The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-03-15
A Silver Candidate.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-TEe ayaiIa-
bilities Of Jsseph G. Sitley ss presiden-
tial candidate have been fully considered
by the silver men in both houses of con-
gress. The fac. that Mr.. Sibley was also
the choice Of the prohibitionists OF his dis
trict as their candidate for congress, it is
thought by his friends, will not detrsct in
any way from his strength, particularly as
no Is not known 10 have been aggressive
in his advocacy Of those principles.
A Fake Call.
SEATTLE, March Sit is announced
from st. Paul that advertisements are be-
ing circulated for 1000, men to work on the
Lake Washington canal in this city. No
call for men has gone out from hare, as
there are several times as many idle men
on Puget sound as VIII be needed TO dig the
canal. Construction will begin within
month.
Golden opportaAiiy.
SALEM, March THE house journal is
being prepared by Ralph Moody, A. V. r.
Snyder, Speaker Moores, and Representa-
tives Moorhesd and BundelI. these gem
tlemen can take their time, as there is no
legal mandate the psescribes q date when
the work must be completed. Ths late
house failed 10 limit the time Of this com
mittee. and, if it 60 desires, the summer
mag lie whiled away in committie room
OF the capitol, while the per diem Of $40
will permit Of modest indulgences. State
Printer Leedy, however, is ready for the
work
VIII n be Used Properly.
WASHINGTON, March 6-Congressman
! Money. Of Mississippi, will visit Nicara-
qua the last OF this rno.th and travel over
the route OF the proposed canal. He says
be is not satisfied with the provisions -
the bill recently passed by the senate ap-
propriating $4,000 900 for work on the
canal, inasmuch as il Is not stipulated that
the money should be entirely expended IN
| the work Of constructing the canal proper
and might all. he claims, he thrown away
in dredging the harbor CT Greytown.
Kansoad Men wsB-
OLYNPIA, March 6.-The senate TIL,
afternoon, by vots of l3 TO q, defeated
the Helm railroad Tate-reductlon bill. |.
was big victory for tbs railroads, and
Attorney A. +. Burieigh, who managed
| the hgnt. enjoyed the result q from re-
mote corner Of the room. The discussion
occupied the entire afternoon session, and
the only furry was when TAYLOR cast some
reflections on the other members. Il il
said that two members, Brown and Lewis
were so inoensed by his remarks as Il
change treir attitude and vote ageins. tie
bi
! Oar Treaty Win Japan.
WAsHTSoToS, March 6.-The enpero
Of Japan has formally executed the rzti6
cation Of the new treaty with the Unite
Sists. and the document is expected 10 AZ
rise here Mach -. FTssde1t Cisye
fssd'. ratification Is expected 70 reach J.
pan aboU. the same tins.
J Ansthrr ersnk-
| AAEsHrIrLD. Or. March 6.-Captair
Gus.af BromAn. of this place, Is preparin.
fo- journey 10 Europe In the snalles.
craft IN which \ man ever yenturei upol
the high SEA for long Iourney- Captain
Brouan's boat. which was launched II
days ago. amid much enthusiasm from III
, sF-1ta,srs. measures 10 feet keel. l3is fee
over ali. 2 fees depth of hold, ard 5 fee
beam The s.aunch Iittle vessel was mad
Of a cedar log. which was saved in txo
dug out and afterwards put together again
, with Szte--whIse compartment