Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-13

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DOMESTIC NEWS.
Affairs al She National Capital.
Especial TO the RECORD UNION
WASHINGTON, February 12th.-The House
Committee ON Claims to-day heard Judge
Welshlre and one or two other friends of
General John A. Sutter, in advocacy Of his
claim for Congressional appropriation of
800, 600, to indemnify him for the loss of his
Sobrante grant and for his expenditures in
aid OF early California emigrants, etc. The
committee viii consider the subject to-mor-
row.
The Pulgas Ranch bill also comes up again
tomorrow in the Private Land Claims Com
mittee.
Representative Davis to-day presented a
memorial of William Alvord, President of
the Bank of California, praying for the re-
moval OF the tax on bank deposits.
The House to-day adopted the resolution
calling on the President for information as to
the progress of the negotiations for an amend
ment OF the Burlingame treaty without de-
bate or opposition. The resolution was offered
by Willis (of Kentucky on behalf of the
Committee on Education and Labor, and is
OF course intended merely to elicit an official
acknowledgment that nothing, or at least
nothing of consequence, has been done by the
diplomatic branch of our Government on this
subject during the two years that have
elapsed since both houses of Congress re-
quested the President to take action.
1t was said at the Capitol that the Presi-
dent feels inclined to resent the action of the
Senate in rejecting the entire list of Ohio
nominations for Census Supervisors. This
came from member of Congress, who said
that the President would send back to the
Senate the same list, with one or two excep.
tious, thereby indicating a determination to
maintain his right of selection. The Senate
in this event will undoubtedly reatfirm its CO.
equal right to rejection.
The Presidential Question.
ILLINOIS PREFERENCES.
CHICAGO, February 12th.-The Times pre-
sents the results OF canvass for Presidential
preferences of the Republicans of Illinois
made by its correspondents within the past
three days. The canvass shows that Blaine's
candidacy for the Presidential nomination
commands the support of a majority of the
Republicans of the State. Grant stands sec
ond and Washburne a strong third. The
Germans are found almost unanimously in
favor of Washhurne. In three counties only
Logan and Madison-were the
Germans found disposed to share their sup
port with any other candidate. Blaine is the
tirst choice in 81 counties, Grant in q, and
Washburne in 5.
SURPRISE TO THE COUNTRY.
The Times says: The record of the can
vass will prove surprise to the country. Bv
this means the story that Illinois can be re-
ned upon to cast her vote for Grant in the
National Republican Convention is shown to
be altogether mistake. Unless some extraor-
binary means. such as are sometimes EN- ployed
by machine politicians, are brought to bear
upon the county and State nominating con-
ventions, Grant will evidently stand third in
the list of Illinois favorite candidates. 1t is
safe to say that in two-thirds of the counties
OF the State either Blaine or Washburne now
leads as the strong man in choice, both
OF the politicians and the people. No such
manipulation as was successfully employed
III Pennsylvania by the Cameron convention
will avail TO change the choice of the State.
for her sentiment for Blaine and Washburne
Is much stronger and more widespread than
was the sentiment for Blaine in Pennsyl-
vania. 1t could not be overcome even if
Grant had Cameron in Illinois to work for
him. which is certainly not the case.
sherman Meeting i'm Ohio.
COLUMBUS, February 18th = About 500
cieizens attended the Sherman meeting held
in the City Hall tonight. Governor Foster
presided. In taking the chair, the Governor
said that John Sherman ought to be the next
candidate of the Republican party FOR Presi-
dent; that the great and fundamental prin-
clples of the Republican party should be
nrmly established sound system of finance
maintained the doctrine of national suprem-
acy upheld. The name of Sherman possesses
more elements of success. His refunding of
the public debt has never been eaualled in
the country. Governor Foster entertained
the kindest feelings toward General Grant
and Senator Blaine, and referred briefly to
their respective qualifications, and said he be-
iieved the unwritten law against third term
should not be violated,
More GarceIOnism.
CHICAGO, February 12th.-A Washington
special says: The House Committee on
Elections has decided to unseat Washburn
(Rep.) III favor of Donneliy (Dem.). This
will give the Democrats another State in case
OF tie on the Presidential election. Wash
burn had 5000 majority A claim of bribery
will be set up. 1t is manifest that the deep
purpose of the Democracy, which was re.
vealed in the attempt to steal the State of
Maine, is again disclosed in this effort to rob
the people of Minnesota of their rights. 1t is
not the intention of the subcommittee to
make report in writing, but each member
will submit his views orally to the whole
committee, as such report might not be a
pleasant campaign document in possession of
the Republicans A Democratic member of
the sub committee characterized the case as a
very difficult and perplexing one, and hoped
the action of the committee would commend
itself to lovers OF good government and fair
dealing throughout the country. 1t is ascer-
tanned that it is proposed to reject |, 700 votes
of Washburn's SOP majority, by throwing
out the entire poll Of Minneapolis.
The Coming Information al Fish Exhibi.
fiea-Caiifornia Salmon and Trout.
WASHINGTON, February 12th-Professor
Baird, speaking of the coming international
Fish Exhibition at Berlin, said yesterday :
1--WE shall make good showing. We trans
fer California salmon from the west to the
east coast because that salmon will resist the
high temperature of the water better than
Eastern salmon. We can only extend the
Eastern salmon as far south as the Delaware
river but the California salmon may not un.
reasonably be expected to thrive as far south
as the James river or even lower We have
California trout, too, which possess character
stic similar to those of the salmon. and is
thoroughly suited to some OF our Eastern
streams. From abroad we have incessant
call for our California land-locked salmon.
A Grain Elevator Blown Down.
CHICAGO, February 12th-The Imperial
Mills elevator, situated on the corner Of Six
teenth and Dearborn streets, was blown down
this morning, and 123, 900 bushels of wheat
which it contained was spilled on the oronnd
1t was 100 feet high and ITO by GO in extent.
with capacity of 200, 600 bushels. The mill
adjoining was badly damaged. The establish
ment is owned by Douglas & Smart. who
have other extensive mills in Iowa and Can
ada. 1t was rented to Munger. Wheeler &
Co. The elevator, which cost 100000 to
s1OO, 600 is a total loss. The loss on the
wheat is about $50, 600; loss on mill $40 600
There was 70 Insurance covering this kind of
accident.
Looking After the Canal Business.
New YORK, February l2lh.-A Washing
ton special to the Telegram says: The steam
shin Adams, which sailed from San Fran
cisco under sealed orders, is destined for
Panama, and will 60 from thence to Mica
raugua. This movement shows that our Gov
eminent is looking after the canal business.
1t is understood that portion of the Mica
raugua Canal route viii be surveyed by the of
Ulcers of the Adams.
The Promised New Freight Tariff.
New YORK. February l2th.-This was the
day on which the agent of the Pacific Mail
Company invited shippers to call and make