Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-05-20
WASHINGTON.
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WASHINGTON.
4 Forfeiture Rtii by Deiph.
WASHINGTON, May ia bill in rela-
non 10 the forfeiture Of the Northern
Pacific lands Was introduced today BY
Dolpa- Ii provides for the immediate
restoration to the public domain of that
portion of the grant lying contiguous
with Its main line between Walluia and
Portland, distance of PA miles. Ii
also provides for the forfeiture at the
end OF tive years from the passage of
the bill Of all lands adjacent 10 that por-
ton of the Cascade branch which shall
! then be unbuilt, in effect giving the
road five years to build the Cascade
branch. The bill proposes to authorize
persons IN possession of anv of these
lands TO purchase 80 acres if 30 much
has been improved by them. The rail
road is required to file its assent to the
conditions of the bill, so as to avoid all
/ question as to the title to the forfeited
| lands.
The Bieyeltsts.
The ffth annual meeting of the
League of American Wheelmen COM
menced this morning. Unusual interest
the reported intention of some unsstis-
fed ones TO move to dissolve the league.
Ii IL stated that from 1900 to 100 BIZ
cyclists will take part in the parade to-
morrow.
That Visit 20 Tilden.
Representative Cassidy. of Nevads,
said: The visit of the Pacific coast del
egation to Tilden some weeks since, has
given rise to many erroneous impress
sions throughout the country. This re-
salted." he said. from the fact that
all sorts of alleged interviews were pub
ilshed broadcast. which never took place
at all with any member of the delega-
ton"
Continuing, he said: The visit to
Gramercy Park was purely social, and
originated in this way. Representative
Spriggs, of the Utica district of New
York, is an old and Intimate friend of
Governor Tilden. Judge Spri2gs being
about to go to New York. invited me to
accompany him. and together pay our
respects to the distinguished statesman.
Liter the party was enlarged by por-
ton of the delegation from California,
As the visit was purely social and wholly
non political, sense of propriety de-
manded that the delegation should re-
fraiu from rushing into print, bnt the
| objects of the visit having been misin
terpreted and wildly misrepresented, l
feel that IN simple justice it is best TO
disclose all that took place. Governor
Fflden received the party with great
cordially, and the interview lasted
nearly an hour. While il is true that
one of his arms is affected, his general
health is remarkably good. not to say
robust. The Governor threw back the
heavy folding doors in presence of his
visitors. and moved about with as much
activity as man of 40. His mind is as
strong and clear as ever before in his
life. As 90 his ability to stand the ia
tigue and excitement of a campaign,
think his chances in that direction to be
as good as those of any man of his age.
The only reference made to politics was
when member of the delegation ad-
dressed the Governor and said, We are
all your friends, We are all for Tilden,
as are all she Democrats on the Pacific
coast In reply, the Governor said, Il
an not lilden man, which was CON
strued by some visitors as declarat ion
that he would not he candidate for
the Presidency. For my own part |
left Iilden in the firm conviction, judg-
ing fro Il all the surroundings, that he
will gladly accept the nomination il
rendered him by the Chicago conven
zion. may be mistaken, but certainly
came away with that opinion"
Columbian Miaisaer.
DIR. Vincent Garcia, formerly Presi-
dent of the Columbian State of Bolivia.
has been appointed Columbian Minister
TO the United States.
New Judicial Circuit
bill was introduced in the Senate
today providing for Tenth Judicial
Circuit, to consist of the districts of
California, Oregon and Nevada, and
that the Judge at present of the Ninth
Circuit shall be Judge of the Tenth Cir
cult.
Issue Of silver Dollars.
The issue of standard dollars for the
week ended May 18th, 1894, WAS 1888,
905; for the corresponding period of last
year, $l55,99s.
Extensive Fire In an oriental City.
CoSsrANTISoPLE, Nav 19.--At Beiba-
gar. a CITY of Asia Minor, $50 dwellings,
| ga warehouses and SHOES. IL mosques,
| Is schools. 3 khans and LAG other build
ings were burned. Eleven persons per-
| ished.
4 Ueath OF sam WhFus
LONDON. Nav 19.-Mr. Samuel Ward
died at Hesli, Italy. today. He passed
away peacefully, surrounded by loving
| friends.
Mckee M the New Orleans Expes.
ttion.
| The Secretary of State received dis
| patch from our Minister to Mexico. an
| nouncine that the President Of the Re
| pablo had, in accordance with a de-
cree of the Chamber of Deputies of Mex
leo. given effect to AN appropriation of
| $1,000 TO DERRY tue expenses of the
Government OF Mexico at the Worlds
Industrial and Cotton Exposition at
New Orleans.
legislative. Executive aud Judicial
Appropriations.
The legislative, executive and judicial
bill A. reported from the House makes
an appropriation of so, TU3, 1856, An in
crease of SIS. 800 over the current ap-
preparation. The bill provides that an
ASSAY Office at st. Louis be established,
and reduces the number of internal
revenue districts from 50 TO 63. II is
further provided that of the contingent
fund for either House, no part OF the
money appropriated shall he expended
IN tltEtC8a rrSffcrs ibf aAS cr11tufs nc
preventative. or Delegate in Congress.
The object of the provision il 10 prevent
the payment of salaries 10 the pm vste
secretaries Of Senators.
Postmaster AZ Tacoma.
The President today nominated Lam
men c. sampson for Postmaster at Ia
coma, W. T.,
AFTER rae PANIC
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