Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-12
Morrow Gets In His Work.

WASHINGTON. January 11th.-The For
eign Relations Committee met this morn
ing and organized There were no bills
referred to the committee in readiness to be
considered, but Mr.. Morrow entertained
the committee with a dissertation of his
views on the Chinese question. Mr.. Nor
row intends that his fellow members of
the committee shall understand the Chinese
question from the Pacific coast standpoint
without any delay. OF course no action
can be taken on the subject until the bills
are received and referred TO the appropri-
ate subcommittee.
California Pioneers.
Copyright, 1885, by the California issoc1ted PressI
New York, January 11th.-The Society
of California Pioneers in this city held
their thirteenth annual meeting last night
at the Sturtevant House, at which there
was large attendance of members. Presi-
dent Ellis, Secretary Clark and Treasurer
Anthony were reelected. Among the Vice
Presidents chosen was General John C.
Fremont of Los Angeles, Cal. The annual
dinner takes place on the 18th inst Every
seat has been taken, and among the guests
will be Albert Bierstadt, the painter 1t
promises to be a very fine affair." Senator
Hearst expects to be present.
New York Boodlers.
ltoPyTlJh lSSS blythe Can f0TiiG associated Press
New YORK, January 11th.-The Fost this
afternoon reviews the condition of the
Doodle Aldermen eases in this CITY, and
says: 1t appears that while Sharp and three
Aldermen have been convicted, Sharp him.
self and Cleary have to be tried again, and
there are still eight Aldermen and two al
legged corruptors of Aidermen-Richmond
and Kerr-who are within the reach of the
law and have haan trIal or oil
and Cleary were indicted IN October, 1886
also Richmond and Kerr. Neither of the
last two has yet come to trial.
An " Export Almanac" Scheme.
IcopgTight, 1855, by Ge cafoy7.ia 4ssocated P,ess
New YORK, January 11th.-A company
has been formed in this city to publish an
Export Almanac" on the European
model, setting forth the excellence of
American products of all kinds. Thousands
of copies will be distributed over Europe,
Asia and South America for the purpose of
making our products better known abroad.
Secretary Bayard has promised to accept
10000 copies, to be transmitted TO Amer
lean Consuls abroad, who will distribute
them to great advantage.
DeLesseps' Latest Idea.
ICopyigal, 1888, By The Catfornia associated Press
New York, January 11th. - Engineer
Menocal has been interviewed at length by
a Washington correspondent of the Herald
concerning DeLesseps' revised plans for
the Panama Canal. Mr. Menocal saws he
is satisfied that lock canal cannot be
made financial success at Panama, and
even a scheme for locks as a temporary ar
rangement is inexpedient.
The Effect of Prayer.
ECopyrtJl 1885, Jy the California Associated Press.
New YORK, January 11th.-Dan Dris-
coll, who murdered a woman in this CITY.
and who is soon to be hanged, secured a
knife, with which he intended to kill War
den Walsh, of the Tombs. The fact was
discovered and the knife was secured by
Sister of Charity who prayed in his cell.
He denied that he had the knife, but after
her prayer he handed it to her. The death
watch has been placed on Driscoll
Money Didn't Save Him.
fcopyigi 1855, by tie California As,ociaed Press
HARTFORD Conn.,, January 11th.-It is
learned that purse OF $4,000 was raised
TO settle the case against Richard S. Hicks.
who wrecked the Stafford National Bank.
This was supplied by Hicks relatives, and
one Connecticut Senator and one Congress
man were engaged TO assist, but the au-
thorities refused to accept money as q COM
promise, and Hicks went to the State
Prison for four years.
Round Valley Indians.
Copyright 1sss, By the aGfornia Assse!aeoi Feessl
WAsHISGToN, January 1lth.-Senator
Davies introduced to-day bill that the
President recommended be passed, Tor
the allotment OF lands in the Round Valley
Reservation to Indians of that tribe. The
bill has been heretofore published in dis
patches to the California Associated Press,
The Opium Ring.
IcoPyri5t, 1885, By ie cdforaie associated Pres.
WASHINGTON, January 11th-The Treas
! ury Department officials have received in
formation that warrants the belief that the