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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
THE M'KINLEY BILL DOOMED.

The Philadelphia Times, in recent issue,
gave a very interesting summing up Of the
status of the next Senate The election Of
General Palmer, from Illinois. leaves three
vacancies yet 70 be filled, but the political
position Of the incumbents Of these vacancies
is already defined. Republican will be
elected 10 succeed Mr.. Hearst in California,
MARYLAND will elect Democrat 10 succeed
the late Mr.. Wilson. and Florida will elect
Democrat 10 succeed Mr.. Call, whose term
has expired.
The Senate of the Fifty-second Congress,
therefore, will stand forty-siX Republicans
forty Democrats and two independents,
Kyle. Of South Dakota, and PETER,
of Kansas. These two latter, however,
are known TO be in sympathy with
the Democrats in opposition TO the
Monopolists' Tariff law Of the Fifty-frst Con-
gress, and so on the tariff issues alone, the
Republicans can at best count only on four
majority. But it is further TO be considered
that three of the old Republican senators
voted against the Mckinley bill. and if those
vote the same way in the next Congress, tho
Senate will stand-high tariff, 43, and anti
Mckinley law, As.
Commenting on this the Times SAYS: 1T Is
entirely safe TO assume that the new House
will pass the repeal Of the Mckinley tariff by
more than a two-thirds vote; and 1t is now en-
tirely safe 10 assume that the new Senate will
repeal il by a decided majority. OF the Re
publican Senators who voted for the McKin-
ley bill not less than ten are known to have
been opposed to it and voted for it only under
! severe party pressure. That was before the
November elections and with the cyclonic up
heaval against high tariff taxes in the West,
there may he others who would vote 10 repeal
the monopoly tariff even over the veto Of the
| President
From this it is pretty safe TO predict that not
| only will the next Congress repeal the McKin-
! ley law, but that even if it should not be able
to pass repeating act over the Presidents
veto, it will clearly define the issues for 90 to
| be Protection vs.. Tariff Reform.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
SEASON FOR CANDIDATES.

This is the season for candidates for local
Offices to make their appearance in our towns
and counties with suddenness and IN num-
Der that recall visitation Of locusts in the
summer. Unfortunately, a candidate does
not have TO pass through long period of in
cubation and subsequent growth. but on the
contrary, starts as fully equipped a. the
tabled goddess who sprang in matured vigor
from the brain Of Jupiter.
II is one Of the peculiarities of the American
citizen, whatever his training or position in
life, 10 think that he is specially fitted TO fill
any public office, we will not say from the
Presidency down, but at least from many Of
the most important TO all the most insignifi-
cant offices. whether national or local
Whether man is unsuccessful or successful
in other avocations is matter of indiffer-
ence; all consider themselves competent to
perform the duties and 10 sustain the respon-
sibilities of official life.
How often do We see instancesof individuals
who have been unable 10 conduct with sufh-
cient skill TO escape insolvency. the simplest
private business, foisted through the impor-
tunties of friends and by their own self-con-
fdence upon the shoulders of a stupid and
good-natured public, who are content to have
their affairs mismanaged in order to crafty a
feeling of charity and commiseraton.
But the ranks of local offce-holders are far
from being entirely formed by accessions of
this type of individuals. Many Of the Office
holders of Virginia, for instance, are no doubt
men who We're influenced to become such by
the qualification of an innocent vanity in the
enjoyment of the importance belonging to
tenure Of public Office. very great proper
ton of offce-hoders in our country districts,
who constitute an overwhelming majority Of
those inlthe State, were prompted to offer
themselves as candidates for popular favor
by the miserable returns for the most intelli-
gent and strenuous exertion in SO many Of the
walks of life returns which made an assured
salary, however small, preferable to the un-
certainties of agriculture. the narrow profits
OF country stores or the slim fees Of profess
sional service.
At the present time, the most recent reports
from the different counties in the Common.
wealth show that the crop of candidates is
phenominally large and that it is leading 10
an unusually active and stirring contest.
Men are starting up on farm and plantation
and in country villages who consider them
selves, and are considered by their friends. to
have been specially endowed by providence
for the adequate performance Of the duties
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

