The New York herald., 1864-12-21
Senator Summers Plan for Terminating
tho Reciprocity Treaty.
The Rank OF Vice Admiral Created
BY Congress.
a Commission TO Select sites for Navy
Yards on tho Lakes
Retaliation for Rebel Barbarities
to Union Prisoners,

to Union Prisoners,
WASHINGTON, Dec. n, 1894
uoLD usFYRzsr BxARINo BONDS ANB rHI TARIFF.
The limit Of the Of gold interest bearing bonds
hersasr 70 bs issued has been definitely fixed BY the
eorssary Of the Treasury. dicersot policy to be
adopteA. The tariff win bs arranged ~ to insure the
6ecspt from that source Of abundance Of gold, not
only 70 pay interest on the public debt bus % mect all
she demands of the government for gold.
RRoBAJLs REPEAL or THE DUTY ON PRINTING
PAPER.
Tho Committee Of Ways aud Means are almost unan
eaously favor OF the repeal Of the duty paper Mr.
Merrill, Of Vermont II Understood TO bc the only
Der Of the committee opposed this policy The fact
that tho retention Of the duty will only produce
revenus. bus add about million OF dollars the
Of government printing next year will have great ia
1uencs upon Congress.
THE NEW DRAFT.
Tho annuncation OF the proposed draft has been
oeived here very quietly and produces appre-
nsuspns except among military critics, who that i,
will seriously interfere with the recruiting hch
che past few weeks has been progressing lively and
bringing into the service a larger number and better
oass Of soldiers than been realized the same
period under any draft.
The announcement OF another draft has already
brought to Washington number OF substitute
specuators in search Of negroes and TO intercept
charged soldiers. Efforts being mado by tne civil
authorities to expel them from the city.
NEE DEATH OF MINIsrER DAYrON-wHo WILL DE MS
SUCCESSOR.
Tho Intelligence Of the death Of Mr.. Dayton has in
augurated fresh demand for appointment 10 tho place
of Minister to Franco. BY many it argned that Mr.
Stanton will be allowed to avail himself OF this opportu.
aty without discredit from tho War Depart
ment and the position Of Misster abroad but
chose most intimate with tho purposes OF the admin
cin insist that pledges heretofore Henry say
mond, must be fulfilled by hts appointment.
sxNAroR SUMMERS PLAN FOR TERMINATING THE
4Ha nhCIPRoCIrY .REATY.
Mr.. Summers substitute the House resolution abro
eating the Reciprocity treaty is regarded with general
favor, II boing deemed expedent at this juncture to
ebviats, possble all cause for III viii between this
government and Great Britain. The feeling universal
80 Congress- however that longer exer-
ss forbearancs, and that unless tho mails from Europe
bring indications Of more generous policy tho part
Of The British government must be promptly
made mot only for the perfect defence Of
from icvasiou By predatory bands, but for another
struggle In maintenance Of rights both At home and
the high seas
0gNArORIAL DRBAr1 ON THE ARREST or LlEUrRN-
ANT GOVERNOR JACOBS AND COL. wOOLFoaD.
Another animated discussion occurred In the Senate
day. the subject being the OF inquiry relative
ths Of Lieutenant Jacobs and Colonel
woonord, Of kentucky. BY the military authorities. The
Opposoo 70 the resolution was very strongly expressed
although professed any thing detrimental to
4hs character OF the prisoners and mpesson gained
considerable strength that objections prompted
BY desire to from public notice arbitrary
subordnates Of the President than BY any
ledge of crimnay the part Of Messrss Jacobs and
EooH0rd.
THE BANKRUPT BILL.
AFTER all the expectations OF tho immediate passage OF
Bhe Baskrupt BILL fears entertained that II may fail
A number OF amendments prepared TO be made to
she BIN Senate, which will necsssitats It's going
back 70 the House. Of these amendments
unpopular and viii greatly mpcril the final passage OF
the blu.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED BIT TIE SENATE,
The Senate In executive session to-day conhr med the
souanatou Of Commodore Strbing commander OF the
East Gulf Bi0ckadng squadron Commodore
commander OF the Pacific squadron.
Also GEORGE sauer OF New York. be Consul at Brus-
sels and Emile Klaussrecht of Ohio Consu at sutgard.
Tho latter gentleman is the editor Of tho Cincinnati
'pciksbIaa, German republican newspaper.
FLAG PRESENTATION TO GENERAL SHERIDAN
rhs Union ladies Of Winchester Va, have presented
beautiful nag TO Major General sherid The General
Gag was originally designed for General Avsr, but the
heroic exploits Of Sheridan induced its cer TO him
saviour OF the Shenandoah.
MAIL MATTER FOR CONGRESS.
The posmastef General has sSued orders that all poet
masters shall mako up letters, papers and other mail
matter intended for Congress and s employees in sepa
rate bags, which to DO delivered to Congressional
messengers the Washington Railroad depot II news
paper publishers will make mp their bundles labelled
eCougress and agents and postmasters strictly
obey orders mail matter tho Capitol Hill will be
bversd several hours earlier than At present.
MAILS DESTROYED BIZ FIRE.
The Post once Department has been ofciaiy Informed
chat on the 10th instant the the New Albany
and salsm Railroad were IN route Tor Bloomington nd
shs train was suddenly thrown from the track when
ssuabe substance fell upoa the stove Of the cars,
snstansly snveloping In flames the mail and baggage
oars me mais trunks, goods and money were totally
DESTROYED IL does appear that any Of the passengers
sustained injury.
LIBRARIES ron soLDIxRs IN TEE FIELD.
audabe enterprise has Just been undertaken BY the
Christian Commission and s being practically carried
out viz-to provide libraries for soldiers 10 the
nsd order to 900 volumes Of good choice
books every friend as homo In asked purchase and
oend one or TO the Christian Commission a. New
Years gin to the soldiers. They will be assorted and
forwarded 10 the proper quarters under the OF the
agents Of the Commission.
Oar washington Corrcspondencc.
wAsHlTGros, Dec 10, 1904.
ruu IopBY--CoopYHAR's INDIA RuBBrR PATENT.
Ths second session Of the Thrtycighih Congress-
opened with tho excitement At the natonsl capital
OF any session for many years. That remark will not
apply much longer. The lobby last niing up, and ex
sensive preparations being made for operations I'm
snediately after the holidays.
Tho question OF extending Goody ears India rubber
In being Tba huar