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Fraua. Against tho Suffrage.

An attempt was made in the last Congress to
bring TO bear the constitutional powers of the
against the suffrage II is important to know
whether the OF position TO such meas
ures Is really rested in particular feat
includes any proposition to give 10 the election
laws OF the United States adequacy to the COR
r.clion of grave and acknowledged evils. I
to secure a calm, patriotic consideration Of
such constitutional or statutory changes
as may be necessary to secure the choice
OF the officers OF the Government to the
people by fair appointments and free elections.
/ believe IL would be possible to constitute q
commission non-partisan in It's membership
and composed of patriotic, wise and impartial
men, TO whom a consideration of the question OF
the evils connected with our election system and
methods might be committed with good pros
pect OF securing unanimity In some plan for re-
moving or mitigating those evils. The Consti-
tuition would permit the selection of the
commission to be vested in the Supreme Court,
II that method would give the best guaranty or
While the policies of the General Government
upon the tariff, upon the restoration OF our
merchant marine upon river and harbor I'm
provements and other such matters of grave
and general concern are liable TO be turned this
way or that by. the results Of Congressional
elections and administrative policies. some
times involving issues that tend to peace
or war. TO be turned this way or that
by the results OF q Presidential election,
there Is rightful Interest ir all the States and
I'm every Congressional district that will not be
deceived or silenced by the audacious pretense
that the question OF tho right OF any body Of
legal voters in any state, or In any Con-
gressional district. to give their suffrages
freely upon these general questions Is q
matter only OF local concern control. The
demand that the Limitation Of suffrage shall be
found In the law, and only there, is a just de-
msnd, and no Just man should resent or resist
IL. My appeal Is, and must continue to be, for
a consultation that shall proceed with candor.
calmness and patience upon the lines OF ia stice
and humanity not Of prejudice aud cruelty
To the consideration Of these very grave ques-
tions invite not only the attention OF Con-
gress, but that Of all patriotic citizens.
trust, momentous In its influence upon our
people and upon the world. IL for a brief
time committed to us, aud We must not be
faithless to its first condition-the defense OF
the free and equal influence of the people in
the choice Of public officers and In the control
OF public affairs. ,
(SignedD BENJAMIN HAnRIsoE. !
ExEcUIIvE MANSION. Den q. lsal-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
Irrigating Arid Territories.

The report OF the Secretary exhibits, with in =.
teresting fullness, the condition OF tue Terri
tories. They have shar, d with the States the
great increase in products, and are bringing
yearly large areas into cultivation by extending
their irrigatipg canals. This work Is being
done by individuals or local corporations, and
without that system which full pre-
liminary survey of tue water supply and Of
the irrigable lands would enable them TO adopt.
The future OF the Territories of New Mexico,
Arizona and Utah in their material growth and
In the increase, independence and happiness
Of their people is very largely dependent upon
wise and timely legislation, either by Congress
or their own Legislatures regulating
the distribution OF the water supply
furnished by their streams. IL this mat
ter Is much longer neglected, private corpor-
atoms will have unrestricted control
OF one Of the elements Of life OF the arid lands.
The United States should part with it's owner
ship Of the water sources and the sites for res
ervoirs, whether TO the States and Territories
or TO individuals or corpora atoms, only upon
conditions that will insure TO the seGtlers their
proper water supply upon equal ans reasonable
terms.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
the unwilling will be marked by an
elaborate display, both State and ma

the unwilling will be marked by an
elaborate display, both State and ma
tional.
In conception the statue is striking
and heroic, resembling closely that OF
General Thomas. The steed-model-
ed after the spirited animal ridden by
Little Mac" at Antietam-is pausing
upon the crest Of a gentle hillOck.
With head and ears erect, eyes and
nostrils dilated, it stands trembling
and straining every muscle as if sniff
ing the battle afar off.
Upon the charger sits the grim,
stern soldier the height Of contrast
to the fiery Impotence OF his steed,
the dingy little army cap drawn down
over his eyes, the immobile profile
turned slightly over the left shoulder,
the calm, firm features buried in that
deep OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES impression
of latent power and magnetism which
won for him the devotion Of all his
officers and made him the ac-
knowledged greatest organizer Of the
shattered armies Of the Union.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
The Chinese Question.

