beyond all reasonable doubt. We can afford all the trouble necessary in eliminating error from our ideas of the Bible, and in getting clearer and truer ones; we can take all the inconveniences of the discussion of long cherished beliefs; we can allow our ignorantly formed impressions to be shaken up; we can suspend our judgment on important questions as may be necessary; we are prepared to receive any truth that Biblical scholars may discover; but what they offer as truth we must require them to verify. Toward all scientific study of the Bible we should be very generous; toward all new conceptions of it proposed by the higher criticism we ought to be very critical. If the result of critical study requires some amendments in the common conception of the Bible they will be accepted, of course, as others have been. If it necessitates some change of base in the common use of the Bible, such change will be made cautiously, of course, but in full faith that any change required by truth is always profitable. But such changes can be conceded only for evident and sufficient reasons, and only so far as such reasons require. So the critical study of the Bible must be critically estimated. Those students who are most scientific will readily acknowledge, what we insist on, that the counter-criticism of their work, while fair, should also be very exacting. We should say this of critical research into any valuable literature or important history. But in writings containing divine revelation their inestimable value makes it all the more imperative that, while critical research is carried as far as possible, its results should be accepted only as they bear rigidly critical review.- The Congregationalist. IOWA CONFERENCE. This conference was held at the Court House, St. John, Kansas, on Saturday April 10th, at 10 a. m. President J. E. Moulton presiding. There were present of the traveling Elders, H. Tuttle, Joseph Banks, Andrew Johnson, W. C. Mann, W. R. Johnson, John G. Giles and O. M. Porter. President Moulton, in his opening addres, said that the Saints had met together to be instructed in the principles pertaining to their most holy faith, and to enjoy the Spirit of God. Elder W. R. Johnson reported on his labors and spoke of the indifference of the people among whom he had been working as a missionary. He bore testimony to the truth of the everlasting Gospel. Elder Andrew Johnson spoke of the importance of obedience to the Gospel. Elder Hubbard Tuttle spoke at some length upon the Godhead; and Elder W. S. Maun followed. At the afternoon session Elders J. G. Giles, O. M. Porter and Jos. Banks, were among the speakers, George Baker, H. Baker and Wm. Brandon, of the local Priesthood, also bearing testimony of the truth of the Gospel. Sunday morning Elder O. M. Porter spoke on faith and repentance, showing that these were very essential principles unto salvation. Elder W. R. Johnson followed upon the object and mode of baptism. The C. W. Stayner, President of the out this important principle Northern States mission, (who had ar-speaker dwelt upon the subject of rived the previous evening) also ad- fasting. Out of all the funds received dressed the congregation. He spoke of for the support of the poor, the Relief the way the Elders were called to fill Societies did more in this regard than missions and how Christ chose His any other. If every family in the Apostles. All were not collegians, but Church would pay their fast offerings, some were poor fishermen. Christ pre- allowing 50 cents to a family of six, dicted that those who followed Him there would be a yearly revenue of would suffer persecution, and the $175,000 for the relief of the poor. He Latter-day Saints had a heritage such recommended that this be a labor for as no other people had received. the Relief Society to see that the At the afternoon session the sacra- Saints pay their fast offerings. ment was administered. Elder Andrew Johnson touched upon the apostacy of the primitive Church, and was followed by President C. W. Stayner, who spoke upon the principle of salvation for the dead. Elder Tuttle touched on the restoration of the Gospel. The general authorities of the Church and mission were presented by President Moulton, and unanimously sustained. Conference then adjournrd until 7:30. During the intervene a Priesthood meeting was held. The time was occupied by hearing reports from the Elders and their appointment to their various fields of labor. Elder Tuttle was appointed to labor with President Moulton at the headquarters of the conference in Wisconsin. Elders Andrew Johnson and O. M. Porter were appointed to labor in Nebraska. Elders W. R. Johnson and Wm. C. Mains in Barton and adjoining counties in Kansas. Elders Jos. Banks and J. G. Giles in Lyons and adjoining counties in Kansas. Elder Geo. Baker, of the local Priesthood, was appointed to preside over the St. Johns Branch, Kansas. At Sunday evening's meeting Elder Jos. Banks