Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-03
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. THE CHINESE BILL Passed With the Senate
 Amendments. RUSSIAN TREATMENT OF THE JEWS. A Protest From the United
 States
CASES AGAINST THE STAR ROUTERS.
Judge WyIie Again Refuses
 to Quash.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Cabinet Matters - The Chinese Bill
 Passed Amended by the Senate-The
 Persecution of the Jews in Russta-Our
 Governments Protest on the Subiect-
 Other Matters.
 WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Cabinet was in session nearly three hours this afternoon, all the members being present except Attorney General Brewster, who is sick The Presi- dent decided to issue a proclamation ordering the cowboys in Arizona to disperse. The Fitz John Porter case and Indian troubles formed subjects of lengthy discussions.
 The President sent to the House to-day in response to resolution of inquiry, the corre- spondence between the United States govern ment and the Russian government relative to the treatment of Jews in Russia. The corre- spondence is very voluminous, extending back ten years and including copies of the treaty and other documents of this nature There is a letter from Minister Foster to Sec retary Blaine dated July 30, 1881, in which he reviews at great length not only the treaty between the United States and Russia, but also the treaties of Russia with other coun- tries pertaining to the rights of their citizens, and also the laws of Russia relating to the Jews. By this it appears that under the early laws the Jews were prohibited from coming to or settling in Russia, but owing to the fact that many were citizens of Holland, the Crimea and other districts obtained by war the laws were modified, but in portions of Russia the laws yet prevent the coming of any Jews, even natives of the sections men- tioned, unless they come as merchants or bankers under special permission of the gov ernment. He says he cannot find any account of the enforcement of these laws against American citizens down to 1860. In that year by imperial ukase the laws were modified so as to admit other Jews than those mentioned, including those proposing to open factories. Secretary Blaine in his re- ply refers in detail to the treaty existing be- tween the two countries and says that on this brief formulation of the case this govern ment believes that under it's treaty and its treatment of Russian subjects in this country it has just cause of complaint regarding the cases of Wilkzynsksi and Pinks, the details of whose arrest have already been published, and proceeds to quote the treaty of 1881 in support of this claim. Where the treaty gives an alien certain rights these cannot be interfered with by local laws. It is subject of unfeigned regret that government to which we are allied by so many historical ties as to that of Russia shows a disposition to deal with technicali- ties and enforce the letter of the law. The principle involved by the expulsion of these men is one not recognized in our laws or our treaties. It is a new issue in our information al relations. We can make no new treaty with Russia nor accept any construction of the present one which shall discriminate against any class of American citizens on &C., count of their religion. MT. Hoffman re- piled by letter that he had submitted the let ter of Secretary Blaine to the Russian minis ter of foreign affairs and was informed that in his opinion the section of the treaty re-
 irir submit to the laws there prevailing" made the course of that government quite justifia- ble in the cases mentioned. The next com munication given is from Secretary Freling- huysen to Hoffman, in which he says that prejudice of race and creed having given way to the claims Of common humanity, the people of the United States have heard with great regret of the sufferings of Jews in Russia. The President of course feels that the gov ernment of the Emperor should not be held morally responsible for acts it considers wrong, but is powerless to prevent. But should it appear to Mir. Hoffman that the Russian government might put forth greater efforts to prevent this course he is directed at the proper time to indicate with due difference that the feelings of friendship of the United States for Russia prompts it to express the hope that the government will find means to cause this persecution of these unfortunate fellow beings to cease. The let ter ends by saying: If, however it should come to your knowledge that any citizens of the United States are victims of persecution you will feel it your duty to omit no effort to protect them and to report such cases to the department.
 Colonel Corbin, secretary of the Garfield memorial committee of the Army of the Cumberland, reports total receipts to date of $13,0O0. A public appeal for more funds will be issued, and May Both is suggested for general contribution throughout the coun- try, the maximum amount to be $1OO.
 Judge Wylie's overruling to-day of the motion to quash the remaining Star route ln- dictments leaves the coast clear for the trials to begin on Friday though it is rumored the government will not be ready then. It is ex- pected an attempt will be made tomorrow to procure an order embracing the names of Rerdell and others as to whom the present indictment will be held insufficient, and if successful the latter will be dismissed and trial on new indictment asked.
 The Presidents first card reception held tonight was attended by the members of the Cabinet the Supreme Court, Senators, Rep resentatives, army and navy officers and prominent civilians. The President was as- sisted by the members of his Cabinet After the reception supper was given to forty h. Vited guests. The next reception will proba- bly, be the last of the season.
 The only subject Of gossip around the ho- tels to night Is the Chinese bill which the House at a late hour. when only about thirty members were present, concurred In the Sen ate amendment extending the time from sixty to ninety days for informing the Chinese gov ernment of its passage and defined the words Chinese labor. It is authoritatively stated that the President will sign the bill as passed.
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