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Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
THE UNION JACK.
WILL CANADA CHOOSE TO REMAIN
UNDER ITS FOLDS?
Sir John Macdonald Publishes an Ad-
dress to the Country Appealing for
Continued Allegiance TO the Queen

TORONTO, Ont, Feb. 9.-Sir John
Macdonald has published an address
to the electors of Canada, in which
he says: AS in 1882. and again
in 1887, SO in 1891, do questions
relating to the trade and COM
merce OF the country, occupy the fore
most place in the public mind. Our
policy in respect thereto is today what
it has been the past thirteen years,
and directed by firm determination
to foster and develop the resources OF the
dominion by every means in our power
consistent with Canada's position as an
in ntegral portion of the British empire.
To that end we have labored in the past ;
and We propose to continue in the work
to which we have applied ourselves of
building up on this continent, under the
flag OF England, great and powerful
nation.'
Dealing with the policy OF the opposi-
tion, he says unrestricted reciprocity
would, in his opinion, inevitably result
in the annexation of the dominion to
the United States, although its advo-
Gates in Canada deny such to be the case.
Sir John continues: "To the descend
ants of the pioneers who settled this
country, the multitude of Englishmen,
Irishmen and Scotchmen who emigrated
to Canada, that they might build up
new homes without ceasing to be British
subjects, l appeal and ask you what
have you to gain by surrendering that
which your fathers held most dear?
Under the broad folds of the Union ack
we enjoy most ample liberty to
govern ourselves as we please,
and at the same time we participate
in the advantages which flow from
association with the mightiest empire
the world has ever seen. The great
question which you will shortly be
called upon to determine resolves itself
into this: Shall we endanger our posses
sion OF the great heritage bequeathed to
us by our fathers, and submit ourselves
to direct taxation, for the privilege of
having our tariff fixed at Washington,
with the prospect OF ultimately becom-
ing portion OF the American union?
II commend these issues to your de-
termination and to the judgment of the
whole people OF Canada, with unclouded
confidence that you will proclaim to the
world your resolve to show yourselves
not unworthy Of the proud distinction
you enjoy of being numbered among the
most dutiful and loyal subjects of our
balOynd uuepD ;;
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10

There was quite little stir on Spring
street yesterday. First one man paused
in front of one of our leading groceries,
then another pedestrian joined him,
then still another and another. Grad
ually the number increased till it be-
came a crowd. Then people moved
with quick step to Join with the fast
increasing throng. Men and boys on
bicycles stopped to investigate the cause
OF the excitement. Wagons, carriages
and vehicles of all descriptions blocked
the roadway that their occupants might
learn the cause OF such sudden gath
ering Of the people. The first man who
halted still stood like statue, with his
eyes riveted on strange inscription. 1t
was as fascinating as the 3-7-77 that
vigilantes put on the door of frontier
cabin when they are satisfied that it's
occupant is menace to life and prop
erty. 1t rivalled the famous handwrit-
ing on the wall in the palace OF Nebu-
chadnezar. 1t created more interest than
the bulletin of an election OF a prize
fight. 1t thrilled the readers like the
news OF great victory. 1t caused the
rapid pulsation of every heart in the
multitude. On the plate glass windows
i'll letters OF virgin white, put there no
one knew how or when, was the inscrip-
tlon, Eat Quaker Oats.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
THE UTTERMOST FARTHING.
Litigation to Make the Pacific Roads Set
tie in Full.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-It is learned
from letters recently sent by Taylor,
commissioner OF railroads, to the secre-
tary of the interior, that action is about
to be taken under the recent decision of
the supreme court of the United States,
in the case OF the United States, appel
lent. versus the Central Pacific railroad
company. This decision reverses the
decision OF the court OF claims, which
held that in the process of ascertaining
the net earnings OF the Union and Cen
trail Pacific railroad companies, upon
which rs per cent. is required to be paid
to the government under the Thurman
act, it was proper to deduct
from the gross earnings, not only the
actual operating expenses, necessary
repairs and interest on first mortgage
bonds, but also that there should be de-
Quoted all sums paid for Improvements,
betterments and new equipment. The
court reverses this decision, and holds
that under the Thurman act the net
earnings must be ascertained by deduct
ing from the gross earnings only the
actual running expenses, necessary re-
pairs made within year, and the inter
est on the first mortgage bonds. Under
this method of calculation the net earn
ings of the Central Pacific company will
be increased over 100000, and the
net earnings of the Union Pacific COM
pany nearly 81 ,000, 900, since the passage
OF the Thurman act, rs per cent. of
which sum is now to be recov-
cred by the government. The letter
received by the secretary from Com
missioner Taylor calls attention to
the decision of the court, and suggests
that it will be necessary to make re-
statement of the accounts with these
roads, and asks the secretary for in
structions in the matter Commissioner
Taylor, under orders from Secretary
Noble, has had conference with the
acting secretary OF the treasury, with
the view of getting full report OF all
the bills for services OF the Union and
Central Pacific companies on file in the
treasury department and not acted up
on. 1t is intended to ascertain ac-
.curately the state of the accounts be-
tween the government and these roads,
and then insist upon the prompt pay
ment of the amounts found to be due.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
The Eight Hour Bill Stands
RecOmmitted.
The Senate Takes Up the Copy
Right Bill.
The House Passes the Sundry Civil
Appropriation Bill.
A Further Impediment Placed in the Way
of the Silver Men-Hearst's
Condition.
Associated Press DISPATCHES.