spoke upon the first principles of the Gospel, and was followed by President Stayner, who dwelt on the gifts that were in the Church formerly; apostacy and restoration of the Gospel. Conference then adjourned for six months. The attendance was not large, but a a good spirit prevailed. J. E. MOULTON, Clerk. JUAB STAKE CONFERENCE. The quarterly conference of the Juab Stake of Zion was held at Nephi, April 18th and 19th. Present on the stand, of the quorum of the Apostles Moses Thatcher and F. M. Lyman, George Reynolds of the Presidentcy of Seventies, the Presidency of the Stake and Bishops. At the afternoon meeting President Paxman addressed the conference, and in the course of his remarks said the stake academy had done a good work and been well sustained by the Saints. Apostle Moses Thatcher was the next speaker. In the hearts of many of the Latter-day Saints there was a feeling of despondency in regard to the future. A spirit of speculation exists among many of them. They desire to boom the little places where they reside. He presumed that they had had experience of a similar character in Juab. The farmer said there is no money in raising wheat-that the fruit is not worth gathering. We should remember that the source of wealth in this country is in the soil, and if we did not raise the products of the soil we would perish. According to reports the products of the barnyards of this country were more than the silver dug from the bowels of the earth. The speaker compared the condition of this people today with that whi. h surrounded them when they first came here, and related some of his early experiences in the history of Utah. He referred to the sugar factory being established at Lehi, and could see no reason why we could not produce the beets required. Sunday morning was devoted to the Sabbath school. Au interesting programme was rendered by the Nephi Sabbath school, and short and propriate speeches were made by Elder George Reynolds and Apostles Lyman and Thatcher. ap At 2 p. m. Counselor Jas. W. Paxman presented the general authorities of the Church and stake. They were unanimously sustained, after which Elder George Reynolds delivered a forcible address. Apostle Moses Thatcher followed. The Christians, he said, believe i in God and glorified His name, while the intel and atheist believed in praising the works of man. They look at such men as Edison, marvelled at his wisdom and the greatness of his inventions; and yet the inventions of men were but idle whims compared with the magnificent works of God. The great achievements of man were but the work of thought of which God was the Originator The speaker, addressing the young, warned them against falling into sin. At 10 a.m. President Paxman called the conference to order. After singing and prayer, President Charles Sperry reported the condition of the Stake. The different quorums and organizations are in good working order, and especially is this the case with the Re-Reynolds and Apostle F. M. Lyman In the even ng President George lief Societies. met with the 49th and 71st quorums of Seventies, and Brother Charles Grace was set apart as one of the Presidents of the 71st quorum. DANIEL K. BROWN, Stake Clerk. Elder David Cazier reported as to the High Priests' quorum. Apostle F. M. Lyman said that Elder Cazier, in speaking of the High Priests, dropped some very valuable remarks which ought to be remembered. He who would save himself should deny himself, take up his cross and follow Jesus. There was no redemption with The grip has broken out in Sheffield, England, and physicians report that the disease is rapidly spreading. THE DESERET WEEKLY, contest. THE decision rendered on April 18th by the Territorial Supreme Court, in the Ferguson-Allen election case, presents an anomaly in civilized jurisprudence. Notwithstanding the fact that if certain duly qualified electors of South Cottonwood Precinct had not been illegally and fraudulently prevented from casting their votes, Ferguson would have been elected to the office of clerk of Salt Lake County. The position was given to Allen, who was, so it was proved, elected by a fraudulent process. The ordinary reader is occasionally unable to grasp, the main points of a subject by the perusal of a lengthy legal document, such as this decision of the Court; hence we here reproduce some of the leading features, minus the authorities quoted, upon which the conclusion depends for its consistency: "In this case it appears that each of these fifteen electors had their names properly enrolled-that they were legal voters and entitled to vote at this election; that the deputy register, without any authority of law whatever; erroneously and illegally ordered their names stricken from the lists of qualified electors on the morning of the election-that each of them went and tendered a vote for the contestant, with an affidavit of their qualifications as legal voters. They were refused because their names