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THE CATTLE KINGS.
Meeting Of the International Range Con-
vention at Denver. o.

DENVER, Colorado, January 27.-The
first International Range Cattle and Horse
Growers Convention was called to order in
the Grand Opera House this morning at IL
o'clock, by the secretary, H. NJ. Taylor.
Nearly two thousand delegates and visit
ing stocknen were present, representing
Texas, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Colorado,
Montana, Idaho, California, Nebraska,
Arizona. Indian Territory, Kansas and
New Mexico. The secretary on calling the
convention to order, read the cali under
which delegates had assembled, stating that
while the convention had no desire to cut
loose from the National Association, OF St.
Louis, We realize that the people OF the
East are not familiar with the require
ments OF the cattle growing interests of the
plains. They know SO little OF our system
OF breeding and maturing cattle which
is wholly different to that followed in
the agricultural regions that they cannot,
with wisdom, participate in the deliber-
ations concerning our business interests
The entire range country is so homo
geneous that we are confident that an
orsanisation limited to members engaged
ii the range industry win show the greatest
beneficial results. Mr.. Starges, Of Myom-
ing, put forward as temporary chairman
st. Louis Convention, and he was unani-
mously chosen chairman, with G. L.
Brooks, of New Mexico, as secretary. A
committee on credentials was then ap-
pointed by the Chair, composed of one
from each delegation present. Gov. Eaton,
of Colorado, welcomed the cattlemen on
behalf of the state, and Mayor Joseph
Bates on behalf of the city, after which
A. B. Mathews, OF Kansas City, brought
on to the stage the mammoth Galloway
steer, Jumbo, weighing $500 pounds,
and presented it to the convention.
It was intended that he should
be slaughtered and divided among
the delegates, but upon motion of Col. j.
w. Dyer, OF New Mexico, the animal was
sent to the Colorado agricultural farm.
The convention took recess until 2
o'clock.
On reconvening, J. H. Furgeson read
paper, Railroad Rates of Transporta-
tion, ," advocating the Eolicy of the asso-
citation collecting rebates, securing freight
rates and transacting all business for men,
bers relating to the transportation OF live
stock.
E. B. Light read a paper upon Brand.
ing" He held the present method of burn
ing cattle deprecated the value of the hide
80 to 100 per cent, and recommended put
ting the brand on the cheek, neck, or low
on the hind legs. Cattlemen say in the
eastern markets that 1000 unbranded
cattle will bring one dollar each more than
the same number burnt all over with
brand, and until there is q difference made
in the value of such cattle there is little
prospect of any action upon the subject.
The convention then adjourned till this
at 1O O'Clock.
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FATAL CONFLICT
Between American and Mexican Troops
~, The Apache War.

SAN FRANCISCO, January PA telegram
received at the Presidio to-day from Fort
Rowie, Arizona, signed by Gen. Crook
gives the contents OF dispatch received
by the latter from Lieut.. Mans. dated
Nocori, Sonora, Mexico, January IL.
''Surrounded and attacked the Indian
camp fifty miles southeast OF Nocori, when
q two hours running hght took place and d
number Of Indians were wounded, but all
escaped. The hostt .es sent word they wished
to hold d Conference, and while the troops
were i'll camp awaiting the time fixed for
the conference they We're attacked by 154
Mexican sol1iers. Efforts were made to
let them know the troops were Americans
and friends, and Capt. Crawford and Lieut..
P. Mans advanced to talk with them when
u vulley was ired and Capt. Crawford was
shot in the head and Mr.. Horn, inter-
prefer, was slightly wounded in the left
arm. The Mexican fire was partly re-
turned by the scouts OF Captain Craw IS
command, but only sufficient to keep them
at q distance The firing lasted half an hour
when Lieut.Mans succeeded in havinga a talk
with the officer in command Of the Mexi-
cans, their captain having been killed. He
was told the Americans were taken for
hostiles, owing to the darkness, and the
Mexicans signed paper to that effect.
The loss to the Americans by the unfortun-
ate affair was:
CAPT. CRAWFORD, mortally wounded.
Mr.. HORN, Chief of Scouts, slightly.
Two INDIANS, slightly.
AN INDIAN, severely wounded.
The Mexican loss was four killed and five
wounded. In the telegram sent by Lieut..
Mans to Gen. Crook, he says Of
this affair, that he believes the
Mexicans expected to drive the
Americans off with an overwhelming force
and secure, their camp and effects. Capt.
Crawford died on the 18th, during the
march to Nocori where he was buried. He
was unconscious until his death. Lieut..
Mans then assumed command. While the
troops were en- route to Nocori two squaws
entered camp, through whom arrange
ments were made by Lieut.. Mans for a
conference with two bucks of the hostile
band. This ended by Chief Mona
and one buck and the wife and child
Of both Gerenomo and Natchez, Sis
ter OF Gerenomo, and one boy
and woman being given as hostages to
Lieut.. Mans for the observance of peace
until Gerenomo meets Gen. Crook. with
whom he expressed a wish to have talk.
The meeting between Crook and Gerenomo
will take place in about a month and will
undoubtedly end in the Indians surrender
ing. The band consists of Chief Gerenomo,
Natchez, Chihuahua and Mana, twenty
bucks and some women and children.
Lieut.. Mans is now heading ior Langs
ranch.
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Chance For Civil Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, January ga petition
signed by the most prominent Americans
resident in Apia. Samoa dated December
10. 1885. has been forwarded to Secre-
tary of State Bayard at Washington. It
asks for the removal of United States Con-
sui Greenbaum whom it charges with gen.
eral untitness for the Office which he holds.
Mr.. Greenbanm is accused OF charging more
than his legal fees for services rendered in
his ntiica. capacity, and also with neglect
of his official duties.
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Turkey Fired.

