New-York tribune., 1866-06-18
XXXIXTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON Saturday. June 16. 1866
Immediately after the reading of the journal Mr. Nor
RL stated that he believed this would be the last day OF
the that would be devoted to general dsusson
and he hoped members would make the most of IT. and
that they would be prepared to work every other day the
session, which he hoped would now be very short.
MILEAGE
Mr. GARFIELD gave notice that he would next Monday,
offer resolution directing the Committee on Mileage TO
examine and report what discrepancy, any there was
between the amount of mileage secured by members OF
last Congress and the amount claimed by them, and
directing the Committee to allow no more mileage IN fi.
ture TO a member than claimed by him. He explained
the why he wished the resolution to be adopted
On looking into the Executive Document No 49, show
ing the pay and mileage of members for last Congress he
found himself set down being paid for ~ 10 miles OF
travel being for 65 miles four times whereas he had only
claimed in AN swer TO the circular sent him by the Chair
man of the Committee Mileage 565 miles as the DIS
tance from his home TO Washngtoni that multiplied by
four would make the number of miles for which he should
be paid 2260, that he was paid for $50 miles
more than be had claimed. Drawing his mileage IN sums
OF So and 500 at time he did not notice TINS dlsciep-
ancy ana was only referring TO the document that he
became aware of the fact He found now, on inquiry,
that other members from Ohio and perhaps from all parts
OF the country had been allowed more mileage than they
had claimed The gentleman from Cleveland Ar. Spald-
ing claimed for only SO miles aud allowed for 64,
and his colleague Alr Schenck claimed for only 6S9
miles and was allowed for Sl2 The letters in which they
stated the number of miles Travelled in reply to the ercu
lar of the Chairman of the Committee Mileage he found
in the room of the SergeantatArm and ndorsed with the
increased number Of miles Approved j. W. W.. lIhe
initials of Mr.. White Ohio Chairman of the Committee
-ReporterJ In the case of his colleague Mr. Schenck
he Lad discovered on being paid the balance due him on
the last DAY Congress, the discrepancy, and had de-
cluCd 20 receive the increased amount II appears That
the Committee Mileage had in this way scale OF ds-
tanccs utterly unknown to the members, and now the
whole thing was published 10 Congress and the country
and members set down as having received very
considerable amount more than they have claimed ne
therefore gave this notice that be would, next Mondy
ask unanimous consent to oDr the resolution directing
the Committee on Mileage to inquire into to- the v,1 ma
bcrs while passing between the tellers when voting
RECONSTRUCTION.
No business being in Order except general debate on the
Presidents Annual Message, MI JULIAN maze speech
in favor of the Congressional plan OF reconstruction
MEXICAN LOAN.
Mr. STEyENs gave notice OF his intention to oher the
Pesofd That the Committee Foreign Affairs be in-
sructed inquire to the proprey o. leaning TO inc M
e aid Rernbc 10 prevent overthrow Of its Goverumer
and establishment Of monehea government on the con-
He addressed the House in favor Of the proposition
lie said: II to me the time has arrived when
the States can calmly inquire whether that dccaia-
tion of policy known S the Monroe Doctrine, which
was and is deemed important and manly shall be
practical idea, or mere bravado. WINE We were
engaged in civil war; II was certainly prudent not 10
uroyoke a war with any powerful nation, though 10
not forget the bold policy Of Rome, which made her
declare war against powerful nation, ana maIoh a
legion against that nation to avengc an insult wine
Hannibal laundering at her gates. IhTee years
ago the measures now proposed might nave gNen 'o
=
hat powos under pretense very different from The uu
imae one in view, Napoleon and Mexico were the con
endinr bogerens and 70 have aided either of hemwth
loans would have been breach OF nenuhiy. 20 no"
loan 10 the Republic Of Mexico might be justly considered
bv Maximiian Just cause OF war for thouEh nc pc
ausurper he Is an acknowledged DeilteIeh'. hu, nov
Frnce could have no cons6 of complaint according TO he
,,rctest rules Of national Law. By the treaty Of April,