had been illegally and erroneously stricken from the list of voters by order of the deputy registrar. This illegal act, if it was such, upon the part of the registration officers cannot be justified upon any pretext whatever. The rights and wishes of all people are too sacred to be cast aside and nullified by the illegal and wrongful acts of their servants, no matter under what guise or pretense such acts are sought to be justified. This right is a fundamental right. All other rights, civil and political, depend on the free exercise of this one, and any material impairment of it is, to that extent, a subversion of our political system. it cannot be counted in a local election Allen's guilt, decided that R. W. Young was elected and not Mr. P. L. Williams. His honor referred Allen's case to the grand jury, who indicted him. In the face of Judge Zane's decision, which, in effect, declared Allen guilty, a "Literal" trial jury acquitted the accused. "And in such cases the injured parties have their right of action against the registration officers who violate their oath and maliciously or corruptly strike the name of a legal voter from the registration list, or maliciously or corruptly refuse to place such names upon the register, and such parties may be made liable to a civil action in- damages or prosecuted criminally for such corrupt, wilful and malicious acts." In connection with this trial Fred Kesler, L. R. F. P., one of the witnesses for the defense, sounded a It is held by the court that the act "Liberal" bugle keynote to the situaof "these registration and election tion. In response to a question from officers" may "properly be reviewed counsel for the "Liberal" Party, as to and questioned in a proceeding to con- whether he held any office at a test or try the title to any office made specified time, and if so to state what elective by the laws of the Territory." it was, he said: "Yes, I was 'Liberal' Unless such an investigation leads to registrar for the Fourth Precinct." the rectification of a wrong it is use- There is, in our opinion, so much less for the purpose for which it is in- "Liberal" partizanship connected with stituted. Such a review was had. It the courts, that a cordon of "jurorical" proved that a "Liberal" registration protection is thrown around the tools officer committed a fraud that prevent- and corruptionists of that party. This ed the election to office of the candi- obstructs the course of justice, and predate who was the choice of the majority. vents the obtaining of redress, from! After this inquiry, which disclosed this enemies of American institutions, by state of facts, the candidate who was citizens and electors fraudulently defraudulently robbed is informed that prived of the rights of suffrage. their is no remedy for him under the law. Such law may exist but it is not in accord with justice, sound sense, or civilized jurisprudence. Unless a remedy for a wrong lies at the end of a is judicial review it useless for any practical purpose except to expose the perfidy of "Liberal" election officers, partisans, and candidates, who accept of offices to which they could not have been elected with out the aid of fraudulent manipulation. THE SCHOOL BONDS ELECTION THE opinion of the Territorial Supreme Court in the case involving the right of the Utah Commission to take charge of the school bond election, is important as affecting not alone school matters, but other political interests of the Territory. The extremely light vote cast at the bond election indicated a popular belief that the interference of the Utah Commission with it rendered it invalid, and that the courts would pronounce it void. It was expected that Judge Anderson's decision would be reversed, but it was generally that the ground of the would be the proposi This decision sweeps the official viands out of the reach o the defrauded candidate-so far as the local courts are concerned. It has the appearance, however, of not submitting the defrauded electors to the starvation pro- believed cess, but tenders the wronged and reversal robbed citizens of that class a tion that school elections are not quantity of legal cold soup which is sufficiently antiqated to have become sour. They can have recourse to a civil or criminal action against the registration thief who deprived them of the exercise of the suffrage. This was not intended by the court to be ironical mockery of the misused citizens who were prevented from voting, but it is a tantalizing statement, in the light of recent events. The "These registration and election officers act ministerially, or at most quasi-history of the case against W. J. Allen, judicially, and their acts may properly a "Liberal" election judge, charged be reviewed and questioned in a pro- with having stuffed the ballot box of ceeding to contest or try the title to any office made elective by the laws of the Territory. * * "I am satisfied that no case can be found in the