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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

The Pelican oil mills at Wash
ington, La, was burned on the
goth. Property valued at $780,.
900 and only $4,000 insurance
on the same. The pressman, Geo.
Doescher is supposed to have per.
ished in the fire.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
Notice.

The assessment and tax rolls Of
the town of Abbeville are now
complete and have been turned
over to the collector.
Taxpayers are notified to come
forward and pay their taxes under
the penalty of the law.
Abbeville, July 10Th 1882.
W. B. WHITE,
Secty Ex.o&cio Assessor
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Henry l.. Garland of st. Lam
dry is widely spoken as a next
candidase for congress, a better
selection could not be made--all
0 ak.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

When physicians have made use of a
prescription for years in their private
practice within certain success, it is a
duty they owe to mankind to put such
remedies within reach of all, and this
is done by 'eopyright,"-such is the
case with DR.. Sherman PRICKLY ASH
BITTERs, and they have proved to be a
blessing to mankind.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Cardinal Newman celebrated
his eighty first anniversary by Of.
floating at High Mass at the
church of the Oratory, at Birming
ham, England.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

The new tariff commission are
holding sessions at Long Branch.
A very desirable and secluded
spot for the transaction Of serious
business, in which the people are
so vitality interested.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

A special jury term, was held
in St. Martin Parish, beginning on
Tuesday the 18th. In the mat
ter of the case of the State vs.
Thibodeaux ct ais for lynchiLg
Jenkins and Azor, the grand jury
returned not a true bill--short
metre.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

A friend informs US that the
well known central warehouse
keeper, Mr.. J. r. Blanchet of
New Iberia has resumed his bust
ness, at tie same old stand, which
had been partly invaded by the
high waters.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Pearl fishing on the mussel
shoals Of the Ohio, has been gone
into for some years past and turns
out a paying business.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

So good are the harvests pgoa.
poets in France that for the a.rst
time in years, says tn. Paris Ga.
zette, France will have no occa.
eion TO import food from abroad.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
Important Notice.

All persons wishing to make publica-
tions of tableaux, etc, are hereby noti-
fed that from and after date said no
tees must be accompanied by the
printers foe, or same deposited with
the Clerk of Court, otherwise, they will
not be published. We cannot afford to
work fer glory. mach less promises.
April 1st 1882.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

At Chattanooga, Tenn, an
Ore bank has lately been discov.
cred ; it promises to be the most
remarkable and most profitable
one ever worked in this country.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
The idea has been suggested O.

The idea has been suggested Of
starting a convent Or high school
soon. The idea is laudabla and
feasible. Laudable, 10 object
more binding and sacred THAI
that Of the education Of the rising
generation Of young ladies, wo-
men are mems suhduers ; they Ly
enlightened advice make state
men and heroes. Leave them in
ignorance and man has lost his
stars on the stormy sea Of life,
Feasible! why, the least good
will on the part Of the citizens,
won!d answer the question and
prove the assertion. Teachers b?
they may be had, if not in some
religious order, here Or elsewhere
Of moral standing and intellectual
capacities, to conduct an estab.
lishment Of the kind to its good
and great ends and purposes and
for the welfare Of the whole com.
munity.
Senator VIM. p. Kellogg has
been exonerated from all charges
against him and if the government
cannot produce better and strong
err proof than it has done so far,
the Star Route cases will be
dropped and an atquittal ordered
by the court. In the Brady aud
Price case the jury stood eight
fer acqnittal and four for convic-
ton. In the Kellogg case, the
grand jury ignoring the bill were
about half republicans and half
democrats and were unanimous in
their action.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Charges are being preferred
against the Hon. VIM. P. kel-
log by one John A. Walsh on &C.
count of certain funds with the
Star Route connected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

NOTICE is hereby given that Assesslaen 8.
~ Lists are deposited in the Clers : nrs
and all persons are hereby notified g .oI 4
forward within thirty days from oan
this publication and make. c~orrecuoas
they deem proper. d. N. fVN
May 8, 1882. As's
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Civil and diplomatic relations
are soon to be ree5tablished be.
tween Prussia and Austria and
the Holy See. A thing most to
be wished for by the whole civil
lied world.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

The Senate refused to confirm
the stalwart Lanping as post mas
ter at Pen Yam, New York.
What's in The wind
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All advertisements and communications
intended for the MERID1oNAL, must be
handed in by IL o'clock NJ. on THURSDAY
to ensure publication. This is an impor-
tant business rule, which should not be
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Sarah Bernhardt since her mar
riage looks much better, acts let:
ter on the stage and behaves bet
ter, so say, some reliable papers
who wouldn't marry
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

The American squadron in the
Mediterranean las been ordered
in front of Alexandria to watch
over American interests in Egypt.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
s 1862 so S 1862 SO
GEo. e. LYONS.

