Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-07

The New York "Times" on Cali
fornia's Experiment.
| THURMAN'S BILL DECLARED TO Be CON-
STITUTI0NAl.
A Colossal Railway Combination.
NEW YORK, May 6.
A San Francisco correspondent writes:
It is believed that the new Constitution
will nave . large majority in the State,
outside OF San Francisco, and that its
opponents must poll . majority Of from
0 1000 to IL, 200 in the city to beat it in
the State. Hence the heat and thickest
turmoil Of the fight is here in town.
The Times" has an editorial on what
1t calls the California Experiment" 1t
says, as this instrument is q new expert
ment in the science of popular govern
ment, the result Of the election will be re-
garded with lively interest. Should it
become the fundamental law Of the State,
the working of the new Constitution will
attract the study Of all men who have paid
the least attention to public affairs, for
this is a Constitution in which it has been
attempted to accomplish many Of the aims
Of these agitators, whom for want Of .
better title we are accustomed TO call
Communist" The advocates of the
new Constitution, besides the Kearney crew
have men, who like ex-senator Colonel
Dave" Terry and volney e. Howard,
have long since been laid upon the shelf,
and who think that in q new deal they
might find new political opportunities.
The majority OF newspapers in the
State, without regard to politics,
are opposed TO the new Constitution.
They, and the speakers on that side, have
conducted their canvass with ability. The
s.Times'" article concludes The adoption
of such . scheme Of fundamental law would
be most caiamitous to the material inter-
ests of California. While it has been I'M
der discussion, a species Of panic has pre-
vailed throughout the State. Institutions
for savings have notified their customers
of impending disaster, and productive en-
terprises are paralyzed for . time. 1t is
hoped and believed this fantastic expert
ment in statecraft will be defeated by the
good sense Of the people.
The Commercial Bulletin" says The
West and Northwest are exhibiting very
decided symptoms Of uneasiness at a colos-
sal railroad combination, understood to be
now in progress, to control the trade and
commerce Of the whole continent, between
the Atlantic and Pacific.
The " Herald" ~rejoices that the Supreme
Court affirms the Constitutionality Of the
Thurman Railroad Act, its only surprise
Dsing the dissenting opinion Of Field
and others. 1t is asserted, in the dissent
ing opinion, that the Act is in violation Of
the contract. 1t really violates 40 contract,
and is o simple Measure of equity for the
protection Of the Government as the prin.
cipal creditor Of the roads.
The Appropriation Bills Again Pass
the H0use-Other Washington
Items.
WASHINGTON, May 6.
Mcdonald reported the bill introduced
yesterday by Eaton, making it unlawful to
use any part Of the army and navy at the
polls, etc. He gave notice that he would
call it up tomorrow. The judiciary Com
mittee has added two amendments. The
first provides that the bills prohibition
against bringing to or employing troops at
the polls shall not apply to the use of mill
tary force when necessary to protect the
State against invasion. The other amend
ment inserts the words when the Legis-
laturs cannot be convened" after the clause
authorizing the Governor Of . State to
call for troops.
Beck reported the Legislative, Executive
and Judicial Appropriation bill, and gave
notice that he would call it up at an carly
day. The principal amendments made by
which were agreed upon by the committee
yesterday, including the omission of the
House clause directing the ten million
reserve to be issued in payment Of arrears
of pensions.
In the House the morning hour was
consumed in the introduction and refer
once OF bills.
The Senate amendments to the bill pro-
viding for certain expenses Of the present
session were CONQUERED in.
Knott reported back, without recon-
mendation, the bill introduced yesterday
to prohibit military interference ct cleo
tons.
Robson offered q substitute, making it
unlawful to bring or employ at any place
where = general or special election Is being
held in . State any part cf the army and
navy, unless such employment shall be
necessary TO carry out the provisions Of
the Constitution, or overcome forcible OBJ
structi0ns to the execution Of the laws
made in ~rsuan thereof, and making
any violation Of this act q penal offense.
The substitute 10 entitled IA bill to further
protect the freedom Of elections. Robe
substitute was defeated.
The Republicans ilibustered on the bill
to prevent interferencs Of troops at cleo
tons. All but Chittenden, Of Kentucky,
and Morton declined to vote, while there
were not enough Democrats present to con-
stitute . quorum. The reason for flibus-
teripg was the refusal to allow Conger to
offer an amendment. A second call was
ordered, the hlibustering ceased, and .
vote was taken on the bill, which was
passed-yeas. ia; nays. 80. All the
the G~reenbackers voted in the affirmative
with the Democrats. The Republican vote
was solid against the bill.
The Prexiaemt Will and He wou't.
NEW YORK, May 6.
A Washington special afirms pcsitively
that the President will sign the bill to pre-
vent military interference at elections !;
and it was acknowledged that 1t was the
knowledge that he was favorable to il that
led q portion Of the Massachusetts, MEM
bers, in caucus last night, to sustain the
bill. The President is anxious to bring
the present agitation in Congress to an end
as loon as possible.
CHICAGO, May G..
A "Journap Washington special says /:
The Republicans who have talked with the
President, say that he will veto the mes-
sure adopted by the House to-day. Con-
yersa.ions show him TO be in accord with
Republicans Of both branches in Congress.
The Republicans confidently predict the
eventual success Of their wishes regarding
the Appropriation bills.
Capture Of . Rank Hohbsr.
PHILADELPHIA, May g..
Pinkerton's Detective Agency has made
an important arrest here to-day Of . person
who 10 supposed 10 be one Of the Manhat-
tan Bank robbers. This morning . man
very g~enteelly dressed offered for sale at
Drexel's 5000 worth Of bonds, the mum