Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-19
Senator Plumb's Bill to Prevent Deser-
tions From the Army

oSAsAeOA fNAAAc Dill 10 ffeNent Deser-
tions From the Army.
WASHINGTON. March 18th Senator Plu,nb
introduced bill ..to prevent desetions from
the army. The bill provides that after July i.
1880 there shall be retained from the pay OF
each enlisted man 81 month for the first wear
until his discharge, and which is to be forfeited
unless he serves honorably and faithfully to lhe
date of his dischsrge.
The Secretary of War is to determine what
mlsconduct shall constitute a failure to fulfill
these conditions, but no deserter shall be deemed
TO have fulfilled them. The sums SO deducted
are to be considered deposit. bearing Interest
from tne end oil the year in which it is made
Enlistments are 70 continue as under the
present law, for five years, but at the end of
three years service soldier who has served
Ialthluily shall be entitled to three months
furlough and to be discharged on appiic ation in
time of peace.
United States Msrshals and sheriffs and their
deputies, Constables and police officers are au.
the President may permit any enlisted man 10
purchase his discharge. The army ration is 10
be increased by the addition Of one pound of
vegetables.
THE WORLDS FAIR BILL
The Worlds Fair Committee completed tho
consideration of the bin this morning, aud an
other victory for Chicago resulted The bin
was amended so as to provide that the Presi-
dent may i'sue proclamation and invitation
10 foreign exhibitors as soon as he is satisged
that the illinois corporation has provided for
sl0, cOO,00 guarantee. The dates for the expo-
sltion as fixed yesterday were not changed, but
Chsnuier gave notice that he would move in
tine House for holding it in 1892 and 1893 The
ately.
DUTY on TIN PLATE
Inc Dakota Senators have created quite a
sentiment in favor of the duty on tin plate
lney say that the duty of 2 cents per pound
Will protect American workmen and not in
crease the cost of canned goods. The Armours
A1 tf.new TO-
the ground that the duty will ruin the canned.
goods business and increase the price to con.
sumers. ~ NSA
coLoREp FRAUD
Professor Thomas A. J. Clemons (colored) was
before the Police Court this afternoon. charged
with obtaining 81, ffom Senator Stanford under
false pretenses. 1t is charged that he obtained
money from Stanford by representing that he
wanted II for the benefit of the Leland STAR
ford Colored Orphan Asylum of spartanburg. S.
existence. ."
The report of the Institution whose existence
Is questioned Is printed for distribution The
following names, with the amounts set opposite
thelr names, appear in the report: C. F. limit
ington, zoo; senator stanford, 500; Grover
Cleveland, SO; Mrs. Senator Hearst 8 o: Senator
Evarts, $40; ex-Maishsl Wilson. IS; Chief Justice
Fuller. S5 ex-Commissioner Webb. SO. G. s.
Briee, SIS; c. S. Fairchild, SIS.
Ciemons has worked for Senators Lamar and
Hampton. Mills Dean appeared for the pris.
oner and pleaded not guilty. John b, AcCarihr
Private Secretary to Senator Stan.ora
as witness. and ne told OF the prisoners visits
ob ~ ane senator s.ouse and of the giving of a
cnecK. ".,ness could not tell what converse
uon passsd between Senator Stanford and de.
iendant. Mccarthy said that Senator Stanford
knew nothing of the prosecution.
PAS-AMERIcAN DIYSER.
Delegates from the Unit.d States to the Inter.
national American Conference have issued in
vitations TO Senators and Representatives to
meet the delegates frnrn na
America at the Arlington Hotel SATURDAY. even
ing, March 29,h. On this occasion the new
wing OF the Arlington will be opened for the
first time. The three large parlors on Vermont
avenue will be used for the reception, and a
new dining-roem on l street will be arranged
with small tables, on which supper will be
served
MONEY FOR THE LEvEEs.
The Secretary OF War to-day authorized the
Mississippi River Commission to expend sIOo Opa
lot the protection of levees along the Nissis-
slppl river IN the Fourth District which ex-
s Ienas irom Marrenton Miss to the head OF the
dltion to $50 600 allowed to the Morganza leyee.
COMMON CARRIERS.
Senator Cullom of Illinois to-day introduced
Dill to amend section u of the Interstate Com
merce Act, so as to provide Commission that
shaIi nave authority to inquire into the manage
ment and business of ali common carriers, and
snail keep itself informed as to the method in
which the same is conduc-ed. Upon the request of
the Commission the District Attorney to whom il
may apply may commence under the direction
of the Attorney General ali necessary proceed
lngs Tor the enforcement OF the provisions Of
the law.
BOUNTY FOR VOLUNTEERS
Gest OF Illinois introduced bill in the House
today granting bounty OF $50 to all soldiers
ana sailors OF the late war who served as youn.
teers In the service not less than ninety days
and who were honorably discharged.
POSTAL TELEGRAPH BILLS.
Edward Rosewater, editor of the Omaha Bee
and practical telegrapher. argued before the
telegraph. He said he came not to advocate
any particular bill, nor to antagonize any par
tlcuidr telegraph company. He said he was
convinced that the time had arrived for the
government TO endeavor 10 secure control of
the telegraph. He presented figures showing
the expenses and profits on a given wire and
sad he thoughta Is cent rate ought to be re-
that the Government buv up all the
lines and then advertise for proposals
10 nave private corporations operate a postal
tGeIegraph system under the control of the
Government. This would give the people a
cheaper and more efficient service
chairman Brigham laid before the committee
q letter from Dr. Green and General Eckert of
ecutive Committee instructed them to invite
the committee to visit the company's head
quarters in New York and examine their gem
eral operations The letter says: I'VE court a
W
you should employ experts to go through our
books, accounts and statements
CALLING FOR AN EXPLANATION.
In the House to day Norton OF Missouri offered
for reference resolution recting that it was re-
ported that the Postma aster. General had heen
employing Postotfice Inspector, aad had special
agents investigating the claims of Republican
applicants Tor appointments us Postmaster aud
paying for such services out of the public funds,
contrary to law, and calling on the Postm aster-
General Tor q statement.
OREGON LEGISLATION.
Senator Mitchell secured an order from the
Postofhee Department directing an advertise
ment for bids for mail service on the new route
from Yaquina to Collins, on Alsea bay, via FIX
ton. He also recommended the establishment
Of new -postoffice at Elk Horn. all of which
will be ordered. This service is not to interfere
with the service from Yaquina to Alsea via
Newport He also recommended the establish
ment Of the new postOfiice on the latter route at
Seal Creek. and recommending the appoint
ment of James W. Brasfeld as Postmaster
Senator Mitchell early in the session introduced
a bill making an appropriation for the removal
Of the hull of the siivia Degras from the chan
mel of the Columbia river, opposite upper As.
toria. Or. This bill was in January last referred
to the Secretary of War for report, and was to-
day returned with statement from the Chief of
Engineers that the Act of June IA 1880. contains
all the needed provisions for the removal of
this wreck, and therefore the passing of the bill
was deemed unnecessary.
LAND GRANT FoRI EITuRE.
The House committee will no longer persist
in its efforts to pass the general land grant for.
feiture bill, including the lands adjacent to
that part of roads completed after the expira-
tion of the time limit. The committee has been
al work for some time on the bill on the line of
the confert nee bill oflast Congress, which deals
with such lands only as lie along the line on
which railroads has not been completed at any
time. The majority of the committee are salts
fed that no bin which makes a forfeiture of all
lands not earned by roads within the time pro-
vided for By law can pass the Senate.
The lands which have never been earned by