1862 so s 362 50
GEO. E.. LYONS.
The above rer art is true and
correct, June Goth 1882.
T.. c. SMEnEs.
j. J. ABaDIn.
Report of W. B. White. Treas
urer of he Town of AbbevilIe tor
tie quarter ending July 5th 1882,
Debtor.
General fund.
April 5, to amt bal on
hand as per settlement S l76 81
July 5, amt reed since 6 IS
5 1873 rs
Credit.
July 5, by amt paid as
per warrants receipted 1913 so
Balance this day S IS 26
Street and Bridge Fund.
April 5th to balance OIL hand as
settlement S 68 68
July 5, to amt reed since 3 40
S " o.
Credit.
By amt paid as per vouch-
ers SO As
Balance Oh hand S IS SO
Respectfully submitted.
w. B. WHITE.
Treasurer.
The above report is true and
correct, June 30th 1882.
r. G.. SMEDEs,
J. J. ABADIE,
To the Honorable Mayor and
Board of Aldermen Of the town
Of Abbeville.
GENTLEMEN AFTER examina
ton of the report of Cons-collec
tor and Treasurer, with the Treas.
urer's book and vouchers, we have
found the report to be correct.
Abbeville, June 30th 1882.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Hon. VIM. H. Hunt, minister
plenipotentiary to Russia has fal.
len heir to a large inheritance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Illinois is determined to be call.
ed and to really be the great corn
State of the Unio1.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that I will
open the office Of Registration at the
Court House ON Monday September 4th
for the purpose of revising tbs registra-
lou books, by erasing the names of
those who have Gied. lief the parish. or
fir m any cause become Ineligible as
electors, and enrolling the names of
those who have become entitled to reg
lister since last registration : and will
open my office at the following places
fn-Wit.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

A st. John the Baptist journal
'hoists the name Of Allen Jumel for
Governor-well, we suppose its all
right.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

As a purgative medicine for bilious
ness and constipation, Bailey's SALINE
APERIENT is making rapid advances 70
The iron.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

The last rains have improved
the already bright and promising
prospects o. the crops.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Tom Ochiltree is an indepcn.
dent candidate for congress in the
9TH district of the State of Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
TOWN COUNCIL.

The Board met this Ord day Of
July 1882 10 regular session.
Members present - r. c.
Smedes. mayor, Solomon. Wise,
Lastie Broussard. 0. Bonrque and
J. J. Abadie, aldermen.
Minutes Of last meeting were
read and adopted.
On motion, l.. c. Lyons was
called to ac' as Secretary protein,
Reports of Cons-collector, Sec
rotary and Treasurer were pre-.
seated and 90 motion Of O. Bour
que accepted, and same ordered
10 be spread on the minutes.
To he Honorable Mayor and
Members OF the iowa Council. !,
the Undersigned, respectfully sub
init this as my report as Constable
and Collector OF the Corporation
Of Abbevi!le, for the quarter end
ing July Sta 1892:
Total amt Of licenses
on hand as per last
report S ITS 10
Received since last
report 1877 SO
Amt coll on same 1872 SO
4 mi remaining nncol-
lecied S $50 90
Names of parties fined in
Corporation
Lie, 9 so corporation half 25
Shoe Maker 2 SO l %
r B"i 5 90 2 so
J levi 10 90" 5 90
\ Bandreauy 10 90" 5 o.
J II 3eauxis 5 CD ST.
r Comange 5 90 2 SO
Total amt Of IL
cen~e received 80 SO
fatal amt al
fines 20 90
Total amt Of il.
cense uprollacted $50 90
Total ami e0t,ec
ted & GA hand 1872 SO
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
SATURDAY, JULY 29. 1882.