Associated PreSS DlSpatcneS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-By vote Of
yeas %, nays 20, the senate refused to
reconsider the vote OF Saturday recon-
mitting the eight-hour hill to the COM
mittee on education and labor, and the
bill therefore stands recommitted.
The senate then proceeded to con-
sideration of the copyright bill, and
Platt made brief explanation.
Frye offered an amendment extending
the principles of the bill to maps, charts,
dramatic or musical compositions, en-
cravings, cuts, prints, chromos and lith-
ographs.
After a long debate the lithograph
amendment was agreed to-yeas, 81 /;
nays, "a.
Sherman moved to amend section
by striking out the word prohibited, /"
and inserting in lieu thereof the words
''subject to the duties provided by law"
so that books, ETC., copyrighted here
and printed abroad, shall not be prohib-
tied, but shall be subject to the pay
ment of tariff duties. The amendment
went over without action.
The senate took recess till 3 p. m.
No quorum was then present and the
senate adjourned.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The house went into committee OF the
whole ON the sundry civil service bill.
Its consideration completed, the COM
mittee proceeded to discussion of the
legislative appropriation bill. The gen.
eral debate was postponed until tomor-
row, and the bill was read by paragraphs
for amendment.
Hayes, of Iowa, offered an amendment
providing session clerks to representa-
tives, with salary of $6 day.
After some discussion this amendment
with an amendment fixing the salaries
of the clerks at $100 month, was
agreed to.
The committee then rose and the sun
dry civil service bill was passed.
The senate amendment to the fortifica-
tiOn bill was non-concurred in.
Adjourned.
TO EMBARRASS THE SILVER MEN.
Dingley offered for reference in the
house a resolution as an amendment to
Townsend's resolution designed to bring
the silver bill before the house. Ding
ley's amendment makes it in order to
offer as an amendment to any appropri-
alton bill, the substance of any bill that
has passed the house, and been before
the senate for six months, without re-
suit. The obvious purpose of this
amendment is to embarass the silver
men by loading down their original pro-
position with an amendment looking to
the attachment of the elections bill to
the appropriation bill, as rider.
SENATOR HEARsT's CONDITION WORSE.
Senator Hearst's condition is more un-
favorable tonight than at any time last
week or more. The rainy weather had
depressing effect upon him, and the
fact that he is growing weaker is ap-
parent to all
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
Noble sustaips v,,..

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 9.-The secretary
OF the interior today rendered a decision
in the case OF Allen vs. Merrill, upon
motion for a review of the decision OF
Secretary Villas, February. 1885, The
case involves the invalidity of certain
locations of Sioux half breed scrip, OF
unsurveyed land. The secretary ad-
heres to the decision of Secretary Villas,
holding that the locations in question
were invalid, because not made for per-
sonal use and the benefit of Indians to
whom the scrip was issued. The de.
cision involves the ownership of the
land upon which part of the town OF
Glendive, Montana, is located.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10

fort to render his testimony Gas farcical
as their Investigations" He exhibited
9 number of kilograms and letters stoned
donald. !" which he said were from the
cashier of the Hanover National bank.
They were worded in q very Guarded
manner, and their meaning not ap-
Owenby said he had a cipher for use
in communicating with Donald. He
said in due time he would give the
names Of other congressman. besides
Senator Cameron and Representative
Ketcham, who be says were implicated
in the ''pool."
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
TREASURY PORTFOLIO.
JOHN F. SWIFT SAID TO BE THE
COMING MAN.
His Views on Money Said to Be in Line
with the Eastern Clique-John c. New
Says He Is Not in 1t.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The Herald's
Washington correspondent says There
are good grounds for belief that Presi-
dent Harrison is considering John T.
Swift Of California in connection with
the treasury portfolio. 1t was his in
tention to find him place in the cab
met long before his introduction into
Office, and would have done so had
the California politicians not urged the
appointment of NJ. NJ. Estee. The
president did not want Mr.. Estee, and
80 bluntly informed the Californians
but under the circumstances he felt he
could not consistently appoint Mr..
Swift, and he thereupon left the coast
out tof his cabinetconsiderations altogeth-
er; ; but he took the earliest opportunity of
testifying to his regard for Mr.. Swift by
nominating him as minister to Japan,
within forty-eight hours after his inau-
guration. One OF the reasons given ior
Mr.. Swift's selection to cabinet place,
is that while he would represent the
very hotbed of silverdom, he is person.
ally in full sympathy with eastern
thought upon the money question. Cal
ifornia politicians believe Mr.. Swift has
already been communicated with by
cable on the subject, and that if he will
accept Ithe vacant portfolio, it will be
given to him.
NEW is NOT IN IT.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-John c. New, con-
sul-general for the United States here,
was asked by an Associated Press repre-
sentative if there was any truth in the
statement that President Harrison had
called New to return Immediately to the
United States, with the intention of con-
ferring the treasury portfolio on him.
New said: 81 have not received any
message from President Harrison, and 1
know nothing about any proposition to
offer me the treasury portfolio
In further interview today In regard
to the vacancy in the cabinet, Consul
General New said: 81 do not expect,
and do not desire the treasury port
folio"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
Baseball at Fresno,

