Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-12-13
The Presidents Message Criticised by



The Presidents Message Criticised by a
Mormon.
WASHINGTON, December 12th-In an in
teryiew last night Delegate Cannon took
occasion to criticise very sharply certain por-
lions of President Hayes message concerning
Utah affairs, and even pronounced them false.
He denied, first, that :" faithful and Jealous
efforts have been made by the United States
authorities in Utah TO enforce the laws
against Mormonism." He said the authori-
ties had never taken any decided steps to en-
force the laws, for the reason that they
wished to create public sentiment against
the hIoTmons throughout the country by
making the people believe that the feeling In
Utah was such that no statute could be en-
forced. Cannon also characterized as false
the statement that :" the Mormon sectaiian
organization which upholds polygamy has the
whole power Of making and executing
the local legislation Of the Terri.
tory, and by its control of the grand
and petit Jurors is possesses large inhaence
over the administration of justice" he said
the first sentence was not true, as nothing
can be done by the Legislature without the
approval of the Governor, who has absolute
power. Neither, according to Mr.. Cannon,
do the Mormons have control over the grand
and petit iuries. The Clerk OF the Court
and Probate Judge each make out a list OF
jurors. the former of non-Mormons and the
latter of Mormons, 30 that the juries are
composed of an equal number of representa-
tiyes of both classes, and in trials for pc
lvgamy the Mormons in every instance,
where the evidence justifes, will bring IN a
verdict of guilty. Cannon further states
that he had been often asked by persons
whether they should not decline to serve as
Jurors because of their religious views, and
he had always told them that this should
were not governed, controlled or influenced
by their religious views, but brought in YER
diets in accordance with the facts. This was
illustrated by the cases of Reynolds and
other Morm0ns, where verdicts OF guilty
were rendered. 1t was very evident, said
Delegate Cannon, that such verdict could
not have been reached had not the Mormon
element ON the juries agreed.
United states Supreme Court Changes.
WASHINGTON, December 12sh. = Justice
Strong will spend his last day upon the SUI
preme Bench tomorrow. On Tuesday his
seat will be vacant as has previously been
stated in these dispatches. Judge w. =.
Woods, Of the Alabama Circuit, will be his
successor. This statement is made on excel
lent authority. Justice Swayne will proba-
bly not 90 off the Bsnch until after the Holt
days. The name Of his successor has been
often stated in these dispatches. Justice
Clifford will not long remain upon the Bench.
It is understood that his successor viii be
Attorney General Devens.
Pacific Coast Postal Change.
WASHINGTON, December 12th.-The fol.
lowing postal changes are announced for the
Pacific coast Postmasters appoint Cleo
Ii. Anderson, Anderson, Shasta county, Cal;
Charles S. Abbott, Saieda, Stanislau3 coun.
county, New; w. w. johnson, Camp Har.
nsy, Grant county, Or: Henry L. Deacon,
Halleck, Elko county, New; III. Simmons,
Alta, Salt Lake county, Utah I; Robert Blain.
Spring City, San Pete county. Utah. OF
fees discontinued-Ho San Diego
county, CAL; Palos Verdes. Los Angeles
county, Cal; Platea, San Benito county,
Cal; Elaine, Elko county, New; Treasure
City, White Pine county, New; Turner,
Maricopa county, Arizona.
silver Certificates.
WASHINGTON, December 12th.-Letters are
being received at the Treasury Department
from holders of silver certificates, asking
whether they are to be redeemed at their
face value if Secretary Sherman's recon-
mendation to increase the weight Of the dol
lar is carried out. Some holders of the GER
tifcates are uneasy, apparently fearing that
if the dollar is increased they will only be
allowed bullion vslue when they are re-
deemed. In certain parts of the South the
merchants are refusing to take the certificates.
The Secretary is unable to say what Con.
gress may do, but it is not believed that any
such reduction will be made which might be
regarded a: in the nature OF reputation.
A Vacancy In the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, December 12th.-It is Of
hcially announced that Secretary Thompson
has rendered his resignation, to take effect as
soon as his successor is appointed. This is to
enable him to accept the Craftsmanship of
the American branch of the Panama Iuter.
oceanic Canal Company.
miscellaneous Washington Items.
WASHINGTON, December 12th.-The mem.
bers of the Massachusetts delegation have
united in letter to the President. requesting
and urging him TO appoint Attorney General
Devens to the first vacancy on the Supreme
Bench. This letter will probably be handed
to the President to morrow. The most
monument members of the delegation do not
entertain any doubt as to General Devens'
appointment as soon as the President receives
Justice Strong's resignation, which is expected
within a few days.
1t is rumoyed about the Navy Department
that the vacancy about to be created by Sec
rotary Thompson's acceptance of the Presi-
dency of the Panama Canal Company will be
filled by the advancement of Chief Clerk
Hogg This is not likely, as there are many
politicians who would be glad to carry the
weight Of Cabinet portfolio even for the
short remainder of the Presidents term but
the names of the applicants are not yet
known.
There is a vacancy on the Board of Gov
ernmens Directors of the Union Pacific Rail
road, caused by the resignation of Chadwick
of Connecticut, who has baen appointed
Uuited States District Attorney for that
State. Although the pay is small, there is
quite squabbe for the position. 1t is I'M
derstood that the President has requested the
Connecticut Congressional delegation to agree
upon some person as Chadwicks successor,
b. they have not yet been able to do so.
The Oklahoma settlers Sabbath Day
Services.
HussEwELL (Ks), December 12th.-No
new move of the Oklahoma settlers is re-
ported. They spent Sabbath in religious
worship, two members of the colony conduct
ing tina service. Coloel Coppinger and
Lieutenant Mason came over to the camp Of
settlers and Joined in the service. These
officers, by their kind persuasions, are having
a great influence over the settlers, aud II
bloodshed is prevented it will be through
their influence. They have won the settlers
over to the belief that the army had rather
escort them to Oklahoma than to prevent
them going, and they had better await
the action of Congress. While the d.
termination TO go is still strong. it is
now hoped that conservative counsel will pre-
vail Rev. Mr.. Cary, in his sermon to-day,
said he hoped that, since they had changed
officers, they had leader that would lead
them across the line at once This sentiment
was applauded Large delegations of ladies
were Ia attendance from the surrounding
towns and country. At night the religious
services were renewed, conducted by Rev.
MIR. Broadhurst, Of South Haven. Alter tie
services a colony meeting was held to de-
termine the course for Tomorrow. Speeches
were made by members of the colony in
favor of going to the Territory a. opce, and
it was only after the speech of Dr. Wilson,
of Texas, the cool head of the outfit, that the
settlers would agree to wait one more day,
hoping for Congressional acton. Rev. Mr..
Cary said he bad just Travelled through six
teen counties in Western Kansas, and there
was actral suffering. The leaders say they
have aroused . hungry people and cannot
control them.
Two wro ny Editors.
CHICAGO, December 12:h-The Times
Washington special says Hayes heard
story of thrilling interest to day from the lips
OF a special mail agent. It seems that Ger
man editor OF Philadelphia wrote tie Presi-
dent, stating that he took 10 press dispatches,
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