The health of Archbishop
Perche keeps on improving.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

| certify the foregoing to be .
true and correct list of jury, drawn
to serve at the next term Of the
District Court, as aforesaid.
Given under my hand and seal,
this 18th day of July a. D., 1882.
LAsTIE BRoUssARD,
Clerk of Cont.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

There is a wide split in the re-
publican party Of North Carolina.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29

Texas is enjoying a State con-
yention and Ecuador a revolution.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-29
JURY LIST

Jury drawn on the 18th Of Jul,
1882 to serve at the term Of Il.
District Court for the parish Of
Vermilion, to begin on the 4th Of
September 1882.
Grand and Petit Jury for the lat
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23
STATE ROAD FUND.


KANE, RIDGWAY AND ST. MARY'S
STATE ROAD FUND.
To bal due fund at last settlemt 412 "a
412 "a
BY com on $412.34 "a 2 per cent.
for discussing same S24
cash paid J. l.. Brown on
bond Moss 404 10
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23

Michael Brunner, Esq, Treasurer of |
Eur County, in account NTH said |
County for the year ending January |
q 1887
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23
amounts Due from the Several Col
Lectors of Eur County, Jan. 2, 1882.

@Paid since settlement.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23
The secret Of Peruna is that II Al.
ways comedies with the pisHaedfcofr1S
natur0. tNature.)

The Philadelphia Weekiy:Pr
BY a favorable arrangement With
the publishers of The Press we are en-
abled to send TIE Philadelphia Week
ly Press and THE ADVOCATE for one
year for $3.50, all postage paid.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23

"A. Swartz Ross, Merchant Tailor,
sign of tire red front, Main street,
Ridgway, Pa., has on hand q large
stock of gents furnishing goods In
connection with his tailoring estab-
lishnent. He has large stock of
samples for winter suitings. Orders
promptly filed and all work guaran-
teed To give satisfaction,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23
Prot. GuilmGtte'S French LIVER PAD,

Will positively cure Fever and Ague.
Dumb Ague, Ague Cake, Bilious
Fever, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, and all
diseases of the Liver, Stomach and
Blood. Price $3.50 by mail. Send for
Prof. Guilmette's Treatise on the Kid
aeys and Liver free by mail. Address
FRENCH PAD CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
For sale by Chas. McVean, st.
Marys, Pa
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23

Thomas iSuliican, Esq, High Sheriff
of E2k County, in account pit2 said
County for tic gear ending Jan. 2,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23
412 "a

We, the undersigned, auditors of
Elk county, in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, do certify that, in pur-
suance of the forty.seventh section Of
the act, entitled IAN act relating to
counties, townships, &C." passed the
10Th day of April, 1884, we met at the
commissioners office, in the Borough
of Ridgway, in the said county of Elk,
on the first Monday of January, 1882,
and did audit, adjust and settle the
several accounts required of us by law,
agreeably to the several acts of AS
sembly and supplements thereto, ac-
cording TO the best of our judgment
and abilities, and that the foregoing is
u correct and true statement of the ac-
counts of Michael Brunner, Esq, treas
urer of the said county with the sew
eral funds of the said county of Elk
for the year ending Jan. I'd, 1882.
In witness whereof, we have here
unto set our hands and seals at the
place aforesaid, this 23d day of Jan
uary, A. d. 1882.
ROBERT H. SMITH, )co
Il. J. TAYLOR, Grdo,
J. s. CHAMBERLAIN, Auus'
Attest-THos. j. BURKE, Clerk.
me commissioners OF EtR county IN
account Uih said County for SER
Vices rendered during the gear 4. ID.
1881
MICHAEL WEIDERT, ESQ.
To county orders received 2l6 90
PIG 90
By ~ days service, a. 800 PIG OC
2l6
GEORGE REUsCHER, ESQ.
To county orders received PIC 90
PIG 90
BY 70 days service O. 800 2le GO
PIG 90
w. H. OsTERHoUT, ESQ.
TO county orders received 1873 90
1873 90
BY 46 days. services, a. 800 1873 on
1873 90
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23
PIANOS,

$3.50 up (stool, Cover and Book.
Elegant Square Grand, strings, fun
!AA.graifes, every improvemen only
sz49: Cabinet Grand Upright s2iO
ana 500; Other Grand Holiday Bar
gains; Jubilee Organs, S55 up (Stool
ana ana Bookl. Excelsior, style AZ, Five
seet OF Reeds, 10 stops, only $s7.
oOrlental," style lO3. Ten set of Reeds,
~ Stops only l26. No. bogus" sets
on Is days trial, .freight free If 9l,,sntis-
factory. Fair and honest dealing
guaranteed. Sheet Music / price.
Piano. Organ, or Music Catalogue free.
N MENDELSSOHN PIANO CO., Box
zoos, N. Y.
ORGANS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23