CoNsTANrINoPLE, January 26.-The Porte
has issued a circular to the Powers in
which it points out that the present
strained political situation is unbearable.
It says: Turkey, though not to blame
for this state of affairs, is compelled to
maintain a huge army on a war footing at
an expense that will draw empty the Treas
ury unless the Powers effect speedy set
tlement."
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Confirmed by the Senate,

WAsHINGToN, January 27.-The Senate
confirmed the following nominations to-
day: United States Attorney, r. c. Smith,
for Montana; Registers OF Land Office, D.
H. Hall, Eureka, Nevada; H. p Epley,
Boise City, Idaho, w. S. Austin, Van.
couver, Washington Territory; &C. Nc
Farland, Coeur de Alene, Idaho. Receivers
Of Public Monies, Tyree H. Bell, Visalia,
California: John E. Budd, Stockton, Cali
fornia; William o. Miles, Eureka, Nevada;
j. O'Keane Vancouver, Washington Terri
tory; H. c. Branstetter, Boise City, Idaho;
w. j, Cody, Bodie. California.
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THE CHINESE MUST GO.
California Citizens Again Aroused on he.
Subject.

murder of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse G. Wicker
sham, near Cloverdale, Sonoma county, by
their Chinese cook, has again thoroughly
aroused the anti Chinese sentiment through
out the Pacific Coast. Assoon as the facts
of the murder were confirmed, anti Chiness
orga niza tlons were effected in many of the
most impnrtan mt towns in the State. Reso-
Iutiuns to boycott the Chinese have been
adopted, and ther measures devised for
getting rid of them. At Cloverdale the
Chinese WIRE notified to leave within forty
eight hours from 10 o'clock this morning.
Shr.Id they not heed the warning meet
ing will be called to take more effective
measures for their expulsion.
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For the Peoples Dollar.

WASHINGTON, January ga bill was in
troduced in the House to-day by Mr.
Swinburne, of New York, declaring the sill
ver dollar legal tender. It makes all
standard silver dollars heretofore coined a
legal tender and directs the Secretary of
the Treasury to recognize all coined silver
dollars of 4.12h grains as of equal value to
the gold dollar in the payment of all claims
against or due the Government.
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Measures of Repression.

LONDON, January 26.-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, the conserva ative leader. gave notice
in the House of Commons this afternoon
that the Government would introduce on
tional League and other dangerous socie-
ties. to prevent intimidation, to protect
life and property, and to maintain public
order in Ireland. This announcement was
greeted with loud cheers. Sir Michael said
he would ask the House to give the bill
precedence. He added that this measure
would be followed by bill dealing with the
Irish and Il question of lines of policy in
dicated by the land purchase act OF the last
session.
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The Ohio Muddle.

