New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-06
TOPICS IN LEADING CITIES.
SAN NCJSCO.
CHINESE BILIs-PACIF1C RAILROAD AFFAIRS
FRUIT CROP-ALASKAN MINES.
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SAN Francisco, July 5.-The news of the passage
of the Chinese bill by both houses Of Congress was
received here with great satisfaction. The bill was
carefully drafted. and will check many OF the
abuses which are now complained Of Recent arr
walls of coolies have been very heavy. and no de-
vice has yot been invented to guard aaanst the re-
turn of fresh Immigrants on old certificates taken
ont by Chinese who propose to remain IN their
native country. The bill was mainly devised tn
prevent the introduction OF coolies, who masquer-
AIDED merchants, although the greater part OF
them were only rag-pickcrs, oilers and laborcrs'
Under the new law customs officers Will be ablo To
restrict immigration AZ tho trainers of the first law
intended IT III ,uld he restricted
The Central Pacific Railroad managers have
reconsdorcd their decision, and have paid all
local employees of tho road. Next week tho pay
car starts on round Of interior stations
Tho difficulties on tho Southern Pa
ciGc Railroad hayo been heightened this
week by the carrying away Of portion of tho rail-
road bridge across the Colorado River at Yuma.
Efforts arc being mado 10 repair H. but thus far
thoy have been unsuccessful. Freight and passen-
gers aro transferred by boat. The company has do
cded 10 change tho limo and grades In Arizona In
order 10 escape disastrous washouts.
Ago Flour Mills, which must not be COMPOUNDED with
the Golden Gate Mills, the largest establishment Of
its kind on the coast The failure Is for only
$50 900 and was caused by the low price of -four IN
Liverpool and tho tghtness Of this local money
market.
The Fourth OF July was not celebrated with the
usual enthusiasm. Decorations were meagre, and
large number of people took advantage of the line
A.. eIa c,tvh a-
hind thcm. Tho trouble here is that tho city has
had many professions during the last year,
caused by the Templars and Odd Follows anniyer-
sarles, that 1t has grown weary OF pubic spec
tacles.
One Of the largest fruit dealers in the city, who
has just returned from tour Of the southern conn
try, reports the orange crop Of Southern California
the largest ever known. Ii IL estimated that the
crop will reach 10000 boxes Other fruits
also good, the grape crop being especially largo.
Zukcrtort, the chess champion. is now in this city,
and proposes to remain here a fortnight. He says
the best player he has yet met IN America west Of
~. LOUIS encountered IN Ieadville. In salt
Lake he was defeated by a combination Of three
local experts. From this city he goes 10 China and
India.
Another heir TO thu O'Brien estate has appeared.
She lives IN Washington, and thinks the dead
bonanza millionaire was her uncle.
number of thoroughbred horses woro shipped
to the Sandwich Islands this week TO be used for
br o ling purI o'es.
As IN indication of the deveopement of Alaskan
mines Il may be mentioned that l20-stamp all
has been sent from this city to D1uells Island,
opposite Harrisburg. II is intended Cor the Tread
well mine among owners OF which are Senator
Jones of Nevada and several San Francisco cap
ItaliSts l. is expected that with this mill the
monthly output will not he less than $50 900. and
that 1t will stimulate tho development of rich
mines not yet opened ne stable government pro
vded for the Territory gives assurance of security
to capital.