The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-06-24

loCnScS anu at tpe same ClI1e tHelr SyInIlhtny
with the people Of Spain in their present
ancient lana, aud they call on this people as
the arst stage In reform ut home. and for
the sake Of peace, to recognize at once the
right OF Cubans to govern themselves that
| They make this appeal with sincere good
will to the people of Spain, and with the
assurance that the justice they do to others
will rebound to their own happiness, well
| fare, and renown.
SO. That the President of the United
states is charged with the duty Of commtl-
ment Of SPAIN" y,
Mr.. Casserly, Of California, objected to
the, immediate consideration of Mr.. Sum-
ncrs Cuban resolutions.
Mr. sumner replied that they had been
carefully considered in committee.
Mr.. Howard thought they might as we'll
vote on the question now.
Mr. Casserly persisted in his objection,
and the matter goes over under the rules.
The Chinese labor bill was postponed on
account of the illness of Mr.. Casserly, who
wishes to amend 1t. In the course of the
debate the disposition to interfere with
the Chinese labor contracts was quite
strong.
The tax bill was resumed, but without
action the Senate adjourned.
Tonight the Senate is considering the
Southern Pacific railroad bill. The Fremont
interest is quite hopeful.
Night Debate I'm the Senate ON the
Southern Pacific Railroad.
WASHINGTON, June 23.-The Senate did
not adjourn last night until after midnight.
The subject under debate was the Southern
facliic railroad, and the question first up
was the amendment for land grant to the
Decatur, Aberdeen and Vicksbnrg railroad,
which was rejected-ayes, 20; nays, %.
Mr. Buckingham moved an amendment
striking out the provision for the speedy en-
tlnction by the Government of Indian land
titles in the Indian territory. Adopted.
Several senators remarked that there were
line.
Various amendments were offered and
Withdrawn, among them one by Mr.. MCr-
rlil, OF Vermont, authorizing railroads to
be built anywhere in any State, by anybody,
and granting land for that purpose to the
extent of all lands not already taken by
railroads. laughter
MIR. Casserly, Of California, said the land
grant fever in the Senate amounted to de-
lirium.
On motion of Mr.. Harlem the 18th section
Of the bill was stricken out-ayes, 20 !;
nays, 10.
On motion of Mr.. Howard the names of
four additional incorporators were in
serted.
MIR. Nye moved to insert the names of
John G.. Fremonsand others instead oExthe
present incorporators in the bill, with
view to reconciling certain differences con-
nected with the work.
Mr.. Howard thought that as president of
the Memphis and El PaSo railroad MIR. Fre-
mont had as much as he could attend to.
He criticised the conduct of General FIRE.
mont while in France in the management
of the affairs Of the proposed Memphis and
FL PaSo railroad.
Senator Howard then obtained and held
the floor till midnight, after which the bill
was made the order for Thursday evening,
and the Senate adjourned.
Acknowledgement Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, June 23.-Amos r. Aker,
man, of Georgia, was to-day confirmed
Attorney General without Objection or
debate.
Cuba-uniteti States Iron-CIads Or
dered into Spanish Waters.
WASHINGTON, June 23.-One-third of the
ships now afloat in the North Atlantic
squadron. including three iron-clads, have
been ordered to the coast Of Cuba. In
structions have been sent to Admiral Lee
to protect American citizens to the fullest
extent.
HAVANA, June 23,-The foreign and ma
tive Free Masons have been released upon
bond to appear before Il military court when
wanted.
Pat WO0Is's Case.
WASHINGTON, June 23.-The House Jul
dietary Committee meets tomorrow to de-
eide upon the case Of Pat Woods, charged
with an assault on Congressman Porter.
Various Items.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-The revenue re-
ceipts to-day were 1906, 900.
The customs receipts for the week end
ing June 18th were So, 250,0 600.
The President has nominated W. W. Bell
for collector Of the third Mississippi dis
trict.
The Viceroy of India at Bombay and the
President of the United States to-day eX-
changed congratulatory dispatches upon
the opening of the telegraph cable connec-