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The herald., 1898-12-22
Los ANGELES HERAID THURSDAY MORNING DECEMBER r.

rules, reported back fayorably the Bailey
resolution directing the judiciary committee
to investigate and report on the question as
to whether members of the house who had
accepted commissions in the army during
the late war had by SO doing vacated their
seats in the house. He asked for immedi-
ate consideration, and the resolution was
adopted without division.
Wheeler, Democrat, OF Alabama, Colson,
Republican, of Kentucky, Robbins, Repub-
lican, of Pennsylvania, and Campbell, Dem
ocrat, of Illinois, are the members Of the
house who volunteered for the Spanish
American war. None of them was present
when the investigation was ordered today
The bill reported from the ways and
means committee, authorizing the shipmen mt
in bond Of imported merchandise in) less
than car lots, was passed.
Some miscellaneous business Of minor i'm
portance was transacted.
The spirit of Christmas seemed to pervade
the members, and number of small claims
bills were passed by unanimous consent;
among them was the senate bill to pay
Albert Il. Redstone $500 for loss sustained
by the incorporation of his pre-emptior
claim within the limits of the Sierra forest
reserve, in Tulare county, Cal.
Bills were also passed for the relief o
Benjamin +. Jones, late postmaster at Beau
regard, Miss, and to provide for the hold
ing Of terms Of the district and circuit courts
at Hammond, Ind.
At los the house adjourned, under the
joint resolution, until noon on January 4
1899.
The herald., 1898-12-22
ABOUT THE STATE

A Santa Cruz powder company has re-
ceived contract calling for $1,000 kegs of
blasting powder, which will be used in the
construction of railroad in Oregon. This
is the largest single order for blasting pow
der ever given in this country.
The physicians in attendance on Rev.
Horatio Stebbins of San Francisco announce
that there has been marked improvement
noticeable in the condition of their patient,
who Tuesday suffered an attack Of heart
failure, which at first was feared by the
doctors and family would prove fatal.
Mrs. C. G. Wyman, relict of the Late Judge
j. e. Wyman, died at San Mateo yester-
day. She was pioneer having arrived in
this state in 1852. She settled with her hus-
band in Eureka, Humboldt county, and
there her family, consisting of Herbert G.
Wyman and Mrs George A. Knight, were
born. Deceased was well known through.
out the state.
| When Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kunz's first child
was born at Sacramento they began making
! daily deposit of 10 cents in small safe
boted to the floor of their house, and q
year ago, when the second child was, born
the daily deposit was doubled. The money
was to constitute fund for their children's
use. A few days ago it contained nearly
5000 One evening when the family returned
| from a visit to neighbor's the safe and
money were gone. A young German, who
had been given home through charity, dis
appeared at the same time, and has not since
been seen.
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No Quorum Present

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-The absence
OF a quorum of the senate today saved Sen.
ator Proctor's resolution providing for the
appointment of committee of senators to
investigate the cities in Cuba and Porto
Rico during the approaching long recess OF
congress from decisive defeat. An effort
was made by Mr.. Daniel of Virginia to OBJ
tain consideration of the resolution, but his
motion mustered only eight of the thirty
eight votes. No business of Importance was
disposed Of at today's session. Only some
routine business, including the passage of a
few private bills, was transacted.
The president sent to the senate>a num-
ber OF recess nominations of postmasters
and army lieutenants.
AT the opening of the session Mr.. Cullom
(Illinois) reported favorably from the Com
rlittee of Foreign Relations the bill to
provide government for the Hawaiian is
who. was absent, Mr.. Chandler offered a
resolution which was referred to the Com
mittee on Rules, providing for the distribu-
ton OF the appropriation bills among the
existing rules of the Senate as to make such
distribution possible.
Mr.. Morgan of Alabama secured the
adoption of resolution requesting the pres
ident, if not incompatible with public in
terests, to inform the senate whether a,i-
thentic information is in possession of this
government as to the dissolution of the
Central American republic.
The private pension calendar was then
taken up and nine private pension bills
were passed. The passage of the bills re-
quired a longer term than usual, as the re.
ports in the cases were read on demand Of
Vest and Cockrell of Missouri.
COMBINATIONS
d. X. Watson of Ohio, commissioner to
revise and codify the criminal and penal
laws of the United States.
The herald., 1898-12-22
LABOR LEADERS
Have Not Abandoned the Cause Of
Silver

