The Portland daily press., 1888-12-06

ply to a Unitep States consul or diplomatic
representative for certificate of emigration.
Ihe consul, etc, may require proof as to the
character of the applicant, and II satisfied
that he is not excluded by law from emigrat-
ing. grant a certificate; but the certificate
shall not be conclusive evidence Of the right
OF the person to whom it is given to come to
the United States, nor shall 1t relieve vessels
or railroads from the requirements Of the
act, No persons shall be landed anywhere
In the United States who have not first OBJ
talned such a certificate.
Representative Stewart, Of Georgia today
introduced bill to establish a graduated
income tax which provides that all individ-
uals, corporations and estates in the United
States receiving an annual net income of
$4,000 and upward shall be assessed as fol-
lows: Five thousand up to $4,000, 2 per
cent; $4,000 to $4,000, 3 per cent; $4,000
per cent; $4,000 to 100000, 6 per cent;
100000 to 100000, 8 per cent; all over
100000, 10 per cent, said Income tax TO be
applied TO the payment of pensions.
Delegate Clifford, of Dakota, today intro
Gueea ns @ 1 bs 9S y Of 5s the law pES9d SE
Reservation in Dakota and for the relin-
quishment of the Indian title to the re-
malnder. The law was enacted at the last
session. The commission appointed under
it to treat with the Indians failed to reach
satisfactory agreement as to the proposed
division. The bill introduced today amends
the law by providing that the reservation is
to be opened without the consent Of the
Indians while the law passed at the last
session required such consent Three
million dollars is to be deposited to the
credit of the Indians instead Of S10O.OO0,000,
as provided for by the law Of he last session.
Other Washington Matters.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The executive
committee of the Republican national COM
mittee held meeting here today at the
headquarters of the National League, and
settled accounts with several bureaus and
campaign speakers.
The President today resumed his afternoon
public receptions which were omitted during
the preparation of the message.
Capt. Isaac Bassett, assistant door keeper
of the Senate celebrated today the 57th an
niversary of his appointment, through the
influence of Daniel Webster, to be page In
the Senate. He is the oldest government
employe in time of service.
Alexander p. Morse, arbitrator in the case
of Adrian Van Bekkeleh, deceased, claimant
for damages against the Haytian govern
ment for illegal Imprisonment at Port Au
Prince, awards the claimant $50, 900.
Attorney General Garland has made his
annual report to Congress of the business of
the department OF justice during the last
fiscal year, together with statistics of crime
against the United States and statement of
the business of the Supreme Court and the
Court Of Claims. The petitions filed in the
latter court in French spoliation cases num-
Der 5000, representing 1856 vessels and about
$30000,000. The majority Of these cases
have been disposed of so far as the court is
concerned, and have been certified to Con-
gress. There were 1875 government prison
ers in custody during the year.
The Pension List.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The following
Maine pensions were granted today:
ORIGINAL INVALID
Rufus Arey, End, Vinalhaven.
Jno. III. Young, Rockland.
INCREASE.
ThOs. Cannon, navy, Belfast
Albion l.. Hatch Washburn.
John Popham, National Military Home.
ORIGINAL WIDOWS.
Persis r., widow of Daniel Everett, Washburn.
MEXICAN WAR SURVIVORS.
Gideon H. Burbank. Cape Elizabeth Depot