Arizona citizen., 1878-06-21
Fort Yuma Bridge.


 WASHINGTON, June 12.-In the Sen ate today, Conkling from the Commit tee on Commerce. reported favorably on the Senate bill authorizing the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to maintain and operate a bridge across the Colorado river at Fort Yuma, California, and ID Arizona. Placed on the calendar.
 About the Governors.
 WASHINGTON, June 10.-The aP- poinhnent of General Fremont Govern or of Arizona, is made at the solicita- ton of his New York friends as a pro vison for his pecuniary needs.
 The transfer of Governor Hoyt to Idaho, involves the removal of Gov ernor Braynan, which is justified on the ground that he has made grave mistakes of judgment in several partic- ulars, notably in furnishing arms to certain supposed friendly Indians, who afterwards raised them against white settlers.
 General Fremont and the Arizona
 GOvernOrship--GOv. HOyt.
 WASHINGTON, June 13.-The nomi- nation of General Fremont for the Goyernorship of Arizona is understood to have been made independently of the wishes of Arizona people, and in to the friends of tue pres ent Governor, Jno. P. Hoyt, who is said to have given general satisfaction to the citizens of the Territory by his of its affairs Governor Hoyt has been nominated for the Gov ernorship of Idaho, but it is under stood that it was done without consul .ation with him. In fact his displace- nent from his present position is re- garded as another breach of civil ser vice reform promises, the President having appointed Fremont purely from motives. It is well known that the latter has been unfortunate in his business affairs and lost all his He is said to be anxious to go to Arizona, attracted, it is believed, by the mineral prospects of the coun- try. Hoyt will probably remain in in the practice Of the law. Hayes Charged with Tampering
 WiGh Witnesses.
 CHICAGO, June 13.-A Times Wash ngton special says: Hayes is open to ! charge of tampering with witnesses. The Democrats were greatly disap- pointed in Darrells unwillingness to testify. He had been talking very plainly to them for day or two, and even up to ten o'clock this morning was pouring tales of his wrongs into .he willing ears of McMahon. Just before he went on the stand Hayes sent for him, and from that time Dar- 'elrs tone changed. After the close of he examination today he received mother summons from the White House, and has been closeted there 9 ong time this evening,
 The Late Poet.
 NEW YORK, June 13.-Members of he Associated Press at a meeting to- lay put upon record the expression of their sincere respect for the private virtues and public services of the late Nm. Cullen Bryant who, up to yester- lay, was the oldest member of their profession and for more than 70 years | regular contributor to the AmericanI press and for 52 years closely identified with the oldest existing journal, save ,ne, in New York. For more than hree score years as poet and scholar, writer and linguist, he stood in the rontrank of the distinguished men of he country. It was resolved that the Of the Association attend the funeral today.
 Strikes at Quebec--SUp-
 pressed by the Military and Police
 --SeYeraI Injured on Both Sides.
 QUEBEC, June 12.-The strikers have been plundering Renaud's four store, in St Paul's street, stopping traffic on he street and forcing trunkmen to as- sist them in carrying off their plunder. battery and the police are now dis persing the mob. Several of the rioters and spectators have been wounded. Everything is now quiet (3.30 p. m.) }, and the mob has been dispersed. A battery is guarding the Parliament.
 Later.
 Edward Beaudoire, aged 9 years, lately from France, was killed in the riot to day Thousands viewed the re- mains in the dead-house this evening. Many of the wounded were taken toI .heir homes, and it is impossible toI obtain their names, the mob having scattered after the firing. The troops were ordered to the Parliament build ngs. Two of the ring leaders of theI rioters have been arrested. The crowd ook 400 barrels of flour from Ken laud's store, stating that they were itarving, and must eat or die Three