Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-04-23
HOME AND ABROAD.
MATTERS AND THINGS At THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Charles Crocker's Condition-The
Morrow Biil-Grave Robber-
ies-Foreign Affairs.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoED-uNIoN.l
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RrcoeD-uNlon.l
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Vote on the s,orrow Bin Reconsidered.

to-day the Note BY which the Morrow Chi
nese restriction bill was passed last Tues
day This action is due 10 the California
deiegauon, who strongly objected to the
ainehament oi the committee to Section 8.
which provided that the tonnage Hmit
should not apply 10 persons entitled to en-
ter under existing treaties This amend
ment practically vitiates anv restriction
whateYer Mir. Morrow states that if the
Dlli was so reported it would meet the on
position OF the entire California delegation.
who would endeavor TO kill the measure.
Mr.. Morrow submitted the follow amend
meht, when was not voted upon. as the
committee adjourned: 1.-The limitation as
TO the number of Chinese passengers to be
carried by any one vessel shall not apply to
such persons as may be duly accredited to
the Government of the United States as
Minister Plenlpotentiary or other diplo-
matte representatives,, Corsuls- Geaeral
consular and commercial agents. including
other officers of the Chinese Government
travelling upon the business of that Gov
ernment, with their body and house
hold servants, nor to students de-
string educational privileges in the
public colleges of this country y
\ meeting will be held next Tuesday to
consider the matter Many members
among them the Chairman. believe that
the best way 10 accomplish the end now
sought by legislation is by opening diplo-
matte correspondence on the subject In
view OF the arrival of the new Minister
from China, who has been credited to this
country for the main purpose of consider
ing the question OF coolie immigration.
they take a more temperate view of tbe
matter, Dat 1t Is believed that they will be
out-yoted next Tuesday. The five Repub-
licans are sOlidly opposed to the Morrow
bill or any restriction Act.
United states Senate.
WASHINGTON April 22d. A message
from the PRESIDENT relating to the labor
troubles was laid before the Senate. When
it had been read, the question arose as 10
which committee it could most appro-
priately be referred-whether the judiciary
Committee or the Committee on Education
and Labor. 1t was finally ordered printed
and the question of reference allowed to
remain in allegiance.
The Senate then went into executive
session, and when tne doors were reopened
adjourned until Monday.
House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, April 22d.-At the expira-
ton of the morning hour the House went
into Committee of the Whole on the river
and har6or appropriation bills
After concluding consideration oftwentv-
eight of the siXty-three pages of the Mon
ongahela appropriation bill, the committee
rose and the House adjourned.
Combinations by the Senate.
WASHINGTON, April 2d.-Confirmations !:
K. Gross, Governor of New Mexico w. s.
Rosecrans, Register of Treasury: R. d.
Withers Consul at Hongkong. Registers
OF Land Offices-J. D. Bethune, Los An
geles, Cal; W. K. Ramsey, Camden, Ark;
w. L. Burney, Oregon City, Or; c. w.
johnson, Roseburg, Or. Receivers of Pub
lie Moneys-E. James, Carson City, New;
Ii. Blckford, Shasta, Cal. j. T. Clubhouse.
of Lagrande, Or. Collector of Customs,
Indian Agents.. S.Ward, Mission Agency
California; ]. T. David, Usage Agency. IN
dian Territory; G. r. Pearson, Indian In
spector. w. Stapleton Melter and Refiner
of the Mint at Denver, Col.
Cleveland and the Tariff.
WASHINGTON, April 22d.-Speaker Car
Isle had an interview with the President
by appointment, at which the Morrison
tariff bill was discussed. Carlisle reported
to the President the progress of the move
ment to win converts from the protection
Democrats TO their ranks, but the reports
were rather gloomy. Carlisle said that all
efforts to win over The Ohio Democrats had
been an utter failure, and it looked now as
if the entire delegation would vote against
the bill. After the interview with Carlisle
the President sent for several members of
the Ohio delegation to talk with them on
tariff reform. He was greatly surprised
when message was returned that they
had made up their minds on the tariff
question, and were pledged to maintain the
tariff.
Arrival of the New Chinese Minister in
Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 22d.-Minister Woon
Minister from China to- the United States
and his suite, numbering upward of forty
persons. arrived here tonight from Cali
tornia by way of Chicago The retiring
Minister, Cheng Tsao Ju, and the resident
members of the Chinese Legation, were at
the depot IN court costume to welcome the
newcomers. large crowd was also pres
ent to witness the novel sight which was
presented on the platform. After series
OF salaams and other Celestial greetings
the entire party took carriages and were
driven to the Chinese Embassy in Stewart
Castle, at the head of Connecticut avenue.
Cheng Tsao Ju and his private Secretary
were the first TO return from the depot, and
by the time the other members of the party
reached the residence everything was in
readiness 10 give the new Minister fitting
recantion The artaches ,yarn Jra,,I,,
linz on hotb sides If tbe vvi5a baII a,d 90 a..
Minister Woon entered tba d.. H. ,,.,, -
erected with nrofonnd saloams and esnorto5 "a
~ Tho naror where ha u,s ,NI ~
coined to his new abode nv bjs nradacaesor y
An exchange of oreetinos falIowed al
around and the outside doors were ~ oiosed 90,
to further view from the outside nart1- r'o'eu
c1,;,, In,,,.s... ,,.,i
:,
WASHINGTON, april zzi.-Senator Nor
gan, from the committee on FoTeIgn Rela-
tons, reported TO the Senate to-day bill
to indemnify the Chlnese Tor losses and
Of Poclr Snrings Wror,;,,r, i,o,..'.' .o'ei
September last. 1t authorizes the President
to designate not to exceed three officers of
the United States to investigate and talre
the testimony of witnesses as to the nature
and extent of the damage done To the ner-
sons and property of the Chinese and in
connection Herewith they NAV consider
the testimony already taken and the re-
ports made, subject to the cross.ey-
animation of the witnesses if deemed
necessary. end such other nroof as
may be submitted by the Government of
China. They are required to report the
estimates OF damages sustained by each
person, ana submit the testimony to the
oecretary Oh oIate witnln SIX months,
whieh tlme n may be extended SIX months by
pluer VI the resident ana the same snail
=" ue eAaiilllieu oy tue secretary OF state, ana
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