FRESNO, Feb. 9.--The All-Californias
played the Fresno club today, with Ca
hill and Hardie batteries for the visitors,
Stapleton and Stanley for the home
team. The visitors made eight base
hits off Stapleton; Fresno made ten base
hits off Cahill. Score: Californias, 6 :;
Fresno d.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
OWENBY INDIGNANT.
He Threatens to Sue Certain Parties at
Washington.

CHICAGO, Feb. 81. A. Owenby, the
silver-pool witness. returned from Wash
ington today. He threatens to bring
suit against the sergeant-at-arms Of the
house and others whom he holds respon-
sible for his arrest while there. In an
interview he said he had great guam
tity of evidence he was not permitted to
give, which would have shown that he
and Donald, the New York bank cashier,
had an explicit understanding. Owenby
declares that a member of congress from
Nebraska. whose name he gave, offered
MN $500 to testify as to the facts known
20 MIN In regard to the silver pool.
owenby charges that several of the
congressional committee made every Ell
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
Besides scores OF others.
Drs. Darrin's Specialties and Place of
Business.

Drs. Darrin's Specialties and Place Of
Business.
Drs. Darrin make a specially of dis.
eases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
and all nervous, chronic and private
diseases, such as Loss OF Manhood, Blood
Taints, Syphilis, Gleet, Gonorrhea,
Structure, Spermatorrhna, ,SeminalWea
ness or loss Of desire of sexual power in
man or woman. All peculiar Female
Troubles, Irregular Menstruation, Dis
placement, ETC., are confdentially and
successfully treated, and will under no
circumstances take case that they can
not cure or benefit. Consultation free.
Charges reasonable. Cures OF private
diseases guaranteed and never published
in the papers. Circulars and question
blanks sent free. Inquiries answered.
Offices on the corner OF Third and Spring
streets,
HE RIA MONA"
Rooms s, 8 and 10.
Office hours from 10 to daily; even
ings, to s; Sundays, 10 to IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
Idaho Again Ballotins for a Senator.

Boise Cry, Idaho, Feb. 9.-In the
house of representatives this morning a
resolution to ballot for another United
States senator passed by ballot OF 10
to H.. A ballot will be taken in each house
tomorrow, and on Thursday there will
be o joint session. Claggett has twenty
eight votes in his combination. Dubois
friends say they have no fears as to the
outcome Of the contest.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
WINE-IAKERs IN JEOPARDY.
Prof. Hilgard Discovers an Error In the
Governments Sweet Wine Tables.

Governments Sweet Wine Tables.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.-Prof, Hilgard
of the University of California, claims
to have discovered serious error in the
government tables, for the determina-
ton OF the amount of alcohol in sweet
wines by the saccharometer. 1t is an
nounced to be determination by vol
ume, but Hilgard says it is
one of weight which involves
discrepancy of one-ffth between the
government test and his own. 1t places
wine-makers in jeopardy for having too
much or too little alcohol, and changes
the class into which their wines are put,
thus iDflicting upon them great injury.
Professor Hilgard has sent his informa-
tion to Commissioner Mason at Wash
ington.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10
NEW is NOT IN IT.

