Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-12

ROCKINGHAM. SIS Chairman of the State Cen
tral Committee and ex officio Chairman OF
the State Executive Committee, and A.
Splitter of Richmond, Secretary of the State
Central Committee and ex officio Secretary
of the State Executive Committee.
The platform reaffirms an adherence to Re-
publican principles, than which hone is more
sacred than the meeting of contracts !; the
Republican party of Virginia should there
fore especially protect the State credit, which
has been besmirched with reputation by the
gross Encouragement of the Democracy. The
Republican party pledge themselves to re-
deem the State from the cloud hanging oyer
her on account Of money loaEed and misap-
piled, and most solemnly pledge the payment
of the whole State debt, save the one-third
which Justly falls on West Virginia. There
is strong protective plank, strong pupiic-
school plank, and a strong electlve-franchlse
plank, demanding that manhood Is the only
qualification, and opposing the prepayment
of the capitation tax as prerequisite to vot-
ing; but demand capitation tax for the
support of schools without its DISTINGUISHING
effects, and oppose the whipping law.
The Committee on Nominations reported
for Governor, w. c. Wickhsm Lieutenant
Governor, Mayor s. W. Yost; Attorney
General, Judge Wn.orghby.
TIE report was adopted unanimously.
Wickham and Yost declined. but urged
the Convention to stand firm.
The Convention then decided that it was
inexpedient to make any nominations, but to
hold fast to their principles, ignoring the
readjusting principles.
Adjourned sine die.
The American Bankers Association.
NIAGARA FALLS, August 11th.-At the
meeting of the American Bankers Assocla-
ton to-day Chairman Thomas Henry made
humorous speech.
The Secretary Of the Association read a
paper on Government finances by Secretary
Window. 1t deals with the reduction of the
debt on refunding at 81 per cent.
George S. Cook, President of the Execu-
tive Council, read an address on What
Shall be the Currency of the Future?n
Ex-Controller of the Currency Knox was
received with great applause, and read an ex-
haustive address on Banking and Currency
of the Country"
Papers were read by Secretary Randolph,
A. H. Buckner, OF Missouri, L. j. Gage,
William A. Camp and B. G. Wright, of San
Francisco, Cal. ALI were referred and
ordered printed.
George S. Coe, of New York, was elected
President L. j. Gage, of Chicago, First
Vice.President, with Vice. President for
each State.
Spotted Tails Murder.
OMAHA, August 11th.-General Crook this
morning received dispatch from Colonel
Montgomery, commanding at Fort Niobrara,
stating that Crow Dog, the murderer of
Spotted Tail, accompanied by another In.
given himself up. Colonel Montgomery
asked for instructions, and General Crook
has telegraphed to Washington for advice, as
| Crow Dog belongs in the Department Of Da-
kota, which is not under General Crooks ju-
risdiction. From Colonel Montgomery's dis
patches it would seem that Crow Dog was
not arrested, but that he proceeded himself to
Fort Niobrara, and voluntarily surrendered.
The Navajo Indian Difficulty.
WASHINGTON, August 18th. Secretary
Kirkwood does not yet know the truth about
the trouble existing at the Navajo Agency in
New Mexico. On one hand it is charged that
Indian Agent Eastman, at that Agency, is
fanatical and dogmatic in his methods. On
the other hand, it is alleged. in behalf of
Eastman, that there is a ring of Indian
traders, in which Lieutenant Bennett, who
had command of the Agency for while,
is interested, and wants to control the
Agency that Eastman will not allow it, and
to rid himself of the ring, he appointed new
traders and ordered the old ones away.
On the I'D of July Secretary Kirkwood
sent the following dispatch to Eastman sit
is reported here all the employees at your
Agency. whites and Indians, have left. Is
this so ? and if SO, why? 1t is also reported
here that the Navajos threaten your life. and
because of your presence there is great dam
ger of an outbreak of the Indiana. Answer
briefly by telegraph and fully by mall
Eastman replied as follows: Your tele-
graph received. All of said reports are un.
true. The white and Indian employees are
full, except the blacksmith. No fear. The
Indians are peaceful and quiet, but hungry.
No supplies here"
On the 18th of July the Secretary ordered
Indian Inspector Haworth, who was in Kan
sas, to proceed Immediately to the Navajo
Agency, and make a thorough investigation
of the trouble, and report by mail. Haworth
left for the Navajo Agency on the 9th of
July, but his report is not yet received. Sec.
rotary Kirkwood says there is no need of
any excitement about the matter, as he in
tends to find out the truth and relieve the
trouble at the Agency.
Maud 8. Beats Her Own Record.
ROCHESTER, August 1lth.-Maud S. went o
mile in 2:109 to day, beating her own record.
IsECoND DISPATCH.l
ROCHESTER, August 11th.-Fifteen thou
sand people saw the races to day. Maud s.
trotted against time to beat her own record,
and Clipped off quarter of second at the
trial. making the mile in 2:104. The quar-
tiers were made as follows 1929, 1:0544,
1:379, 2:10l.
Musical Treat at Chicago.
CHICAGO, August 1lth.-Theodore Thomas
orchestra tonight in the Exposition building
produced for the first time in America the
fifth symphony of Rubensteins before a
large audience. The work has been carefully
analysed by the city press, and called out an
audience in which were large proportion of
the best musical critics in the city. They
unite in the opinion that the symphony,
though not brilliant in style, is most inter
estiug work, and under Mr.. Thomas skillful
handling it will be notable feature of his
Eastern symphony concerts.
The President Writes 10 His Mother.
WASHINGTON, August 11tb.-The Presi-
dent requested and was allowed to write a
letter to his mother to-day.
Heavy Purchase OF silver.
WASHINGTON, August 11th.-The Treasury
Department to-day purchased $50, 600 ounces
of fine silver for delivery at the Philadelphia,
San Francisco and New Orleans Minis. This
is the largest purchase of silver made by the
Department for some weeks past, owing to
the high prices asked.
Health Restored.
WASHINGTON, August 18th. = Secretary
Knkwood returned from White Sulphur
Springs last night, and was at his desk at the
Interior Department to-day in excellent
health.
Governor BagIey's VIII.
DETROIT, August 11th.-Goyernor Bagley's
will divides his large estate among his chill
dren and family, giving some handsome be.
quests to Protestant and Catholic charities,
and -, 900 for a fountain for the city.
General Grant Locates Himself.
NEW YoRK, August 11th-General Grant
has bought for S95, 900 large handsome
house on the north side of East Sixty-sixth
street, between Fifth and Madison avenues,
and proposes TO live there
General Patferson's Funeral.
PHILADELPHIA, August 18th. 1.-The funeral
of General Robert Patterson occurred to-day.
The pall-bearers were Generals Sherman,
Porter and Hancock, Joseph Patterson, John
WEIGH, Judge Biddel and w. II. Drayton.
Many other Generals were present.