Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-12-25

frequently of late, and that cattle trains on
the Union Pacific Railroad have been given
the right of way. The delay was said not to
be Unusual, and to excite unfavorable COM
ment on the Pacific coast. Sidney Dillon,
President of the Union Pacific Railroad,
said Yesterday that there had been, occa-
sionally. in the last few months, slight delays
in the arrival of trains at Ogden. 1t was
usual for the Union Pacific and Central
Pacific trains to make good the loss OF time
on each others line in the arrival at Sacra-
mento or at Omaha. Trains stopped at
Ogden two hours usu ally, and, of course, this
time would be greatly shortened IN case OF
emergency. In few instances trains nad
arrived az Ogden on the Union Pacific road
few hours late, but the delays had been caused
in either case by unforeseen accidents, which
were to be met with on every railroad. Dll.
Ion said that if there was the slightest ground
for the complaints it would be removed at
once. In regard to the arrival of west bound
trains at Sacramento, Huntington. Vice
President of the Central Pacific Railroad
Company, declared that if there was a rail-
road in the United States which was run on
schedule time, that road was the Central Pa
cISc. In fact, orders had been given to dis
charge any conductor who brought In his
Law was caused by some arbitrary obstruc-
ton. 1t was the habit to make up time lost
on the Union Pacific whenever it was pos
sible.
Another Bridge for the Missouri.
OMAHA, December 24th.-C. g. Housed,
Government Director of the Union Pacific,
who has returned from New York, brings
news to the effect that a company of New
York capitalists intend to build another
bridge across the Missouri at this point TO be
used for railroad trains, teams and foot pas
sengers. the subscription list being headed by
Frank Smith with $50, GEO. he having large
property interests here. 1t is to be low
bridge. with draw for boats, and viii be
located north of the Union Pacific Bridge.
l. is said that the bridge will be completed by
August next, and it is minated that 1t is TO
be built in the interest OF the Chicago, st.
Paul and Omaha Railroad. 1t probably
brings the Wabash Railway into this city as
a terminal point.
The POnea Chiefs at Washington.
WASHINGTON. December 24th.-The Ponca
chiefs had another council at the Interior
Department to-day, and were examined by
members of the Commission recently named
by the President to inquire into their wrongs
and their remedy. They told the story OF
their removal from Dakota to Indian Terri
tory, and what hardships they suffered, but
added that % a good time had now come for
them"
Secretary schurz and the Ponca Indian
Commission.
CHICAGO. December oath. - The Inter
OceaaS Washington special says: A conflict
of opinion, if not clash of authority, seems
imminent between the Secretary of the Ia
terror and the special Commission appointedby
President Hayes to inquire into the condi-
ton of the Poncas and the manner of their
removal from Dakota and Nebraska. Ten
Ponca chiefs were at the Interior Depart
ment this morning to confer with Schurz on
the subject of settling their troubles, and the
draft of treaty was read to them, in which
for $40, 600 they agree to forego all claims
against the Government and settle down in
Iudian Territory. Fifty thousand dollars of
the money is to be used to purchase for them
I02, 600 acres of land in Indian Territory,
$4,000 to be distributed among them equally
per capita, $4,000 to be expended for
stock, cattle and draught animals for them.
and $4,000 to be invested for their
benefit in FIVE per cent. United States
bonds, as a permanent fund, the interest of
which is to be distributed among them an
nually, all subject to the approval of Con-
gress. White Eagle, speaking for the Pom
cas-, said, after listening to the reading OF
the treaty, that his heart was filed with
grief, because it was not enough, for they
had suffered from depredatory Sioux and
been driven from their homes, not from any
fault of theirs. Gray Hat said William
WEIGH, former agent, had said their lands
alone in Nebraska and Dakota were worth
1908, 600, besides their homes and improve.
ments, but they would sign. Other Chiefs
spoke similarly. Schurz had the treaty
copied and ready for signing in the afternoon.
Then General Crook commenced asking some
questions, and fiaally got White Eagle to
tell the story of their forcible removal
from Dakota by the troops, and their
arrival in Indian Territory. where they had
land enough to Craze their remaining few
ponies, and where the Poncas withered like
the grass. General Crook proceeded to
cross-question White Eagle, with view of
ascertaining why they are now apparently
content to give $500 600 worth of property
for S140, 600 in a country where twenty-five
per cent. of them died during the first year
of their arrival. White Eagle, however,
maintained that no threats or promises had
induced them to come to their present con-
clusion 1t is evident that the special Com
missioners do not agree with the Interior
Department as to the justice of keeping the
Poncas in Indian Territory, and they may re-
port against it unless they find that the con-
dition of the tribe now in the Territory is bet
fer than commonly reported. It's possible that
the prospect of getting 10000 in cash,
which, in spite of the per capita distribution,
would practically be paid to the head chiefs
in Indian Territory, forms an irresistible in
ducement for them to comply with Schurzs
terms. The special Commission, consisting
of Generals Crook and Miles, will go to In
dian Territory next week, to inquire into this
matter, and if they report against it the Pres
ident will not approve the bill proposed by
Schurz, if Congress passes it. 10 conse-
quence Of the cross-examination of White
Eagle and his recital of the Poncas' wrongs
the afternoon wore away without the signing
of the papers. White Eagle wanted to say
some words to the Secretary, but was told
that it was too late for to-day, and he must
wait till Monday to finish his talk but they
might all sign the papers to-day. White
Eagle suspected that he might be shut off by
the operation of the previous question under
the Secretary's plan, so he cautiously re-
marked that after he had his talk he would
sign. This adjourned the meeting till Mon
day.
The Proposed New Chamber of Com.
merce at Chicago.
CHICAGO, December 24th.-The Sub Com
mittee of Directors of the Board of Trade
have reported proposition for the new
Chamber of Commerce, which will be voted
upon on the Both instant. 1t provides for
building magnificent edifce on the vacant
lots south of the Grand Pacific Hotel. They
are owned by w. l.. Scott of Erie, Pa, who
makes a remarkably liberal offer. It was
first believed that the plan would receive lit
tie support from any quarter, and would be
generally antagonized. Interviews with a
great number Of members of the Board, how
ever, establish the tact that very large pro-
portion of them favor the proposed change OF
location.
Northumberland Passengers.
OMAHA, December 24th.-The following
through passengers were on to-day's train,
leaving at 12:15 P. NJ, to arrive in Sacra-
mento December 2Sth: Lizzie Talbot,
Sioux City, Iowa E. f. Hulbut, wife and
daughter, Chicago; Huntington. Mon
treal Rev. T. B. Haskell and wife, Homo
lulu; Geo Nelles, San Francisco.
Thirty-one through emigrant passengers
left on last nights emigrant train, to arrive
In Sacramento December 3lst.