All lovers of the delicacies of the table use
AngOstura Bitters to secure a good digestion
but the genuine only, manufactured by Dr. Sic
gert d Sons. At all druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-10

For Durability and Beauty,
House owners should insist on having their
painters use only the Sherwin- Williams paints,
Main.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-18

committees. The Rev DR.. Bigelow, as
sistant pastor of ST. Johns church, took
his position at the grave and read the
Pnrial services of the Episcopal ritual.
~ Earth to Earth, Ashes to Ashes"
The two bands then played "Nearer My
God to Thee" with impressive effect. after
which the Grand Army of the Republic
representatives read their service for the
dead. A representative of the organiza-
ton stood at either end of the grave and
made responses to the other as the ritual
requires. They concluded their ceremony
by casting into the grave a wreath of lau
rel. During the ceremony al tho grave
the president and every member of the
cabinet, besides many of the highest Off
Gals in naval and diplomatic affairs, stood
with heads uncovered. At the conclusion
of the Grand Army of the Republics serv-
ice the marines paid their last tribute to
the dead hero by firing three volleys of 100
guns each over the grave
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-18

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. IS-The Pres
byterian assembly committee, which has
been in secret session for the last ten
days, has finished its work and 40
journed. The results of its labors will
not be made known until the next meet
ing of the assembly, at Detroit. The work
1t had in hand was the revision of the
confession of faith, and while nothing
positive can be said relative to the report.
1t is understood that no radical departure
is recommended. 1t is believed that
changes we're adopted which have been
approved by the Presbytery The COM
mittee, it is understood. have decided to
recommend the addition of two new
chapters, one devoted to statement of
Gods love and the other to the gospel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-18
Notice to GranI Army Men
THE GIBSON DYNAMITE CASE
Bail of $4,000 Wanted by the State
The Accused to Surrender

The Accused to Surrender.
CHICAGO, Feb. 1S-When the Indictment
against S. J. Gibson, of the whisky trust,
was placed before Judge Shepard yester-
day the judge fixed the bail at So, 900 and
ordered a capias for Gibson's arrest to is
sue. Mr.. BURY, one of Gibson's counsel,
assured the state authorities that his eli
ent would appear in court to-day and fur
nish the required bond. President Green
hut said to reporter that he received a
telegram from Gibson, in which the latter
said he would come here from Peoria and
surrender himself. Mr.. Greenhut added:
"Of course we will have bondsmen ready
for him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-18
THE PRESIDENT CANNOT ATTEND.
1t viii Be Impossible for Him To Be at
Louis on SATURDAY.

1t Will Be Impossible for Him To Be at
Louis on Saturday.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. lS-Yesterday Gov
ernor E. o. Stanard, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the citizens commit
tee, received the following telegram from
Washington City: The president has re.
ceived the telegram of the executive CON-
mlttee OF the citizens of St Louis asking
him to be present at the funeral of the late
Gen. Sherman on Saturday night. The
president would leave nothing undone to
honor the memory of Zen. Sherman, but
you will readily appreciate how impossi-
BILE it would be for him now to leave
Washington for so long a time as would
be required for the trip to St Louis and
return.
lSIgnedI f, w HALFORD.
Private Secretary
Railways Give Free Transportation,
The preparations for the obsequieS are
well under way and everything will be in
readiness long before the funeral train
arrives in this city. Governor Francis has
sent kilograms to all the military organi-
cations in the state informing them of the
offer of the railroad companies of free
transportation on the occasion of the
Sherman funeral, ard requesting their
presence. As soon as replies are received
the information will be given Maj H L.
Morrill,, and preparations for transport
ing the troops will be made.
The Legislature VIII BE There.
News has been received from Jefferson
City that the legislature will adjourn and
attend the obsequies in body The state
militia will turn out several thousand
strong, and large force of Sons of Vet
Grams is expected to join in the parade.
The Illinois G. A. r posts have called
meetings to take action, and very strong
contingent is expected from that state.
Invitations Rave been sent to the militia
companies of neighboring states, and
many will attend, as The Illinois railroads
have offered free transportation.
st. Louis DraPed in Black.
No previous occasion in St Louis has
ever produced such an elaborate and ex-
tensive public display of the dark en-
blems of sorrow and mourning as will be
witnessed on the streets of st. Louis next
Saturday, the day of the funeral. Hardly
business house in the city but what will
be more or less draped, and the large bust
ness houses and all public buildings will
be covered with a wealth of Grape and
o0aI, III many CASES, drGlSIlcalIy wrought
emblems and devices expressive of some
distinguishing act or trait of the dead
hero.
Notice to Grand Army Men.
The following telegram was sent YES
terday to the cOmmander-in chief of the
Grand Army. by Gems Siocum and How
ard: ut is impossible for any representa-
tlves of the Grand Army, Loyal Legion,
or other organization to accompany the
family on the train, or to join en- route.
1t is presumed that you will be repre-
sented by delegations, or otherwise at the
funeral at st. Louis. The exigencies of
the situation and limited transportation
have rendered this rule imperatiye
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-18
Flood Diff C ultiss in Ohio.

MAssILoN, o., Feb. 1S.-AlI trains on
the Wheeling and Lake Erie have been
abandoned, and trains are unable to get
within twenty-five miles of each other on
account of washouts The track is washed
out and wires are down on both roads.
The Tuscarawas river rose ten inches here
in one hour yesterday, surrounding all
dwellings in the northern part of the city.