The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-04-17
PLOT TO AssAssENATE GOVERNOR HoApLY.

have lost his life. 1t is said authorities ar
at work on the case, and for that reason tn
facts have not before been made public.
TO REVIVE TBG tMFrI ICAN MERCHA Mt MAIN
i NEW YoRK, April l4.-At meeting {
the maritime association yesterday the com
tnittee on the revival of commerce submit
ted memorial to be sent all commercia
bodies in the country, showing the decay c
the American mercantile marine, AM
urging the necessity of taking steps to re
vive foreign commerce. The committe
favor the French system of 80 cents per to
| grauted by the government for every lC0
miles sailed by French vessels, sail or steam
| built and owned in the United States ant
engaged in foreign commerce, the paymen
to continue number of years, after whicl
it is to be reduced 10 per cent. annually
Other commercial bodies are asked to joil
in asking congress to pass such law.
THE CHICAGO ELECTION.
CHICAGO, April 10.-There has been
practically no change in the first estimates
of the ma jorites growing out of the mum
| ci;,Al election here on Thursday. The face
| ii the 1eturns gives Harrison (aemocrat) foi
mayor 334 plurality over Sidney Smith,
(repuh!ican.) The republican manager.
claim to have discovered numerous evidence
of fraud 81. declare that they will contest
she election. The situation since has been
complicated by the theft yesterday of QUE
of the ballot boxes from strong republicans
precinct. Two men have been arrested
charged with lhis crime. Rspnblicau can--
dilates for city clerk aal city attorney were
slecScd The democrats eiect6d the city
treasury.
RUMoRs OF DISASTROUS FlCHT.
WINNEPEG, April l2.-While no reliable
information can be had tonight from the
west, rumor has it that the Nineteenth
battalion had skirnish with Riel's party
within thirty miles OF Humboldt, aud that
eighty men were killed, but dispatches just
received do not confirm the statement.
More troops go west Tomorrow, and al
though this is Sunday nothing can be seen
on the streets but soldiers and cannon.
The news of the battle between the Nine
teenth batallion and half-bree Is is not CON
lirmed, but is still believed on the streets
here though it can be traced to no reliable
source. All wires from the west are con
trolled by the Guardian Pacific Rail Dad
Company, and kilograms from the seat OF
war are inspected by officers in command.
Official messages are sent to the government
in cypner. Much uneasiuess is felt here
over the report, although the rumor is dis
credited by the authorities.
ANOTHER ILLINOIS LEGISLATOR DIES SUD-
DENLY.
SPRINGFIELD, H., April l2.-Death has
again nterf=red with the plans of the SEN
atorial managers. To-day Representative
J. Henry Shaw of Be 4rdstown, Cass county
was found dead in his room at the hotel.
He had been suffering from heart disease,
but had been able to take part in the legis-
lative proceedings. 1t is believed Governor
Oglesby viii tomorrow issue a W it for a
new election. Dispatches were sent to re-
publican members tonight, urging them t"
meet in joint assembly Tuesday. The Nor
rison men, however, claim no vote will be
taken. Speaker Haines says there will not
be full meeting during the remainder of
the session, and the impression gains ground
that the legislature will adjourn without
deciding the senatorial question. Everyone
seems at sea tonight. 1t will be at least
three weeks before the vacancy caused by
the death of Shaw can be filled, and demo
Gratis do not want to force the lighting.
L,gan's friends are satisfied with the com
plecsion of affairs, feeling confident that his
election is only a question Of time. Shaw's
district is democratic by a large majority.
BILL TO RESTRICT CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
NEW YORK, April l4.--A special from
Ottawa says: The long promised bill to
restrict Chinese immigration into Canada,
was brought down by Secretary Seat to-day.
The bill provides that every person of Chi
nese origin shall pay into the Dominion
treasury $26 on entering any Canadian port
except members of diplomatic corps, tour
lists, inerchants, traders, etc. Every Chi
nese person desiring to leave the country
will be required to obtain certificate
which, OH being presented on his return
| admits him free of duty tax. 1t was origin
ally intended that the rights of franchise bt
| extended 70 such Of Chinese as had com
piled with the regulation, and who wer'
worth $1,000 clear of all membranes
This section of the bill, however, has beel
. revoked.