The Republican journal., 1892-01-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

WASHINGTON WHISPERINGS. The
anng Sea question was before the cabi-
Il last week. 1t is understood that the
50 has taken a favorable turn within the
at few days, and that Secretary Blaine
B, been advised by Lord Salisbury that
. VIII agree to Mr. Blaine'S suggestion
10 the method of selecting three of the
Ditrators. ..... In the Senate the commit
, IN coast defences, through Mr.. Dolph,
a> introduced bill for the purchase of
1e> for Notifications. ....O On the floor of
b senate Jan. L was sprightly old
.4tleman, short in stature, and with
-shy gray hair, who was holding a sort
. reception among the members. He
S Hon. James W. Bradbury, of Maine,
yo was a member of the Senate in 1917
. Senator Cockrell of Missouri intro
.ed him to many of the Democratic sell
,TS, and afterwards Mr.. Morrill,, the
iAer OF the Senate. came across the
amber, and he and Mr.. Bradbury had
Ute long chat. w In the House Thurs
r Nh. Holman introduced Il resolution
.lInst the granting of subsidies, and on
b. previous question party lines We're
AVN tor the first time this session. Mr..
sed participated in the brief discussion
... secretary Blaine Thursday wired the
lvwing to Minister Lincoln in London:
EXpress the deep regret and sincere con
qcnce OF the President ljy reason of the
mcute'l death of the Duke of Clarence
lr rAvondale. ...... Mr.. Herbert of Ala
-ma introduced in the House Thursday
III 10 repeal the section of the Revised
aJUtes which prevents the appointment
. irmv officers of all who aided the late
Moderate States. The prompt passage
ttis bill, Mr. Herbert said, would put
e Government in a position to call into
ayice veterans of the late wal, South as
MI rs North. and enable the Govern
tnt to avail itself of the experience of
y citizens in the event of trouble with
lii...... AT the gun foundry in the Navy
lad here there is great activity in
Eeparing guns and shells as there is
sk of guns for the existing vessels. The
Tld is now being worked on a 12-hour
stem, whereas the regular service is but
a.ht hours. Ii necessary the plant can
( run for a hours without stopping, by
leans of three shifts of men each work
lg eight hours .... Members of the Ad-
lnistration have reached the conclusion
lat the Chilian Government does not in
md to apologize. Members of both par
les at the Capitol are convinced that the
.uation is very grave one. 1t is evil
snt from the discussions of the last few
ays that there will be no division along
he party lines if the President shall make
by request of Congress in this matter. In
ict, the Democrats are very anxious to
1ive what they consider some political
from seeming to take the mi
Nive. The will of the late Senator
lump was entered for probate Thursday.
does not show definitely the value of
b estate but it will probably amount to
fout $500, 600. .... Gen. Datus f. Coon,
OF Heintz Elman Post, G.. A.
(, of San Diego, Cal, and senior vice
of the National Union Veteran
egon, telegraphed President Harrison
laulsday, asking permission to raise a
igade of troops for Chill. Barbarous
latment of American seamen in Valpar-
iso has aroused old soldiers there. The
y made by NIr. Furness of England Fri
ky for subscriptions from British ship
yners to defIay the cost Of transport
Eg American flour contributions to the
sSian famine sufferers may result in the
|nate resolution authorizing the lease Of
esSel to send American food contribu-
ns again being called up in the House.
The affair with Chill looks no better.
|'thorities at Valparaiso have attempted
ccnsure Commander Evans of the York
Nn, for saluting the Spanish minister
acn he came aboard, and this is looked
on as fresh insult in Washington. ..
Be new code of rules to be reported by
r. House committee on rules, will not
ltinue the practice begun under Speak
Reed by which 100 constituted quo
Fm of the House when in committee of
|t whole. The committee has decided
adhere to the practice in vogue prior to
|e 5lst Congress.