Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-03-25

Morton's testimony, and refused to tell ebout
1t, In a manner which implies it is dreadful
affair. 1t has leaked out, however, that
Morton, on cross examination, was bound to
have been employed by the Cubans
and afterwards to have been under the
pay OF the Spanish Government, and
various other evidences of crookedness were
developed which destroyed all faith in his
uncorroboratcd testimony '~a
snow storms.
MEMPHIS, March 20.-Since seven o'clock
last night to ten this morning ten inches Of
snow have fallen and It is still showing. The
street cars are unable to run, and the trains
on railroads are delayed. The streets are
full Of improvised sleighs. Such snow
storm has never been before known.
RALEIGH, March 20.-Snow prevails
throughout the State. In Goldensboro, it Is
four inches deep. In Hillsboro. three inches
and the mercury was 90 degrees at midnight
on Saturday. The peach crop is believed to
be destroyed. ,...... .......,....
NEW ORLEANS, March 20.-Telegrams re-.
port heavy rain storms throughout the South
yesterday, extending along the coast to GAL
weston. Considerable damage has been done
here and elsewhere on the coast. Between
New Orleans and Mobile, many wharves and
boat houses were destroyed, and much ship
ping damaged. 'f'"
GREEN RIVER. March 20.-The Union
Pacific road is blockaded with snow between
Rawlins and Bitter Creek. .-.-......
Dana's Confirmation Demanded.
Boston, March 20.-A memorial has been
signed by the presiding officers of both
branches of The Legislature, and members,
nearly unanimously, irrespective of party,
asking the United States Senate to confirm
the nomination of Hon. r. II. Dana, Jr.. as
United States Minister to England. .,-a.
Southern PacIac Railway. 9
WASHINGTON, March 20.-The Senate Pa
cific Railway Committee had full meeting
this morning and took into consideration
the proposition to construct the Pacific rail-
way on 32nd parallel of latitude. Very warm
interest was manifested by the Committee In
the Texas Pacific railway project as pre-
sented by Col. Scott, who agrees to the prop
osition of Senator Hamilton, to build such
road without any further subsidy than a land
grant. ''"fe
The Proposition for Res am pit m of spe-
Gle Payment.
The proposition of ]. G. Fair, is under con
sideration. 1t is for the government to agree
to purchase the entire consolidated Virginia
product for the year, paying for the pur
chase monthly at the ruling rate Of the re
spective days of purchase. This proposition
will probably be accepted. if the pending
bill becomes law, otherwise the Govern
ment will not need to purchase so much, il
any, silver bullion. The law requires all
such property belonging to Government to
be kept in the Government Treasury. Per.
haps, if the present bill passes, and the se,-
rotary of the Treasury can safely buy ten
million more, the idea might be carried out
with the aid of joint resolution, authorizing
the expenditures. ~ s.
.a spanish Rejoicings.
MADRID, March 20.--King Alfonso and. his
victorious troops entered the city this
evening, amid the enthusiastic cheering of
immense crowds and shouts of 81 Long live
the King" Cheers were given for Generals
Quesada, Campos, Revirata and the army
generally. Quesada and Campos were
greeted with cheers Of "Long life to defcnd>
ers of liberty, and down with Fueros."
Crowns were thrown from the balconies, and
people presented the soldiers, as they passed,
with wreaths. There we're 14O, 900 strangers
in the city to witness the festivities. In sev>
eral cases yesterday, $3.50 dollars was paid
for balcony on the route of the royal pro-
cession. - 81 t't e H1e