books which presents a stronger appeal in behalf of justice to an elector than is presented by the record in this case. Yet the law seems to be settled that unless the ballot is actually cast Poll No. 2, Fourth precinct, this city, with votes for the candidate of his party, and public elections, and are not included within the meaning of that term as used in the legislation of Congress; and that they have rather the nature of elections by stockholders of corpor ations. throwing out those by that tribunal. tendered for the candidate of The principal reason why Judge Anthe People's Party, proves this. derson's decision is overturned is a new When the consequent contest came one; at least it has not, so far as our before him, Judge Zane, on the basis of observation has extended, been sug gested, by the press, nor discussed law, and its provisions relative to elec-ions of the best minds in every civil among citizens It is this: The Ed-tions were contemplated and authorized ized country, on these conditions. The munds law authorized the Utah Legis- by the latter. The last sentence of the Commission is composed of twentylature to pass laws providing for elec-decision is a contradiction of the con- seven members, fourteen capitalists tions, and as soon as that body should tention of counsel who won the case, and thirteen labor representatives. The do this, the functions of the Utah Com- which, to say the least, is a singular hypercritical says it is composed of mission should cease. The Legislature circumstance. twenty capitalists and seven labor has passed a law providing for school We have no disposition to question men. This is not correct. Lord elections; hence the functions of the the legality of the decision, but it is to Hartington is Chairman of the Utah Commission have ceased so far be regretted that it fails to clear up cer- Commission. It is said that he is as school elections are concerned. tain vexed phases of the matter not fit for the place by reason of his The logical inference is that the to which it relates. It leaves position and wealth, and because he is Utah Commission has nothing to do open the question whether or not a seceder from Gladstone. This is all with any election provided for by a taxpayer, who is not a reg-nousense. No sane man would say that Territorial legislation enacted subse- istered voter, has a right to vote on John Burns, of London, ought to be quent to the date of the Edmunds law, a tax or bond proposition, a purely made chairman of such a body. Harta proposition which is unquestionably financial issue, relative to which he ington seceded from his leader, because in harmony with the specific language he thought the interests of Ireland and of the latter statute, and again gives of England would be better conserved prominence to the contingency upon by maintaining the existing union. which the life of the Commission There are many statesmen and citizens hangs. who uphold this view, and who honest might, under every rule of natural One result of this decision will be the done to a large class of taxpaying citi-ly believe that such would be the complete severance of the Utah Com-zens. mission from local school elections, including school trustees, school boards in cities, elections in regard to bonds, etc. Hereafter all these will be held under the auspices of local officers, as provided in the Territorial school law. The decision does not say whether a school election is or is not an election within the meaning of the law of Congress. It is, however, in harmony with the contention of counsel for the appellant, Messrs. Sutherland & Judd, who urged that school elections were never intended to be included in those over which the Utah Commission were given supervision. But if it was the intention of the court to sustain this doctrine, and the consequent one that school elections are purely local affairs, to be conducted under local laws and regulations, it is not clear why the last sentence was added, which reads as follows: THE ROYAL LABOR COMMISSION. case, yet they favor Home Rule for Ireland. They see that matters have been so complicated and mismanaged in the past, that nothing THE American press is commenting short of autonomy for Ireland, with an quite elaborately though injudiciously Imperial federation between both counon the "Royal Labor Commission" ap- tries will effect political harmony and pointed a few days ago by Queen Vic-real union. Hartington as a statesman toria. Much of this comment assumes has been broad and liberal and as the character af prejudice and ill-found-chairman of the Commission he will ed criticism. The personel of the com- exhibit the same characteristics. mission is harshly judged. The apIt has been said that the labor elepointments were made, it is said, from ment in Ireland was slighted because party and personal motives. And all Michael Davitt was not placed on the these hasty judgments are rendered, Commission. This