Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-02-21
GENERAL NEWS.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD
UNION.
DOMESTIC.
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Emitted states Senate.
WASHINGTON, February 20sh.-The discus
sion of the bill 70 retire General Grant con-
sumed the session until 3:25 N,
Logan explained that the point he sought
to make clear was the law which made no
distinction as to TIE circumstances Ct the of
hcar; that based retirement only upon his
length Of service, wounds or disability. He
had bsen informed by General Shield THAI
the newspaper statement about bis having
pawned his sword was not true. He would
die rather than do such thing. He logan
had been one of that officers supporters
in the effort for his retirement, and
wrote g letter in his behalf, which
was widely published at the tipe. and there
fore what rad been said on that score did not
apply to hiulsslf. Some seemed afraid that
General Grant might be Inundated, but that
gentleman ought to be the judge on that
point, and he would say that as a recognition
of the services OF the distinguished beneh-
ciary, his retirement would be considered by
him IS an honor.
Butler suggested that upon this considera-
ton similar provisions should be made for
Generals franklin, Mcclellan and other dis.
tins uished soldiers.
Logan admitted the propriety of any pro-
position to that effect.
Vest disclaimed any prejudice against Gea-
eral Grant, or any other Union soldier. To
say that he or any of his associates who had
been identified with the Coafederaoy enter
tanned mean and coutemptible jealousy
against man because he had conquered them
in an open fight, was simply mad, personal
ref sction. to which he would not reply.
The bill comes up again tomorrow.
The pension arrears resolution was then
taken up, and Mcpherson offered and advo-
Gated substitute declaring that the Senate
adhered TO the principle that pensions shall
be computed from the time of disability, and
asking the Pension Committee to bIil.s in q
bill by which the business of the Pension
Bureau may DE expedited and frauds detected
and punished.
An executive session interrupted the dis
cussion, and when the doors were opened the
Senate adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, February 20sh.-McKinley
of Ohio, from the Committee on Ways and
Means, moved to suspend the rules and pass
the joint resolution refunding TO the Ameri-
can revisors of the New Testament the duties
paid oa copies Of the new revised Testament
for the use of the company. Agreed 20, and
the bill passed.
A resolution authorizing the Secretary IF
War to grant immediate relief by Issuing
rations to the destitute citizens OF Arkansas
and Louisiana in the Red River valley, was
The bill TO establish a District United
States Court and officers thereof in the north
era and southern judicial districts of Georgia
vas agreed TO.
The bill to promote the efficiency of the
hfe-sayiog service and to encourage the cav
ing of life from shipwreck was passed.
The bill authorizing the payment of the
Japanese indemnity fund tS1.170, 540) to the
} Japanese Government with the exception of
1884, coo, which shall be paid to the officers
and crew OF the United States ship Wyoming,
was passed amid applause.
The House then took recess.
The An;i.Chinese bills,
NEW YORK, February 20sh.-The Mail and
Express Washington correspondent says
Senator Miller, of California, viii to-day or
to- morrow call up from the calendar the bill
regarding the immigration treaty and press
it, after it has been discussed a reasonable
length of time. Several Senators desire to
speak on it. Representatives Page and Pa
CHICO intend to press il in the House also, in
q few days. The Pxcifc coast people are not
as radical in this matter as they have been.
They do not demand that the Chinese must
go, but they want white labor protected from
Monaghan competition by restrictive legisla-
ton. There is no passion exhibited in the
matter this year at Washington. but en- the
contrary the Pacific coast people now talk
plain common sense in their arguments.
The Proposed AbrOsation of the Hawai-
ian Treaty.
WAs1INGToS, February 20.h.-The hearing
before the House Committee on Foreign At
fairs on the proposed ahrogat;oa Of the Hawai-
ian treaty was continued this morning.
Allen, the Hawaiian Minister, reviewed the
history of affairs which had led up to the
treaty, and recited the views of Marcy, Sew
ard, Sumner, General Grant and others of
the Importance to the Government of the
United States that the Hawaiian Islands
should not fall under the control OF any for
eign power. He contradicted the assertion
made on the other side that the labor engaged
in sugar culture could be called in any sense
slave labor, but that the wages paid
are very high, and that the interests
and welfare of the lshorers are thoroughly
protected by the Hawaiian Government. He
also showed that the allegation of smuggling
sugar into this country under the name of
Sandwich Island sugar was entirely without
foundation, and in proof of that he read
from letter of Comfy, United States Minis
ter at Honolulu. George S. Boutwell, ad.
vsed the committee on the same side of tie
question, combining his remarks chiefly to the
great Importance of the United States Gov
eminent retaining its influence in these
islands, in view Of the great trade of the fu-
ture with countries on the Pacific. Farther
hearing in the matter was postponed by the
committee until Monday, March 9th.
The Blaiae.yOorhees Story.
CHICAGO, February 20th.--A Washington
special to the Western Press Association says:
A reporter this morning interviewed several
leading Democrats in regard to the reported
scheme to run Blaine and Voorhees, az can
didates in 1884. Voorhees, characterized the
story 90 too absurd to be noticed. Senator
Morgan pronounced the whole thing a fiction,
saying 81 don't thirk Blaine would ever
trust his political fortunes to such Democrats
as Voorhees,, Jere Black ard myself. l like
Mr.. Blaine very much personally, but be-
lisve in straight, unadulterated Democracy.
| would rather lose with simon.pure Demo
cratic candidate than win by coalition and
mixture of principles" Among Democrats
generally the story is laughed at, but few,
however, are inclined 70 shake their heads
and say things are drifting that way.
Miscellaneous Washington Items.
WASHINGTON, February 20th. = Senator
Plumb reports favorably the bill granting to
California FIVE per centum of the net pro
ceeds If the sales of public lands in that
State.
Director of the Mint Burchard has decided
that mutilated coin be considered as bullion
only, and reflling with silver or gold does not
make the coin fit for circulation as legal cur
rency. Many coins have been so filled. The
decision il approved by Secretary Felger.
Secretary Folger says he has notyet heard
whether New intends to accept the Secretary
ship or not. New is in the city, and has been
in consultation with some of his Indiana
friends about the matter. He has not yet
called upon Folger, and this fact has caused
some people to belive that be does not intend
TO accept the position if confirmed by the
Senate.
The circulation Of standard silver dollars
for the week ending February 18Th was 49,
4S5, against 92, 495 for the corresponding
period of 1881.
The President has pardoned Frank Denny,
of Minnesota, convicted of passing counter
felt coin.
The President has nominated William T.
Tucker, Jr., of Illinois, to be Mayor and
Postmaster.
TIE Court-martial to try Sergeant Mason,
who shot Guitesu, has adjourned TO procure
a diagram of the Jail and surroundings. A
plea of not guilty was entered.
Secretary Kirkwood has postponed for
sixty days the investigation of the sale of
swamp land near Toledo, without prejudice