Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12--Dubois OF
Idaho and Carr of Wyoming we're in
the house large portion of the after
noon laboring with members on the
republican side OF the house to get
them to withdraw their opposition t,
the admission bill to territories.
Dingley of Maine made fight against
Utah and with him western
senators consulted. What Dingley urged
was peculiar theology OF the supposed
dominant party III Utah. Dubois said he
had led the fight in opposition to the
Mormon church in former years and
was perfectly satisfied to have Utah
admitted as the people of thet territory
had adopted Gust, ms of civilization
in regard to their religion entirely
ga isfactory to all the people.
Dubois and Carr expect that all
territory bills will pass at this sessi on.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE session
OF the house today was brief and unin-
teresting. An agreement was reached
by which tomorrowwill be
devoted 10 the consideration of
the admission of Utah, the bill to
review the claims arising out OF cap
tured and abandoned property. The
act aroused opposition and notice was
served on the democratic side by Reed
that this bill could Only be considered
under ths stress Of special order from
the committee Ga rules. A bill was
passed making it compulsory for all
steam vessels Of 1000 tons burden to
have, when under way, one engineer
and one helper in the engine rom, aud
all such vessels to carry two licensed
engineers. The bill is not applicable to
the ferry boats, which run less than ten
hours daily.
The house joint resolution for pro- &C.
ton of persons who have been allowed
to mske entries of land within the former
Millelacs reservation in Minnesota,
passed.
WASHINGTON, Dec 12.-In the senate
resolution was offered yesterday by
Hoar, asking information as to Hawaii
and a resolution was offered by PETER
yesterday. Fhay were entitled 10
preference Ill ihs morning hour but
unanimous cons Mt was given that they
should remain on the table and be
called up later up today or tom prov.
Cullom then addressed the sanate.son
the federal election laws, reviewing the
legal questions involved in tn, federal
supervision Of Elections, taking the
broad view of constitutional power of
the gov. rnment to regulate the ele ctions
of federal officer
CORRESPONDENCE CALLED FOR.
The house commit on foreign
affairs have decided to report favorably
Hits resolution calling for the
correspondence on Hawaiian affairs. 1t
was amended to include all correspond
ence during the Harrison administra-
ton.
At the conclusion of Cullons address
Stewart of Nevada, t. ok up the
discussion on the repeal of the federal
e ection laws.
WASHINGTON. Zee. 12.--The Pres
ident has nominated G. f. Dabney, Jr.,
Tennessee as assistant secretary of
agriculture.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE work of ex-
a iuibiuS July W Try bHe aSsdSSl0
Prendergast was continued today. 1t is
that the work will not be COM
pleted before tomorrow night.
VANCOUVER, b. c., Dec 12.-The
Steamer Arawa has arrived hare from
Honolulu, but reports no chang in the
Hawaiian situation. Sne left the
islands on December f.
VICTORIA, Dec. II The queen has not
been restored and there has been no
trouble. Since last report there has
been but two things significant The |
held a mass meeting |
Nobemver 25 and adopted resolutions |
- effect, appealing to congress over
President Cleveland, Gresham and |
Blnunt. Four days preceding sailing |
Arawa troops of the provisional |
we're busy fortifyipg and |
the government house or
,astle, as it was ,rmerly called. Moth
ng done locking to the restoration of /
he queen.
Topeka, Kas.. Dec. 12.-H. G. Root
'opulist ex-candldate for county at
orney has filed answer 10 suit on a
ote that the repeal of the Sherman
ct was responsible FIR his inability t.
Jay. He asks that President Cleveland
nd other public men be made parties
o his suit.
SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Dec. 12.-The
o'clock after an unevent vi trip down
~ coast. Officers report clear weather
ntil Point Conception was reached
'hen they encountered haze.
A strong wind at upper end OF the
hannel and threatens rain. The fog
as raised but the sky is overcast, with
ind in southeast.
Storm is predicted by local prophets.
he cruiser will not attempt to run .
)day, if the weather moderates it will
tart tomorrow morning.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE trial of Prem
ergast, the murderer OF Mayor Harri-
IN, was resumed this morning The
ork OF getting a jury is being con-
nued.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dsc. 11.-Footpads {
ave for some time been perpetrating a
cries of highway robberies within the I
ty limits. This morning two daring {
,bbsrs assouted an employee Of the
alace IOLel WTlie he was coming out OF {
Wells, Fargo IL Co.'S bank and after
him stole bag contain {
& $3.50 in silver and $40 purse from {
le victim 8 pockets. {
L. Ii. Brown. who although 40 years {
age, il designated AS "a ad bell boy"
the Palace hotel, was this morniog
mt to the bank for silver change. He ,
emit across the street. Secured the
lange, and was leaving the bank by :
e side entrance when two men sprang
ION him. One held him while the
her pa; chi reform to his face, the
mes of which Immediately overcame r
m. He was found shortly afterwsrd
lnseneib'e condition. No one a
'ubts is story, rs be is ole of tn 2
loFt and mos trusted ployees of the q
tel. j
PARIS, Dec. lit ia believed Vail !
nt's da tard!y performance, which sent .
9 chills chasing up and down the spine t
every monarch of Europe, will result b
Joint acriO, nv Eronce EpDlond. r