The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-16
ARIzoNA's GOOD SHOWING.

Ex-Governor Lewis Nj. W0.f1ey is at tne
Ebbtt. "The Republicans have every rea-
son to rejoice at the splendid gains the
party made in Arizona" said he. Marcus
Smith, the delegate who was elected two
years ago by $500 majority, pulled through
this time out Of vote of 12,0O0 by 400, and
we elect majority of the Territorial COun-
ell. In the counties of Maricopa and
Apache, heretofore the Democratic strong
holds, the Republican Sherffs and princi-
pal county officers were elected. Ny prede-
cessOr, Ex-Governor Gallick led hot fight
for the opposition, making my administra-
tion the subject Of bitter attack and
devoting good deal of personal censure to
me. The outcome l regard as complete
vindication of my policy. Though not a
prophet, | will risk the statement that
Arizona will be, ere many more elections,
reliably Republican.
VIOLATIONS OF THE EXCLUSION LAW.
The Joint Committee of the Senate and
House which was authorized to make trip
to the Pacific Coast to investigate the viola
tion of the Chinese immigration law start
ed West tnis morning. Representatives
Lehlbach and Stump go from Washington
under the chaperonage Of Deputy Sergeant
alarms Charles d. Reed. They will be
joined at Chacgo by Representative Owen
and at Spokane Falls by Senator Squire.
The first meeting of the committee will be
held at Spokane Falls, then they will 20 to
Tacoma. Seattle, Port Townsend, San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. They
will return to Washington about the third
week in December. The committee will be
iad btr o1orly pta nj hsr
and will take testimony.
CUSTOMS DECISION.
In reply to letter from the Collector Of
Customs at Nogales, Ariz., the Secretary of
the Treasury says that his practice of allow
ing owners of cattle to bring them back,
free of duty, together with the calves born
during their absence where they have
crossed into Mexico, is without warrant of
the law; that where it is clear that cows
have strayed over the line they may be
brought back free, but their calves are sub
ject to duty.
SAN FRANCISCO POSTOFFICE SITE.
Secretary Window has received kilograms
from both Senators Stanford and Hearst
asking that the board selected 10 choose a
postoffice site at San Francisco withhold its
decision until they can present their views.
They say that new complications have arisen
owing to recent fire.
LAND RULING.
In the case of Charles Lutman against
Charles A. Nesbitt. involving land III the
Humboldt (Cal.) District, the Secretary af-
firms the Commissioners decision in award
ing the same to NeSbitt.
NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS.
Surgeon General Brown of the Navy De-
partment in his annual report renews his
recommendations of last year concerning
Mare Island Navy-yard improvements. He
asks Tor an appropriation of $4,000 Tor ad-
ditional hospital buildings, made necessary
by the increasing number of patients from
the Asiatic and Alaskan stations.
THE MoRMONs.
Rev. Sam Small, formerly of Georgia, but
now of Ogden, is at The Metropolitan Hotel.
He is of the opinion that not much faith
ciamentO of abandoning pOlygamy. He says
there is really no intention of their re-
nouncing that practice. He also thinks the
Mormon leaders are quaklDg in their boots,
fearful OF further hostile legislation. Mr.
SmalPs opinion regarding the Mormons does
not coincide with that of other Utah people
who have recently been in Washington.
THE ORDNANCE FOUNDRY.
The Army Board appointed to select a site
for the new ordnance foundry is now at
Birmingham, Ala. Its report Will be made
in a few DAYS.
THE PENSIONERS.
California penSions-James Laughton,
navy, San Francisco; William A. Mark ley,
Eureka; Collins c. Smith, San Francisco !;
Thomas S. Underwood, Stockton George
w. Wannemacher. Alameda City.
NATIONAL LEGISLATORS.
Washington is fast filling up with men,
bers Of Congress. Vandever is the sole rep
resentative here of the Pacific Coast delega-
tOD, and he Is occupying his old residence at
1345 l. street.
A NOTABLE ENGAGEMENT.
Mrs. Condit-Smith has sent invitations to
her friends for the marriage of her daugll-
ter, Miss Louise Adriana Coniit-Smith, and
DIR. Leonard Wood of tte army, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Justice Field on Capitol Hill,
on Tuesday, November 18th, at O'clock.