is folly. Michael without giving close or serious consid- Davitt was never identified with labor eration so the matter. Conclusions are in Ireland. He is now, and has jumped at which a study of the ques-been for some time a citizen of London. tion does not at åll justify. He is editor and proprietor of a First of all, it is proper to learn the newspaper there. He maintains a scope and duty of the Commission. Its connection with Irish politics in a facobject is, mainly, to enquire into all questions at issue between capital and labor. It is also instructed to inquire into the methods of organized capital as well as organized labor. It will endeavor to ascertain how far legislation conflict arises between them and the laws enacted by the Territorial Legislature." can ameliorate the evils conpiained of There is just as much reason why in labor agitations. It has the power the local law should govern in respect to summon labor reformers, capitalists to the qualifications of voters at a and industrial philosophers from every school election, as there is for holding country in the world, and pay them that the latter is not a public election | expenses by the sanction of the Engwithin the meaning of congressional lish Government. For information statutes. If the decision is intended to maintain the latter proposition, it embraces an inconsistency; for a declaration that the laws of the United States govern in respect to the qualifications It will be seen from this, that the of voters brings the election itself "Royal Labor Commission" of Eng under the operation of those laws, land was instituted upon the broadest and hence within the jurisdic- and most comprehensive philosophic tion of the Utah Commission, basis, on which anything of the kind and it can be excluded from the could be built. Its aim is, in reality, control of the latter only for the reason an inquiry into the conditions of capithat the present school law was passed tal and labor, all over the world, and subsequent to the date of the Edmunds' it will endeavor to ascertain the opin-political partisanship. "And we further hold that the qualifications of voters must be determined by the laws of the United States when any pertaining to labor, this Commission is tional way. He is, it is sa ́d, an honest though impulsive fellow, and, certainly, has always advocated the cause of labor. He is the man, of all others identified with British politics, the most unfit for a place in the Commission. As a witness before it, he can give his views, and as a journalist, he can watch its proceedings. In both ways he can still be of utility to labor, if he is so minded. Another clique is out of sorts because John Burns, the famous London agitator was not placed on the Commission. Every sensible man knows that such an appointment would be a mistake. Burns is no doubt doing much service to labor, but he is too radical, too narrow, too shortsighted for the scope in view by the Commission. There are thirteen members of Parliament in the body. Four are Conservatives, four Liberal-Unionists and five Liberals and Homerulers. This is certainly a fair distribution of "The two most significant events that abroad, as is well known, are the Francohave given occasion to special anxieties Russian Alliance and the condition of things in the East, which are again renregards the first of these incidents, nothdered critical by Russian agitation. As It is said that Ireland is not repre- son for such a precaution-the proba- knowledge; but that a treaty exists, both for offensive and defensive purposes, no doubt is expressed in any quarter; and the German foreign office is said to have received very conclusive information in this particular, through its own embassy at St. Petersburg. The Russian newspapers appreciate the investure of the order of St. Andrew, in the person of The drain upon American cereal re- President Carnot, as merely a diplomatic is Michael Austin, until recently Sec-creased by the recent import and ex-cantly sources will be still more largely in-courtesy. Grazsdanin, the organ of Rus sian aristocratic circles, however, signifiadds to its comments on retary of the United Trades' Association of the South of Ireland. He has studied the labor problem, from the Another member of the Commission side of labor. between the two countries is worth port negotiations between the United the incident, that this official testiStates and Spain. For instance, the flour supply for the Spanish West more than all the Pansclavist demonstra Indies has heretofore been exclusively tions put together, and renders supereroThe personnel of the Commission is gatory any mutual public declarations. It monopolized by Spanish merchants, is now full time for the triple alliance to as follows: Marquis of Hartington, who have imported into that part of determine how much longer it will pas Earl of Derby, Sir Michael Hicks the world 500,000 barrels annually at her armaments. The