Arizona weekly citizen., 1886-07-10

terdsy to be delivered to the president, an invitation from the Grand Army or the Republic; of California Co attend the National Enoampment. The invitation is the most elaborate and beautiful de- vice of that kind ever seen ID this eoun- try. The message Is engraved upon plate of solid gold, decorated with the grand army badge and other patrlonc emblems. It is superbly wrought and imbedded in a handsome satin lined case. Senator Stanford will pressnt It to the President. He has iDvited the entire California Congressional delegs- tiou to accompany him to the White House to-day for that purpose.
 WnHISGTOS, July S-Represents tive Wm. H..Cole. of the 3rd Maryland district, dIed this morning at hIs resi- depee ID thIs city. He has been suffer CT from Bright's disease for several years past snd his demise wss not entirely un- expected.
 NEW YORK, July S.-The Suns special London dispatch says: "The lmportsnt nesting of the British and Colonial Chambers of Commerce was held to- day at which there was sn animated discus sion of the silver question and its bear ing upon tbe commerce of IDdis, Aus tralis aud Great Britain. Crump, of the London Times denounced Lthe agitation as the work of the silver min CTS of Nevada, sDd their allies, the Washington ring. Moreton Fremon at- tackled Crump m a strong speech ID be- half of the farmers ID the West and the planters ID South America, and resolu- tion was passed by n vote of 2S to 10, amid great excitement, declaring that the demone.izstiOn of silver would re- relieve the depression under which trade is DOW staggering. The meeting IS re- garded ss highly important and its in tiueace upop the coming silver demone- tization in Lancashire must necessary be very strong.
 LONDON, July S.-A cabinet eou3cil will be held On Tuesday tO decide on the course to be pursued ID view of the result 0! the elections.
 LONDON, July S.-The last hope of the Gladstonions vote Ia the counties has failed. The English counties are going for the Union ists. The counties of Somerset, Han- vlck, Hereford, Denby, DenlIgh and
 
 the agricultural vote, haze returnedC on- seryRtives. Numerous county polls have not yet been taken, but 1t IS impossible to reverse the defeat of the government. The Unionists are confident of sn ulti- mate strength of 37O against 300. The Conservatives are certain, with a com pact phslanx of 300 members that Lord Salisbury will form purely Conservative ministry.
 WAsHISGToS, July S.-The California Congressional delegation headed by Senator Stanford wanted on the presi- dent to-day and presented an invitation for him to attend the G. A, R. encamp- ment at San Francisco next month. The invitation is enclosed in handsome blue velvet box, and the text Is engraved on e solid gold plate four by sir inches, and about as thick as a double eagle. The invitation IS accompanied by solid gold G. A. R: badge which is tO be worn by the president ID case he attends The whole IS enclosed Tn a box made of sandal wood, and IS sent by the citizens of San Francisco. The president ex- pressed bis high appreciation of the in vitstion, but said he did not think be would be able to attend.
 SAN FRANCISCO, July S.-All horsc-car lines of the city have reduced the hours of labor for their employ ses from 13 to F hours. The new rule went into effect this morning.
 SAN FRASCIsCo, July S.-About eight o'clock this evening fire was discovered m a building occupied ss 6 Chinese tene- ment house, situated on an alley bound ed by Jackson, Pacific. Dupont and Stockton streets. and belonging to the estate of the late John Sullivan. The flames gained rapid headwsy, and one time the destruction of the Chinese quarters seemed imminent. It was found necessary to turn on a general alarm, and by the nnIted efforts of almost the entire fire department the fire was got ten under control The damage is esti- mated at about fS,0O0. Insurance un- known.
 WASHINGTON, July 3-Chairmsn Wat 1 son of invalid pension cOmmittes is | to insist upon the reference | 0f all veto pension bills to that com | mittee, and hen when the house meets I to- morrow be will again make a motion | To refer each case. The democrat | esders are resolved to stay here for the summer if necessary, as one of them Duts 1t, before abandoning their position n this matter. Republicans who have been active in the effort to secure i'm nediate action on the vetoed bills, have proposed to compromise, which will be accepted under its term; vo hours will be allowed for debate n such bills ss may be selected and at he expiration of that time ayes and loes will be taken. the result of which 3 to be regarded as to all vetoes.
 TOPEKA, Kan. July S.-The republi- an state convention reassembled this The committee on resolutions Thich have been referred to them re- the passage of the platform $ originally reported in these dis stches, and they were adopted John !. Martin was nominated for governor y 6 rising vote; Lieutenant Governor fiddle, and secretary of state were like Iise Eenominated by exclamation.
 SAN FRANCIsco, July S-The Calls Washington special, quoting from the ritic says: "Ihe senate did not refuse 3 confirm the nomination Of Warren reen to be consul general al Yoko- ana solely because of his freaks at oker." IL says that when the nomina- on was taken up by the committeee on )mmerce. its members were informed lat Green, after arriving at Jspan,f re- stablished haIem after the manner of le natives of the east; American fami- es at Yokohama felt themselves scan AlIZed by this conduct of their consul sneral, and they forwarded to the sen ie a specific allegation as above out ped, and protesting against bis con It is said the reading of the lRrges ID the committee room caused .veral ot the senatorial solons tO Iuirm and others to blush. The com ittee then, unanimously reported ysinst confirmation, and Greenhouse as nominated and confirmed.
 LONDON. July S.-Returns received up
 o'clock p. 10. from parliamentary eotions show that 25l conservatives, unIonIsts, 13O Gladstonisns and 6 arnellites have been elected. 5,
 SAS FRANCISCO, July S.-Creighton s s d Worthy, charged with brlbing jurors sl
 the case of Mrs. Wright vs. the Gesry , rect railroad. came up for trial before idge Freer, of Butte county today, - It owing to the absence of Hall Mo