Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-02-13
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ia
very large audience assembled at
st. Mary's Cathedral to-day to at.
tend the funeral service in honor Of
the deceased Pope. The ceremo
MES were conducted by Arch bishop
Alemany and were of an imposing
character. Minor services were
also held in some of the Catholic
churches of the city.
snn Francisco weu.l,er,
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.-It has
been clear during the day with u
fresh northwest wind, but is now
clouding up again.
Consideration of the BLAND Biii Re.
stunned,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18th. In the
Senate yesterday afternoon, Davis
argued that it was unconstitutional
to demonetize silver. The Consti-
tuition recognized both gold and
silver as the legal standard. If
Congress could demonetize silver it
could demonetize gold also and then
we would be without u coin. 1t
would be violation of contract to
pay the bonds in gold alone or in
silver alone. The contract called
for their payment in coin and Con-
gress had no right to change the
contract either in favor of debtor or
creditor.
Salisbury said that he gave his
support to the bill though he was
not sure that it would give to the
country a dollar equal in value to
the gold dollar. Should it be found
to be insufficient, further legislation
could be had. He believed the pas
sage of this bill would add to the
value of every species of property
in the country. He did not believe
its passage would impair the rights
of any one. He considered 1T to be
his duty to protect the rights of the
capitalist as well as those of the
poor man. He believed the passage
of the bill would assist in relieving
the distress now prevailing
throughout the country, and would
counteract, to some extent, the
contraction of the currency, but it
would not give all the relief ex-
pected. II would aid in main
tanning greater stability and regu-
larity in financial affairs and restore
prosperity. Besides, its passage
was demanded by large majority
of the people of the country.
Coke said he would vote for the
bill as ii came from the House of
representatives. He advocated at
some length the repeal of the specie
resumption act and argued that the
Government was in no condition
now to resume specie payment. 1t
was utterly mpracticable on any
basis and especially on a gold basis
alone.
Mcdonald then took the floor
with the understanding that he
proceed with his remarks to.mor-
row, and the Senate adjourned.
C"rbin's Cause.-The Tariff.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12th.-The
Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections to-day took up the
credentials in the case of Corbin's
claim to the seat now occupied by
Senator Butler, from South Caro-
lima, and referred them to Senator
Wadleigh as Subcommittee to
report to the full Committee what
action shall be taken.
The Committee of Ways and
Means to-day passed upon schedule
"Co of the Tariff bill, which in
cludes manufactured articles of
hemp. jute, etc., but not of cotton,
wool, silks and linens. No altera-
lions were made in the rates.
Lass Struggle for Anderson, tho
Carpet Bagger.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12.-The
Attorney-Genera has been ordered
to show cause why new trial
should not be granted General An
derson, on the ground of the in
competency of some Of the jurors
by want of legal age and by bias
against the prisoner, and because
the case was tried by eleven jurors.
Tho President Writes u Letter.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The
President has written letter to
Attorney General Devens on the
subject of General Anderson's con-
viction in New Orleans. 1t is re
ported that, while temperate in
tone, regret is expressed that
such proceedings should have taken
place. Apart from all other con-
siderations, they tend to disturb
the Cancellation which it was hoped
would be satisfactory to all parties
in Louisiana. There is, however,
no opportunity now to learn with
certainty the exact tenor of the
letter. o.
The Tc"p"sed New Territory of
Lincoln.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The Sen
ate Committee on Territories con-
sidered to-day the bill to establish
the Territory of Lincoln, and to
provide temporary Government
therefor. Judge Cortell, of Wyom-
ing, argued against the measure.
Spencer spoke in favor of the crea-
ton of the Territory. Spencer's
desire to secure the passage of the
bill is said to arise from the fact
that lie is largely interested in
Black Hills property, while his en-
emies say that he is anxious to Sc
cure q new political arena from
which he can come back to Con-
gress when he is kicked overheard,
politically, in Alabama.
The Presidents Letter About Gen.
Anderson.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The let
ter addressed by the President to
Attorney General Devens in rela-
ton to the conviction of General
Anderson, and read to that officer
yesterday, was not intended for i'm
mediate publication. The fact that
the President had written such
letter was made known through
Senator to whom the President, in
conversation, communicated the