incident 10 the Commodwealth's attorney
ship, commissionership Of the revenue, the
treasuryship. the board of supervisors and
other positions to be filed at thecoming cleo
ton.
There is one element in the present cam:
paign which is introducing some confusion
into the calculations of the shrewdest local
politicians. namely. the attitude Of the
Farmers Alliance. II is admitted that this
organization is in position to defeat any
candidate against whom its influence is cast.
and in consequence of this fact it's power has
10 be concilated, but the best method of do
ing so seems 10 vary in different localities.
One Of the most serious difficulties
in the way of the candidates.
so far as the Alliance is concerned.
is that one Of its cardinal principles is oppo-
sition 10 an immoderate Use of intoxicating
liquors. free employment Of stimulants on
opportune occasions has hitherto been one OF
the most successful means which the rural
candidate has been able TO bring TO bear to
win the favorable consideration Of the rural
voter. OF the use of this means he will now
in some measure be deprived. rs it would
only njure his chances of success.
The Alliance is to be congratulated on the
encouragement which it is extending TO the
cause Of temperance on every court-green
and at every crossroads in the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Advice 10 the Sons of Italy.
PHILADELPHIA Times.l


II the story that comes from Chicago is
true. "a 1t seems to be, OF man who eS-
pressed approval of the New Orleans lynch
ing and was Immediately set upon and
stabbed by three bandits. It will serve TO point
the lesson We have been trying to impress
upon our Italian residents. that the way To
got up feeling against their nation IS 10 in
sist upon identifying the cut-throats of the
Msia with Italy.
II ought 20 be clear 20 every reasonable
man that the fact that the New Orleans assas-
sins were Italians had nothing 70 do with the
attack upon them that peaceful and orderly
Italians have Just the same protection there
or elsewhere IN America rs any other resi-
dents, native or foreign, and that Italians
have no more concern IN this business than
Irish. Germans or Americans But If Italians
all over the country are going TO make COM
mon cause with the "ex-galey slaves" a. u
Roman newspaper rightly calls them. who
happen 10 have come from their country, and
10 incite such fellows as these Chicago ban
dts TO deeds of vengeance, they can hardly
fail 10 create an luminosity as needless "A de-
plorable.
This is the comment that every sensible
man must make upon the speeches and reso-
lutiOns OF the Italian meeting last night and
Of similar meetings in other cities. There Is
no feeling in this country against Italians rs
such. but there IS very strong feeling against
banded assassins Of any nationality, whether
they be called Malta. or Molie Maguires or
Highbinders, or what not. and honest men
should find better employment than in
demonstrations that may be fairly construed
M expressions Of sympathy with "A class OF
criminals that no civilized country ought TO
tolerate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
LET THE malta REST.

The moro one reads Of the customs,
methods and high-handed proceedings OF the
Malta in New Orleans the more the absurdity
of the idea of the State Of Louisiana or the
United States attempting 10 apologize 70
Italy for the killing of the eleven Sicilians IN
New Orleans last Saturday becomes apparent.
These men were. all of them. known to be
members Of the Malta. That organization
was known 70 be an exotic imported into the
Unites States which had no natural affinity
for American soil Their trade was murder.
and they accomplished their ends by as
sasination.
Reduced down 10 its last analysis, there
fore, all that can be made out Of the lynching
is that the people of New Orleans, goaded to
desperation by set Of lawless men. whose
presence they had, out of regard for the ma
jesty of the law, and with desire TO main
tain order as long as possible, tolerated for
wears. had at last determined TO rid themselves
of a set of assassns and stabbers; and they did
so. Now for them TO apologize to Italy or to
any one else, or to attempt 10 make repara-
ton for their act would be TO degrade them
selves and to elevate crime.
Louisiana cannot afford to place herself in
this position, neither can the United States
afford to give their sanction to any such idea.
II reparation should be made the families Of
these men, Louisiana, and, through her. the
United States, would in reality be Offering a
premium for crime, and hereafter whenever
foreign desperate should find that
he could no longer make living
in his own country he would be induced to
come over here. feeling confident of
being allowed TO follow his nefarious
occupation until caught and that, even
then, if he should be smart enough TO bring
the technicalities of the law to his aid and
should BE- summarily dealt with. he would make
more money by his death than by continual
ton Of his worthless life.
The United States cannot form themselves
into q life insurance company for the benefit
of foreign born cut-throats, and the best thing
they can do in this instance is TO let Italy do
all the clustering she chooses while they
maintain dignihed silence. II the President
and Mr. Blaine would pursue this policy they
would soon cease TO be annoyed with Italian
delegations who have their eyes more on the
public treasury than anything else. This
country should no longer be looked upon as
safe refuge for murderous foreign banditti.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
A Lesson From the Past.
ATLANTA Journal