The enforcement OF the Treasury Department
of the law prohi biting the coming OF Chinese to
the United States has been effective as TO such
as seek TO land from vessels entering our ports.
The result has been TO divert the travel TO ves-
sells entering the ports OF British Columbia,
whence passage into the United States at OBJ
scure points along the Dominion boundary Ia
head tax OF $50 from every Chinamau entering
Canada, and thus derives q considerable reve-
nue. from those who only u its ports to reach
q position OF advantage to evade our exclusion
laws.
There seems to be satisfactory evidence that
the business of passing Cinnamon through
canada TO the United States is organized and
quite active. Tsle Department Of Justice has
construed the laws TO require the return OF any
Chinaman found to be unlawfully in this coun-
try to China as the country from which he came,
notwith standing the fact that he came by way
OF Canada. This construction robs the law OF
all effectiveness, and recommend such legisla-
ton as will remedy defects in the law.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
Surplus Revenues.

The presence OF n large cash surplus In the
Treasury has for many years been the subject
of much unfavorable criticism and has ur-
nished an argument to those who have desired
to place the tariff upon purely revenue basis
1t was agreed by ali that the withdrawal from
circulation OF so large an amount of money was
an embarrassment to the business of the coun-
try and made necessary the Intervention of the
department at frequent intervals TO relieve the
threatened monetary panics. The surplus
on March l, 1889. was Sl8J, 1927, 1929. The
policy of applying this surplus to the
redemption of the interest bearing securities OF
the United States Is thought to be prefer able
TO that OF depositipg IL without interest I'm Sc
lected national banks. There have been re-
deemed since the date last mentioned OF inter-
est-bearing securities s259, 07s, e5 resulting In
reduction Of the annual interest charge of Sl1,-
6s4.y75 The money which had been deposited
I'm banks without interest has been gradually
Withdrawn and used In the redemption OF
bonds.
The result of this policy of the siiver,legisla-
ton. and of the refunding OF the Az per cent
bonds, has been a large increase Of the money
In circulation At the date last named the cir
culation was 81 504,2 ,6J6 or S2303 per capita I;
while on the fret day OF December. 1891, It had
increased to sI,577, 252,0f0 or SASS per capita
The offer OF the Secretary OF the Treasury TO the
holders OF the Az per cent. bonds to extend the
time OF redemption, at the option OF the Gov
eminent. at an interest of 2 per cent. was ac-
cepted by the holders of about one-half the
amount, and the unextended bonds are being
redeemed on presentation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
civil sarv,ca

The report OF the Civil Service Commiss on
should receive the careful attention OF the oppo-
nents, as we'll as the friends. of this reform.
The commi ssion invites a personal inspection
of its records and methods. The efforts of the
rected to establish at once an efficiency record
as the basis of q comparative rating OF the
clerks within tho ella sified service, with a
view to placing promotions therein upon the
basis OF merit. 1 am confident that such a
record, fairly kept and open TO the inspection OF
those Interested will powerfully stimulate the
work of the departments and will be accepted
by all az placing the troublesome matter Of pro-
motions upon a Just basis. recommend that
the appropriations for the Civil Service Com
mission be made adeq uate to the increased
work of the next fiscal year.
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protection for Railroad Employees.

have twice before urgently called the atten-
tion of Congress to the necessity of legislation
for the protection OF the lives OF railroad en-
ployes, but nothing has yet been done. Dur
brakemen were killed aud 1874 MANNED
while engaged In coupling cars. The to-
tai number OF railroad employees killed
her injured 22390. This Is a cruel and
largely a needless sacrifice. law requiring Of
every railroad engaged in interst commerce
the equipment each year of given per cent OF
its freight cars with automatic couplers and
afr brakes to be used would very soon and very
greatly reduce the present fearful death rate
among railroad employees.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
utnh nnd PnIxrnn,, /.