COLUMBUS January 26.-The Democratic
Senator'S met in caucus at 10 this morning
and will likely be in session several hours.
The Republican Senate met at 10 with the
LieutenantG Governor in the chair. All of
the Republican members were present and
none of the Democrats. The journal of the
day previous was read and declared an.
proved. They will remain in session about
one hour and adjourn until tomorrow
morning. There is no excitement, and only
few spectators present.
The Republican Senate adjourned until
tomorrow at 10 q. m. The Democratic
caucus accomplished nothing except to re-
solve on a solid front and that they will
60 into the Senate chamber at y. IN. to-
morrow.
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Another Opium Seizure.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 26.-Custom
House officials seized 600 pounds of pre-
pared opium valued at $11 900 on the Pa
cific mail dock to-day. It was packed in
fourteen cases, part OF them resembling tea
chests and part oil cases, and was brought
here on the Pacific mail steamship, CITY OF
New York, (which arrived Sunday last. The
packages were marked Up. L." and were
entered on the ships manifest.
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A GOOD MAN WANTED.
The Dishonest Consul at Samoa
Must Go,

SAN FRANCISCO, January 26.-One OF the
most serious charges brought against United
states Consul Greenbaum at Apia, Samoa,
is a petition to Secretary Bayard which
asks for his removal and which contains
the affidavit of Chinese merchant. All Su,
who swears tnat MIR. Greenbaum tried to
make arrangements with him whereby Chi
nese could be brought from China to Samao
and furnished with certificates there which
would permit them to enter the United
tates. Each Chinaman was to be charged
$1OO and this amount equally divided be-
tween All Su and Greenbaum.
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FROM HEADQUARTERS.
Doings in the National Legis-
lative Bodies Yesterday.
TR1BUTETOw WORTH.
Eulogies on the Late Vice President
Important Bills Introduced

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 26.-This
being the day appointed for Senate ad-
dresses in memory of the late Vice-Presi-
dent Hendricks the galleries OF the Senate
began to I'll at an early hour. When,
therefore, at noon Mr.. Sherman called the
Senate to order, all the seats in the CALLER
les were occupied, large proportion of
the occupants being ladies. The Chair laid
before the Senate letter from the Secreta-
~ of the Treasury, relating to the pay
ment of the salaries of Collectors OF Gus
toms not confirmed by the Senate.
Mr.. VOORHEES, then called up his resolu-
tion expressive of the Senate's deep sense
of public loss by the death of the late
Vice President. Mr.. VOORHEES, then de-
livered glowing eulogy upon the public
and private career OF the deceased Vice
President. After hearing the speeches of
Messrs. VOORHEES,, Hampton, Sherman,
Spooner, Vest and Harrison, the Senate
adopted commemorate rest luton and
adjourned.
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! A1HEHs, January 26. The Greek feet has.
departed from 1'ierans TO avoid being
s,iockaded BY the British fleet. The Greek
feet comprises thirty three ships, including
two iron clads and six gunboats Seven
Turkish iron clads are cruising in the vi
cinity of Epirus, on the north side of the
entrance to the Gulf of Arta.
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Victory for the Chinese.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 26.-The cases
%, the president and secretary of the Sam
Yup Chinese Company, who were charged
by the Collector OF the Port. Hager, with
being illegally in this country. were heard
to day by United States Commissioner
Sawyer. and decided in favor OF defend
ants. and they were allowed to re-
main in this country. Their entrance
wos originally effected by means OF certii-
oates issued by the Chinese Consulate at
Yokokama. endorsed BY the United:: States
Consul at that port. Commissioner Saw
yer's decision was based on the Treasury
Department rulings on ths subject.
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Stabbing silver.

WASHINGTON, January 26.-Mr Enstis'
resolutions declaring it to be the opinion of
Congress that the bonds payable on the
first of February should be paid in silver
was not taken up by the Finance Commit
tee to-day. The next regular committee
meeting does not take place until next
Tuesday, therefore there is no prospect of
action by the committee before the pay
ment of the bonds in question.
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The Cattle Convention.

