Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-05-08

of voters, the making of false returns and
various frauds SO recently practiced to secure
the triumph of that party, subjects
the committee to well-grounded sus-
picion of desire to make polit-
ical capital and to prevent active
and intelligent officials of the Government
from contributing to the success of the party
that has honored them with Office, rather
than to correct the evils now existing, or that
there is reason to fear may exist In the fu-
ture.
The minority report concludes by recon-
mending the passage of bill 1.-THE provisions
of which are quite voluminous) prescribing
heavy penalties of fine and imprisonment,
not only for the levying of assessments by
Government officers upon their employees, but
also for a number of specified otfenses against
the freedom and purity of elections includ-
ing bribery and intimidation of voters at ma
tional elections, aid the bearing OF arms at
any public meeting held for the discussion of
political questions with reference to the cleo
ton of members of Congress or Presidential
Electors.
The California Delegation and the Chinese
Question.
WASHINGTON, May 7th.-There was no
foundation for the statement recently tele
graphed to the Chronicle that the California
lation restricting Chinese immigration while
awaiting the result. They are not confident
of the diplomatic success of the proposed ne
gotiations. Members of the Chinese Lega-
ton here state distinctly that their Govern
ment is satisfied with the existing treaty, and
ask, therefore, why they should change il !?
This strongly foreshadows the purpose of
China to withhold assent to any satisfactory
modification of the instrument The best in
formed ON the subject, therefore, have little
faith that the negotiations will result in any
thing directly. But the tender to China of
an opportunity to settle the vexed question
by friendly and reasonable agreement to re-
strain her working classes who now come
hither, not seeking homes but only to tenn
porarily compete with American labor, will
clear the ground for action, thereby satisfy
ing the scruples of those who objected to
legislation or to treaty abrogation in advance
of diplomatic effort.
The Chinese Commission.
WASHINGTON, May, 7th.-It is expected
that Minister Angel and Commissioner Tres
colt win start for San Francisco about the
Goth. Angel will probably sail for his post
by the steamer City of Toxic the 10th of
June. Commissioner Swift was expected to
leave New York to-day for San Francisco.
In consequence of the extreme difficulty of
.obtaining quarters at Pekin, outside of the
already crowded American legation, the Com
missioners will defer their departure for
China until Angeles arrival out and Stewards
departure thence shall make the necessary
provision for their accommodation.
why He Sold His Library.
NEW York, May 7th.-The World pub
fishes the adventures of Mr.. Shaw of San
Francisco, whose library was recently pur-
chased by Jay Gould. Shaw is reported as
saying: when l started from San Fran
cisco for tour around the world, l intended
returning there in few years to build a large
house and establish in it the art collections !
made, with the intention of finally giving
them to California. Wherever l travelled ]
bought characteristic objects to the extent OF
my means. My property was chiefly in real
estate in San Francisco. After L got home,
what with Kearneyism and other disturb.
ances. it so deprecated in value that at one
fell swoop l found myself embarrassed, and
finally concluded that | must sell my books
and paintings. had hoped they would still
remain in California, but found few persons
there who appreciated their worth, and
brought them to New York. The boxes are
being opened and the articles arranged now
for exhibition about the middle of May
when 1 suppose everything will be sold.
had hoped to be able, one of these days, tc
found with my collections a gallery and art
museum for California, where as yet, moth.
ing of the kind exists"
Northumberland Passengers.
OMAHA, May 7th.-The following through
passengers were on to-day's train, leaving
at 1890 P. NJ, to arrive in Sacramento May
Miss Jennie Roache, Addison l.. Roache, Jr.,
Mrc IT I,ar,ipa Tndia pannlic Miss
Peake, Polo, ILL.,; Mrs. N. Hubbell, Buffalo ;
Belle Bodine, Indianapolis; General S. G..
Griffin, Charles l.. Griffin, New Hampshire
Walter L. Chilson, Eta M. Chilson, Woon-
socket, r. l.; T. P. Mast, Springfield, Ohio
John Leecham, London ii. NJ. Richards,
New York.
One hundred and nineteen through emf
grants left ON last nights emigrant train,
to arrive in Sacramento May 18th.
Destructive Lumber Fire.
WILLIAMsPoRT (Pa.l May 7th.-A lire
broke out this evening in Howard & Stana-
kers and Howard, Perley & Towards lum-
Der yards, destroying about LOCO, 900 feet of
lumber. From there it spread to the yard
belonging to the Star Mills, and destroyed
about 700, 600 feet each for Williams & Fores-
man, B. c. Bowen & Co. and Thomas w.
Thompson & Go. Six tenant houses were
Y
fire engines was placed in such position that
it had to be abandoned and was burned.
Loss, S55, 900; insurance, $4,000.
The Pennsylvania Forest Fire.
BRADFORD PAL May 7th.-The destruc.
tive fire is still raging in Trim Hollow and
Oil valley. Hundreds of men are at work
endeavoring to confine and subdue the flames
at that point. The greatest number of rigs
and tanks of oil were consumed in Foster.
Brook valley, along the Harrisburg run in
Kendall Creek valley, and about the sum.
NIT. The fire also ragged near Tarport and
Degolyear. The scope of territory in which
the fire prevailed is twelve miles in extent
Smaller and dangerous fires are still burning
in all parts of the woods. A rather stiff
breeze is now blowing, which leaves the stu.
alton in all parts of that region very peril.
GUS. The fire is liable to break out again and
become more disastrous than before, unless il
rains or the wind subsidies.
The New Jersey Forest Fires.
WARETowN, May 7th.-The whole popula-
ton of this region is fighting the forest fires
Last night the flames swept through the
cedar woods to Oyster Bay, destroying resi-.
dence and FIVE yachts at anchor.
Perils OF the Sea.
NEW YORK, May 7th.-The steamer Dye,
from Antwerp, arrived to-day, ana reports
encountering ice fields, ice blocks and ice
bergs-one of the last mentioned being as
large as an island-from April 30th to May
Sd, and was obliged to stop the ship at night
owing to the proximity of the icebergs. She
sighted two ships in the field of ice, but they
showed no signals
Concluding Proceedings OF the Maryland
Republican Convention.
FREDERICK, May 7th.-In the Republican
State Convention resolution expressing I'M
alterable opposition to the nomination for
the Presidency of any person for third time
was laid upon the table-ayes 81, noes q.
James A. Gary, Jacob Tome, Lloyd
Lawudes and J. Morrison Harris were elected
delegates at large to Chicago.
An Old Account Settled.
SPRINGFIELD (In.l, May 7th.-A bill of
SIS, with interest of So, for horse used by
Grant at the opening of the war, was pre-
scented to the General yesterday morning,
who quietly paid it. One gentleman offered
to pay it if Grant would not be informed, but
this was not acceptable. The bill should have
been paid by the State when incurred.
Serious Outlook for Public Buildings in