Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-09

w ASHtNGTOh, y al. o. -oeCretary Dialho
has recovered from his recent illness and
spent two hours this afternoon at the
White House in conference with the
president and cabinet. He shows no
symptoms of illness or weakness.
The cabinet met today and was at
tended by all the members. Secretary
Elkins met with the cabinet for the first
time. The session lasted nearly three
hours.
AN INTERNATIONAL QUESTION.
The question of allowing Mexican
troops to enter United States territory
in pursuit of Cara and his band has
been informally presented to the secre-
tary of state and was one of the topics
of discussion at the cabinet meeting to-
day. 1t is understood that the Mexican
government will soon make formal ap-
plication for the privilege referred to.
The matter was presented to Secretary
Blaine by Senior Romero, Mexican min
lister, a few days ago. In the course OF
general conversation in regard TO
Cara, Senior Romero remarked that the
Mexican authorities were hampered
somewhat in their operations against
ineurrectionists by their habit of seek
ing shelter in United States territory
whenever the Mexican soldiers were in
close proximity to them, and on the
other hand crossing the line into Mexico
when necessary to avoid meeting
United States troops. He was of the
opinion that their capture might be ef-
fected without doubt if the troops OF
either country were allowed to follow
him into contiguous territory.
In order to test the sentiment of the
government on the question, he inti-
mated that the president of Mexico
would make formal application to the
president of the United States for per-
mission for Mexican troops to enter the
United States in pursuit of Cara, in
case such a course was necessary. The
question is considered serious, as in
volving degree of diplomatic and inter-
national delicacy of unusual Importance.
The matter of damage that might be
done to American life and property rem
ders the question difficult one to de-
eide, particularly in view of the present
friendly relations between the countries.
1t is understood the secretary OF state
opposed the proposition as tending to
establish a dangerous precedent. No
action will be taken, however, unless
the matter is formally presented.
CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
The contested election cases before
the house of representatives will be
taken up in the following order by the
committee on elections: Craig vs..
Stewart, from Pennsylvania; Noyes vs..
Rockwell, New York; Reynolds VS..
Mon,,F T,,r
pin, Alabama; Greevy VS.. Scull, Penn
Bylvania; Miller vs. Elliot, South Caro-
lima. This was agreed upon this morn
ing.
The first formal meeting of the senate
committee on privileges and elections
was held this morning. The only busi-
ness transacted was the appointment of
Tuesday next for hearing arguments in
the Idaho contested election case of Du-
bois VS.. Claggett. 1t is not expected
that any testimony will be given or wit
nesses examined, and the hearing,
probably, will be devoted entirely to
legal arguments by attorneys on ques-
tions of law involved in the case. 1t is
thought the arguments can be conclud-
ed in two or three days, and the case
soon disposed of.
PUBLIC BUILDING BILLS.
The senate committee on public build.
ings and grounds held its first meeting
this morning. 1t was determined
to report favorably the bills for erection
of public buildings, which passed the
senate last session, but failed of action
by the house.
TELLER's REINDEER BILL.
Senator Teller intends to push, during
this congress, the bill he introduced
providing for the introduction OF the
reindeer into Alaska and the adjacent
islands.
RUSSIAN JEW PERsEC rION.
The house committee ON foreign al
fairs has notified Congressman Moore tc
appear before them next Thursday
when his resolution upon the subject O
Russian Jew persecution will be consid
cred.
SHERMAN REACHES WASHINGTON.
Sherman reached here this morning
from Ohio, and this afternoon appeared
in his committee room, where he founc
many beautiful floral offerings sent by
his admirers in Washington and else
where. The few senators at the capita
dropped in to congratulate the senator
ON bis reelection.
FOSTER SEEKS REST,
Secretary Foster leaves Washington
for Fortress Monroe tomorrow to take .
few days. rest.
A PENSION RELINQUIsHED.
Secretary Noble has received a letta
from an ex-soldier of Boston, enclosin,
pension certificate, saying he volun
tarily relinquishes it, not wishing
further assistance from the government
ADMIRAL ROGERS DEAD.
Rear-Admiral G. R. P. Rogers IRE
tired) died here this evening of hear
trouble. He had been ill some time.
SILVER PURCHASES.
The amount of silver purchased toda
waB 1,095, 900 ounces, at prices rangin
from $.9448 to $.945O.
SPEAKER cRIsP's CONDITION.
Speaker Crisp's health continues t
steadily improve. His physician, Dl
Walsh, says he expects to have tn
speaker sitting up in his room within
few days.
New York, Jan. 8.--A Washingto
dispatch says: In spite of the favorabl
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