The legislation OF Congress for the repression
OF polygamy has, after years Of resistance on
the part OF the Mormons, at last brought them
TO the conclusion that resistance Is Improbable
and unavailing. The power of Congress over
this subject should not be surrendered until
Die of the state 10 be created wouid exer.
else the exclusive power Of the State
over this ubiect in the same way. The ques-
tion 10 not whether these people now obey the
laws OF Congress against polygamy but rather
would they make enforce and maintain such
laws themselve II absolutely free to regulate
the subject2 We cannot afford to experiment
with this subject, for when State Is once con-
stituted the act Is fnal, and any mistake ire
trfevable
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
MONUMENT TO GEN. M'cLEL-
4. A. LAM ~

A Noble Equestrian statue worthy of the
nat0 Great Soldier. uH
A life-size equestrian statue OF Gen.
George B. Mcclellan, one OF the finest
equestrian works of bronze in this
country, will be unveiled in Philadel-
phia on Sept. II, 1892, the thirtieth
anniversary of the battle OF Ante
tam. 1t will be mounted upon q
high, massive pedestal OF granite,
handsomely inscribed with bas-reliefs
Of bronze. The ceremonies attending
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
The Land Office.

Early In this administration q special effort
was begun TO bring up the work OF the General
Land Office. BY faithful work the arrearages
have been rapidly reduced At the end of the
last fiscal year only 81. l72 final agricultural en-
tries remained undisposed of. Your attention
is called TO the difficulty presented by the Sec
rotary Of the Interior as to the administration
OF the law OF March 3, 1891, establishing IA court
of private land claims The small holdings In
tended to be protected by the law are estimated
TO be more than 5000 in number. The claim
ants are most deserving class, and their titles
are supported by the strongest equities.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
The Navy.

The report Of the Secretary OF the Navy shows
n gratifying increase Of new naval vessels In
commission. When 1t Is recolected that the
work OF building modern navy was only ini-
tiated in 1923, that our naval constructors and
shtp-builders were practically without expert
ence in the construction OF large iron or steel
ships the progress that has been made is highly
satisfactory l common TO your favorable
consideration the recommendations of the Sec
rotary, who has, am sure. giver to them most
conscientious study. There should be no hest
tation in promptly completing q navy OF the
best modern type, large enough to enable this
country to display its flag in all seas for the
protection of Its citizens and of it's extending
commarca.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17

II the establishments of the Department of
Agriculture regarded by any one as a mere
conoes sion to the unenlightened demand OF q
worthy class Of people. that impression has been
most effectually removed by the great results
already attained. Its home influence has been
very great in disseminating agricultural and
horticultural Information IN stimulating and
directing further diversihcation Of crops in
detecting and Graduating diseases Of dome alto
animals: and, more than all, In the close aud
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
Receipts and Expenditures.

The report of the Secretary of the Treasury
ment, from all sources. for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, y. EAST, ga ,2330S, while the
expenditures Ior the same period we're S421 1904,
47O.46, leaving surplus OF S37 259, 762.57. Toe
receipts of the fiscal year ending June 80, 1892
actual and estimated, are SiJ3, 900 100 and the
expenditures S40g, 000,C0J FOR the fiscal year
ending June 81, 1893, the estimated receipts are
S455. 1886 $50 and the expenditures Slll. 9OO.OY3.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
Indian Affairs.

The report OF the Secretary OF the Interior
shows that a very gratifying progress has been
made In all OF the bureaus which make mp that
complex and difficult department. The work in
the Bureau Of Indian Affairs was perhaps never
so large now by reason Of the numerous
negotiations which have been proceeding with
the tribes for reduction of the reservations
The providing of adequate school facilities for
Indian children and the locating Of adult In
dams upon farms involve the solution OF the
Indian question"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
The Flow of Gold.

