The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-19
Bowers Introduces Two New
Bills
Providing Against Unlawful Naturalization
Of Foreigners.
improvement Of the San Joaquin River.
Land Cases Decided = Reciprocity
Agreements Concluded.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

Bowers of California has prepared a bill
that he will introduce in the House. which
provides that no applicant shall receive
naturalization papers within five years from
the time of filing his declaration of inten-
ton to become citizen, and no more than
ten applicants shall be naturalized by any
court in any one calendar year. This pro-
vision is intended to prevent the wholesale
naturalization Of voters for election pur-
poses. Mr.. Bowers will also introduce a
bill which provides that hereafter none but
United States citizens shall be allowed to
enter any public lands of the United States.
BOLIVIA REJECTS cHILE's TREATY.
The Bureau of American Republics is in-
formed that the Congress of Bolivia, by a
majority of one vote, has rejected the treaty
made with the Government of Chile. In
this Bolivia granted Chile the exclusive and
perpetual right of sovereignty over the
province of Cobija, which has been in pos
session of Chile since the war with Bolivia
and Peru in 1881. In consideration Chile
ceded TO Bolivia certain commercial rights
and also agreed to pay Bolivia $4,000. 900 for
the benefit of the subjects who suffered
damages during the war of 1881. 1t is
understood that the treaty will be referred
back for modification.
THE TREATY WITH GERMANY.
The ratification by the Reichstag to-day
OF the commercial treaty between Germany
ana Austria-Hungary ensures the compile
tion Of the reciprocity arrangements be-
tween the United States and Germany as
lar as the latter country is concerned, but
Its effectiveness still depends on the action
OF the Austro- Hungarian Reichsrath, as our
agreement Is contingent on the ratification
oil the German ustrian treaty by each of
those Governments.
RELATIONS WITH ITALY.
Assistant Secretary of State Wharton
says he Is not advised as to the Intention Of
the Italian Government TO resume active
diplomatic relations with the United States
by appointing Minis ter to succeed Baron
Fava, recalled. 1t is learned that when
Italy takes the initiative the leave of alb
sence granted Porter, the United States
Minister to Italy will expire. and he will re-
sumo his post at Rome. from which he has
been absent since the recall of Fava.
The French Institute has granted the
Cuvier prize of $500 to the United States
Geological Survey for the excellence OF its
work.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAN JOAQUIN.
Congressman Caminetti called at the War
Department to-day to see General Casey
about the improvement in the San Joaquin
River just below Stockton, where, on ac-
count of the narrow channel and the bends,
large SaDu D2lS nave De6n formed, ana only
boats of about 200 tons burden can navigate,
while under favorable conditions. it is said
by the California Navigation and Trans
portaton Company, boats Of only 900 tons
burden could float.
General Casey. the examiner of the River
and HarbOr Bill Of last year, said he was
under the impression that there was no
specific appropriation made for the purpose,
and unless there was, nothing could be done
with the San Joaquin River at that point
near Stockton. He examined the River and
Harbor BIZ, however. and reported to the
committee that he might be able to order the
desired improvements, not by reason of any
specific authority, but under the general
plan OF operations as outlined for the San
Joaquin. He promised TO give definite
called his attention TO Doyers Landing and
Temples Ranch on the Upper San Joaquin.
LAND CASES DECIDED.
In the case Of Cornelius A. Mclaughlin
VS.. Albert Balschmidt, Alison E. Iugersol
and Thomas Reid. Assistant Secretary
Chandler reverses the Commissioner de-
cision in rejecting McLaughlin's applica-
tion The Commissioner must readjudicate
the case.
In the case of John Hey ct al. vs.. William
Kern ct al, involving conflict between ag-
rcultural land in the Sacramento district,
California, the Commissioners judgment is
affirmed
In the case of Charles F. Talmage VS..
Christian G. Lassen, involving homestead
entry in the Visalia Land District Cal, the
commissioners decision dismissing Tai
images contest is affirmed by Assistant Sec
retary Chandler.
In the case of A. N. S. Cotton, involving
an amendment of homestead and timber
entries in the Dalles (Oregon) district As
sistant Secretary Chandler reverses the
Commissioners decision and Cotton will be
permitted to amend his entries.
TRIP TO CHICAGO POSTPONED.
At meeting of the Worlds Fair repre-
sentatives and members Of Congress to-day
II was proposed that special train to take
the members to Chicago should leave to-
morrow evening, arriving at Chicago Sun
day night. Returning, the special will
leave for Washington Tuesday evening.
AS result of a canvass, it was found to
be impossible now to secure enough names
to make the excursion success, and it was
decided to postpone the trip until February.
An invitation will be sent to every member
OF Congress asking them to be the guests of
the fair management on Washington's BIRTH
day.
PENSIONS GRANTED.
Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing Californians: Thomas Smythe, Simon
B. Mckee. John NJ. McMiilen. Thomas B.
Reeder, Frederick K. Smith. Henry II.
Leslie. Nathan J. Mills, William Young,
Mark T. Crabtree. Charles II. Morton,
Amanda Henry, Ellen Walsh.
OPPOSITION TO QUAY.
Representative Dalzell Of Pennsylvania
has announced himself as a candidate for
the United States Senatorship. In talk
to-day he spoke OF the sentiment in Penn
sylvania against the reelection of Quay,
and said he himself would be highly hon.
ored to get the place.
MOVEMENT OF NAVAL VESSELS.
The NAVY Departmeut Ia informed of the
arrival Of three vessels of Admiral Walkers
squadron. the Chicago. Atlanta and Ben
nington, at ST. Lucia. West Indies, this
morning. They will proceed without delay
to Brazil, thence to Montevideo. A stop
probably will be made at Bahia.
PURCHASES OF SILVER.
The Treasury Department to-day COM
rent month. The amount offered was 1,0S3,-
600 ounces. The amount purchased was
779 600 ounces at 1863 to .9570 The pur-
chase of silver will be resumed January 4th.
ORDERED TO MARE ISLAND.
Assistant Surgeon c. F. Stokes will be
detached from the Ir0Quois on the 31st inst. :,
and ordered to duty at the Naval Hospital
at Mare Island, Cal.
BANK RECEIVER APPOINTED.
The Comptroller Of the Currency to-day
appointed Frederic Pauly of Los Angeles
Receiver of the California National Bank
OF San Diego.
POSTMASTER APPOINTED.
L. A. Calhoun has been appointed Post
master at Hlldreth, Fresno County. CAL,
vice E. A. Hill. resigned.
PosTOFFICE DISCONTINUED.
The Postoffice at Big Bend, Butte County,
Cal, has been disc0ntinued-m all to Yankee
Hill.
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