Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-24
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
THE SENATE HURRIES INTO A
SECRET SESSION,
CONSIDERING THE SUPPLEMENTAL
MEXICAN TREATY.
IMPORTANT NOMINATIONS BY THE
PRESIDENT.


The chair laid before the Senate commune
cation from the Secretary of War, transmitting
report of the chief of engineers relative to the
obstruction of navigation of the Arkansas
river through the draw of the railroad bridge at
Rob Roy, Ark. Referred to the committee on
commerce.
Also, memorial from the legislature Of Ari-
zona. praying for the return of the public do
nam OF lands granted to railroads, and espec-
tally the Southern Pacific railroad in that ter
lands
Also, memorial from the legislature of Ar-
zona describing in its preamble the unprotected
condition of the boarder line between that ter
rltOry and the Mexican states of Sonora and
h1a Chh1lhuahua; the ease with which criminals are
able to escape from justice; the damage to the
cattle Interests of Arizona by reason Of organ
lied raids from Mexico, and praying that an
mounted patrol for the apprehension Of crimi-
nails In either country, and that the treaty re-
iatlons between the governments of the Uuited
States and Mexico in relation to the extradi-
ZION OF criminals may be amended. Referred
TO the committee on foreign relations.
THE DOORS CLOSED.
At 1910, upon motion of Senator Miller
On. y, the galleries of the Senate were cleared
and the doors were closed. It is supposed that
up. A large pile of sheep skin covered books
lay upon Mr.. Morgan's desk, and it is assumed
that he will consume the day with speech in
| favor of the treaty.
NEW OFFICIALS NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT
TO-DAY.
The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to-day:
Henry L. Muldrow, of Mississippi, to be As
sistant Secretary of the Interior.
Wm s,a A: J: Sparks, Of Illinois, Commissioner
10 be Collectors of Customs-Francis B. Tor
rey, of Maine: district of Bath, Me-; John P.
Donworth, of Maine, district OfAroOstook, Me.
Daniel McConviue, of Ohio, to be auditor of
the treasury for the Post Office department..
First Lieut.. George S. Anderson, 9Th cavalry,
Second Lieut.. John N. Glass, 9Th cavalry, to
be first lieutenant.
Captain Samuel NJ. whitside, 9th cavalry,
Lieut. col John c. Tidball, Sd artillery, to be
colonel 1st artillery.
First Lieut.. George Mitchell, I'd artillery, to
:. Major Robert N. Scott, Sd artillery, to be
lieutenant colonel.
Capt: Edward B: williston, I'd artillery, to be
First Lieut.. Jas. Ulio, I'd infantry, to be cap
tain.
Second Lieut.. VIM. r. Abercrombie, I'd in
fantry, to be LIST lieutenant.
First Lieut.. Geo. II. Palmer, 10th infantry,
Second Lieut.. John Newton, 10th infantry, to
be 1St lieutenant.
First Lieutenant James F. Simpson, Sd cav
airy, to be captain.
Second Lieutenant George II. Morgan, Sd cav
airy, to be first lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant Daniel H. Boughton, Sd
cavalry, to be first lieutenant
Second Lieutenant Franklin O. johnson, Sd
cavalry, to be first lieutenant
First Lieutenant Frank G. Grugan. I'd artil-
lery, to be captain.
Second Lieutenant Edward E. Gayle, I'd artil-
Iery, to be first lieutenant.
Capitol Topics.
SENATOR GORMAN'S STRONGEST COMPETITOR
REMOVED.
The appointment of McLane, of Maryland, to
the French mission removes, it is said, Senator
Gorman's strongest opponent for the senator
ship next time.
CHANCE FOR GEN. LOGAN.
1t is said that the Morrison leaders at Spring
field have resolved to revenge themselves upon
the faction in the legislature opposed to Mr..
Morrison's senatorial aspirations, and that they
will combine with the republicans to secure an
adjournment of the legislature without an elec-
ton, in which case Gov. Oglesby would un-
doubtedly appoint Gen. Logan to serve for the
ensuing two years.
ALL CONFIRMED.
The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed all of the four nominations of foreign
ministers sent in by the President yesterday,