The morning call., 1891-01-09


League Of California, delegation OF which
reached here on the o'clock train this
afternoon to congratulate the new Cover
nor, who Is also a member of the league.
They We're marshaled by General j. Z. Shee-
han of San Francisco. A. G. Birth made a
brief speech cOngratulating the Governor
on the eminence he has attained and asking
Tor him the full enjoyment of all his honors.
The Union League of California are seeing
all the city has to show tonight, and Will
stay here to attend the inaugural ball.
FIRST OFFICIAL SIGNATURE.
Governor Markham's first official sigma
ture appears on the commission which he
gave Private Secretary Higgins this after
noon. He used quill pen, which he point
ed himself and gave 10 Mr.. Higgins.
Much Solicitude was expressed for the
welfare of observation-disclosures Reddick.
who, it was feared. had endangered his
health by riding in the procession, but he is
passing the night comfortably.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
The Council of Federated Trades of
Sacramento are preparing an act providing
that all corporations shall pay their EN-
ployes monthly. The railroad workmen
and mechanics are said to be at the pack of
the movement, and have secured for their
support the men of other crafts that are paid
bi-mOnthly or tIi-monthly.
IRRIG ALTON SOCIETIES.
The representatives of the State irriga-
ton societies are going to make strong
fight for the privileges they claim. 1t will
be remembered that the societies of irriga
tionlsts convened at Tulare in September.
and appointed committee TO prepare an
act amending the Wright act, under which
the district system Of irrigation Is con-
Quoted. 1t is not intended to change the
Wright act materially, although it is held 10
be deficient in many of its features. One
amendment proposed is to combine all the
districts i'll central organization, with Il
board OF directors, 10 whom each district
shall report 1t is thought that with such
an organic Ition greater confidence will be
induced in the district boards and better
prices be secured. II is also intended TO
remedy the defects in the law so that there
shall not be so much litigation as has pre-
vailed. The representatives of the societies
held meeting to-day and j. w. Nance of
San Diego was elected Chairman and
A. j. Pillsbury of 1uare Secretary.
a committee vas appointed on constitution
ana bylaws, consisting of f. Ii. Tucker of
Fresno and II. w. Robinson OF San Ber-
nardtno They selected thirteen members
Of the Assembly to form the House COM
mlttee on Irrigation. 1t Is understood that
Speaker Coombs will Cooperate with the
convention by nominating the candidates
proposed. a subcommittee was named to
suggest seven members Of the Senate for
Senate Committee on Irrigation. Among the
members OF the association who were
present were E. II. Tucker. representing
the Selma District, II. Robinson of East
Riverside, L. ID. Martin of Kern, Thomas
Brown of Krafts, and e.. P. Merrill of Tu-
lare. Mr. Wright, the father of the original
bill, arrived in town too late for the meet
ing. W hen asked by THE CALI representa-
tive what he thought of the proposed
changes, ne said that he would present a
bill, Of Which he had d rough copy
then in his possession, providing for
the changes advocated and also
for the establishment of board
which will be called the California
association OF irrigation districts. Each dis
tr!ct snail eject delegates TO State asSOcia-
ton. whjch shall recommend five names to
the Governor for appointment. They shall
receive no compensation. They shall en-
ploy a secretary at salary of $3.50 per
month, and shall recommend necessary
legislation; shall publish reports of their
work in irrigation districts; supervise
the construction of works IN all
districts; designate a wellknOwn bank in
New ok at which the coupons and bonds
OF all districts hereafter TO be sold may be
payable without charge to the holder, and
Tor this $4,000 is to be appropriated.
THE SALE OF CIGARETTES.
Young Californians are interested in a
bill which will be introduced next week
providing a heavy penalty for selling
cigarettes or cigars to minors under Is years
Of age. The bill will be introduced at the
solicitation of some Modesto ladies'
HE CABlIOL BAR.
Attorney General Hart to-day rendered An
opinion at the request of Assemblyman
Bledsoe as 20 the legality Of the maintenance
OF place within the Capitol building or
grounds where liquors are sold or given
away. lie says, after quoting provision
OF tie statutes and codes: From the
foregoing | conclude that the Secretary
Of State has charge of the Capitol building
and grounds; that if, as such, he allows
said CAPITOL building, or any portion there
OF, to be used for the sale or distribution in
any manner either by gift or otherwise for
profit Of amy malt or SpirituOus liquors he
Will be guilty of miSdemeanor and subject
TO fine of $1,000 Auy person who,
in the State Capitol or within the
limits OF the grounds belonging there
to sells, gives away or exposes for
sale any viuous or alcoholic liquors is guilty
OF a misdemeanOr. The Secretary If State
has no right TO rent OF give the privilege to
any person 10 do any of these acts or things
prohibited by the Penal Code. In answer TO
your second proposition | will say that
the people have reserved to themselves
Che Legislature all powers not relinquished
By the provisions Of the Constitution. There
fore, the Legislature can pass any resolution
or law 1t may deem proper provided its ac-
ton does not conflict with the Constitution
OF the State and the Constitution of the
United States or treaties Of Congress made
hereunder"
OFFICE-SEEKERs.
The friends of I. j. L. Smiley, who are
here in his interest to see that he gets the
appointment as Registrar of the city and
county of San Francisco, are becoming
doubtful about his reappuntment, as w. A.
Brown, late of Woodland, is reported as be-
ing slated for the place.
1t is currently Tumured tonight that Cap
tain Sennett will be appointed Pilot COM
missioner. although the friends of CAPITA n
Leai have not abandoned the hope that their
man Will obtain the place
There are no new developments in the
Stale Prison fight. j. {. Campbell, recently
appointed by Waterman, had talk with
Markham, the purport of which is not
known.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.
Among the latest arrivals are Z. c. Chap
man OF Oakland, J. S. Young and wife of
Healdsburg, DR.. lie TuuTneuX of San Fran
cisco, a. }. Booth and wife Of San Frn-
cisco, +. Adams of San Luis ObispO, j. +.
Tyler, r. r. Williams aud c. *. Gray, of
San Francisco.
Both houses have adjourned until Monday
morning, and the furniture has been re-
moved TO make room for the dancers at the
ball.
The Senate.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. S-The Senate this
morning adopted the rules of last session
with some slight changes, and after the
transaction Of unimportanL business ad-
JOuTned to the Assembly chamber for the
Inauguration OF Governor Markham.
The Assembly