Assets and Liabilities Of Elk County,
Jan. 2, 1882.
To amt of tax on unseated lands,
subject to comis and eXoneration" S,l76 IL
To amt OF tax due from collectors,
Grafton ~ ~ -. sol5 so
To amount due from Benztnger twn-
ship for support of lunatics at
DiXmont 52l OS
To amount due from Fox township
for support of luuatics at DXmont
hOSpltal. 0U1 10
To amount due for support of Ellen
Quinn at DiXmont Hospital........... 402 81
To amount due from Jacob MCau-
ley, eX-treasurer, for county tax
record, and not credited ............. 100 68
To judgment note against j. l.. j.
E. Bon nam ........."..... Al o.
To judgment note against p. w.
Hays and Joe Starr........... .--. ........ 80 %
To amount due from Ridgway town
ship for support of John Schilk at
Warren ospital""...."....-."....-. ia 93
3S7gO SO
To excess of liabilities............ ..... H. Hl50 Al
s529il 10
BY county bonds outstanding,.. $1,000 90
BY county orders outstandng......... e. 435 81
BY amount of State tax due............ l,43l 80
BY amount due DiXmont Hospital. $40 10
BY amount due Warren Hospital...- F4 SO
s52,9il 10
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-02-23
A UDIToRs' SETTLEMENT.

Receipts and Expenditures of EN-
County for the gear ending Decen'-
ber 81. 'Sl.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15
WARRINGTON.

Washington, 1.-The House COM
mittee on education and labor directed
Representative Sherwin to report favor
ably the bill spprepriating $40, 600
for general educational purposes, and
ask 1t to be printed aud recommitted.
The National Land Lesgue resolu-
tloas we're presented to the President
this afternoon, asking q recall Of Minis
ter Lowell. The President received the
delegation cordially and said he would
glvelthe matter early attention.
Washington, 14.-The cabinet session
lasted two hours to-day All the menu
oers were present. The principle ques-
lions under consideration we're the COM
ing monetary conference in Paris;
trouble with the COW boys in Arizona
and the Fltz John Porter case; The latter
was finally disposed of, SO far as the exc
cutlVe is concerned, bu. what action was
taken is not positively known.
ScoVille is more dependent than ever.
his lecturing seems to have been desd
failure Much sympathy is felt for MIN
mere, and 1t Is not impossible that his
petition to Congress for payment as eeun-
sci for Gulteau may receive some atten-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15
BRIEF KILOGRAMS.

TIP. O'Coner, NJ. P, will lecture
in Chicago Sunday evening.
The first section of Rsymond's
Boston excursion reached Denver
Friday.
Chicago brick makers have struck
for an advance of twenty-five cents
per day.
Arrangements are made for the
immigration of $4,000 Russian Jews
from Russia to America.
The proceedings in the Mason
habeaS corpus cases will be decided
by Judge Advocate General Swan
a very serious fire occouTred at
Mlnesville, Pa, on Friday, the
losses being quite heavy, and some
persons injured.
The Washington republican otfi-
cial organ urges the passage OF the
Chinese bill as modified, before the
arrival of the 10000 heathens now
en- route for this city.
Some republicans are finding fault
with Lowell and the state depart
ment for failure to take decisive
steps in the case Of imprisoned II
ish-Americans now imprisoned II
Ireland under the coercion act.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15

Washington 14.-IR the Senate Lap
ham presented . rsmonstrAnce trans
mi!t0d to him by the chamber Of COM
merce Of New York from business men
Of that city, engaged in the china, dry
goods, iron and cotton trade, and en-
bracing signatures Of banks, bankers and
insurance companies. against the passage
Of any law prohibiting Chinese immi-
grafton. It sets forth that such legisls-
lion is contrary TO our national
policy, an unnecessary Rtront to
q friendly nation, preiUdieial TO
commercial interests Of the country In
reducing, If not destroying our growing
commerce with China which promises
to be of vast Importance. Lapham said
petitions were animated by that spirit
which so universally prevailed in bis
boyhood, and which was expressed IN
one stanzs Of "Jetferson and Liberty"
with which all were familiar:
"Here, strangers from thousand shores,
Compelled by tyrsny TO roam,
Shall find, among abundant stores,
4 fire. and happier heme."
The papers went to the committee OF
foreign relations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15
The Wool Market.

