Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-02-11

eral Rarrios. in addressing itself to the United
States. has net proposed, az It would have it
anpear. 70 secure arbitration to settle the
question of boundaries The object IN pre-
tending to desire arbitration has been only to
gain time (as on former occasionl to continue
its partial iDvasions, and to weaken the action
of the Mexican Government IN the simple de-
tense of its national territory.
The Washington shooting Affair.
WASHINGTON, February 1Oth.-Soteldo,
who was shot last night, is to-day in dying
sufficiently to make an ante mortem state
ment. It is generally conceded that the ball
which hi5 him was fred By his brother al
though, Of course, aimed at Barton but this
cannot be positively determined until the ball
is extracted and compared with the caliber OF
the pistols used by Barton and the younger
Soteldo. The primary cause of the ARRAY was
the publication of an article in the Repubii-
can describing an alleged disturbance by
Soteldo in house of ill-fame. This article,
it is said by Soteldo's friends, was sent to
Soteldo's wife, and caused her to separate
from him. She is with him to-day, however,
and much sympathy is expressed for her and
their two children. There is also consider
able sympathy expressed for Soteldo him.
self, as he possessed many attractive qualities,
and his errors are mainly attributed to bis
| inability at times to resist excessive strong
drink. He was for several years. and until
| a few weeks ago, the Washington correspond
ent Of San Francisco paper. His wife is
the daughter of John Clements, millionaire
manufacturer Of Cincinnati.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
WASHINGTON, February 10th.-Soteido has
made an ante-mortem statement and will.
He says he has 10 further use for life, now
that the Republican has ruined his reputation.
He says he has broken his wife's heart, and
expresses remorse tor his past life. He main
tains that Barton shot him, but forgives him.
THIRD DIsPATCH.l
WASHINGTON, February 10th.-Mrs. So
teldo, wife of the wounded man, who Is here,
says her husband realizes his very dangerous
condition, and that there is little ground for
hope. He told her this morning that Barton
fred the first shot, Baton admits this, but
says that he shot low and missed, and is posi-
tive that Soteldo's brother shot him. Barton
will soon recover. Three men state that
they heard Soteldo threaten yesterday to kill
Barton.
FOURTH DISPATCH.l
WASHINGTON, February 10th.-R. c. So.
teldo was arraigued in the Police Court to-
day, charged with an assault with intent to
kill his brother, Antonio NJ. Soteldo. He
was committed to jail TO await the result of
his brothers injuries. Soteldo has regained
his entire consciousness, but is peralyzed
from his head down, and his death is only a
question of ashort time. He carried pistol
for several days, merely for his protection,
as he had been sleeping alone 10 a new house
in remote part of the city.
THE MATTER N NEW LIGHT.
WASHINGTON, February 10th.-The shoot
ing affair at the Republican Office last night
continues to be the topic of public interest
here It is charged that the articles pub
lished in the Republican TO which Soteldo took
exception, and which he resented, were in
spired by the star-route ring, in retaliation
for Soteldo's efforts to expose them. He WAS
among the first who attacked the Brady ad-
ministration iii the Second Assistant Post
master. Generals Office. He published
charges of fraud and corruption in the
newspapers he had represented, and was
active in encouraging the investigation. The
parties accused of completely in the star
route frauds retalisted by charging Soteldo
with purpose to levy blackmail upon them,
and the fight became bitter on both Sides
Soteldo's friends now declare that the article
exposing his visit to and fight in house of
i'll repute, and the subsequent article charg-
ing him with an attempt to bride an en-
ploye of the National Republican, were
the work of the alleged star route conspira-
tors, and were published to punish him for
his crusade against the ring. They point
to the well-known fact that until
few days ago General Brady was the chief
owner of the Republican, and to the fact that
it has been the persistent defender of the
star route men, and has been recognized as
the organ of these men. Barton, in justih-
cation of himself, has declared that he
was obeying orders in publishing the articles
which cost Soteldo his life, perhaps; that he
was not, as has been alleged, venting any
personal spleen, but that he was carrying out
the instructions of his superiors, which he
dared not disregard. This new phase
of the matter, together with the publication
of the fact that marked copies of papers con-
tanning the articles against Soseldo were sent
to lis wife. has considerably changed the
tone of public sentiment IN Soteldo's favor.
At Srst he was generally condemned, but his
friends have made il appear that he was
ruthlessly pursued and goaded, even to at
lacking him in the affection and esteem Of his
wife. He resorted to every means to keep the
knowledge of his misconduct from her, and
it was the informing of his wife, through
marked copies of the Repu5licoa, that goaded
Soteldo to desperation. The paper he pre-
sented to Barton was written confession
that Barton, while IL the employ Of the Dis
trict of Columbia Government several years
ago, obtained money through forgery. So
teIdo claimed that he had proof of this, and
his purpose, so it is stated, was to compel
Barton to acknowledge his guilt by afixing
his signature to the paper. Then, SO it is
said, Soteldo intended to present the papsr
to the proprietors of the Republican, and de-
mand. in the name Of consistency, as they
had been scoring him for his misdeeds, that
they discharge Barton. OF course Barton re-
fused to sign the paper, whereupon Soteldo
struck him, and they grappled over Barton'S
desk. Barton is known to have said he was
prepared for Soteldo, if he attempted to vio-
iently resent the article. There was an old
feud between the men. Soteldo has been
sinking all day and tonight.
Emitted States senate.
WASHINGTON, February 10.h.-The Invalid
Pension Committee recommended that all
bills hereafter reported shall not grant ar
rears.
Beck said the principle had been an
nounced that arrears of pensions could be
given TO pensioners Of all wars, irrespective
of their circumstances, and that if this was
carried out, it would bankrupt the country.
The resolution was laid aside, and Frye
made speech upon the tariff.
When FRYE concluded his remarks there
was an executive session, and the Senate ad-
jeurned til Monday.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, February 10th.-The first
bill on the calendar was the one authorizing
the President to appoint L. D. Kirby to be
Captain in the army, and gave rise to long
discussion. Colonel and Brevet General
Kirby was cashiered from the army for
drunkenness and conduct unbecoming an
officer The bill passed-ayes 81, noes 60
Cravens of Arkansas introduced a bill au-
thorizing the Mississippi, Albuquerque and
Interoceanie Railway Company to construct
a road through the Choctaw and ChickaSaw
reservation. Referred.
A communication from the Secretary Of
the Treasury gave the names OF officers and
employees of the Internal Revenue Bureau
and Department Of Justice, killed or wounded
in the enforcement of the Iaternal Revenue
laws The number killed was %; wounded,
50. The names Of persons were also given,
who were assaulted and wounded for supply
ing Internal Revenue officers with informa-
ton.
Adjourned until Monday.
Miscellaneous Washington Items.
WASHINGTON, February 10th. = Senator
Lamar was knocked down last evening while
crossing street, by pair of carelessly-driven
horses.
The President this morning agreed posi-
lively to appoint Bruno Tzscbuck, of Ne
braska, Consul to Vera Cruz Tz.cauck has
been urged by both the Nebraska Senators,
but was opposed by Representative Valen-
tine. stslwart, Some Senators think this
indicates that the President does not intend
to favor the stalwarts more than others.
- NIL l.