New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-13
TOPICS IN LEADING CITIES.
SIN ERANCISCO.
FRANCE AND CHINA - RAILROADS THE
CONGRESSIONAL.
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SAv Francisco, July 12.-ReportS have been CIR
culat,d for several days that China has decided to
go TO var with France. and that half million
dollars had been raised among Chinese merchants
OH this coast to aid the war party. The rumors
were based on the statement that Chinese nrr-
chant here that received letter from the Military
Secretary OF China giving news OF wa prepar-
atons and asking for coin The consulate officials
here pronounced the report canaTd and no corroh-
Grafton could NE gained ofthe story of raising funds
There is considerable discussion here in news
papers oycr the quality of California canned goods
Dealers IN fruits say the Gamers do not Dny gool
fruit this year aS for ner seasons, ana that they
use water IN packing instead Of sugar Gamers
declare that they buy the best fruit but thcy get IL
direct from farmers and orchard'ais. thus saving
the fee to comm s,on-mcn. They attribute these
damaging reports to commlss on-mcrchahts VINO
want TO get revenge for lost trade. The markets
are filled with fine fruit, bnt peaches are nearly
month later than usual, OWING 10 rains and cold
weather IN the late spring. The peach crop. how
ever. will be almost unprecedented.
The first Amcrican-built steel ship which ever
entered this port came in this week. 1t was tho l.
+. Oaks, built in Philadelphia.
The Central Pacific Railroad did not wait for the
completion of repairs on the pay-car. but on Mon
day sent out another to pay all employees on
the coast without delay. Thus action has done
much to put an end to rumOrS OF the company's EN-
barEssment.
Tho Hon. Charles Crockcrs testimony In the
Cotton suit al Santa Rosa has excited much interest
this week 1t is fiat denial of many OF tie
charges made by Mrs. Cotton and gives clear idea
of the part which General Cotton played in the
affairs OF the railroad company. Dir. Crockor es-
pcclally denies that he ever made threats against
Mr. Cotton or IN any way tried Ia induce her 10 make
a settlement Of her claims. He declares hat 1t was
lis sl Tor her to IcInan connected with the COM
panY until hor husbands estate could be settled
Excessive heat during the week has caused some
suffering III has city, rs the mercury has ranged
from ten 10 fifteen degrees higher than Is Customary
aud II ,hts have been equally suitTy.
The arrival of DR.. IukertOrt has aroused the
large ch IS colony in TINS city. match game
pl;ived hy him b ndfoded. against twelve of the
best experts III this city, resulted III nine games
wOn two lost, and one drawn.
What came near being serious affair occurred
on the Mountainous grant IN San Joaquin County,
Wednesday. The settlers there have had periodical
fights with the men who have received patents
from the railroad. This time they declared their
intention of cutting the gran on lands claimed by
"A railroad man, and went armed IN u body To the
harvest field. The sheriff Of the county made a de
mand for militia and several companies were sent
M from Stockton. Settlers were defiant until they
saw the troops, when they retired quietly.