Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-07-24

Senator Stanford's Views on the Senatorial
and Supreme Court Questions.
WASHINGTON, July 23d.-It was reported
to-day that Senator Stanford had received a
telegram from the Republican members OF
the California Legislature, saying that a
Senator would not be elected at the extra
session. Your correspondent had an inter-
view with Mr. Stanford. He said he had
received some dispatches to that effect, but
he did not believe they could be true The
substance of this information was that the
leading Republicans had an understanding
with the Governor before the session was
called that Senator should not be elected.
Mr.. Stanford said he thought it was the
plain duty of the Legislature, under the
Constitution and revised statutes OF
the United States. to choose q Senator.
He did not think the Legislature would
remove the Judges of the Supreme
Court on account of their decision in up
boiling riparian rights. This decision, he
said, was in accordance with the common
law. He said there was some force in the
judgment that the law does not apply to
this case but the Court had clearly fol-
lowed the law, and the remedy must lie in
legislative action. Men could not be de-
priyed of their legal rights without COM
pensation. He thought the ultimate settle
ment of the question would be by the State
taking control of the running waters within
the boundaries of the State, compensating
owners Of riparian rights, and then dis
tributing the water at fixed rates. This
would place all on an equality, and at the
same time prove q source of revenue to the
State
Jones and the Nevada SenatorshIp.
WASHINGTON, July 23d.-Senator JONES'
in conversation with the RECORD. UNION
correspondent to-day, said the Senatorial
contest in Nevada is in chaotic condition.
Fair had not yet declared himself candi-
date, but Jones thinks he will enter the
race Mackay fayors Stewart, but there is
much opposition to him ON account of his
comparatively recent residence in that
State Hobart has positively refused to be
a candidate. Mr.. Jones says he is taking
no active part in the controversy. Three
times the people of Nevada have elected
him to the Senate, twice without the ex-
penditure of a dollar on his part, and un-
der the circumstances he does not feel like
attempting to influence their decision as to
whom his colleague shall be.
Rights of American Fishermen.
WASHINGTON, July 23d. Senator Ed
munds to-day submitted the following res
luton, which was referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations:
Res0lued, That the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations be and is hereby instructed to inquire
into the rights of American fishing vessels and
merchant vessels within the North American
possessions of the Queen OF Great Britain, and
whether the rights of such vessels have been
violated, and if so, to what extent and what
steps are necessary to be taken by Congress to
secure protection and vindication of the rights
of citizens of the United States in the premises;
that the said committee have power to send for
persons and papers to employ stenographers,
ard to sit during the recess of the Senate, either
as full committee or by any subcommittee
thereof; that such sub committee shall for the
purpose of such investigation be committee of
the Senate to all lutents and purposes.
Mexico May Get into Trouble.
WASHINGTON. July 23d.-The recent ar.
rest of A. K. Cutting the editor of an
American newspaper, by the Mexican
authorities, at Paso del Norte, involves a
peculiarly novel international question
The publication of which the Mexicans
complain was made on the Texas side of
the Rio Grande river, and while editor
Cutting was temporarily within the Mexi-
can borders he was placed under arrest
The subject was fully discussed at the last
meeting of the Cabinet, and Secretary Bay
ard was instructed to make a peremptory
demand upon the Mexican authorities for
the immediate release of Cutting. A rea-
sonable time will be allowed the Mexican
Government, and should it fail to release
Cutting promptly, further action will be
immediately ordered by the State Depart
ment.
Business In the House.
WAsHrNGToS, July 23a-The House of
Representatives went into Committee of the
Whole on revenue measures, with view
of reaching the oleomargarine bill. The
committee proceeded slowly, and set aside
all revenue measures in advance of the
oleomargarine bill, and when finally that
bill was reached the reading of its title
was greeted with applause. After a short
discussion, the Senate amendments to the
oleomargarine bill were concurred in-ayes
la, noes IS. The bill now goes to the
President for his action
Willis of Kentucky, from the conference
committee on the river and harbor bill,
reported disagreement, and further con-
ference was ordered.
Gebhart of Alabama subr- itted the con-
ference report on the naval appropriation
bill, and il vas agreed to.
The House then took recess until s
o'clock in the evening, the session to be
for the consideration of pension bills.
Inc hottHucs
WASHINGTON, July 23d.-It is now under
stood thai caucus of Republican Senators
was held at Senator Sherman's house last
evening, resulting in the appointment of a
committee, consisting of Sherman, Allison
and Aldrich, to devise a plan of action with
respect to Morrison's surplus resolution.
Payne to be Let Alone.
WASHINGTON, July 23d.-In the Senate
to-day Hoar's resolution for an investiga-
ton of Payne's election was lost by the
following vote Ayes, II noes, A.
Prominent Veterans En- Route.
WAsHIsGroS, July 23d-General Black
left this morning to attend the reunion OF
the G. A. r. at San Francisco, and he was
followed tonight by Senator Logan.
Beecher on Top.
WASHINGTON, July 23d.-Senato- Bawley
is credited with the opinion that Captain
Deecher has q majority of the Senate in
his favor, and that his confirmation is nc
| longer a question.
A Report Unconfirmed.
WASHINGTON. July 23d.-Nothing is
known at the State Department about the
report that Minister Phelps is preparing an
agreement to be submitted to the British
| Government regarding the fishery trouble
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