New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-28

out IN 1901 or 1902 He explained the Applicability OF tho
phi 10 that end, saying the bn w0ue pace .e d ~,
holder and the bOBdhOlder the same fo0g ana that
the bills pouring into the Treasury would be ample 70
redeem The outstanding bonds This principle OF Convert
ing bonds Into notes would give Feasibility 10 the cufe
OF the country. which would rise, step ny step uhll
reached the standard of gold. Mr. sherman G91cuosu;
after expressing the hope that the present WelIOuS9
discomfort Of the people in regard to wouu
be removed by wise legislation. ,,,.o,
of the Finance Committee that he did not approve any
proposition which would take from the bond
Mr. SHERMAN dislaimed any intention 10 commit any
other member OF the Committee 10 his views
Mr. MORRILL, rep, Mel gave notice that tolhorIoN
he would call up the Appropriation Diu-
PUBLIC LANDS IN NEVADA. . 80, 4.
On motion u Mr. STEWART Qsep.. New the bill TO
give effect the law in regard TO public lands was
mp and after debate referred to the Committee Oh
lie Lands.
The Senate, motion OF Mr.. WILSON ttelp la -
took up and passed the JOINT resolution to provide iU
issue Of clothing soldiers and others to replace co"e
CoSyEYISG MoNEYs INFO THE TREASURY.
On melton Of Mr.. EDMUNDs Rep, W. the oerasve
now in te hands Of tbe Treasurer Of the United States.
as proceeds of captured and abandoned property DC con
veyed by warrant into the Treasury -, A., Y7a,,as
The question was on the substitute OF Mr. Edmnhus;
directing that all such moneys rec h with
interest that may have accrued also pt9VnE LOT
punishment fer neglect or reiuSh ny "o i" ip i'V"
The amendment was agreed to-
MIR EDMUNDS offered another amendment, providing
that a sum Of the proceeds not exceeding 100000 DO
appropriated for payment OF necessary expenses OF col
of the Treasury in suits against him for his agency
therein m.
NIessrs TRUMBULL rep. III and STEWART tteP.'
New opposed the amendment as placing too mucn us
erection in the hands of the Secretary Of the IIeasur
Messrs EDMUNDS rep, VT, FESSENDEN tRep,'
Mel aud SHERMAN Rep., Ohio advocated II, nlI ~
munds explaining that the secretary OF te hst os
continually liable to suits Instituted against hSon VI
his agents the ground OF Illegal seizures. q, .ho Nv
Mr.. CONKLING CTSep.. N. " asked why, lnoso sA.
penses mad already been incurred the appropriation
could not be definitely made IN an APPROXIMATION bhi,
He claimed that by the amendment the Secretary OF
Treasury could pay amount OF the money, no mater
how remotely connected with this property He ala not
believe il was wholesome TO cothe the Secretary OF the
Treasury, or any other officer, with such power
Mr. EDMUNDS said that the Secretary OF the Treasury
had the power with regard to the collection OF the
-,
Mr. HOWE Rep Wis., thoughtthat distinction should
be made between suits against special agents lie would
not admit that the Government should defend the latter
all lie held that Ne Committee should give the
names Of the agents.
Mr.. EDMUNDS-We can give them TO you tomorrow.
Mr.. HOWE further opposed the bill when
Mr. HENDRICKS Dem, Ind.) desired 10 know some
thing about these suits before the resolution was
passed and proposed an adjournment, which after de-
bate carried.