DENVER. Colorado, January 25.-Two
hundred delegates and several hundred
visitors to the International Range Con-
vention are now here, and one hundred
delegates from Texas will arrive in the
morning. The convention will be called to
order in the morning at 10 o'clock in the
Tabor Opera House. Nothing excepting
the effecting Of temporary organization is
expected to be done tomorrow. As far as
it is possible to learn this evening ex-Gov-
+rnor John L. Routt, OF Colorado, who so
ably handled the st. Louis Convention.
will he made the emporary chairman, and
COL R. G.. Head, of Texas, will be elected
President of the permanent organization.
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A Good Move,

WASHINGTON. January 26.-Representa
tive Townshend introduced d measure in
the House to-day proposing constitu
tional amendment providing that the
President and Vice. President shal be elect ed
by a majority of the people, abolishing t he
Electoral College and the usual method Of
counting the returns by the two Houses OF
Congress.
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GladStOno's Advice.

LONDON, January 26.-The people OF
Athens, through q committee, have tele-
graphed to Gladstone as follows: 1--WE
place in your hands the Hellenic cause,
with the firm hope that it will find in you
a generous CHAMPION" Gladstone, in re-
spone te!egraphed: "Considering the
authority attaching to the action of the
Powers both on general grounds and by
reason of their Intervention in the forma-
tion of the Greek kingdom, l earnestly hope
Greece will pause before placing herself on
this occasion, in conflict with their delib.
crate and united recommendation"
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For Its Ftnal Rest.

WASHINGTON, January 26.-The remains
Of the late Representative Joseph Rankin
left here this morning for Wisconsin on a
special train. They were accompanied by
Senators Sawyer Blackburn and Jones, OF
Arkansas. and i Representatives Bragg,
Van6ehaik. Stevenson, Guenther, Carleton,
Hsnderuon and Johnson.
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THE PACIFIC MAIL.

BY Mr.. Throckmorton, of Texas-Reso-
luton calling on the Secretary Of the In
terror for copies of any and all contracts
or leases which are to he found on file in
his Office between the Southern Pacific
Railway Company and any railroad to
which land grants have been made, or
which have been received from the United
States; also for copy OF the charter Of
the Southern Pacific Railroad, and also
for copies of any contracts on file between
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and
any of the subsidized roads.
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California vs.. the Mexican Treaty.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 27.-The Cali
fornia fruit growers have addressed a
memorial to Congress setting forth that the
Mexican Reciprocity Treaty, to come before
Congress for action, will seriously injure
the fruit growing interests o. California, if
passed: that the present duty OF 35 per
cent. adavalorem on prunes, cents per
pound on raisins and 81 per gallon on
olive oil affords no real protection to these
enterprises. Congress is therefore asked to
raise the duty on prunes to SO per cent;
raisins to cents; olive oil to So and to de-
cline to ratify the Mexican Reciprocity
Treaty.
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IN 4 VERY BAD WAY.
England Defeated at Home and
Snubbed from Abroad.
The Hellenic King Cabinet and People
Unit-A Test In the Commons
Defeats the English Ministry.

ATHENS, January 26, noon.-The Cabinet
Council with the King presiding are now in
session discussing the political situation.
New regiments are being rapidly formed for
active service.
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Greece Will Not Djsarm.

LONDON. January 26.--Greece has re-
piled to the second note from the Powers
and refuses to disarm. The British En-.
bassador at Constantinople has notified
the Porte Of Engands action in regard to
Greece,
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House.,