Boston, 1.-THE market for wool was
more active. but prices low and irregular,
buyers being willing to purchase freely
at 40 for Ohio and Pennsylvania, and
considerable has been bought on SpecHla-
ton In this, and neignboring markets, at
this price, but no more is offered now I'M
der Al and AZ, and some is held higher.
The sales Of the week have been 2, 00O, 900
pounds, and fseces 40@42, for selected
lots, to 42H@45 per pound, Michigan
heeces have been selling at 40@41, and
in fair demand, No. feeces selling at
421z946, per pound rs to quality; comb
ing and delaine heecss were in fair de-
mand at 43@4S for fine delaine ana fine
com bing, some selected lots at 90. IN
washed combing, dull; sales can only be
made at low figures; 10, 600 pounds Ken
lucky were sold at q, and the trade here
are surprised that IN Kentucky the ar
ticle is held At %, and that the new clip
has been sold As that figure, IS it has
been Q dull article hsra fer some time
past. UnWashed hsecss are in fair de-
msnd, and remain uncha-ged. Califor-
mia wool is dull, and prices nominal.
New clip attracts very little attention
here. Pulled and Maine supers. 45@5o;
common to good supers, 25@42 per
pound. There have bsen 200, 900 pounds
OF Australia sold at 44946 for clothing,
and Al, for eombinR, lot, 900 pounds Of
Nontevideo st SO, choice Cape, 3S per
pound. Carpet woods have been quiet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15
SPECIAL SALE OF MILLINERY
AND HAIR GOODS.

For two weeks, commencing April
Sd, l will close out one of the finest
lines of millinery and hair goods
ever offered in this market, consist
ing of French chips, $1.5e; child
ren's hats, from so cents up;
switches, from so cents up; waves
and wigs a speciality. l respect
fully invite the ladies to call and ex-
anime my varied and select stock
MRS. j. TAFT.
No. 1877 First South street, opposite
Kimball block.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
XLVII CONGRESS.
REGULAR SESSION.
SENATE.
fridays PROCEEDINGS.

VOORHEES, addressed the Senate
upon his resolution declaring the
conduct Of the state department in
relation to the arrest and imprison-
ment by the British authorities of
Daniel McSweeney and other Am
erican citizens, as in violation of
American citizenship and deroga-
tory to the honor of the United
States. Upon the close of Voorhees,
remarks, the galleries containing
many members of the Land League
convention, manifested appreciation.
Sherman remarked that the stat
ute which protected the lights of
foreign born citizens had been
passed by the republican party, and
that party had established the right
OF expatriation. Upon his sugges-
ton the resolution of VOORHEES, was
referred to the committee on foreign
relations, with a view to inquiry
into all the facts in the case.
Adjourned till Monday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15
AGENTS WANTED.

The grandest scheme of a lifetime
profits larger than ever before made
by agents at any business; adapted
for any condition Of life; old and
young, married and single, all make
money faster than ever before.
Business strictly honorable; no COM
petition-nO capital required. Seize
this golden chance without delay.
George de Lara, 757 Broad
way, New York. =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-04-15
Chinese ChInninR.

Washington, 1S-In the House to-
day, Wells, Of Kentucky, presented
a minority irsport on the anti-Chi-
nese bill, and it was placed on the
House calendar. The report states
that the minority members have de-
sired to report bill fixing the term
of suspension at fifteen years, and
restoring the penalty clause; but
that in view of the statement that
Page would, on Monday, endeavor
to pass his bill under suspension
of the rules, they had determined
not to report the fifteen year bill
but to vote for Pages motion. They
filed the report, however, for the
purpose of formally stating their
preference for the fifteen years sus-
pension. They base their argu-
ment in favor of that proposition
upon popular demand of the people
of the Pacific Coast, Jas asserted at
public meetings, and on the fact
that to that people a suspension OF
even twenty years was not accept
able. J. F. Swift the only member
of the commission who represented
the anti-Chinese sentiment, had de-
clared that ten years suspension was
worse than nothing, and that 1t
would not restore to its normal con-
dition the industrial and business
interests of California, or come up
to the expectation Of the people OF
that section. The report then pro-
ceeded to argue that the govern
ment of the United States was
given by treaty absolute discretion
as to determining the time and
manner Of such suspension.