Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-08
Latest kilograms.
EASTERN.
Colorado and New Mexico 10 be Admit

Mexico, with the object of adding four
Republican Senators and two Con-
gressmen to the present bodies.
The Pacific Mail FIare-up.
NEW YORK, December 5th.-The
Pacific Mail discussion continues to be
the sensation in Wall street, and in
terviews with both Rufus Hatch and
Russell Sage are published, each ac-
cusing the other of wilful lying and of
being concerned III short speculations
and using their official positions to
further their speculation plans. In re-
gard to the San Francisco overdraft,
Kufus Hatch said to a Times reporter
that it amounted, November lst, to
$S7 1000, but has since been considera-
bly, reduced, and was caused by heavy
purchases of coal. To the same re-
porter paragraph on the forthcoming
statement of the company's affairs
was exhibited, showing that the re-
ceipts from freight alone, September
October, November, of the present
year amounted to S675,0 against
$500, 600 the same time last year
Messrs. Guion, Alexander and Talcott,
the committee who examined the af-
fairs of the company in September
last, publish card affirming that the
report then rendered is correct in ev-
cry particular, except as to taxes,
which We're then reported to be in dis
pute--the company admitting an in
debtedness of $43, 900. while the courts
have since rendered Judgment for
$500 which has been paid.
Statement of Rufus Hatch.
NEW YORK, December 5th.-Rufus
Hatch has published a statement rela-
tive to the recent allegations of Mr..
Sage in regard to the cause of his (Mr
Sage's) resigning the Presidency of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
Mr.. Hatch states that an investiga-
tion has disclosed the fact that recent
reports. detrimental to the company
originated with the President, and
that it was in consequence of this that
Sage was obliged to resign. His resig-
nation had, says Hatch, been asked
for by the Board previous to the investi-
cation, but he had refused to tender it.
The statement also denies all the allie
cations of Sage relative to the condi-
ton of the company. Hatch adds:
In regard to all the statements that
have been made, from whatever source,
in regard to the business of the COM
pany, | would say that the company
is in more prosperous condition than
for several years past.o A full state
ment of the affairs of the company is
being prepared and will be submitted
to the stockholders in a few days.
Presidency ofthe Senate.
CHICAGO, December 5th.-A Wash
ington special, speaking of Vice-Pres-
ident Wilson's presence at the Capital
says that he does not intend to pre-
side during the session, which will
neceSsitate new election for Presi-
dent pro tenn, as Carpenters tenure
of office expires as soon as the
Vice-President takes the chair 1t is
said that there is a determination on
the part of the Senate to re-elect Car
penter.
Better days for south Carolina Prom
ised.
South Carolina advices say that The
inaugural of Governor Chamberlain
promises all that the Conservatives
could ask, and it is believed that if the
Legislature carries out it's recommend
ations, better days are in store for
that State.
Loss 0fthe Steamer TeninO.
PORTLAND (Oregon), December 4th.
rock at DEVILS Bend, near Umatilla,
on Tuesday, and sunk. The passen-
gers and freight were transferred to
the steamer Owyhee.
The Presidents Message.
WASHINGTON, December 6th.-The
Presidents Message was submitted to
the Cabinet and endorsed on Friday.
Ii states that our relations with for
eign powers are friendly, but that we
have unsettled questions with Vene-
Zuela and Spain. 1t hints at the ne
cessity of Interference in Cuban affairs,
and favors u return to specie pay
ments Mt an early day, but names no
time. e ltfdevotes much space to Ar
kansas and Louisiana affairs. 1t
makes no specific recommendation
but desires Congress to give the mat
ter attention. 1T endorses the Indian
peace policy ami the Civil Service Re-
forms, but considers the support of
Congress essential to the carrying out
of the latter. 1t does not allude to
Utah matters. 1t recommends the es-
tablishment of o court for the ajudica-
ton of claims of aliens against any
Government, and invites legislation
on the subject of Chinese immigra-
ton.
Bill for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
WASHINGTON. December 6th.-To-
morrow, or soon after, Houghton of
California, will introduce a bill to aid
the construction of the Southern Pa
cific Railroad, prepared by parties in
te1ested. The Government is to
guarantee interest on bonds to the
amount of fifty thousand dollars per
mile. ttt1-E
ef,.+fc The Pacific Mail.
NEW YORK, December 5th.-Rufus
Hatch is not thought to have sold the
Pacific. Mail stock short. Sage and
Osborne are the principal sinners. 1t
is thought that Sage must resign the
Presidency of the Panama Railroad,
as we'll as the Pacific Mail Company.
No combination has been made be-
tween the steamers and overland rail-
road.
Hn Favor of the Safe RObbers-Apprais-
er's Stores.
WASHINGTON, December 5th.-The
District Judges to-day decided that the
Grand Jury which indicted the safe
burglars was illegally chosen and all
indictments null.
1t has been ordered to advertise for
proposals in California for pressed
brick and stone for, the Appraisers
stores.
Locomotive Explosion.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 5th.-A
locomotive exploded at Delaware, on
the Columbus, Cincinnati and Indian
apolis Railroad to-day, injuring VIM.
Hutchings, engineer, and killing his