Pursuant to the order OF the House,
made yesterday. the Speaker proceeded to
| call the States. under which call the follow
ing bills and resolutions were introduced
and referred
BY Mr.. Morton-To establish life saving
stations on the northern and southern
shores of the entrance to San Francisco
harbor.
By Mr.. Townshend-Proposing consti
tutional amendment providing that the
President and Vice-President shall be
elected by majority of the people abol-
ishing the Electoral College and regulating
the method of counting the votes by the
two houses of Congress.
BY Mr.. rthington-Authorizing the
President to oinvite autonomic Governments
OF America to send delegates to an Interna-
the arbitration of all national differences.
By Mr.. Woodburn-A resolution direct
ing the Secretary of he Treasury to report
his reasons and authority for closing down
the Carson Mint, di charging it's employees.
and suspending it's corps Of officers.
By Mr.. McAdos-Askingi information from
the Postmaster General as to whether the
eight hour law applies to letter Carriers,
and as to whether it is enforced in their
behalf and if not tn reason therefor.
RETIREMENT OF NAVAL OFFICERS.
In the morning hour Mr. Thomas,
(Illinois) on behalf nf the Committee on
Naval Affairs called up the bill authorizing
the voluntary retirement If certain officers
Of the navy who have rendered coHspic-
uous service in battle or served thirty
years in the navy. Mr.. Thomas explained
that the bill would benefit hose men who
were known as forward officers" such as
boatswains, gunners, sail-makers, ETC., who,
fhf,1Uh ha vi, nnrf1r,naT mpr;t n Spr.
vice. have never received any advancement
1t would also, benefit the navy because
it would resultin removing from the way
OF promotion officers who were known as
dead wood" who held high rank. but
were incapable Of perfnrning their duties
The bill had been intrnduced for the pur-
pose Of relieving the present at 'g,ant con
dition OF the navy and bringing to The front
some active men who have nad the ad
vantage of modern esluca ton. The tide
of prOmoti IN should b. started in order
that the best men in the service would
not quit in disgust after having been ell
signs for ten, twelve or fifteen years.
Mr.. Reagan, of Texas, opposed the bill
as adding another class to American arjs-
tocracy to be fed and clothed bv the labor
Of other men. The country had gone far
enough on the road towards establishing
an American arlstocracy. Mr.. Thomes in
quired what the gentleman would do with
the retired list of the army and navy. Mr..
Reagan replied that he would repeal
these un-American and un-republican
laws and leave the officers to
WORK for their living like othe~
men. He would have no man to live on
the work of other men in country claim
ing to be free constitutional republic. If
he could succeed in preventing the spread
- fhso ox,s1 bo f,,1o TO hinoo1f
even though he could not secure repeal
OF the retirement laws. Pending the ac-
tion the morning hour expired, and the
House adjourned.
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Communication Open.

SAN Francisco, January 27. - The
breaks on the Southern Pacific Railroad
between here and Los Angeles have been
repaired and the road is now open it's
entire length, from here to New Orleans.
All trains are running on regular schedule
time to-day,
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- Passengers OF the Oregon Railroad &
Navigation Company. who have been
blockaded for five days at The Dalles, will
arrive at Portland to-day.
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The late Edmund Richardson, OF New
Orleans, was worth $15, 5,00O, 900. He
made from II, 900 to 1s, 900 bales of cot.
o n every year.
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Warlfko Demonstration.

teranean feet under Admiral Hay has been
ordered to Perans. port of Athens.
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Adolph Sutro, the tunnel man, will
build . costly aquarium near San Fran.
disco for the public.
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The Greek Navy.

ATHENS. January 26.-The war fever
here is beyond the control OF the King and
Premier.
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Tho Great Commerc III enter.

New YORK, January 26.-Governments
were dull but steady. At the opening stocks
were 4 to 4 higher and in active demand by
the shorts as well as by good buying by
bulls and further decided advances were es-
tablished during the forenoon. The trans
actions at this time showed the highest
prices for the day in active stocks. Later
the market was steady until towards 2
o'clock when it again became strong, but
yielded fractions in the last hour. Closed
firm.
DRY GOODS.
In dry goods the exports for domestic
cottons for the week has been 4, 791 pack
ages and since January 1st. a total OF 49,
III packages against 10, ,124 for the same
time last year and $3.50 for the like period
of 1884. The market has had good rest
extended and is more quiet than usual.
New heavy woolens are having increased
attention and very fair order business is
reported. Printing clothes are firm at
3Xcts. for sixty-four squares.
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TERMS-BY MAIL.
new trial at the proper time it will bs

THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC

,----- THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Mr.. Throckmorton. from the COMMITTEES
on Pacific Railroads reported hack reso.
luton calling ON the Secretary OF the In.
terror for copies Of all contracts or leases.
which are to be found on file in his depart.
ment between the Southern Pacific and any
railroad to which land grants have beer,
made, or which has received any subsidies
from the United States, also a copy of the
charter Of Incorporation Of the Southern
Pacific Company and also copies of all con.
tracts on tile between the Pacific Steam
ship Company and any land grant or sub.
sidixed railroad
Ad0nted
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OeWydI' III COHSFeS6'
w. A. CLARK,
President of Constitutional Convention.
SAMUEL T. HAUsER,
Governor.
VIM. H. HUNT,
E. w. TooLE,
JAMES H. Mills,
RICHARD 0. HICKMAN,
JOSEPH A. BROWNE,
w. j. MCCORMICK,
WALTER COOPER,
Committee.