Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-04-01

met to-day. General Frances c. Barlow pre-
siding. Edward G. Mason, of Chicago, gave
some interesting information in regard to the
progress of the work in the West. After con-
siderable discussion, a circular, descriptive of
the aims snd purposes of the committee, was
ordered seut to Republicans in all parts Of the
country.
United states Senate.
WASHINGTON, March S1st.-Platt called up
his hill providing for the organization Of the
Patent Once. In separate report he s6-
duces considerations 20 show the necessity for
reorganization, for sn increase in its working
forces, or larger accommodations for the trans
sctiOn OF business naturally connected with
the work of examining aud granting applica
tions for patents. To Illustrate the over
crowded condition of business at the present
time, be said, if a man invented o new ma
chine relating TO agriculture, it would be
eighs months before his application could b.
passed upon.
After an executive session, the Senate ad-
journed
Hoase OF Representatives
WAsHIYGToN, March Slst.-Under the call
OF States the following bills were introduced
and Ieetred:
By Glascock-Constituting Oakland, Cal,
port Of delivery.
By Finerty-A Joint resolution, declaring
that the thanks Of Congress are due, sud ere
hereby accorded, to United States Minister
Sargent for the able. faithful snd 6iguihcd
manner in which he discharged the duties cf
his office while representing the iatetests Of
this republic while sc tie court Of the Ger
man EmpjIe.
by Kssson-To repeal the internal revenue
tax on tobacco and the Installations OF apples
and peaches.
The trnde-dolar bill Was taken up, ard
Bland took tho hoor in opposition to the bill
An extended debate eusued, aud without
action the matter went over.
Robert Smslls, of South Csrolins, appeared
at the bar Of the Hou.e aud took the osrh of
Office as Representative, to succeed the late
+. w. NJ. Mackey.
AdjouIei.
Constitutional Convention for the United
ststes TO be Proposed.
WASHINGTON, March Representa-
tive NcCord has prepared joint resolution,
tt BE- Introduced as soon as possible. provid-
ing for the appointment by the President,
with the advice and consent Of the Senate
Of q Commission 10 consist of seventy-six
persons, two from each St1te, Of the different
parties, for the purpose Of considering aud
proposing 70 the several States the pr0pTie'y
of calling q Convention Of at least two. thirds
of ths States, to propose ameu3ments 30 the
Constitution ; the members Of the Commits.
sion to be called together by proclamation Of
the President. After their appointment they
are to meet not to exceed thirty days at such
time and place, with the same pay and emoI-
uments pro rata as members Of Congress.
The Convention, should it be called
by the States, Is to meet July (
1887. Among the subjects TO which
these proposed amendments relate ass the
Presidential succession, the election of Presi.
deat and Nics.Pi iidsnt, TIE exercise of the
veto power, women suffrage. and number
of other subjects, such as the regulation OF
trademarks, the establishment of federal
system of popular education, end the freedom
of the civil service frcn political control,
which have come up for action since the Con-
stitutiou wss adopted, and with which Con
giess now has no power to deal. McCord
says the appointment of the Commission is
simply preliminary step to bring about con-
carted action by two.thirds of the States. He
suggests July 4. 1887, as the date for holding
the Convention, because that year is the CEN
tennal anniversary of the submission of the
original Constitution to the original thirteen
States.
The DanvIlIe Inquiry.
WASHINGTON, March 51st-In the Dan
vile investigation to-day, Green Williams.
Ghlet OF Police OF Danyllle, was examined.
He saw the riot from short distance, and
saw shooting from both directions. Witness
described the threats which have been made
by colore1 men against their fellows y no
should vote the Democratic ticket.
James Woods, City Sergeant of Danville,
q Republican, was satisfied that the riot was
a sudden ebullition-not premeditated. On
cross-ex animation. he said it would not have
been safe TO call out the cOlored militia. He
thought it would prevent violence TO put the
Democratic party il control, thought it
would aggravate the feeling Of the colored
men, or peace guard.
Adjourned.
Postal Matters
WASHINGTON, March 31st-Enma /.
Smith hes been appointed Postmaster 1T
Rjcklin. California, aud James Monaghan st
Miles, Washington Territory. A new cffice
hss been established at Brooks, Yolo county,
California.
The National Debt.
WASHINGTON, March 3lst.-EStimsted re-
ducti0n of Jhs public debt. SIS COG, ,000
The Storm in the East.
NEW YORK, March 31st-The gale con-
tinued last night severe. Additious! schoon-
era were wrecked, but no lives lost.
The grand saloon on the race track of the
Sheepsnesd Bay Jockey Club, and some un-
finished cottages, were demolished. james
Leonard, carpenter, was blown into Coney
Islaud creek and drowned.