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 2l.-Most of
the delegates to the eighteenth annual con-
vention of the American Federation of La
bor left for their homes last night, and the
remainder are going out today. One of the
last acts OF the convention was the adop-
ton, by practically unanimous vote, of the
following resolution, introduced by Max
Morris of Denver:
"Resolved, that it is the sense of this
convention that the action of this body in
substituting for the resolution of John
Kirby concerning the gold standarD res
olution reaffirming all the former declara-
tions of the A. F. Of l.. relating to the prin-
ciple of bimetallism, does not in any degree
mean the abandonment of that principle by
the A. F. of L., but means that it is strongly
intrenched in the labor movement; that it
is not necessary at this time to debate the
question.
Mr.. Morris explained that the reason he
presented the resolution was that some local
papers had grossly misrepresented the po-
sition of the federation on this question, and
he wished to announce to the public how the
labor movement stood ON that matter.
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THE OREGON and IOWA
WILL REACH CALLAO TODAY OR
TOMORROW
Will Wait There for the Mail and
for Orders to Proceed to
Manila

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
The special squadron, as it is officially des-
ignated at the Navy Department, composed
OF the battleships Oregon and Iowa, the
refrigerator supply ship Celtic, the distil-
ing ship Iris and the colliers Justin, Scan
dia and Sterling, will remain at Callao, Pc
I'll, where they are expected in u day oil
two, until January or 10, awaiting an enor-
,nous amount of mail, aggregating more than
sc, 600 pieces, which has accumulated in the
three months since the fleet started from
New York for the Pacific. This mail, the
remarkable proportions OF which indicate
how many friends the officers and men OF
these ships have left in the United States
went forward through the Office OF the
dispatch agent in New York yesterday tc
be sent by steamer to Colon, whence il
will cross the isthmus and go down the west
coast of South America until finally deliv
cred to the ships. Much of this mail con
sists of Christmas presents, which will bt
nearly two weeks late, but it has been i'm
possible, under the orders of the special
squadron, to send any communications te
these ships except by cable up to the pres
ent time.
The orders to Captain Barker, senior Of
ficer of the squadron, will be fully executed
when his ships assemble at the rendezvous
at Callao. Although it has been the genera
understanding that the two battleships al
least were destined for Honolulu, and event
The herald., 1898-12-22
IN COMMITTEE
The Pure Food Bill Reported With
Amendments

z2ACAuASuLS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-The Senate
Committee on Agriculture voted seven to
two to report favorably the Pure Food
bill with some amendments.
Among these changes in the bill as pre-
sented to the committee are those which
have been fought for by the members of the
California delegation. Under the bill as re-
ported there was a strict provision which
would have prevented the naming of Cali
fornia wines by the titles which heretofore
have been given them. This would have ap-
piled to champagnes, burgundies and other
wines which take their common names from
the districts of France, Germany and Italy
from which they were originally imported.
Under the amended bill, the nomenclature
which is the commonly ly-accepted one will
be followed, and in this form the bill will
have the support Of members from the
Coast
The bill has also been reported unani.
mously from the House Committee, which
had it in charge, and an effort will be made
to secure passage during this season.
REPORT ON ALASKA
The attorney general has transmitted to
congress the report of the commission ap
pointed to prepare a code of civi laws fol
the territory of Alaska. The work has been
completed. and it is urged that the code
prepared by the commission should bt
adopted as soon as possible
The committee took the laws of Oregon
which were extended over Alaska in 1884
as a basis for the new code. Some provisions
relating to railroad and other corporations
are omitted, as it is thought that congress
should be left to legislate on this subject
and some conditions and additions are made
in the laws relating to insurance and min
The herald., 1898-12-22
The CabinetMeeting

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-It has beer
decided not to give out the text of the in.
structions to General L. S. Otis until about
the time of their arrival in Manila, which
will be month hence. The instructions
also make temporary arrangements fol-
coasting trade, much as in the case of Cuba
The Cabinet also decided that existing
conditions justified further reduction ol
the military forces. of the United States
and the Secretary of War was instructed te
arrange for the immediate muster out OF
$4,000 volunteers. The details for the ex
ecution of this order have not yet been ar
ranged. Several of the volunteer regiment.
ip the Philippines undoubtedly will be in
cluded in the order.
BILLS SIGNED
The president today signed the following
bills:
Providing for national exposition in
Philadelphia in 1899 and providing appro
priation therefor.
Amending the laws relating to American
seamen for the protection of such seamen
and to promote commerce.
Concerning sailing vessels of over zoo
tons, and for other purposes.
To amend the revised statutes relating
to consul and vice-consul generals, consuls
and vice-consuls and commercial agents.
The herald., 1898-12-22
New Agreement Needed

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l.-A special meeting
of the Western Passenger Association will
be held January 10 to consider the draft
Of a new association agreement. This has
been prepared by Il special committee, con-
sisting Of Passenger Traffic Manager Mich
olson of the Santa Fc, and General Passen-
ger "a he Fne hoek nd ,daSd e
Paul. The new agreement is understood to
be drawn upon stronger lines than the pres
ent one, and will, It is hoped, bring the
outside lines into the fold.
The herald., 1898-12-22