According 10 the figures given by that re-
liable authority. LathGn. Alexander Il Co. 3
cotton annual. this is the first year since 1883
that middling upland cotton has fallen in price
below cents per pound in New York: The
crop thus depressed in price Is also the largest
ever raised in this country. So also the crop
of 1852 which averaged 1855 cents per
pound for middling uplands in New York,
was the largest raised up 10 that date, ex-
ceeding the one Immediately preceding 1t by
$40 900 bales. and the one Immediately sue
ceeding it by CSC. 600 bales IL would appear
that the planters In the latter year Needed and
profited by the admonition of 1882, for the
crop Of 1890. while $50 600 bales short of its
predecessor. brought an average price of 1871
for middling uplands-a jump Of nearly 3
cents per pound more for the short than for
the larger crop. 1t would take but little
figuring or reasoning 20 show that the short
crop was the most profitable one TO the plant
ers
The crop of last year not only largely eX-
ceeded any other but the stock of cotton now
on hand is unusually large. This is the stu
alton and this alone, that has caused drop
in the price Of cotton 10 lower figure than
any since 1882. Surely both the present sit
uation and the experience OF the past attest
the soundness of the counsel given by num-
Der Of Alliances that the crop should be cur
tailed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
CREAM OF THE PRESS.
Comments on Current Topics Cuiicd From
Leading Journals.
fDhu.Jni,h,. Taiaor.Dh

philadelphia Telegraph
An effort is being made in the New York
Legislature to enlarge the limits within which
trust investments may be legally made. a
movement which Pennsylvania fnanciers
may well watch with attention. The matter
has been agtated in New York more or less
these ten years past. but is now pressed with
greater energy than heretofore as the savings
banks of the State have united 10 urge an
amendment to the bill now before the Legs
lature 10 accomplish this purpose. The neces-
sity for immediate action il represented as
arising from the withdrawal of Government
bonds from tho market. a movement which
has already gone so far as TO cause the savings
banks much embarrassment, and which
threatens 10 deprive them OF the reliance
they have heretofore depended on for their
main investments. This is n point IN which
PENNSYLVANIA investors, especially investors
of fiduciary funds are also interestedln. Penn
sylvanas laws with regard TO the restriction
of trust investments are more liberal and per
init wider discretion than those of New YORK.
but the fact remains that government bonds
are fully as much depended on by fiduciaries
here as in any other State. 1t ia, therefore, OF
importance for our financiers 10 be fully IN
formed as TO whether. in the present condi-
ton of national monetary affairs, the pubic
debt is likely 10 be greatly reduced IN the near
future: and further, If further withdrawal OF
bonds is probable, what our neighbors pro-
pose TO substitute in their place for the H.
yestment of trust funds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

MARYLAND, like Virginia. is very much exer-
cised over the solution Of the oyster problem. as
she recognizes the oyster industry as one of
the most valuable the State can have. The
concensus Of opinion there is that the oyster
beds of the State should be divided into lots for
sale or long leases TO oyster planters. who will
spend their money in propagation Of the
bivalye, while the natural rocks should be left
free to the tongmen. who depend upon
gathering oysters for living. This is very
similar to the plan for an oyster law which
has heretofore been outlined in The TIMES.
The Baltimore Herald makes good sugges-
ton III this connection. however. which Is
worthy Of the consideration of our law
makers. II says: The rehabilitation of the
oyster beds is what every Marylander desires.
because 1t is necessary to the prosperity and
future growth Of the State and its chief city.
but what is desired above all other things is
the fostering of the beds, not in a
way TO enrich corporations, but to add
TO the wealth Of the people. OF course
1t will rest upon the originators Of the
new movement TO demonstrate that the
proposed law is intended for the good of the
whole people, and that it will work harm to
none. II this can be successfully done, there
is no reason why the present opposition of the
tongers and dredgers Of the lower Chesapeake
should not be dissipated"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
Gold Hars for FIport.
New York Commercial Bulletin.

