Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-03-18

WASHINGTON, March 17th.-The tall
about an extra session of Congress is increas
ing, and during the past few days the move
ment to procure the issuance of Presi
dental call for one has evidently game,
much strength. The question will probabl,
come up for consideration at tomorrow
Cabinet meeting, and it is expected that a de
cision viii be made at that time. Meanwhile
the chances for and against the issuance of {
call seem to be pretty equally divided fol-
although the. general drift of Republican
sentiment in Congress opposes an extra
session, and although President Garfield has
thus far been ayerse to issuing the proposed
call, several of the strongest party leaders
are asking for it, and Secretary Blaine has
about concluded to exert his powerful infiu-
ence in the same direction.
The revised committee lists prepared by
the Republican caucus assigns Senator Miller
I to positions on Foreign Relations, Naval
| Affairs and Mining Committees.
FIxING UP MATTERS FOR MALONE AND COR
HAM-THE TROUBLES OF THE POLITICIANS
WASHINGTON, March 17th.-The Republi-
| cans viii nominate Gorham for Secretary Of
the Senate, and Manistree of Virginia, a
| Readjuster and friend of Malone, for Ser
| geant- at Arms. A number of Democratic
Senators declared their purpose in caucus
yesterday to fight against the change Of Off
GERS in the Senate. This proposition was
antagonized by Bayard, Hampton and 9th.
ers, who insisted that the best policy is to
submit quietly to the entire Republican con-
troll. Hill and Brown of Georgia, Vest,
| 9th - Ebot
Senators must not submit to everything, that
it would discourage the party. They said
they would let the committees 20 through,
but avowed a purpose to flibuster
against any change of officers. Davis of
Illinois, when requested to absent himself and
not vote when the fight begins, refused, and
he said he would vote. Bayard and
number of other Democrats declare they will
not flibuster, but it looks now as if a ma.
jority of Democratic Senators may With
out united action the fight cannot be made
very effective.
Chief Justice Eaton of the Illinois Supreme
Bench is here urging the Senate to reject
Stanley Matthews, on ground that he is not
| resident of the circuit of Wisconsin, Illi-
nois and Indiana, and the people do not want
an outsider put over them again, as a United
States Judge. If Matthews rejection can be
| secured, either Judge Hewitt or Judge Isham
of Chicago will be named for nomination.
TO BE GOVERNOR AND NOT SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, March 17th.-General L. A.
Sheldon, who has been guest at the White
House since General Garfeld's arrival, and
who was spoken of as his Private Secretary,
is to have the valuable place of Governor of
New Mexico. Sheldon was an anti Sherman
delegate from Ohio to the Chicago Conven-
ton.
THE TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO BY no
MEANS SETTLED.
CHICAGO, March 18th. = The Tyi5une's
Washington special says: There is a very
earnest contest over the Gevernorship of New
Mexico. The commission of the present
Governor (Wallace) has two or three years
yet to run, but there have been good many
difficulties under his administration, and ad-
vantage is being taken of them to urge his
removal by Catholics (who comprise nine
tenths OF the people of the territory, who are
said to be opposed to him. Charles Ewing,
brother of James Ewing, an active Republic
can, residing in this city. formerly from Ohio;
is candidate for the position, and he has
very strong support Ewing is Catholic,
and as stated, is an ardent Republican, and
| it is believed his appointment would be
especially acceptable to the people of New
Mexico, on account of his religious faith.
Governor Sheldon, an intimate friend of the
| President, and who was Lieutenant Colonel
Of his old regiment, who has been spoken of
for the position of Private Secretary to the
| President, and also as q candidate to ill the
vacancy on Court of Claims, caused by ap-
pointment of Judge Hunt to the Cabinet, is
also understood to be willing to accept the
Governorship of New Mexico; Sidney Post,
of Galesburg, H., if the field was open,
would not reject the place, although his APP
plication has not been filed.
GOING TO FLORIDA To RECRUIT.
WASHINGTON, March 17th.-Senator Ed
munds left Washington last night for a visit
to Florida, and Senator Vance paired with
him for the remainder of the session. Judge
Edmunds has for some time been troubled
with a bad cold, and now seeks warmer
climate in order to avert threatened danger
that is developing in bronchitis. He has
been similarly affected several previous win
tiers.
ANOTHER SENATOR SWORN IN.
Senator Edgarton took the oath to-day
On motion of Pendleton the Senate ad-
iourned, it being unlikely that there could be
aEvote on organization to-day.
THE EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.
Nfw York, March 17th.-The Post learns
that Secretary Blaine and Senator Conkling
are using their influence to have an extra
session OF Congress called, and thus far the
President and Secretary Window have not
favored such action, but have rather opposed
it, and that the whole subject will come be-
fore the Cabinet at an early day and be
decided.
New York, March 17th.-Information
was to-day received from Washington point
ing to an extra session of Congress. The eff
feet of a call for an extra session is variously
estimated by operators, many thinking it
would have a depressing influence, while the
Gould people claim it would have q favora-
bic effect.
THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, March 17th-The Repubii.
cans have decided to increase the member
ship of the Finance Committee from nine to
eleven. adding Plat. The Democrats will
add Harris. making it consist of Morrill,,
Sherman, Ferry, Jones' Platt (New York;,
Bayard, Voorhees,, Beck, MCPHERSON and
Harris.
THE DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATION ON THE
COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON, March I7th.-The Demo-
cratic Senators at the adjourned caucus this
afternoon finally completed their assignments
for representation on Senate committees, and
distributed the minor committee Chairman
ships that have been accorded them by the
majority, as follows: Private Land Claims,
Bayard Revolutionary Claims, Johnston !;
Engrossed Claims, Salisbury; Nicaraguan
Claims, Davis of West Virginia; Epidemic
Diseases, Harris; Special Committee on Lii
brary Accommodations, Voorhees,.
TIE NEW GAR TO THE UNITED STATES IN
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
WASHINGTON. March 17th.-The Secretary
of State has received from General Foster.
United States Minister at st. Petersburg,
the following
To Blaine, Secretary OF State Washington The
Minister OF Foreign Affairs says the Emperor is pro-
foundly touched BY the expressions Of sympathy Of
the President and Senate Of the country for which
the deceased Emperor profeesed sincere esteem and
earnest friendship. 1t is legacy which he leaves
to emperor Alexander ILL.,, and which his Majesty,
ia accord with the Russian nation accepts from the
depths Of his heart FOSTER, Minister.
THE TRIcHINA LIBEL ON THE AMERICAN HOG
THE GOVERNMENT RAISES THE FLAG OVER
OUR PORK.
WASHINGTON, March 17th.-The Ministers
of the United States at the Court of st.
James and at the French Capital have been
instructed to lay before the respective Gov
ernments to which they are accredited, the
| sense Of this Government, that injustice is
shown toward the citizens and food products
of this cn,1ntrv hv the attitude when ia being