The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-06-18
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Members are Innuenccd- LeEar's speech


Correspondence Of The sun.
WASHINGTON. June 10. 1870. = Nobody
believes Caleb Cushing's denial of the paternity
of the Presidents message on Cuba; and II has
been ascertained that the debate of yesterday ac-
tually excited the Presidents interest in the sub
iect 40 far that he had the message read to him
to see what it was he did sign.
Cuba has met with temporary repulse to-day,
sad in part on her own account, but still more
sad as an illustration Of the power Of corruption
in republican government. The personal and
party motives which influence members OF Con-
gross in their votes cannot always he ascertsined,
but enough has been traced up already to show
that members of the Committee on Foreign AZ
fairs have been tempered with-that men who
were allied TO the cause Of freedom in Cuba, and
to the independence of Cuba, by all the pledges
that mems words can give, were seduced from
their allegiance by the promises of gitterng prizes
held out by the Executive. 0rth, who was strong
in the cause, who urged Banks TO action, actually
made speech the other way, and introduced the
minority report Although his usual enunciation
is perfectly clear and distinct, he was unnoticed
by the House. thereby presenting very striking
contrast to the deep attention Of the same body
paid To Gen. Banks when he addressed IL on the
other side. The sympathy Of the House was
dcmonstratvely shown in the cordial and appa-
renty sincere congratulations and hand. shaking
which greeted Gen. Banks on the close of his
able and eloquent address. But hereby hangs
tale.
You have already been informed Of the family
trouble occasioned by the appointment to Con-
s,antinope. and how successfully the great trout
fisher of Harrisburg threw his fly without the
knowledge Of the big Fish at the State Depart
ment. II appears that 0rth bated for the same
catch-that he was anxious that one Ortiz, instead
of a certain Wayne Mcvcch. should have the
honor Of succeeding TO the secondary Russian re-
presentation, under an American commission, at
the Sublime Porte.
Up TO the time his Waltonan propensities got
the better Of him, 0rth was a good friend Of
Cuba; but, having met with what is called on
the Potomac "fishernan's luck" he is destined
to try again. lie expects success next time, and
bats with a minority report. You may CON
fdently lock for his appointment to some foreign
mission before great while.
Bingham was not originally in favor of Cuba,
but on examining the question thoroughly he
became convinced Of the justice Of the repub-
lican cause and up to yesterday was counted on
that side. His amendment, however, 20 the
majority report of the Committee, which passed
the House to-day, stamps him as Cuba's enemy,
, who mex, to Hamilton Fish has done her cause
most harm. II is true he has an excuse for his
action, and il may be an available one IN partisan
| circles. On being asked to withdraw his amend
ment he said he dare not. III cftrCd 10 pre-
rent The RpuJl:caa party from going 70 pieces!
Yes; such was the feeling in favor of Cuba
until the Presidents Spanish message came IN,
that any opposition other than that of the Ad
ministraton would hardly nave commanded tue
support Of a conoiars guard; but on the other
hand, such is the wcah1c. of public men whose
hopes hang on princes iayors, who want places
for themselves, their sons or sons-in-law, or
wifes relations that it is never difficult TO create
| q diversion.
| The great feature Of yesterdays debate was
Logou's magnificent speech, rendered more strik-
ing by contrast with the petiiogging Of Butler.
| All agreed that II was the finest burst of elo-
| qucnee that had been heard in those walls for
years. Speaker Blaine had hard work with lis
hammer TO keep down the constantly repeated
| applause Of the galleries Every one was sur
prised TO see that Buffers front Of brass and
rhinoccros hide, supposed 10 be impcrvious to
all attacks, was not proof against Logan's manly
demonstration. He looked as II he would like to
have had hole to creep into. Mungen Of Ohio
also made a very able speech, moderate for him,
but replete with telling facts. lie told friend
that he started with the determination Of mo-
attacking Grant or the Administration, and felt as
if his two arms were tied behind him and one leg
in the stocks. You will see by the report in the
Globe that he could not help giving kick will
the other