Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-20
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passed the Pacific railway bill without
yeas and nays. The House met in CON
tinuation of Wednesdays session and
resumed consideration of the Pacific
railroad bill. The first question WAS on
an amendment offered by Thompson to
make the aggregate yearly contribution
Of the Central Pacific So instead of 80
per cent. OF the net earnings, and that
of the Kansas Pacific IS per cent. The
amendment was agreed to. The cues
ton was then taken on the minority re-
port, and IL was rejected. Hewitt, of
New York, moved to recommit the bill.
with instructions to report by the third
Monday in December a bill by which
the sinking fund of the companies shall
be enlarged by additional payments, so
that chs debt due the government may
be- surely paid at maturity. Rejected
by 65 to 81. The bill was then passed
without division. Today's session then
began.
The Afcarngunn Canal.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-Secretary
Frelinghuysen today communicated to
| the Houss Coamittee on Appropriations
aud Foreign Affairs, at a joint meeting,
details of the plans of the administra-
ton in respect to the Nioaraguan water
way. He said the unusual method
adopted for making these matters
known to Congress were t. ken for real
reasons, and asked that his communica-
tions might be received under the re-
strictions of official secrecy. The com
mittees, after hearing the Secretary,
adjourned without action.
Recommend Forfeiture.
d.
Land, has decided to recommend the
forfeiture of the Ontagoaan land grant,
and tn relegate TO the courts all ques-
tions of rights of cl4imant to, and set
tiers upon the land.
Investigating Naval Frauds.
Secretary Chandler said today that
an investigation of the acrounts Of the
Naval Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
since 1881 il still in progress, and large
number of suspicious vouchers have
been found. which, in case they prove
fraudulent, will further involve the two
officials against whom proceedings are
begun, and also number OF outside
persons not previously suspected.
Chandler also said a number of arrests
were probable, as the two clerks against
whom the proceedings have been insti-
| tuted appear to have carried on sys-
tematized fraud for the last three years,
with the assistance of various persons
outside the department.
Confirmation.
Patrick ID. Serrstt. OF Oregon, to be
Agent al the Grand Ronde Indian
Agency, Oregon.
Glorincatien nc the Capital.
a - q ~ of
the Chicago Convention by Republicans
of the District of Colombia, took place
tonight, with the accomplishments OF a
large and enthusiastio audience, electric
| lights, fireworks. display of flags aud
| bunting, fine bands of music, and
| speeches from some of the best orator
| ical talent i'm Congress. Three large
platforms were erected on the City Hall
piazza. and from these the speakers ad-
| dressed the assemblage. Judge Shella-
barger presided nc the principal plat
| form, az which some Of the most prom
| ipent Republicans in official life had
seats. General Hawiey called the meet
| ing TO order, after which Judge Sheila-
barger opened 10 in brief speech.
Judge Lawrence. of Ohis, read series
| OF resolutions, endorsing and ratifyine
the Republican nominations for Presi
dent and Vice President, and setting
! forth reasons why Blaine and Logan
should be supported by those who had
at heart the best interests OF the ooun-
try. The resolutions were adopted with
cheers.
Judge Sheliabarger introduced john
sherman az the first speaker. sherman
said in part: a will support the nom-
| ination (cheersl of Blaine and Logan as
heartily az | have done those OF Fire.
mont, Lincoln. Grant, Hayes and Gar
| field (appIausel. This would do. fell
| low citixens. even IL they we're less
worthy than ] know them TO be uf tue
distine uished honor proposed for them.
| I would do 10 for my honor. l have no
patience with any man who for himself
or any other person would take ms
| chances for success In political CON
| yention, and when disappointed would
seek 10 shwart the action Of the conven-
t,ou. Blaine aud Logan have been Sc
| Iected from among the millions of my
i eouutrymen 10 represent, not them
selves, bat the Republican party Of she
/ United states, 10 represent the Ameri-
/ can Union. one and indisisa Gle, snasched
by war from the perils Of secession and
| disunion. They represent strong ma
tional government, able, trust. in time
not only 20 protect our citizens from
foreign tyranny, bat from local cruelty,
intolerance and oppression. They rep
resent that party Ia this country which
would scorn to obtain or Lold poser by
depriving By crime and fraud more shan
A million msn of teeir equal rights rs
citizens. They represent a party that
| would give 70 shs taboring men OF our
country the protection ut our rsyenus
laws against undue competition VITA
| foreign labor. They represent the
mower. achievements and aspirations oil
The Republican party, that for twenty
four years has been greatly frosted ny
the people, and in return has greatly
advanced your country IN strength ano
wealth, inteilieence. courage. hope anc
respect, the wonder Of mankind A
generation of Younger men a,e oomins
10 the south AZ we'll as 20 the North, and
they are determined 10 overthrow ths
narrow Bourbon sectionalism OF ths
Democrats party. They live In tina
mountains and plains OF the west. The,
breathe the fresh air OF the bills OF Viz
oiuia, North Carolina and Tennessee
They are the hardy, liberty-iosing Ia
borrrs OF every State. They come fron
tue Fafheriand; they come from OF