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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1885
Page
2
A collage of foreign threats and domestic jests fills columns with vignettes on taxation pushes, Oklahoma reservations, Brigham Young descendants, and press viability. It riffs on England Russia tensions, American politics, tariffs, and a pioneering cotton picker promising cheaper fiber and higher profits.
The article lauds Michigan Republicans for commendable restraint and age appropriate selection of A B Moree as fusion candidate for supreme court. It notes critics say many qualified soldiers exist and mocks improvised references to Lincoln portraits and Harper April issue. It cites 1883 Porto Rico census and civil service reforms, then mocks political hunger and porridge imagery.
The Augusta Chronicle argues Georgia’s population is illiterate and taxes are too low, noting schools operate only two and a half months yearly while every other state raises more on taxable property for educational funding. It urges higher taxes to support schooling nationwide.
A fragmentary notice notes a forthcoming Harper’s piece “Along the Rio Grande” by Sylvester Baxter on the Mexican rail project and its illustrations by W. L. Metcalf. It also praises the Republican state convention for nominating Charles S. Draper and Anston V. McAlvey for regents, highlighting their legal ability, university ties, and McAlvey’s circuit judge tenure and Draper’s Civil War service.
The Boston Post argues Secretary Manning will prune the treasury force and replace Republicans with Democrats swiftly. It predicts Republicans will not object and hopes many government positions will be held by reformers or bourbon Democrats by January 1, 1886.
Ex-Congressman Lacey of the third district is lauded for four years of service and strong esteem among peers. The Charlotte Republican praises his loyalty, fitness for work, and enduring influence now that he returns to private life.
Virginia supreme court of appeals declares a state law barring judges and officials from political activity unconstitutional. The ruling affirms freedom of speech for all citizens, regardless of office. It contrasts Congress's restrictions with Virginia’s broader protections and notes dissenting opinions among the five judges.
The piece argues Cleveland's endurance and moral fiber suit the presidency but warns that executing reform under factional pressure is difficult. It compares Cleveland to Garfield, notes alienation of southern and western Democrats over the silver stance, and predicts a divisive year with a wary party.
A compilation of editorials from Detroit Free Press Indianapolis Sentinel Louisville Commercial Philadelphia Roquirer Chattanooga Commercial Burlington Hawkeye Buffalo Express Louisville Courier Journal and others critiquing President Cleveland's inaugural address and cabinet choices. The pieces debate civil service reform, party fairness, and democratic direction amid anticipated tensions.
Several railroad measures were discussed in the Lansing session. Bills to grade banks near crossings, reduce passenger rates, elect railroad commissioners, prevent discrimination, require two thirds of directors reside in state, and appoint signing agents for estates were debated or postponed. A Senate resolution probes $41,000US from federal funds and related payments. Other measures covered hotel protection, pharmacy practice, and prison labor contracts. Gov. Alger issued a pardon, the state geological survey met, and appropriation bills for asylums and institutions advanced.
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