New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-18
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES
Wa shingtoH, June n.

THE PARIS ExPOSTTION.-"If the UniteA
States desires to make credkable showing at the
Paris Exposition in 1900 the three years for prepare
ton that intervene are too long," said Colonel
George r. Davis. director-generai OF the Chicago
Exposition at the Arlington today. 1T takes Z
long while properly to prepare ior making Ma
tional exhibit and this Congress should by all
means pass the bill accepting The invitation Of
France and authorizing the appointment OF CON-
mission provided it is deemed desirable that the
United States should be among the countries repre-
sented at the last grand international fair OF this
century I feel greatly interested n this matter
because know how greatly the SUCCESS Of our own
worlds Fair due 10 the cooperation OK the
nations OF Europe AS we broke me record OF an
hopes eclipse our big dsplayd on on me me shores OF
Lake Michigan think !, woI ,Sn De M o2S re-
but that Il would be good thing rom business
point of view for us TO send 10 lars an sxno nat
periaI domain and vast resources OF he United
States But onck decS9" we mean to ,Sn IN
with France, her Invitation SHOULD De accepted
without delay 50 that ne apnS ON m eq TsTf ons
space and other privileges
EX-SENATOR BLACKBURNS PLANs-Ex-
Senator Joe" Blackburn is In Washington again
among his old friends This is his third visit since
his defeat for reelection. He seems to feel more
AT home here than In Kentucky. and naturally lie
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two years here and. as between the capital with
its quarter of a million people and the constant
excitement Of political activity. and the little town
OF Versailles with horseracing at Lexington twice
a wear as the only diversion. the choice for old
politician like Mr. Blackburn Is 10 be expected to
fall on Washington Mr.. Blackburn Is what Il
called "a born politician" lie was educated for
the bar but has never appeared in court except Ia
a few famous murder trials. where his popular
style of oratory was brought into play the
Jury He went almost directly from college into
politics. from politics into the Army and after the
war back to politics where he has ever since been.
What will Joe do now?" asked one OF the ex-
Senator's friends of another. after his defeat at
Frankfort.
TRY It again at the first opportunity" was the
reply "Joe couldn't live out OF politics. you know
It's his meat and drink and the air that he
These words have already been made good. M
Blackburn has announced himse eand haa f, 1Sr
target for the silver forces in Kentucky. he sup,
ported Palmer and Buckner last year ana, IN the
eyes of Mr. Blackburn and his friends, tina, is the
objectionable political sin. The two men were once
warm friends, but only nod dstantly now wnen
One of Mr. Backburns friends says Of his
at college: Joe was much OF talker there as
he has been since; Nearly any topic wouI1
start him He made things Lively IN the eostsd os
any subject He would never read books or Apply
himself but in some way he managed TO absorb
enough to get along. He was wonder 70 boys q
infnite.y more substance who read and Informed
themselves and understood things, but had only
limited powers OF expression.
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS IN THE TARIFF DE-
BATE.-The TWO Democratic Senators most In EVIL
dence in the tariff debate Mr. Jones. OF Arkan-
sas and Mr. Vest, of Missouri. They sit side by
SIDE with their desks piled high with papers. and
they take in crIticsng the paragraphs OF the
bill and In submitting amendments calculated 70
complete the record for campaign purposes. 1t IL
not on the cards for any OF their amendments 70
be adopted. Both men are rapid takers and made
themselves familiar with free-trade literature and
contentious during the fight over the Wilson BILL In
1894 What they are saying day by day now
differs from what they offered then only in re-
marshaling OF details. One hears the same old
arguments against protection and the same 90
promises of unexampled prosperity for the coun.
tremely low tariff Now and then Mr.: Mills chimes
tacks on the great MISUNDERSTANDING interests Of the
country. therefore, come in the main from the asri-
But they are al, or nearly al; supported BY me
q MpS sa Il . snaoas to
the silence and Inactivity OF these two men. repre-
featuring States OF the Union while the interests
OF their constituents are thus being assaiied. Mr.
csslonally comes forward with some typewriter re-
marks topics which do not appear TO interest the
tide which took such debaters as Messrs. Hill ard
Mcpherson out of a debating body and Jeff 10 rep
Murphy and Mr.. Smith.
PROSPERITY ON THE wAY.-George H. DAN
els general passenger agent of the New-York
Central Railroad. one Of the best-known and best
liked railroad officials in the country. has been in
this city for several days. Mr.. Daniels looks at
the general situation in cheerful humor and Is
inclined to take an optimistic view OF the future.
There is steady il not gigantic improvement"
said he, 'in the railroad situation. and think the
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sey Central shares. for instance were richer by
100000 at the close Of last week than at ne
MARKS he turning s Of the d The
York Centrars earnings for last month were more
same time in 1895. In the West there has been
noticeable Improvement in the condition OF me
ns na of 81 Viii BEYOND duS
have a happy effect on the business interests Of
future can no reason TO look on the restora,
ton Of prosperity as something In the dim ana
are on the eve OF good times that will be marked
by mighty revival in all lines Of trade and bus,;
Is:, and that this new epoch OF prosperity VIII
ANOTHER INDICATION OF RETURNING
GOOD TIMES.-L. O. Goddard OF the leading
railway lawyers Of Chicago. who for many
years In the service Of the Chicago Burlington
and Quincy Railroad. takes the same cheering
view Of the business outlook as Mr.. Daniels. i
am satisfied" said he to-day that the country
ter times In sight. | mention. as corrobora.
tive of this opinion, that the Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy for the first time In ten years paid its
dividend for the first quarter of this year. and
will doubtless be able to continue doing so for
there Is In Chicago strong belief that just as
soon az Congress gives Tariff bill the coun-
try will Improve. and our people are. of course.
praying that the enactment Of the law may come
speedily"
CANADA FAVORS RECIPROCITY. NOT AN.
the Canadians come over tire
border and run down to Florida 10 enjoy season
OF spring that is weeks earlier than they have II
at home visitor from Toronto spending rev
days In Washington on his return trip said he was
charmed with the American capital Il have
visited Paris London, Edinburgh and Dublin, out
none compare with Washington in beauty took
n drive over the city to-day and was charmed py
the beautiful parks and avenues. nope 10 meet
liz prasident ~ hile here The general impresslon