Mia, no orders whatever for the voyage be-
yond Callao have up to this time been sent
to Captain Parker, but it is practically de-
cided that he will be ordered early in jan
uary to continue his voyage in the Oregon,
accompanied by the distributing ship Iris,
to Honolulu, while the Iowa and the other
ships will make their way up the coast to
San Francisco, reaching the Mare Island
Navy Yard about the middle of February,
when essential repairs to the Iowa's boil
ers will be undertaken in order that the bat
tleship may be in condition to hurry across
the Pacific in case Of an emergency.
The herald., 1898-12-22
OPPOSITION TO CANAL
TO BE INVESTIGATED UNDER A
SENATE ORDER
PRIVATE PENSION BILLS PASS
And Then the Members Of Senate and
House Hasten Away to Enjoy
Christmas Vacations
Associated Press Special wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Nor
gan today secured the passage by the SEN
ate of resolution authorizing the Mica
ragua canal commission to investigate the
alleged efforts to obstruct the construction
of the Nicaragua canal. The resolution
follows:
That the committee on construction Of the
Nicaragua canal is authorized to sit in the
recess Of the senate, or when the senate is
in session, and to send for persons and pa
pers and administer oath to witness and
examine them touching any agreements or
combinations of any persons or corporations
in reference to the proposed canal through
the republic of Nicaragua, entered into for
the purpose of defeating or controlling the
construction of such canal for the personal
emolument or advantage Of such person, or
persons, or such corporation.
The herald., 1898-12-22
A CABINET CRISIS
Promises Changes Among Advisers of
McKinlev

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l-There may be
several changes in the Cabinet next month
1t is reported that Secretary Long will re-
sign.
His reasons for leaving the Navy Depart
ment are that he is separated too much from
his family by his duties, and that he has
never cared for Washington life
1t is generally believed that Western
man will succeed Secretary of the Interior
Bliss. Binger Hermann Of Oregon, Com
missioner of the General Land Office; Thos.
Ryan of Kansas, First Assistant Secretary
of the Interior and former Congressman
and Minister to Mexico, and others, are in
the hands Of friends. H. Clay Evans, Of
Tennessee, Pension Commissioner, is
thought to have chance because he is a
warm personal friend of McKiney's, and
because, also, the South has been unrepre-
sented in the Cabinet since j. A. Gary of
Maryland resigned the Postmaster-General-
shin.
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BLISS HAS RESIGNED
HITCHCOCK IS APPOINTED HIS
SUCCESSOR
SECRETARY LONG is ON DECK
And Alger Is Authority for the State
ment That He Intends to
Stay There
Associated Press Special Wire,


WASHINGTON, Dec 2l.-The President
today nominated Ethan A. Hitchcock of
Missouri to be Secretary of the Interior.
to Russia. He was appointed Minister
more than year ago, and when the rank
was raised to an Embassy he was re-
appointed.
The president at the time of the resigna-
tion of Secretary Bliss, which occurred
shortly after the meeting of congress and
which was final, invited Senator John G.
Spooner to take the seat in the cabinet va
Gated by Mr.. Bliss. Senator Spooner, it is
said, took the mater under advisement for
two or three days, but after considering it
notified the president that he felt Obliged
to decline it.
Secretary Bliss in an interview with the
Associated Press today said:
1T has been understood for some time
that 1T would be my wish to retire from
public life on the conclusion of the war.
Now thatthe peace treaty has been signed,
my request to be relieved will be granted
but shall await the arrival of my successor
before severing my connection with the in
terror department. / have been in most
hearty accord with the president in his
policy through the trying days in which he
sought to avoid war and while as commander
in chief he was conducting the war that
came, notwithstanding his efforts to prevent
it. l believe most thoroughly in the course
he is now pursuing for maintaining the
honor of the country by securing the just
results of successful war. l shall leave
my associates of the cabinet and of the de-
partment and of my friends in Washington
with great regret, but private and personal
reasons make my retirement a necessity"
LONG WON'T RESIGN
Secretary Alger is authority for the state
mn hat kt<,v,n, - L II
= change in the head of the navy depart
inent. He says he was with Secretary Long a
good deal Of the time, ard heard nothins
TO justify the report that he contemplated
leaving the cabinet on account of ill-health
or for any other reason. Secretary Algel
said that he was perfectly sntisfied that
there was no foundation for the report
The herald., 1898-12-22
A PARIS EXHIBIT
TO illustrate the Scenery Of the United
States