The exports of gold to Europe. which began in
February last and continued until the close Of
July, aggregated over 70OO0,00O. The net loss of
gold during the fiscal year was nearly S6S, coo 900
That no serious monetary disturbance resulted
was most gratifying, and gave to Europe fresh
evidence OF the strength and stability of our
financial institutions. With the movement OF
crops The outflow of gold has speedily stopped.
and n return set In. Up TO Dec we had recov-
cred OF our gold loss at the port Of New York
,S27 a54 O10
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
Progress of the Census.

The work of the Census Bureau Is now far In
advance and the great bulk OF tho enormous Ia
Dor Invol we'd completed. 1t win be more strictly
a statistical exhibit and less incumbered by
essays than its immediate predecessors. The
methods pursued have been fair. careful and
intelh. emit, and have secured the appro val Of
the statisticians, who have followed them with
a scientific and non-partisan interest.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
Subsidized Railroads.

The report OF the Commissioner OF Railroads
shows that the total debt of the subsidized
railroads TO the United States was, on Dec. 81,
1890, $1l2.5l2,6l3. A large part OF this debt Is
now fast approaching maturity, with no ade-
qua'e provision for its payment. rome policy
tor dealing with this debt, with view to its
ultimate collection, should be at once adopted
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
Private Land Claims.

The Judges OF tho Court OF Private LAM
Claims pruSided for by tn act OF March 8, 1891.
have been appointei and the court organized.
II IL now possible TO give early relief 10 com.
munities long repressed IN tner deveioPmens
possession and right Of ssttiers whose lands
nave been rendered yalueless by adverse 'and
uni clafma
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
SERIOUS SUBJECTS CAREFULLY
CONSIDERED.

a Scholarly Exposition OF tho Lesson
Thoughts Worthy OF Calm Reflection
Half an Hours study OF tho Scriptures
Time Well spent
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approval Seven companies hive been com
pietely organized, and seven more are I'm pro.
cess OF Organization. The results OF six months
arficfnsfiona
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The ARMY.

The report Of the Secretary OF War exhibits
the results OF an intelligent, progressive, and
businees-like administration OF a department
which has been too much regarded as one Of
mere routine. The work of securing sites for
shore batteries for harbor defense and the man
ufacture OF mortars and guns of high power to
year.
The project Of enlIsting Indians received my
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
MANY RECOMMENDATIONS OF
FERED TO CONGRESS.

A Careful Review OF the Gillian Com
piications other Foreign Relations
Tariff Legisiation-Hisv Views ON the Sil-
Ner Questlon-C Concerning suifrage, Etc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
The ChLllan Complication.


The civil war In Chili. which began in Janu-
airy last, was continued but fortunately with
tnfrequent and not important armed collisions,
until August %, when the congressional forces
landed near Valparaiso, and after a bloody en-
gagement captured that city. President Balma-
ceda at once recognized that his cause was lost,
and provisional government was speedily
tabtshed by the victorious party. Our Minister
promptly directed 70 recognize and put
himself In comm unication with this govern
ment as IL should have established its de facto
character, which was done. During the pen
dency OF this civil contest frequent indirect APP
belligerent rights TO the insurgents and TO give
audience to their representatives. This was
declined, and that policy was pursued through
out which this Government, when wr6nched by
civil war 30 atrenuously insisted upon on the
part Of European nations.
The Itata an armed vessel commanded by q
its sailors and with soldiers on board, was
seized under process Of the United States Court
at San Diego, Cal for violation of our neu-
trality laws. While in the custody OF an officer
Of the court the vessel was forcibly wrested
from his control and put to sea. IL would We
been inconsistent with the dignity and self
respect of this Government not have insisted
that the Itata should be returned to San Diego
clear 10 the Junta OF the Congressional party,
established at lquique. that, before the arrival
OF the Itata at that port, the Secretary of For
eign Relations OF the Provisional Government
addressed to Rear Admiral Brown, command
ing the United States naval forces. n commune
cation, from which the following is an extract :
The Provisional Governments has learned by
the cableg AIMS OF the Associated Press that
the transport Itata, detained at San Diego by
order Of the United States for taking on board
munitions Of war, and In possession OF the
marshal, left the port carrying on board this
ofnoial, who was landed at a point near the
coast, and thus continued her voyage. II this
news be correct, this Government would do
STORE the oonouct Of the Itats. and ss an evi-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
AT THE TOP IN NEW YORK.
The Tower of Madison Square Garden
Three Hundred Feet from the Street.

