New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-11
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WASHINGTON Friday, Dec 10, 1909
The subject Of the repeal Of the Civil TeDure0fOnice
discussed IN the meeting OF the House Commit
Cd the Judiciary to-day, and Mr. Bingham the Char
man. was ordered 10 report ~ the House bill for the
absolute repeal OF the act There will be no difficulty IN
securing the repeal the House. but what the fate Oh
the bin in the Senate will be is very uncertain Many OF
the Senators still of the opinion that the act gives
them no more power over appointments than is dele
gated 10 them by the Constitution and tbe President has
no just reason for asking its repeal Bingham viii
probably push the bill through the House tomorrow.
and II will come before the Senate early next week
The Judiciary Committee OF the Senate held session
Oh several hours duration to-day, the whole time OF
which occupied in the consideration OF the question
Of the reconstruction OF Georgia During the last session
of Congress the Committee fully investigated the situa
ton Of affairs in that State, but failed to complete
remedy. To-day the Committee agreed upon BILL which
will be presented to the Senate Monday next II EN-
bodies substantially the view Of the forth by the
President in his annual message. The Governor of the
State will be empowed TO convene the members orig
naly elected TO the Legislature and have that body
ganze, compelling all the members elect 70 take the
oath prescribed by the Reconstruction laws and allow
ing to take seat who is not eligible under the
third clause Of the Fourteenth Amendment This wilgive
to the colored people all the rights belonging to them
under the Civil Rights BILL and all future elections in
the State, viii compel the Rebel eher to elect men
who eligible for Office forfeit their right to repre-
sentatoD. The course pursued by the Democracy OF
Georgia and the bad faith shown by the Democracy
OF Tennessee have had profound effect the dominant
party in Congress, and there determination TO act
with Georgia, Virginia, Mississippi and Texas in such
that equal rights TO all VIII he secured beyond
the slightest shadow OF a doubt The Committee will
accordingly supplement their bill with provisions TO
meet such end. Nothing done in reference 10
Virginia.
The time Of the House taken up today by the in
PRODUCTION OF an avalanche OF bills and resolutions and
by the discussion the Census bill. Among the former
bill placing the Society Of Shakers upon equal
footing with individuals under the law; also
the French cable the NavyYard at League
Island, and many others of less public interest The
Census bill discussed with mneh interest the debate
being led by Gen. Garfield, who showed his perfect
familiarity with the subject. The bill was not finished,
but will DC resumed tomorrow, the House having refused
adjourn until Monday. Thus far the Senate has been
aggard than the House, and shows less desire TO
advance the business OF Congress The Honse spends
many hours In work il does ordinarily in the middle
OF a session. while the Senate takes advantage of tie
first chance TO adjourn.
The determination Of tho House TO sit tomorrow
attracts attention. is unusual 10 hold
Saturday early ID the session. IL is explained how
ever by the desre Of the members 10 complete the Cen
buh IL can DC 10 cthdtN Ou
and be passed by that body before the holidays If 1t
become law before the first OF January the Act
for the Census Of 1890 will be revived.
The House Military Committee will hold its first session
on Monday, at which important army matters will be
considered. There are now about COO supeTnumeraTy
officers, about twothirds Of whom are nOmnally EN-
ployed and the others at home 1t the desire OF
the Administration to reduce the expenses much as
possible, and the Committee viii therefore consider the
views of Gen. Sherman namely that two extra majors be
added To each regiment and extra lieutenant to each
company, and muster out the remainder.
Official returns show that while there compare
lively white soldiers the sck Inst last year than
there colored soldiers there were comparatively
more deaths among the coored soldiers, and also more
discharges surgeons certificates OF disability.
The system of signaling invented by Gen Myers and
introduced by him into the army, found service
able during the that IT has since been made part OF
the instruction OF military cadets and mdsnpmen The
same signal service, by flags during the day and by
torches at night, is used by the army and navy, with
clphers for secret communication between the two
There is also field telegraphc drill with wagon trains
which carry every appliance for erecting portable lines
OF telegraph the Of three miles hour and then
working IT, Lieut. a. W. Greeley seth Infantry, OF New
burypor has introduced signal parties AZ the West for
the expeditions against hostile Indians with marked
success.
The important announcement is authorized that Asso-
cate Justice Robert C. Grer OF the L. 5. Supreme Court
will tomorrow tender to President his resignation,
to take effect the Isl OF February next 10 the
Judges desire to retire earlier day, but considering
that the Court adourns the 10th for 30 days.
was found that decisions in the with which he IL
familiar cannot be reached before the time indicated He
will retire under the law OF Congress receiving his full sal
airy during life, Justice Grer appointed BY President
Polk 1916, and next to Justice Nelson, Is the Oldest
Judge on the Supreme Bench lie will, It is understood,
1,1 in IL
that exsecretary stanton Will be rendered ono OF the
vacancies on the Supreme Bench The other members OF
the Court have idea whom the appointment Will be
offered but accordance with the usage observed since
the organization OF the Court the selection should be
made from Pennsylvania, which would seem TO enhance
Mr. stanton's chances
Judge Dillon, who mas been nominated for United
STATES Circuit Judge OF the Eighth Circuit Is the Chief
Justice OF owaand about 0yoar OF age has been four
times elected to the bench ia that state nominated
last Summer by the Republican state Convention by ac-
camaOn for another term OF SIX years on the Supreme
Bench OF the state, and elected by over 10000 ma
iority running aheadEof his ticket lie is the author OF
several legal works, and editor OF The American Lao
Regise of Philadelphia lie has iseryed upon the bench
nearly u years lie had a support by the bench
and bar OF every State the Crcn and IS 10 this that
his nomination owing. The lOny point urged against
him WAS the subordinate consideration Of locality, that
some other state lad more claims than Iowa
The sale OF arsenas at Waterfowl ~ Y, anc otDer
places near the Atlantic cities, where the land is very
valuable and the application OF the purchase money TO
the erection Of large arsenal Of construction land de-
post for the Atlantic coast Is under consideration 1t
is also proposed puehase 1850 acres of Wild land IN the
mountains Of New-Jersey. 40 miles from New.Hork and
i've miles from Railroad, for an eastern powder
depot for tho army.
The report Of the Naval Board on the question OF the
rank OF line and staff officers of the navy is stu in the
nossession OF Secretary Robson and will not be sent to
Congress unless called for by that body Is the inten
ton of the House Naval COMMITTEE to take up this cues
ton at once settle It in shape, in order to
eye themselves from the pressure brought to bear by