Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-18

as to have determinable value, 207,757
tons, and the total value of all flax prod
ucts $40, 436,22S.
The London Spectator says that the
retirement of Mr.. Blaine from the posi-
ton Of a candidate for the nomination
for president has brought the presidency
into special prominence. 1t adds that
the Republicans would have an ideal
''dark horse" in Robert Il. Lincoln, who
would prove the most formidable candi-
date they could choose. Mr.. Lincoln is
coming into prominence ON this side of
the water as possible candidate, and is
gaining adherents daily; and should the
Republican leaders find Blaine firm in
his determination to refuse the homina-
ton, they may decide on Lincoln as the
most favorable candidate. His record is
certainly clean and he would draw a
large western vote.
Hot times are expected in congress
this week There may be an alignment
of members in the house on the silver
question, which will divide honors with
the appropriations as the principal topic
of discussion. The bill to reduce the ex-
penses in the public printing office, which
is pending in the senate, will be at
tackled by the Democrats, who question
the statement that the entire bill is in
the interest of economy. The Indian
commission intend to call up their APP
preparation bill early in the week, and
may cause the postponement of all other
measures in the house. The large re-
auctions in the appropriation from that
of last year will not be allowed to go
unchallenged.
Three New York congressman, Cock
ran, Cummings and Stahlnecker, are at
the head of movement to produce. lon
gevity by stamping out of existence the
deadly cigarette. Statistics show that
there were more than 100 deaths last
year from the use of paper-wrapped Gig
arettes, mostly young men under 10
years of age; and more than 100 men
have been consigned to insane asylums
for the same cause. 1t is proposed to
place such tax on them that they will
be placed beyond the reach of boys and
young men. The present tax is so cents
per 1000 of less than three pounds weight
per 1000 cigarettes, and it is proposed to
raise the tax to $40 per 1000.
Notwithstanding Blaine's open letter
declining the nomination, the general
opinion here is that he will accept if
nominated, and his supporters have by
no means given up working in his be-
half. There is no doubs but that if his
name should come before the convention
he would be nominated by reclamation
and those nearest to his confidence affirm
that in such an event he would accept.
He is without doubt the strongest man
the Republican party could place in the
field, and the only one the Democrats
fear. Harrison has many enemies in his
own party, who will try to knife him
even at the expense Of the whole Repub-
lican party,
The Canadian commissioners who came
from Ottawa to treat with the United
States government on reciprocity ques-
ton have gone home without accomplish h
ing anything. 1t was ascertained that
they had no power from the British gov
eminent to formulate any treaty " hich
would be of any value 10 the United
States. The benefits must be one sided
or the treaty would not be accepted in
London. When this point was admitted
Mr.. Blaine refused to hold further nego-
tialions with them and they have gone
home to nurse their disappointment.
The cabinet makers have included not
only Mr.. Blaine in their announcements
of changes in the heads of various de-
partments. Postmaster General Wanna
maker was elected for change because
of the non political conduct Of the post
@ flee department. 1t was said that
j. S. Clalkson would be given the
place. Mr.. Wanamaker was to be sent
on mission to some foreign country to
get him out of the way. Secretaries
Tracy and Noble were likewise down for
changes. The whole thing is a fabrica-
ton of the rankest sort.
The anti Hill Democrats are in a box
The sphinx-like attitude of Cleveland
leaves them in an uncertainty regarding
his plans. Senator Vest has declared
himself for Morrison, though admits
that Flower would make strong candi-
date. Palmer, Carlisle, Gray and Boies
would also draw the full Democratic
vote. Some of Cleveland's friends de-
clare that he will refuse another term,
having gotten over his aspirations for
pOlltlcal nOCOrlety.
English capitalists are trying to con-
solidate the tanneries of the country in-
to a gigantic trust, of which stock to the
amount of $4,000, 900 has been subscribed
for. The inducement held out to tanners
is an entirely new process of tanning by
means of liquid which accomplishes the
work of tanning calf skins in ten hours,
where under the old method from 40 to
80 days is necessary. The cost is also
reduced so per cent.
The senate committee has agreed to
report back to the senate the resolution
of Senator George relative to the ap-
pointment of a committee to inquire into
the present condition of agricultural in
terests in the United States, the prices
of agricultural products, if there be any,
of which the pric are depressed, the