1854 bet weeu Napoleon and MaXimllan. an empire was
ugh IN be established independent oi all other nations
France ceased 70 De principal In the contest ana entered
into arrangements with the socaled Empire ior he pay
naIF0 tho faN her roof "A IL
tre po1tjon Of the army Mexico. France occupies the
same relation 20 the Empire OF Mexico that the hesslab
States did to England while they sold .les .aa
citizens 20 fight against America III the une
| OF our revolution. The French troops IN Mexco
are merceniaries, lighting for pay IN a iorelgn
army The Prime Minister OF France lately disclaihed
any interest in the Government Of Mexico and said 70 our
Minister: You do too much honor III suplosine tha
we have any part in the Mexican Empire. What mish
give lust cause Of war Maximiuan should concern no
OH heT nation Other Powers might AID MaXnllhn wllh-
ONT beipp responsible 10 any but the Republic OF Mexico
We OF Others might ad that kePn6he being responsible
only the usurpDg Empire. NlthoHt Deihg aggressive
il Is the duty this nation io make us moral power t
among nations Diplomatic essays however smoothly
written which Weld everything and command Dolhhg Add
little 10 the force Of nation but rather invite insult and
scorn Why We allow our ayoWcd principe 10 DC olsic
grded LIZ any Power only needs the fat ofh great Re-
5ubc 10 ecidethe fate the Empire OF Maxmian What
bunder, what crime TO he content WIN
draw the invading army IN eighteen months Before hat
time, unaded Mexico will be ground TO atoms ana re,
pubcans that beautiful portion OF the continent wll
be among the things that ft is not intended TO
the Monroe Doctrine, II ought 70 De hDanuoneu
with dignity as inconsiderate error II 1t be deemed
mportant To- the safety and the country, then there
sboud be no Welding, tineservng, no tllnd policy
In nv Judgment it Is principle vital TO The safety OF us
pennhiic and our honor Is concerned 20 that 1t be
not violated Principles OF government Ike diseases are
contagious The mOnarches Of Europe combine to sup
press democratic revolutions at every point, lest they
should spread and work the final overthrow OF absolute
Governments 80 ought TO take care that no desPouc
government should touch borders lest the epTosy
| might spread and pOlluie the continent hehce 'heIe
gas wisdom IN the declaration that no foreign nation
should establish throne on this continent agansi ihe
consent OF the people. The socaled Empire OF Mexico
was fraud far the consent Oi the people OF Me1o
was concerned. That Republic has been oppressed by
foreign bayonets Tie Mexicans who form any portion
of the Imperial Government might well rank with South
ern Secessioniss. Beside being monarchy 'nc EMPIRE
il barbarian government The decree by which all true
men found fighting their country TO be instantly
ecuted and which being carried into effect stamps the
government as savage barbarian and outside the pale OF
eyilizaton. II is than the ancient governments Oi
Iripo Tuns and Algegs, which the civilized wold held
IA lie nest oil pirates and enemies TO the human race As
then such loan could not be just cause OF war with any
foreign nation IL expcdent 10 gantt IL Is very clear
that without such foreign aid, repubhcasm IN Mexico
must be crushed out and monarchy established Jnarez
has nereyered with courage and foritude unparalleled
I'm modern history. know nothing TO compare with II
but the unyeldng endurance and falth OF william OF
Orange But in the midst OF horde OF TRAITORS, sustained
hv one of the most pOweTul nations Of Europe, the
sources of distracted Mexico must become exhausted
beievc now while President Juarez could command men
enough his material OF war Is wen ngh eApenueu obebs
f,eign loan can be procured, do not see how any re-
snectabIe army be kept on foot twenty mlhohs o
dollars could be easily advanced by us On the mortgage o
Lower California Sonora SiAal0a or Cbihuabna Whlch
woud make il PERFECTLY safe III should provoke wal
| with MACMILLAN, ! suppose nobody would be much
alarmed 1t would give the Great Republic an opportunity
TO yindcae her honor which have become am uhder le
Micavber pocy OF our Foreign Secretary In vindcatng
| that honor we should increase and consolidate the
strength of the nation. trust our able Committee on
Foreign affairs will soon take soihe uees"o e''P9 y" ~
most important question.
MISCELLANEOUS SPEECHES.