Russian press absively look on, while Russia completes Beach, Sir John E. Gorst, $12. The recent negotiations resulted stains, for the moment, from any expresRobert N. in the removal of the heavy cereal sion of opinion as to the movements of Courtney, tariff in the Spanish West Indian de-ation in Bulgaria and the assassination of Russia; but declares in regard to the situpendencies. This will bar out the Beltschow, that an intervention of the Spanish merchants and give the European powers in that Principality has now become a necessity. The Novoje United States entire control of Vremja calls on the signatories to the A. J. Mundella, Sir Sir Edwart J. Harlan, Joseph Cheney It will be seen that in the above list are some familiar names. There is Plimsoll, a man identified with reforms in shipbuilding, that has saved thsusands of lives. Jesse Collings is a well known labor reformer. Prof. Marshal is a political economist. Mr. Ismay is a director of the White Star Steamship Company. Thomas Mann is a noted labor man. Mr. Hew. lett is manager of the Wigan Coal and Iron Company. Mr. Tait is Chairman of the Glasgow Trade Council. In fact, there is not an objectionable man on the whole list, and the final report of such a body ought to be of much value as a politico-industrial document. POINTERS ON WHEAT. THE wheat market in Europe is profoundly agitated. The reason for this is that it is anticipated that crops will be exceedingly short this season. the market. The new measure hand Berlin treaty for the fulfilment of their will enable the merchants of this coun-vention. In a general condemnation of obligations as established by that contry to supply flour in that part of the the 'thoroughly ro'ten" internal condi globe at half the price heretofore tion of Bulgaria and the declaration that preit is high time to put an end to vailing, and the reduction will in- it, the French press goes crease the demand to one million in hand, in the most noteworthy barrels annually, in place of 500,000 as manner, with the Russian; although but a short while ago, it was giving itself heretofore. very little concern about Bulgaria, or its surroundings. This discloses clearly quarter, and contributes very materially enough wha may be expected from that to a complication of the general political situation. If Russia, however, under any pretext whatever, should proceed as an armed power against Bulgaria, it is very clearly shadowed forth that there will be a very expeditious delivery of arms and munitions on the part of Krupp, in discharge of orders already given by the German Government." These causes combined and others is affected in correspondence with While speaking of the advisability PECULIAR POLITICAL COMPOUNDS. THE recent election in Chicago affords a fair illustration of the demoralized state of party politics in many of the Eastern cities. For Mayor, there were five candidates in the field. Each made an unusually active canvass. The returns have just been made by the official election canvassing board, and they make an instructive lesson. The total number of ballots cast was about 161,000. Hemstead Washburne, the regular ReSome of the old world governments publican nominee received 46,957 are exercised over the prospect of starvotes. DeWitt Cregier the regular vation prices for bread, and are conDemocratic nominee, and the present templating measures to meet the inMayor, received 46,588 votes. Carter evitable emergency. Some of the H. Harrison, independent Democrat leading journals of France state that TO THOSE Who have been giving at-received 42,931 votes. Elmer Washthere will soon be a temporary suspen- tention to progressive war prospects in sion, in that country, of the tariff on Europe, the following-translated for cereals. It is also stated that Germany Public Opinion from the New York contemplates following suit on this Belletrisches Journal-will be of unsubject. There may be a double rea- ' usual interest: THE EASTERN WAR CLOUD. burn, the candidate of the secret societies, and of the anti-alien element, received 24,027 votes. Tommy Morgan the Social Labor candidate, received 2,376. Under the school law as it now stands such a case as those affected by this decisiou could arise only when the taxpayers of a district decide to raise funds to "purchase a school site or improve the same, or to purchase, build, rent, repair or furnish school houses.” In future, taxes so ordered must be collected on the valuations of the year in which the levy was made, instead of those of the succeeding year. This is the only change from that which has prevailed heretofore, and it is difficult to see how it can work injustice to any one, or any injury to the schools. Morgan does not represent the The opinion was rendered by Judge most rigid application, it will merely strength of the Socialist party in Chi- Blackburn, in the case appealed by require a tax to be on the valuations cago. He is, however, a popular per- the