Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-05

WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 4th.-in the Sem
ate to-day prayer was offered by Rev. T.
Dewitt Talmage, of Brooklyn.
The Chair laid before the Senate letter
from the Secretary of the Treasury, in reply
10 a recent resolution OF the Senate relating
to the conscience fund. " The conscience
fund" the Secretary says. =" has its origin
in the popular belief that donations of
money received from persons unknown
were because OF money wrongfUlly with
held from the Government The first item
10 the credit OF the fund was made in 1927,
and now the fund amounts to 1922. 40"
Several petitions were presented from
organizations OF Knights of Labor urging
Congress u open to settlement the Terri
tory OF Oklahoma.
The Dakota bill was placed before the
Senate, and an extended discussion ensued,
participated in by Harrison, Butler, Beck
and others.
Without final action the Senate ad-
iourned.
House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, February 4th.-Hammond
called up the bill to present the claim of
war taxes under the Act of August ), 1861
and Acts amendatory thereof by the United
States. being set-off against the States hay
ing claims against the General Govern
ment.
L tlAStAiSSlOt ltlC luOIU4ll8 muir tA-
pired
AT l:50 the House went into Committee
of the Whole for further consideration of
the shipping bill, the pending amendment
being that offered by Holman. limiting the
compensation of Collectors, Inspectors and
Shipping Commissioners
After short debate the amendment was
withdrawn.
Bragg Of Wisconsin asked unanimous
consent to offer a resolution setting apart
Friday and Saturday next for consideration
of the Fitz John Porter bill, the previous
question to be ordered at O'Clock Saturday
afternoon
Reed of Maine objected.
The House then adjourned.
Anti-Chinesc Legislation.
WASHINGTON, February 4th.-It is thought
all the auti-Chinese legislation desired by
the Pacific coast will be conceded by Con-
gress. There are three propositions before
the committee fifteen-year restriction
bill. which will certainly be supported and
passed; whether a return to China and a
residence of two years shall forfeit the right
TO enter again the United States, and the
severity Of the penalty for the violation of
laws relating to Chinese immigration are
being debated. The committee is hanging
fire on the second proposition, bat severe
The Hi,icuItural Industry.
WASHINGTON. February 4th.-The first of
the series OF viticultural meetings was held
tonight. There was a good attendance.
and much interest was manifested. Sena-
tor Stanford made an interesting address
on the producing vineyards in California,
showing the methods of culture and the
rapid increase in value of the industry in
that State. He spoke from a practical
standpoint as yine-grower, and was at
tendvely listened to. Mr. Phondorf. of St.
Helena, Cal. read an elaborate address. in
which the wines of this country and other
countries were carefully compared, their
methods of manufacture shown and the
commercial results of the industry. He
showed that the United States could pro-
duce as fine grapes and as good wine as any
country in the world c. A. Wetmore fol-
lowed in an exceedingly entertaining adj
dress, showing the interest taken on the
subject by the State of California, and the
desirability of those making laws in regard
to revenue to realize the magnitude of the
work the viticulturists are engaged in, and
throw around it the protecting arm of the
Government. Hon. Wharton J. Green,
member OF Congress from North Carolina
also spoke on wine-making in his State.
and on the general subject under consider
alton. The next meeting will be held
Saturday night.
Public Building in San Francisco.
WASHINGTON, February 4th. - Senator
Stanford's bill appropriating S350OOO for
the purchase of site tor public building
IN San Francisco, and providing for Com
mission toselect such site, which was offered
some days ago, passed the Senate to-day.
Woman-Suffrage Senators.
PHILADELPHIA February 4th.-The Press
Washington special says of the Womans
Suffrage Convention to be held here in the
middle of February: Susan B. Anthony.
when asked yesterday how many Senators
have been won over TO the cause replied
with genuine satisfaction There are
twenty-six who are in favor of granting
woman the ballot. Among these is Sena-
tor Dolph, of Oregon, who made woman
suffrage feature of his campaign, and is a
warm supporter of any and every move
ment to better the condition of women.
Senators Henderson of Nebraska and
Mitchell of Oregon are active friends. SEN
ator Stanford is somewhat of an enthusiast
on the subject. Senators Jones of Nevada
and Miller of California are also in favor of
the ballot for women"
Acknowledgement Garland.
WASHINGTON, February 4th-Attorney.
General Garland has his resignation under
consideration. His successor will probably
be John Randolph Tucker, who is Endorsed
by Justice Field. Tucker represents the
Sixth Virginia District, is 63 years of age
has been in Congress for ten years and is
now Chairman of the House Judiciary
Committee.
SECOND DISPATCHl
-g NssEryGToy, February 4th.-A rllnlor
that Garland is to retire from the Cabinet
to be succeeded by Congressman Tucker. of
Virginia, was circulated extensively this
forenoon. and was credited by many per
sons, who had been informed that it eman-
ated from Justice Field, of the Supreme
Court. He had been consulted, so the story
ran, by member OF the administration in
regard 10 the fitness and qualifications of
tucker for the Office of Attorney General.
The Virginia Congressman was the recipi-
ent of warm congratulations on all sides
when he entered the House To your cor
respondent he said: - do not know how
the report originated, and | do not think
there is any good foundation for it. | met
Judge Field few minutes ago, but he only
asked xch ar .s,r / ,vo- ,.la.e.l ,....l.