Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-11
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
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unIted sta,es Senate.


WASHINGTON, February 10th.-Hoar Of
fered the following resolution, for which he
asked immediate consideration
isesolyod, That the Committee on Library con-
slider and report at an early day upon the eXpe
dieucy OF the erection at the seat of government
OF a statueor monument to the late illustrious
General Winfield Scott Hancock.
In offering the resolution, Mr.. Hoar said
that when the announcement was made
Yesterday ofthe great public calamity that
had occurred in the death of the iilustrious
soldier. the resolution OF the Senate
very properly followed all precedents in
like cases, and what Mr.. Hoar was sure
would be in accordance with the desire of
the distinguished deceased that is to say,
the Senate proceeded with the pablo bust
ness. But twas proper that proceedings
should at once be initiated for paying
tribute to the memory of deceased
The resolution was agreed to on motion
of Mr. Call.
The Senate took up Eustis' resolution,
ca ing on the Secretary of the Treasury for
information as to the refusal OF the Assist
ant Treasurer at New Orleans to receive
shipments of silver, and To issue silver GER
tifcates therefor.
After debate the resolution was agreed to.
House of Representatives
WAsHIS6ToN. February l0th.-Blanchard
OF Louisiana offered the following series of
resolutions:
Res3lued That this House has learned with
profound sorrow Of the great and irTeparable
los which the country sustains in the death of
that great and good man, Aajor-General Win
field s Hancock.
Resolred, That this House, in common with all
his countTymen. mourns the death of him who
was stainless soldier for the Union in war and
an undaunted defender of the Constitution and
civil liberty in peace, and at all times L stain
less man and incorruptible.
Resolrcd That as a mark of respect and affec-
ton for the exalted virtues of his hero and
patriot this House do now adjourn.
ReS0tyed That the Speaker of the House be di-
rected to transmit to the widow of the hOnored
dead copy OF these resolutions, and an assur-
ance o. the heartfelt sympathy OF the House in
the hour of bereavement which is alike hers
nd the conntry's.
The resolutions were adopted, and ac-
cjrlineiy the House adjourned
Marshal FOR the District of California.
WAsHfYGToX, February l0lh.-The Pres
ideni this morning nominated Christopher
Frank. Marshal for the District of Califor-
MIA. Frank is ex-SheriH Of Sonoma county,
and IS said to be a man of ability and fit
ness Tor the place. In making this appoint
meat the President has ignored the wishes
of Representative Henley and Judge Field.
Nj Henley backed WolfskiIl and Judge
Field asked for the appointment of Nav
nard. Judge Field had first Endorsed
Frank, but subsequently Withdrew his sup
port In favor OF Maynard. Senator Stan
ford wrote a letter TO the President testify
ing - Mr. Franks fitness for the position
The Pacific Mail Subsidy Question.
WAsHINGToy, February l0th.-Secretarv
Lamar began the hearing this morning on
the proposition 10 demand of the subsi-
died Pacific railroads the amount of sub
Sldy paid by them for years To the Pacific
Mail Company, which the Department
claims is due the Government under the
Thurman Act. EX-COngressman Eppa
Hunter and ex-Assstant Acknowledgement
McCammond appeared for the Central Pa
citic and Jere Wilson for the Union Pacific.
Assistant Secretary jerks read a statement,
showing that about $, 100000 had been
thus paid, of which the Government
claimed that it was entitled to % per cent.
lie sad the subsidy payment lad been in
Guided III the accounts of the roads as part
OF the operating expenses, which the rail-
road bureau thought improper, and the
proposition is to demand of the roads one
quarter of all that has been paid and one
half OF all hereafter paid, the subsidy be-
ing $4,000 per month. The railroad at
torneys said they had telegraphed to their
principals asking for statement of facts.
49, ~9n~t -OA ACibl CSIItluiN lJdIildT LIp0
ordered that the matter be held over until
February 18th, when it will be taken up.
DiscOurteous, to Say the Least.
WAsfIyGroN, February 10th-Some time
ago Senator Stanford gave Mr.. Henley the
draft OF bill, which he proposed to have
introduced in the Senate and House, to ex-
tend for two years the time for the compile
ton of the California and Oregon Railroad
Such bill, if INTRODUCED would be directly
in opposition to the bill now pending in
the House. introduced BIZ Mr. Henley,
from the Public Lands Committee, forfeit
ing the land grant of this railroad. Mr..
Henley took Senator Stanford's bill, and
promised to give it consideration, but has
not yet done anything in regard to it, nor
has Senator Stanford heard word from
him on the subject. 1t is certain that Mr.
Henley Will not introduce such bill, and
Senator Stanford, in order to bring the
matter to the attention of the Public Lands
Committee in the House, may find it neces-
sary to have some other member introduce
the bill.
Capital Notes.
WASHINGTON, February 10th-Hugh Mo-
han, Secretary of the Silver Association
has issued notices for a second convention
to he held on Wednesday of next week, al
which bill win be prepared providing for
free coinage. and will be submitted to
Bland, Chairman of the Coinage, Weights
and Measures Committee.
The House Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds to-day authorized Hen
ley to report favorably the bill for the
erection of a postoffice building at San
Francisco. The success of the bill is gen.
orally assured.
In the Senate to-day the bill to allow dis.
charged army officers one years pay and
allowances was reported adversely.