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l.-Thrty railroads
were represented at meeting held at the
Grand Pacific Hotel to consider plan pro
posed by Charles B. Maugham for Joint
exhibit at the Paris exposition in 1900. The
plan suggested is to construct a large scenic
map that shall show the route of every rail
road in the country by electric devices and
on which the natural features Of the sur
rounding country will be shown in proper
proportion and color. Secretary McGib.
bon, of Commissioner General Peck's office.
was present and said that if the railways
took up the matter the French commission
would undoubtedly give the space required
The representatives of the various railroad
systems discussed the project thoroughly
It was decided to raise 100000 for the ex-
hibit A committee was appointed to act
with Mr.. Vaughan for the purpose of inter.
esting other RAILROADS in the project and se
curing the money needed to carry out the
idea.
The herald., 1898-12-22
Coast Steamer Service

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21.-The Panama
steamer San Juan arrived today. The San
Juan brought news that the Pacific Steam
Navigation company and the South Amer
ican Steamship company have perfected
arrangements for the maintenance of a
line of steamers between ports, of South
and Central America and Europe. An eff
fort Is being made to close traffic agree.
ment between the steamship lines in Ques-
ton and the Panama Railroad comany.
The herald., 1898-12-22
The Lobby on Hand

TOPEKA, Kas., Dec. 2l.-At 4 o'clock
TINS afternoon the special session of the
purpose of passing freight-rate bill and
other measures many of the Populists want
to enact into law before Governor Leedyt re.
tires from office Most Of the members are
here, and a large railroad lobby is also on
hand to look after the interests of the Kan.
sas roads.
The herald., 1898-12-22
A Deserter Arrested

MONETTE, Mo-, Dec. 2l.-Tsrael McCau.
ley, private, Company E, Second Missouri
Volunteers, was arrested here today for de-
serting his regiment at Albany, Ga. Cap
tain Raupp of Company Il, telegraphs that
officers are now en- route to Monette and
that McCauley will have to serve a term
in the Leavenworth, Kans.. prison.
The herald., 1898-12-22
An Embezzler Convicted

BOSTON, Dec 2l.-The Jury in the case
Of w. s. Jewett, formerly President of the
Lake National Bank of Wolfboro, N. H..
charged with the cmbezzlement of SCI, 600.
said to have committed while settling the
affairs of the bank, brought in verdict Of
guilty on the opening of the Circuit Court
today.
The herald., 1898-12-22
THOSE COUNTY SUITS
Will Come Before the Supreme Court
Today

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-There was
an important conference today between At.
torney. General Fitzgerald, State Controller
i. p. Colgan, Deputy Controller w. w.
Douglas and Chief Justice Beatty of the
supreme court. The matter under consider.
alton was the payment to forty-three coun.
ties of the state commissions claimed to be
due them. These claims amount to about
81, 100000. The object of the conference wat
to get the matter before the supreme court
as soon as possible. 1t was decided to take
one county, Sutter being selected, and peti
ton for an original writ of mandate to com
pei the controller to settle with the county
The supreme court will meet tomorrow tc
hear the arguments.
The herald., 1898-12-22
THE KING QUESTION
Seems Certain to Cause Trouble in
Samoa

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Dec. 2l.-
Adyices received here from Samoa under
date of December l6 say there is serious
trouble in connection with the election OF
a King to succeed the late King Maletoa
The supporters Of Mataafa have become
warlike and it is reported that the German
Consul is supporting Mataafa in spite of the
agreement arrived at between the Consuls
to remain neutral and allow the Chief JUS
tice to decide upon the question of success
sion.
The foreign residents fear there will be
an outbreak OF tribal war when the Chief
Justice pronounces his decision, about the
end of the year, and they are anxious for
naval protection.
The herald., 1898-12-22
An Atchison Dividend

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The directors of
the Atchison have declared dividend Of
one per cent on the preferred stock, the
first since the reorganization Of the COM
pany. The former officers and executive
committee were reelected.
The herald., 1898-12-22
A Telephone Dividend

BOSTON, Dec. 2l.-The directors Of the
Bell Telephone company declared dividend
of per cent at meeting today An extra
dividend of l1s per cent was also declared
The herald., 1898-12-22
To Raise the Mercedes

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The Merritt &
Chapman company has made contract with
the government for the raising Of the Span
ish warship Reina Mercedes.
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The SICK bed with the position the bodies
and his little sister tried to the
the
Joseph echner 17
door
little through
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The herald., 1898-12-22
IN THE HOUSE
The Christmas Spirit Responsible for
Business Done

WASHINGTON, Dec 2l.-The last ses.
sion of the house before the holiday re-
ton, directing an investigation of the right
of the members who volunteered in the
Spanish American war to seats in the house,
was adopted, and several bills of minor i'm
portance were passed.
There were less than fifty members on the
floor of the house today. Immediately after
the reading of the journal Henderson, Re-
publican. Of Iowa. from the committee on
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Weldon ll:0 Q. n ~
Trains on Washington Branch leave Ns.h-
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