taxpapers of the old eleventh dis- of the year in which it is levied, but sou with the English-speaking reform-trict, but it was made to cover the cases the collection may be made, as heretoers, but he has never been recognized of the seventh and fifteenth districts. fore, in the succeeding year as an orthodox party man by the Although each of the three involved foreign-speaking Socialists. questions of law and fact peculiar to The strength of the anti-alien candi- itself, they all embraced the two prindate is surprising, considering the fact, ciples upon which the decision turns, that two years ago this same party namely, the injustice of extending the could only muster a few hundred votes. tax on the roll of 1890, on which This party is composed of several "boom" valuations appeared, instead secret societies federated for political of the roll of 1889, which the taxpayers purposes. They are the Patriotic bad in mind when they voted the tax, Order Sons of America, the United and the further injustice of compelling Order of Deputies, the Loyal Orange- one district to pay into a common fund men of America, and part of the Brit- a much larger sum, in proportion to Ish-American and Canadian-Ameri- the value of its property, than another. can societies. Que strict rule in these The estimate of the sum to be raised societies must be observed above all was made in 1889, upon the valuations others, and that is, that no member of that year, and the levy was ordered vote kn wingly for any candidate for in that year, and it is obvious that the this political office who is a Roman Cathol-intention of the taxpayers was to place lic schools of revenue to which ic, in good standing in the church. a burden upon themselves correspond- they were entitled. or which This party, it will be seen, polled iug to the needs and valuations of that the taxpayers had intended should be nearly 25,000 votes at the last election. year. Hence the decision says: given them, we would object to it with an emphasis proportioned to the degree in which it did so. Carter H. Harrison is well known all over the country. He was always recognized as a stalwart Democrat, but at present he is tabooed by the party everywhere. "They wanted $5500.0) and they intended to levy that amount, and they voted a levy of one per cent because that would raise the amount needed. They computed on the assessment roll of 1889; had not in mind the assessment roll of 1890. "If that intention can be carried out Hemstead Washburn, the successful candidate, is the son of Mr. Washburn who was Minister to France during the Franco-German war. He is a young man, and very popular in his party. In his case religion entered into the This language states the common election. His wife is a Roman Catho-sense equities of the case, and as it is lic, and the cry was raised against him. the function of equity to so bend the by the secret society men of the Republican party. He probably lost a few thousand of his party votes owing to his wife's religion, but it is said that he gained as many, if not more, from the other parties by reason of this same fact. If the anti-Alien and anti-Catholic party keeps on growing for two years more as it has in the past two years, it looks as if the next Chicago contest for Mayor, would be Catholic and anti Cacholic. law that justice instead of its opposite, Suppose that, at the meeting of tax- THE SCHOOL TAX REVERSAL. was stated, and that sum meant a given If we considered it true that decision deprived the pub From the above it does not follow that we endorse the reasoning of the court, by which it is made to appear that the legislature may have intended that special taxes should be extended on the roll of the year in which they were levied. We do think, however, that the circumstances connected with these cases were such as to authorize a court of equity to order that the collection be made on the valuations of 1889 instead of 1890, and, like Justice Miner, our views are in accord with the result, without necessarily sustaining the entire process of reasoning by which it was reached. In our view, the conclusion of the court has sufficient support on the single ground that the tax ought not to have been collected because it was not equal in burdens and benefits, and was therefore violative of the fundamental rule upon which the validity of all tax laws depends. WORK OF THE LAST CONGRESS. THE Fifty-first Congress enacted 2,186 laws during its existence. The silver bill providing for the annual coinage of 54,000,000 ounces of silver was the most important of these laws. This adds about $25,000,000 a year to the currency in the shape of silver notes. Next in importance was the McKinley bill. The Congress will be historic owing to the rulings of Speaker Reed, who set aside old customs. This Congress passed the largest appropriations of any since the inception of the Federal government. The total is estimated at $1,000,000,000 |