New Il rk commercial Bulletlnl
The refusal Of the Treasury Department 10
issue gold bars for export is not surprising,
and its importance is likely 10 be oyer-esti-
mated For the authorities at Washington 10
exercise their discretionary. powers TO Il o
fullest extent % discourage the expectation If
gold is entirely consistent with the general
policy Of the Administration, the impOrtanCe
attached to the amount Of money in the
country, and the possibility Of its arbitrary
regulation, and with the necessity for protect
ing the Treasury gold fund IN view of our
senseless and dangerous policy in regard 70
silver But such action can only affect gold
exports when the difference between the cost
and convenience of shipping bars and coin IS
sufficient to determine whether the exporta-
ton is 10 be made. Should the Treasury De
partment succeed and persist in discouraging
the export Of bars, 1t could have no such lnilu-
ence IN regard 10 the export of coin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

MoRMoSs OF Utah are preparing for another
exodus It's announced that John W. Young,
son Of Brigham Young. has taken a contract
to build 1850 miles of railroad in Mexico,
taking for his pay 100000 acres OF
land, on which to plant Nor
mon colony. Such tract of land would
be more than twice as big as the
State of Delaware. and would afford plenty
of elbow room to all the Mormons in Utah.
The Gentiles will be glad to buy them out at
aproht. and bid thsm hearty, if not an adec-
tionate. Godspeed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

The American Manufacturer gives infor.
nation showing the standing of the blast
furnaces of the country on the LIST instant,
compared with their condition on the LIST of
February. Its figures show decrease in
active charcoal furnaces of eight. and q de.
crease in capacity of 1887 gross tons; de.
crease in the anthracite furnaces of four and
lessened production of 2.s45 gross tons; a de.
crease in coax furnaces of nine. and produc.
ton decreased by u.al2 gross tons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

The italian Minister in Washington has tel
egraphed the delegation of his countrymen
who were on their way TO Washington to ap-
peal TO the Secretary of State for reparation
TO the families of the Mafians executed
in New Orleans. not 70 indulge in
any further infsmmatory talk. 1t
IS thought that he based his
action upon information received from Mr..
Blaine that if the delegation came to Wash
ington he would be compelled to decline
receiving them, II Mr.. Blaine had have taken
this position from the first he would have
saved himself much annoyance. and the
Italian delegation much waste of breath.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20
THE OYSTER INDUSTRY
President of the Gloucester Association E1-
presses His Views.

WHITE MARSH, Va, Mar. 1s.-LSpecial J.
Mr. Charles Catlett is president Of the Oyster
mems Association Of Gloucester and also
president Of the County Farmers Alliance.
He il senior member Of the firm Of Catlett
Brothers farmers and oyster planters. He
says: Before giving my views as 20 the best
means Of building up the oyster industry,
wish 10 call attention % another matter IL
is that Governor Mckinney AS saying. he did
not know what others thought. but his own
opinion was that the taxpayers of the State at
large would not continue 10 consent 20 DO
taxed 10 protect an interest that was payingnO
revenue IL is also contended that this in
dustry paws little or no revenue.
The people of Tldewater have always held
that this is Virginia's interest and that it IS
Virginas duty 10 protect and defend her
interests under any and all circumstances
The majesty Of Nirginias law ought 20 be
vindicated on the Chesapeake and its tribu-
taries, regardless Of cost as well as in her
cities. towns. mountains and valleys. When
II becomes necessary 10 send State troops 10
Danville. or elsewhere. 10 quell riots. no
oysterman thinks Of demanding that the peo-
pie Of those unfortunate sections shall be
burdened with special tax 10 pay the ex-
penses Of the troops. The oyster industry
does pay q handsome revenue 10 the State.
/ will prove this statement by showing what
revenue Gloucester is paying on account Of
oysters. The other counties are proportion
ally doing just as well rs Gloucester.
The assessments in this county for 1890 are:
Planted oysters. .ss2Oa7 no
Boats and vessels Of ali classes ...... 1881 %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

