Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-05-03
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.


S.ay abroad. The Southern Pacific is
,,einc raided again today by clinue
n brokers. tits siad Prof. Treadwell has
oone 70 London, and that officers OF
the company arc getting hold of The
stock. but their manipulations are Sc
varsly criticised. Some gold is said TO
have been engaged for steamers sailing
before Saturday. Western Union earn
mos increased steadily during April.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-in the House
Page attempted TO call mp the Chinese
hill. but the regular order was insisted
on.
The bill passed granting condemned
cannon to the Morton Monument Asso-
cistion of Indiana.
The pending motion TO refer to the
Judiciary Committee the bill for remov-
ing the disqualifications of Confed-
crates for army appointments was de-
feated by yeas - TO noes "a.
The Senate Committee on Commerce
voted five to four to report favorably
the nomination of Worthington. rs
Collector of Customs at Boston.
HOUSE.
On motion of kasson, the House
went into Committee of the Whole on
the Tariff Commission bill, no limit be-
ing agreed on for debate.
Land Grant Railroads.
WASHINGTON, May The House
Committee Oh Judiciary, at full meet
ING this morning, had under considera-
ton the subject of lapsed railroad
grants. The statement of the Commis-
sioner was fully expressed TO the effect
that reports on certain roads whose bu-
siness is being affected by delny should
be made at once. Members % the Com
mittee are rcticent as to what their ac-
ton will be, or what roads will be first
acted on. The Northern Pacific and the
Atlantic and Pacific are in hands of
subcommittee, and friends Of these
roads are confidently expecting an early
and favorable report.
A Change Of Sentiment.
CHICAGO, May "A Washington spe-
cial says that before General Sherman
departed on his executive tour of in
spection Of army pests in the southwest
and on the Pacific Coast, he caused it to
be made known publicly that he was i'll
favor Of the compulsory retirement
feature of the army bill, and believed in
firmly requiring all officers to go on the
retired list on reaching the age of G2, rs
provided in the bill. Something has oc.
Cured TO change General Sherman's
views since he left Washington, as he
has been teIegraphing here against the
enactment Of this clause, without ex-
esption is made in favor Of all officers
of the army above the rank of colonel.
T1s Senate Appropriation Committee
has not yet taken action on tho bill, and
the delay has been caused by the alb
ssnce Of General Logan, Chairman of
the sub Committee, having the measure
in charge. When Logan left for
Hot Springs, it was the under
standing that final action was not TO be
had on the hill till he returned, and at
that time it was not known that Gener-
al Sherman had changed his views in
regard to retirement and it was thought
that this feature would be agreed to A.
most unanimously. II appears. how
ever, rs the result of Sherman's tele-
grams, some members Of the Committee
have also changed their views, and that
the clause can now only be carried by
tho vote Of Logan, who is not expected
back until the latter end of this week.
Opponents of the retirement clause are
trying to force action before Logan re-
turns, of course with view to defeat
ing IL in the interest of General Sher-
man.
4 Hard Worked Committec.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Military
Committee will hold a special meeting
tomorrow to consider the bill for the
compulsory retirement Of army officers
over 62 years Of age. The Committee
has four hundred private bills on their
calendar, and in order to dispose of
them will ask leave to hold meeting
during the session of the Senate.
Csed for the Pcnitentiary.
LANcAsrxR, (Wis) May 2.-Joseph
McI.ark, charged with an attempt to
commit Mormonism outside Utah, was
placed in Jail here last evening. So far
a. heard from, McLark has been in
possession Of four wives, all four of
whom are now living. He il very quiet,
and has little to say, evidently rcco2-
mixing his chances for q prolonged stay
at wanpan penitentiary.
Wssl.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2.--Thcrc is
rather more inquiry for fins fieeces, but
the market ID steady and without
change.
Lake Old Timc Pirates.
NEw YoRx, May 2.-The bark Car
'denaa. from Gaboon, reports that in
tho latter part Of March pirates Of
Pingrooys and Bakalas captured and
plundered the French cutter Gaboon.
The government sent forcs 10 Scspsure
Der, and in the ensuing action French
surgeon was killed and three French
soldiers wounded.
4 Dakota Blaxe.
MIDDLETON, I'd. To May 2.-Coxe's
carriage shop and five other buildings
we're burned today. Loss. $4,000.
4 1sssen Blaae.
Bosrox, May e.-Ths Union Carpet
Lining Works were burned today.
Loas. $N.0oO.
At 81, on motion Of Page, the House
took up the Chinese blu from the
Speakers table, and concurred in the
Ssnats amendments.