Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-10-27
DOMESTIC NEWS.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RgooRD-USIos.l
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Thanksgiving Proclamation by the FFesi-
dent.
WASHINGTON, October 26Ih.-Ths follow
ing thanksgiving proclamation has been is
sued by the President
In conformity with custom the annual ohserv-
ance OF which is justly held in honor by this people,
l, Chester A. Arthur, President of the United
States, do hereby set apart Thursday, the 3oh day
of November next, day OF pubic Thanksgiving.
The blessings demanding our gratitude are numer-
Gus and varled-for the peace and amIty which sub
sist between this Republic and all nations OF the
world for the freedom from internal discord and
violence; for the incre sing friendship be-
tween diff rent sections OF this land OF liberty,
justice and constitutional government; for
the devotion of the people to our free
institutions, and their cheerful obedience to the
mild laws for the constantly increasing strength Of
the Republic, while extending its privileges TO our
fellow men who come to US for the improved means
OF internal communication and increased facilities
OF intercourse with other nations for the general
prevailing health OF the year; for the prosperity Of
ali our industries, the liberal return for the me-
chanics toll affordiug market for the abundant
harvests OF the husbandmen for the preservation
OF the national faith and credit for the wise and
generous provision to effect the intellectual and
moral education Of youth; for the influ-
ence upon the conscience OF restraining and
OF home. For these and for many other
blessings we should give thanks. Wherefore
do recommend that the day above be observed
throughout the country as day of national thanks
giving and prayer, and that the people, ceasng from
their daily labor, and meeting in accordance with
their several forms OF worship, draw near to the
throne OF Almighty God, offering to him praise and
gratitude for the manifold good which He has vouch
soft l tl,n%L "a
mercies may continue; and | further recommend
that the day thus appointed may be made the
special occasion for deeds OF kndIess and charity
to the suffering ard needy, go that all who may
dwell within the land may rejoice and be glad in
this season OF national thanksgiving.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal OF the United States to BE- af
fixed
Done at the city cf Washington, this twenty fifth
day of October, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred ard eighty two, and OF the In.
dependence OF the United States the hundredth
and seventh. CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
FREDERICK l. FRELINGHUYsEN, Secretary of State.
The Chinese Restriction BiIi-Decision
from The Treasury Department.
WASHINGTON, October 26.h-In response
TO a letter of the Collector of Customs at San
Francisco, Assistant Secretary French, of
the Treasury Department, has addressed the
official the following reply:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, October goth.
Sir: The question is presented whether Chinese
laborer who resided in this country at the date of the
confirmation OF the treaty Of November 1885, and who
went to China before the passage of the Act OF May
1882 and who has returned to San Francisco is en-.
titled to land without producing the certificate pre-
scrhed by said Act, ana whether certificate of the
Consulate Of China at San Francisco issued before
the passage of said Act may be received proof OF
his identity and former residence in this country
1t was manifestly not the intention Of Congress TO
take away from Chinese lsborer residing in this
country at the date of the confirmation OF the
treaty OF 1885, his rights to 90 and return and it
was impossible for Chinese laborer departing from
the country before the passage of the Act of
1857 to obtain the certificate required by that
Act, Congress could not baye intended TO deprive
MIN OF the night to return for not doing what was
impossible. In the of the Chinese cabin waiter
before Justices Field and Sawyer, in California il
was held that the prohibition upon The master of a
vessel is against the bringing OF any Chinese laborer
embarking at a foreign port or piece and does not
apply to the bringing of laborer already on board
OF the vessel when it touches at foreign port In
the case OF the Chinese merchant, before Judges
Field and Hoffman, in California, il was held
that a Chinese merchant, d miced out of China
when the Act OF Congress was passed, may come to
this country from foreign jurisdiction, and that
proof OF the occupation Of such persons may be
made by parole. 1t was impos ible for such Chinese
merchant TO procure the certificate prescribed by
the statute, which required that his place of resi-
dence in China should be stated therein because he
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held IN that case that the language OF Congress
should be construed, il possible, in harmony with
the objects of the treaty, and that it will not
be inferred that Congress intended to disre-
gard i s stipulations. ALI statutes are construed
with reference 20 the object in REV. The com
mandment, i" Thou shalt not kill" is not construed
TO prevent the execution of criminals so the Judge
OF England construed the law which enacted that a
prisoner breaking from prison should be deemed
guilty OF felony, holding that it did not apply to one
breaking out when the prison was on fire. observing
that the prisoner was not to be hanged because he
would not stay to be burnt.