lotai sl,2l6 o.
The total assessed value of real estate is
Sl.0i2. 232 SO. | am sure that il is safe 10 say
that our lands are assessed rs per cent. higher
on account Of the oyster industry than they
would be as farming lands This would give
a State tax for which oysters are entitled TO
credit of 81 .Oi2 70 or total tax for oysters Of
s225s %. have included all boat property,
nearly every bit Of which exists only on ac-
count of oysters. The rs per cent. Of the as
sessment Of the realty is. believe, an under
estimate. know of hundreds OF acres Of
land with good dwellings, owned and occu-
pied by oystermen. which for farming pur-
poses would be utterly worthless. as il Is fire.
quently overhowed by gust" tides. The
average assessment for the county, including
buildings. is s7.T7 per acre. In the Abing
don district in which tho largest number OF
oystermen live and which has by far the larg-
est oyster interest. rs well as nearly all of the
land subject TO overflow. the average
per acre is tl0.74. There are numbers Of
stores in the county supported by oysterinen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

XNTANTED-TO SELL HOLIDAY GOODS OF
w A SUBSTANTIAL SORT. II you have
needy friends this is the time 10 remember tnein'
and We can assist IN u selection, and II You have
some not quite 80 needy We are equally well saP-
Piled with presents suro 20 bo appreciated AZ
WAYS ON hand a choice line OF Staple AMI Fancy
Groceries, Tobacco aud Cigars. and Wooden
ware J. 4. GAlEWOOD. dealer IN GrOc4ies
Tobacco and Cigars, 10 east Broad street, tlch-
mond. Va. de'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

WANTED-EyERy MAN IN VIRGINIA AND
w North Carolina 20 know that We mann man
facture the best Old VIRGINIA SUN-nO isEp
TOBACCO, and our branda are No. !, IL. y. =.
Fig, and Caroline Sun-Cured Ask your desier
for them and see that our tin tag Is on escn
piece. J. j.; HICKOK & CO., ManaiAeta,sss~
Richmond. Va tso
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

NyTANTED.-A COMPETENT NURSE. one
w willing 20 take charge of children at nigh.
Wages sie per month. Call AZ No. 4 south
Twelfth street. mhis-I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

NXTANTFD-BY YOUNG NORTHERN Man.
w twenty-five married. position as CLERK
Competent ID. T.. bookkeepcr. Address J.. j. d.,
Times office. mh9-lf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

NVANTED-A FIRST-CLASS MILLINERY
w MAkERj good salary. steady work AMI
one APPRENTICE 90 learn trimming. Apply a.
once % JULIUS MEYER < Sons.
NH Is Second floor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

CARRIAGES. MINOR & JACOB. CORNFg
Y FOURTH and MARSHALL STREETS. have
on hand an assortment of lhaetOns. Surrcfs,
Jump Seats. Day Ton and Grocer Wagons. also,
some Second Hand Buggles PhaetOns and one
Light 4-Soat Rockaway. This work We Will sell
elsewhere. mh.'S'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

WANTED WHITE GIRL TO COOK ANp
w do GENERAL HOUSENOkk for a sual
family. Reference required. Apply az 5ll eas,
Leigh. mhls-t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

NNTANTED-TO SELL A BAY MARI "
w Lexington stock fifteen and hall nan =
high. live years old; a line trottor and riIHfl
Apply at " DELLlE SUlHERLANDN 81.
Eighth, near Main. nA.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

WANTED BUY SECONDHAND COPY
w OF the fourth volume OF Minors Institutes
OF edition Of i>s2. Address j. 81 ". Graham
Forge. Wythe county, Va. NH l3l"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-20

SALESNAN WANTED TO SELL MANI
> facturer's line OF Dress G0ods. Cotton
AIDES. Jeans ard Cassimercs. as a side line, 70
country retailers. Liberal commission.
IuE PURNELL DALE MILLS, Box 5l0. Phla.. "a
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