The Tower of Madison Square Garden
Three Hundred Feet from the Street.
The grandeur of the proportions of
the Madison Square Garden, New
York, may be inferred from the size
of the figure Of Diana, which serves
as the wind vane Of the structure and
is about twenty feet high and a
thousand pounds in weight. From
the street to the brow of the goddess
is a distance of about $40 feet, and
the view from the tower, taken by
visitors at an elevation Of 300 feet
from the sidewalk, is the most eligi-
bic of all the high places in the COM
mercial metropolis. Before many
weeks are past clock, with diane
ter of twenty-five feet, will be placed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
InternatIonaI CopyrIgbt.

In ernationai copyright has been secured, In
accordance with The conditions OF the act OF
ain and the British posses ions, and switzer-
land. the laws OF these oountrte, permitting TO
stantiaily the Same basi. a. to their own citi-
zens or subjects. With Germany a special con-
yention has beea negotiated upon this subject.
which will bring that country within the recip-
rocal benefits Of our legislation.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17

in the tower. At night it will be
brilliantly illuminated, increasing the
nocturnal glories of the building,
which are absolutely unique in their
splendor.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17

Oceans ana giving ne water communication
between our ports ON these two great seas
should be speedily constructed. and at the
smallest practicable limit OF cost
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17
INTRODUCTORY.

The Risen Christ and HIS Disciples
The lesson for Sunday, Dec. 20, may be
found In John 81. LA.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-12-17

Next Lesson--A lesson for the closing
year; John IA: la. 1A-lS.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-22
WILSON & CARR,
Dealers in Fine Footwear.

The handsomely equipped shoe parlors of
Messrs. Wilson 81 Carr, at 929 f street, afford
the ladies of Washington an opportunity of get
ting what they desire in tue way of shoes and slip
pers of the bestpossible materials and workman
ship with the most attractive and convenient sur
roundings. The show of goods is attractive
and interesting as an exhibition of what skill
ful bootmakers can do. Heretofore it has been
a very difficult task to match the exact color Of
a party dress, and entailed the loss of consider
able time and patience to get just what was
wanted. All this becomes a pleasure now, as
Messrs Wilson & Carr's facilities as manufac-
turers enable you to have made to your special
order slipper to match any color you desire,
and at very short notice. Their stock embraces
a line of fancy slippers which for variety is
not equaled in this city; SO if you have been
unsuccessful in your endeaVors to please your
self in footwear, you may be sure that you need
not look further. The manufacturing depart
ment of this enterprising firm is located in
Baltimore, where they have carried on sue
cessful business as shoe dealers at Nos. 4 and 6
West Baltimore street for number of years.
Although established in Washington but short
time, their business has grown TO such dimen-
sioHs as is seldom reached except by years of
persistent endeaVor, and already takes front
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-22
The Academy of the Visitation.

On that most popular of the many magnif
cent avenues of the American Capital Con-
necticut avenue, stands the splendid Academy
and Convent of the Visitation, an institution of
learning devoted to the education of girls and
young ladies. The building, one of the most
admirably arranged of its kind situated in
Washington, fronts on Connecticut avenue,
and extends from L to De Sales street.
pleasant feature of its position is the extent of
the large and prettiy arranged grounds sur
rounding the building and dedicated to the
recreation of the pupils of the academy.
Founded in the year 1850, under the direc-
tion of the Sisters of the Visitation, the
academy has, from its very Inauguration, been
noted both for the throughness of its instruction
and for the refining and ennobling influence
eXerted in the minds of its pupils by the method
of instruction practiced by the gentle Sisters in
charge These most desirable qualities in the
instruction of girls and young ladies, coupled
with the further most desirable feature of an
extensive and comprehensive course of studies.
assure parents that their childrens educational
and moral future may be safely conided to
this institution primarily. Pupils of all re-
ligious denominations are received no influence