The conclusion seems to be inevitable that Chinese
aborers residing in the United States at the date of
the confirmation Of the treaty of 1880 have right
to return at pleasure, and if they left this country
before the date OF the passage OF the Act OF 1882
cannot be required to produce the certificate pre-
scribed by that statute. Not being required to pro-
duce statute evidence what proof shall be required
The answer mus be, such proof is satisfactory to
the Collector Of the TT or the Court having juris-
diction of the case. 1t is understood that many
Chinese laborers resident in the United States at
the date OF the confirmation OF the treaty Of $780,
went to China before the passage of the Act of 1882
taking with them certificates from the Chinese Con-
sui at San Francisco of such residence, and that
they were entitled 10 go to and from China or other
countries freely and without hindrance, in accord
ance with the treaty stpulatons. Ii is the opinion
OF the Department that such certificate may be used
prima facie evidence of such residence and iden-
tity OF the person producing it. Such certificate,
however, Is not conclusive, and IL there iS
son in any case to suspect fraud imposition the
Collector will make rigid investigation, and re-
fuse permission to the PASSENGER to land until salts
factory evidence Is produced. 1t will be under
stood, OF curse, that the decision OF this DEPART
ment is subject TO be overuled by the Courts
welcomed with Bloody Hands to EEospit-
able Graves.
NEW BEDFORD Mass J, October 25th.-A
letter received in this city from Captain
Grape, of the lost schooner Surprise, of this
port, at Basket Island, near Punta Arens.
gives the particulars of her loss, and says
that o boats crew that he left at the island
was subs, quently msssscred by the natives,
with the exception of Portuguese boy. He
also says that boats crew belonging to the
British bark Rossnestb, which founiered at
sea, containing the mate and four men, were
also murdered by the natives, excepting the
mate. who was afterwards rescued by some
friendly Indians and sent to Valparaiso,
where he has arrived. A thicd boats crew
had also boon massacred by the natives at
this point.
The BIcenfennial-"F Festival Day."
PHILADELPHIA, October 26th.-To.day is
styled 8 festival day in the group Of b:cen.
tennisl fetes. TIE days ceremonies were in-
auguratei by parade of knights Templar
over the same route the previous procession
CoFtreO, at Ine same nOur. 1ner6 was q o.
cycle meet and review and an archery contest
in Paramount Park, and Wells musical festi.
val in Bicentennial Music Hall, which was
crowded. The asssmblsge appeared undimin-
ished as the Templar parade passed through
the streets.
Appointments by the President.
WASHINGTON, October 26ih.-The Prcsi.
dent has appointed George Z. Wa,iDg. Jr.,
of Newport, Il. l., member of the Ma
tioral Beard of Health, vice Chas. f, Folsom.
of Massachusetts,, resigned. He appointed
William S. Smith, of New York, Edward
Kingsley, of Massachusetts, and Dwight K.
Trip, of Rhode Island. a commission to ex-
anime and report upon $50 miles OF road con-
structed by the Atlantic and Pacific Rail.
way Company in Indian Territory and Lizard
land (Arizons).
Ditcned by Train yyreckers.
GRAND HAVEN mich. J, October 26sh.-A
train on the D3troit, Grand Haven and Mil
wausee Railroad was ditched by train. wreck
ers. who removed the rails near Cartin, on
the down grade, whore the bank is thirty feet
high. The baggage and two passenger cars
went down. There were few persons en- the
train, and no one was seriously hurt.
The Star Route Bribery Matter.
WASHINGTON, October 26,h.--Frank II.
Fail, charged with attempting to corrupt a
star route Juror, surrendered himself to-day.
Special counsel Wells, reurssenting tie Gov.
ont Nd II