Of over eixty-swo
million dollars in the value Of property in
that Stats taxable for county purposes our
lag the last year. And yet the high tariff
has been in operation for thirty years, and
PENNSYLVANIA Is high tariff State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

To SUCH condition has the republican
party Ct Virginia been reduced by the man.
agement of its reckless AID self-seekiug lead
ere that even Hen'ico county, which mas al
ways heretofore given a large republican
msjotity. becsues OF lite large negro msj ority,
Yesterday elected democratic couaty officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

The June,a second number Of the Amer,
lean Present, o monthly megezine, devoted
TO southern literature, art, history and re-
nance, mas been reoeistd from Its publishers
In Sheffield, Alabama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

Six Centuries Of Work and Wages. biz
tory of E1gl!sh labor, By J mas f. Thcrold
Rogers. NJ. p. with an introduction by Pro-
fessor E y, OF Johns Hopkins University, has
bsen received from the Humboldt Publishing
Compapv. New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

THE RECENT decision of the U. S. Sc
preme Cont. to the effect that peraons suing
for damages by railroad scctents shall not
he examined by railroad ply sicisns, may be
good laR. Int II certainly Ia very bad Justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

Washington, Ohio and Western B. R Co
The New York Stock Exchange has listed
81, $50 600 FIST mortgage four per cent bonds
of tbs Ws4b;n ton, Oaia aud Western Rail-
read Con; aly. NJ l to 1,l50 inclusive
Amount suthorzsd s25 600 pe, MIL nr ST.
$50 coo; smonnt issued Ms. l |, 1 .150 in
ctaslye, 81 ,l50 900; balance reser ssd take
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

The trla! of The clsim of Randall Thomas
Berkeley to the ssr dom Of Berkeley, in The
B,i;ish House OF Lords, a Gnessioo iDvolE-
ing legitimacy of birth, is attracting co.,
sid srabls attention In br.stcrsatiC circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

This has been quiet week in business, both
monetsrily and commercially. There has been a
sluggisbness in grain, but in the other markets
prices keep up There is little OF interest to note
in mon tary aff,irs. In New York yesterday
money on call WIS easy, ranging from to a. last
loan at 3, and closing offered at 3. Prime mer-
camille psper 5ha7. In Baltimore money was
unchanged. State securities were inactive, sale
OF 81 COO Virginia new So having been made at
65. Railroad bonds were duh. There Is little
change in Zeal shares.
New YORK. May 29.-The stock market this
morning was dull and IS f,aturel,s 50 as usual Of
late, while narrower than at any time since the
frat OF the year. The general market after open
ing small fractions lover, made further slight de-
clines during the hour. The market failed to de-
velop any other feature and at IL O'Clock it YVES
dali and heavy to wax at thu lowest pic :,
reached.
BALTIMORE, May 29.-yirsinis conso!s i do
1G.4Os SO; do 3s 641h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

The following statement shows the gross
EARNINGS. expenses and net earnings for the
gear ending February %, 1891: Gross earn
ngs $3.50, COS 95; expenses 1902 $3.50; net
earnings, SAT CAT 49, Fairfdr Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

There is nothing encouraging on either side 10
report from the Flour markets, and prices remain
about the same with a fair demand, confined
mainly to jobbng trader. Wheat ia f5msr or
account of various rumors as to the .eluctiva u
import duties by Germany, the French cron il.
Jury, &c, bat the tone is cautious aud bu. l,te
revival OF speculation has been prov kei By them.
sales ranged to-day from 100 to 113 no strictly
choice Lancaster was Offered. Corn is stead at
$500 in carlosd lot,. Osis55s5s. Rye 7Oes5 :;
the receipts are mostly of Indifferent stuff Eggs
17s19. Butter is hard to sell at from 10 TO II
Potatoes 1Oos135. Other produce is thout
change. Spring Chi; kens 1920 por pound Old
fowls 7sSc. Hay, Cottonfeed Meal Mi'lfeod and
Straw are higher than for many years st Til. sla
am.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

ARLINGTON CATTLE MARgET. May 2o.-Sotee
Cattle were offered and sold as follows: Best 5aa
&c; good 5Aa5 PC; medium 44as5ci common
2s4c. Some Sheep and Lambs were offered;
Sheep sold at 3-4c, and LANG a. BAL ac'
Calves 5t6iae. Cove and Calves brought S2Os4I'
Market brisk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, May 2s-The
market is dull, with Iighs offerings and small
Gales. We quote: Flour So 50A6 % foe fine
tn patent family braads; Wheat 1nSai10 Corn
65 -66; Rye 75aS5, and oats 56.5S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

LYNcRBURe MARKET. May IS Tho IN I. ket is
dull and prices are lower. We quote Flour s. 90
as 20 for fine to fancy bralds; Whea. "a
Ito; Corn 69a71 Bye 75se5, and Oats $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

BALTIMORE May % Plou dali and ur.
changed. Whsa' firm No g red spot ia Juno
III %s1l2; Jaly 1 9A.109l4 August IC5a.a
205Hs: Sept 1049sal05 sontherG steady Fui1
cd Ppot and the month 64ha65; July 81 scot
No white GAY: Southern steady; white 81
ye'lo" SO. Osts easy; No 2 bite Western 80
asked No 2 mix d do Sd .skei Hsy finn.
good to choice timothy $12.13. Pow so, un.
changed. sugsr firm; g,anulscd 43 IS No
market to morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

