The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-17
NE ALASKA Bill As AMENDED.
The Missouri Contested Elec-
ti0n Case.
Amendm ents to the Fund
ing Bill.
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1893.

and their reference to the committee will probably
prove the end Of them. 1t Is evident the old man
was anxious to put peroration on the impeach-
ment failure and took this method OF doing it. am
Informed tonight that should Thad insist upon
vote tomorrow it would be two to one against him.
Proceedings In Congress-The Missouri Com
tested Election Case.
The proceedings OF Congress to-day were exceed
tngly dull and uninteresting. AS the session draws
% close the anxiety to get away from the stnlng
heat renders members apathetic and unwilling to
consider any more serious legislation. The proba-
billy now seems tina, adjournment may be erect
ed early next week if the President sends in his veto
Of the Electoral College bill. After the exhaustion
OF large amount OF gas the Of Switzer versus
Anderson was brought to a vote this afternoon.
BY decided majority the report which was in favor
of Mr. Switzer was recommitted Anderson IL
ut present radical though his record until recently
Aas not been any better than that Of the contestant
who Ia charged with disloyalty as he continues q
member OF the democratic party. This action OF the
House finished this for the present session and
continues the radical member in his seat though 1t
has been oficially admitted by the House committee
that the other party was regularly elected
The Tariff Bill Question.
The urgency OF the Pennsylvania members OF the
House of Representatives in putting the Tariff bill
through the House at least with rebuke to-day
evening. BY q majority OF two votes the House re-
fused to accede to the motion. 1t is thought, how
ever, that the friends of the tariff will succeed In
getting their bill through the House, though 1t is OF
expected 1t will get through the Senate before adj
iOurnment.
Meeting of the Conservative Army and
Navy Union.
regular meeting of the Conservative Army and
Navy Union was held here last night at which the
semiannua election of officers occurred. The fol-
lowing named gentlemen were elected:-President,
Colonel James r. o. Beirne; Vice President, Captain
r. Mcconnell; Recording Secretary, Clifton HELEN
late paymaster United States Navy; Corresponding
Secretary, H. A. Wilder; Financial Secretary, Lieu
tenant r. Bells; Secretary, Colonel s. J. Wales.
The Reconstruction Committee and the Mis-
sissippi Election.
The Reconstruction Committee have concluded to
walt for the military OF the late election In
Mississippi, which are daily expected, before taking
action on the presented by the committee OF
constructionists from that State.
vnllandigham and Two New York Delegates
Responsible for Seymour's Nomination.
Every day brings to light some new feature
in the conduct Of the managers OF the
late Democratic Convention. II Ia now IN
Aerstood that the night preceding the nomL
nation the Ohio delegation met and, having
carefully canvassed the situation, again determined
to support Pendleton. With this understanding the
delegation adjourned. Later in the night Valland
CHAM and two New York delegates had consultation
which lasted until daylight.
When the Convention met Ohio, instead OF voting
for Pendleton, withdrew his name and before the
delegation knew what they were about the name OF
Seymour was hoisted and carried through with
rush. When this trick was discovered there
great outcry among the Ohioans and yalandgham,
General McCook, Pugh and Thurman VINO dis
covered 10 have been the perpetrators. were alluded
70 in no very temperate epithets.
These men the democratic party must hold respon-
eibe for the Illuminating attitude 1t holds before the
eyes OF the nation and at their door should be laid
the blame OF the sacrifice OF so fair prospect of
cess.
Thnd stevens on the Alaska Treaty.
Thad stevens is greatly exasperated at the attempt
OF the House TO dictate TO the President and the
Senate in the matter OF the treaty for the purchase
Of Alaska. He came over to the House this evening
and offered the following resolution, which some
members supposed presented In real earnest,
whereas II intended by Mr.. Stevens an 'front.'
cal reflection upon the action OF the House,
whereas Il is now settled by a solemn decree OF
this body that the treaty making power Is tri-
partite, consisting Of the President, Senate
and Congress; and whereas this nation rs greatly
Ia need OF naval station and depot in
the West Indies, anu IL Is understood that
several snch very excellent ones could be had on
AZ
duly provided for beforehand, az now required by
our settled policy: therefore
Resolved, That the Committee on Foreign Rela-
be instructed 20 inquire into the eXpediency of
providing for sufficient funds TO purchase conve-
nent naval station and depot among the West India
Islands, II me same can oe n'd lOr reasonaple
price, and 10 initiate negotiation Tor the same and
~ the proper dine to notify Its c9-orallate branches
Of the treaty -making power, SO That they may CO.
operate in completing the same
More Real Estate business for Nr. seward
Proposal To sell the Entire Fejee Islands
.sroup.
TIE following correspondence was received by
tho STATE Department bs the last steamer from Cali
fornia.-
SYDNEY. y. s. W.. May To- 1865.
To the CoNsrL OF TUE UStTED STATES m sydney
do myself the honor at your request TO note to
You my opinion OF the state of the Fejee Islands,
especially in connection with the claims due by
their present ruler TO the United states government.
The only ruling power In these islands is that OF
the CHIEF, YUMA Nalu otherwise King Thakombau.
This chief fifteen years ago was cannihal heather,
making war Oh other heathens Tor the purpose OF
eating the slain. Since that time, by the blessed
teachings OF Christian missionaries he has become
truly Christian man, he il now sober, just, honest,
she husband OF one wife only.
Prior to his conquerng the tribes OF the Rewa
these people greatly injured some American citizens
20 indemnify whom he, a. the ruling power mas
now been called upon by your respected government
10 pay the ito him immensel sum OF $4,000 The
FIRST OF the payments by which this debt ~ 10 be
iiquidated, namely, $4,000. due the lat inst
| was present at Bau in the early part OF last
month (April), and had an opportunity OF knowing
earnestly he striving to meet this obligation.
He had collected little over sl,7oO with which he
performed, according TO Fejee notions the greatest
act Of selfabasement by taking the money himself
70 your consul, Mr.. Pritchard at 0valau.
do know that IL is impossible for him to obtain
any more money at present, because he Ia engaged
IN prosecuting great war with the heathens Of the
mountains Of Yuma to bring them TO trial for the
horrible massacre OF the late Rev. Mr. Baker and his
seven native assistant teachers.
Thakombau has, as near as may be, ten thousand
men In arms now In motion, six thousand OF whom,
under his brothers leadership, passed my plantation
on the lIth Of last month on their way up the Rewa
river. The next day'a large inland tribe-recently
and only partly converted heathens-revolted from
Christianity again to man eating heathenism. The
numbers OF this tribe are unknown either TO The
white inhabitants or to King Thakombau. The re
suits OF this contest looked with great anxiety
b the white population Of Feeee. II Thakombau pre-
walls then the murderers will be tried and punished
according TO European modes, and civilized Jaws
win be made TO prevail in the future In the interior