Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-10

posltlve-than numerous other predictions
that have recently been made on the same
subject. The new tariff bill has not vet
been completed, and it is impossible at the
present moment to name the day it will be
completed. 1t will probably be during the
present month, however.
Leasing of Grazing Lands.
Copyright, 1888, by the California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, February 9th. - Pau]
Schultz, of Portland, Or, Land Commits.
sioner for the Northern Pacific Railroad
appeared before the House Committee on
Public Lands to-day, and made an argu-
ment on the bill pending before that COM
mlttee for a reclassifcation of public lands
The gist OF his argument was that it would
be good policy fer the Government to
lease grazing lands in large tracts to cor.
poratlons or individuals for grazing Dur.
poses.
Stewards Alien Land Bill.
Copyright 1885, by the California associated Press
WASHINGTON, February 9th. - Senator
Stewards bill to amend the alien land laws
to allow foreigners to buy mines in the
United States was recommitted to the
Senate Committee on Mines and Mining
to-day. Stewart had expected his bill to 90
through with but little if any opposition
but the short discussion Yesterday deyel-
oped spirit of inquiry respecting the bill
that was surprising.
Preservation of Forests,
lCoPght, 1888, by he California associated Press
WASHINGTON, February 9th.-The Int.
nor Department recommends to the Senate
that all timber lands in the vicinity of the
sources OF the principal streams be with.
drawn from sale or occupancy and kept as
woodland reserves, for the renewal of the
public domain forests by replanting: also
that the timber on the forest-lands reser.
vations shall not be disposed of exceptinp
IN such way as will provide against the
destruction of the forests.
The Anderson Bill.
WASHINGTON February 9th.-The Ander.
son bill, directing the Attorney General tc
institute suit against the officers of the
Union and Central Pacific Railroads fol
alleged violation of the law, was taken ur
by the House Judiciary Committee TODAY
and after some discussion it was held to be
subject properly within the jurisdiction
OF the Pacific Railroad Company, so the
bill will be reported back with the recon-,
mendaton that it be referred to that com.
mittee.
Ordered to Peru.
WASHINGTON, February 9th.-The Secre
tary of the Navy has issued telegraphic
orders for the United States steamer Alert
now at Panama to proceed to Callao, Peru
to look after American interests in thai
vicinity, which are reported to be in dan.
ger by reason of local disturbances.
California Pensions.
lcopwgt, 1888, by the Cdtifoy7a associated Press.
WASHINGTON, February 9th.-Californis
pensions have been granted as follows
Michael Nikill, San Jose; Benjamin D
David. deceased, Los Angeles; Robert Read
Napa City; Andrew Williams, San Fran
cisco; j. NJ. Standefer, Los Angeles.
If 1t Takes all Summer.
tCopyriglh 1885, by Tie California Assocated Press
WAsHINGToS, February 9th.-J. D
Lynch, of Los Angeles, returned here to
day. He expects to remain here until hi.
case is disposed of.
Redding and Weaverville Mails.
fCopyig, 1888. by Tie California Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, February 9th.-Star servic,
changes have been ordered as follows
Redding to Weayervllle-increase the sery
ice to seven times week.
San Francisco Public Buildings.
iCopwgh, 1855, by the California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, February 9th.-Senatol
Stanford introduced a bill in the Senate to
day to appropriate $S50,000 for the pur
chase of site for public buildings in Sar
Francisco