RIcHMowD MARKET. May 28.-The m u ,et is
dull and heavy, with light offsrings sni fmH
sales. We Gu to: Flour So 5Oa6 % for due to
patent roller Wheat 110a115; Corn 67a70 Bye
5000 and Data 55a5S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

NEW YORK. May 29.-Cottou qniet up'ands
SIS Orleaos 9 16; futures quiet and Easy.
Flour qniet and steady. Wheat quiet snd firm
Corn quiet and frmer. Pork dull snd unchanged
at SO 76sl2 rs. Lard dull and steady at
Sc 52h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

CHICAGO, May 29-11:OO q. m.-whoat-Julv
1909 Aug e6%a; corn-July 56ss Argus.
o.: oats-July AN; Aug -. FORK July
$40 72h; Sep $40 95 Lsrd-To'y SIS IS
Sept So 80 Short ribs-July So 95 Sept Sc 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, May :s-Re.
fined sugars-The qlotst:ons arc as follow:
Standard powdered 4hsc; cubes 44c: gran.
ulated 16;; fine grsnulated 4 5 loo; moald A
M; confectoners' 4ls'; Baltimore A 3 9ic;
Ofiole SSs per II j he above quotations are
for 1O0.tbl lots lob ing lac higher.
The ma ket shows activity and prices ere firm.
Cofee-The market for Rio invoices is steady
but insctive at 1910 for fair Rio, and lSl6c
per ID for No. grade fiat bean.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. May Isl aTtIt-
market lower; prime export snd Shipping steers
s. 85s6 20; natives 81 50a5 rs cows, bulls az
heifers 81 40s3 so; Texans 50 is; sockers$3 -
"A 10 per 100 lbs Hogs-mnrkeS steady tougn
and common $ta4 % mixed and packers 81 4Os
4 so; prime hesvy and botchers' weights 81 5Os
4 65, and light So 20a4 55 per 100 per 100 !ta.
Sheep-market lower; natives 81 1873 10; Tex
ans $3a4, and Western s. 20a5 rs per leo lo..
Lambs SCAT per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-29

NEW YoRK CATTLE MARKET. May 29.-Cs.t'e
market Grm, Cslves-markst higher; yeas -
rs 25; but;ertnilbs So 50a4 SO per 100 iolnds.
Sheep and Lsmbs-market lower Sheer 81 5oA
5 so and Lambs 81 50.S 25 per 100 lbs. Hogs
market steady at $4 3Oa5 Is per 100 lbs.
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-01-12

as its convention declarations. the Repub-
llcan party is solemnly pledged to do JUS
tice to all the people. 1t cannot desert its
principles and it cannot turn its back upon
it's glorious record and it's present duty ex-
cept at the cost of its very life. 1t has
been party of courage; brave men brought
it into being, and brave men led its
cohorts to victory. both in the battle of
bullets and in the battle of public opinion.
In fight for q principle il was strong; as
party of expediency and policy it can but
fail, as it would deserve to fail. The old
Issue is upon us-shall this be republic in
fact as we'll as in namef Will we he
a free people or half slave, half freeP
Shall the reign of fraud and force continue
in the Southf Shall the old flag be to some
the emblem of protection and peace, and to
others the mocking sign of cowardIce and
The Republican party must
continue this contest for equal rights and
the vindication of national authority.
There is nothing else to do; to falter in the
fight now would be suicidal and base be-
tray al of trust. There never was q clearer
issue of principles; it is no more O two-sided
question than slavery--for 1t is question
of political slavery. Not only the honor of
the party but the honor of the Nation and
its reputation for fair play is at stake. All
other observation-disclosures, tariff, commercial
or industrial-are insignificant beside it.
and must ever be until this is settled, and
settled right. b. b. JOHNSON.
Kououo Ind Tan
The Indianapolis journal., 1891-01-12
neutrality-suspicious..
Some Flippant Remarks Addressed to the
Missouri Congressman.

Some Flippant Remarks Addressed to the
Missouri Congressman.
PhiIadelphia North American.
Congress should vote free ticket to Mr..
Representative Dockery. of Missouri. when
he sets out for home with the news that
the encouragement of the merchant service
And IL Mr.. Dockery knows as little about
travelling rs he knows about the merchant
marine. somebody should be detailed to
see him home. Otherwise he may struggle
away into the boundless West and fall into
the hands of Short Bull. Mr. DocKery,
like Mr.. Herbert. of Alabama, takes the
archaic view of commerce, and both can see
in On effort to revive our carrying trade on
ly scheme to benefit Mr.. George Gould
and few rich men in the Eastern cities.
the roast. The South came solidly up
In opposition to any subsidy.
or bounty policy. alleging that
such q policy was Intended to
enrich few Yankee ship-owners and cod
fishers at the cost of the South. Mr.. Her
bert thinks the privilege of buying ships
IN cheap market gave England her SUI
prem acy on the sea. Mr.. Herbert does not
seem to be aware that England's supremacy
on the sea is almost wholly due to the sub.
stitution of iron and steel for wood, and
the subsidies granted to ship-builders and
ship-owners " no should build and sail iron
ships When timber for ships could no
longer be had in England it was found that
her merchants could purchase a ship ready
to sail in this country about 80 per cent
cheaper than they could import the timber
and build at home. Hence the free-ship
law. But even then England favored her
OWL merchants-which this country does
not-maklng 1T an object for her merchants
cooperate ships on the high seas. The fact
is that the Democrats would rather never
see a revival of the shipping interest if it
must come under Republican rule.