The New York herald., 1870-03-18
Virginia Threatened with Another
Reconstruction.
Tho Trade In Cadetships-The House Dis
graces Itself-Butler, of Tennessee,
Censured, but Not Expelled
Presidents Views Of the St
Domingo Treaty.
WASHINGTON, March II. 1870.

the Dominican annexation treaty Is OF an adverse
nature, and particularly by such decided disparity
% two yeas against i've nays. there has been con-
siderable anxiety manifested by the friends OF the
measure. The question Is one IN which the Execu-
tive displays special interest," In committee the
treaty was very freely discussed Sumper after ex.
pressing various opinions, finally settled down In
opposition on the ground that the island had been
hawked around for some years past. Schurz was
opposed to the annexation for the reason that
he was not In favor OF going into the tropics
for territory. Cameron was alarmed about the
debt Of the Dominican government which viii
amount to large sum. Morton and Harlan ex-
planned the whole question ana endeavored to de-
monstrate the benefits !o accrue fr9m the acqulsl
tion. The adverse report Of the - ccoosnmittes Vas
made 70 the Senate in executive session yesterday
and was fixed for discussion the Gath inst To-day
movement was made on q resolution OF Mr. Ferry
TO discuss in open session all treaties having
the acquisition OF the entire dominion or foreign
territory. Mr.. Ferry agreed to reference OF the
resolution to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
with the understanding that they report early next
week. Mr. Sumner promised that the ques-
tion should be taken up In committee
on Tuesday next The discussion terminated
for the present The resolution had the Dominican
treaty in view and was hostile measure.
This afternoon the President visited the Capitol and
received D numper OF senator's. Ine OBJECT OF his
visit TO with them the subject of the
Dominican treaty and to urge Its ratification. Tie
President In speaking on the subject said that the
Dominican people had postponed action for two
months awaiting the intiaory steps OF this govern
ment and now they mad expressed their approba-
tion In a unanimous vote. Although the Dominican
portion OF the island double that OF the section
known as Hayti the latter had vastly superior
population in numbers. The Dominican people had
taken a step, Notwithstanding their weakness
placing reliance upon the United states government
to consummate the negotiations. Should the United
States fail TO out It's part the island would be-
come prey to invasion and devastation from
HayLi He thought the island valuable and O
necessary acquisition; that II the Monroe doctrine
meant that foreign governments should not be
allowed to establish themselves on tins hemisphere
1t was the duty OF TINS government to adopt policy
In regard to the petty ndependencies; otherwise
have no right in justice or humanity to prevent
England or France from stepping In and taking
the island Of ST. Domingo any otner island II Is
well known that France has always had an eye
upon Dominica, and it may be set down certain II
the the annexation be not consummated England or
France win have the island, and viii have perfect
right to It. The President spoke very freely the
subject to all tie Senators he met IL is understood
that in the senate the treaty Will be supported prn-
clpaly by Morton Conxing, Harlan, Carpenter,
Cole, Pomeroy, Abbott, Stewart, Warner and Will
nams II is understood that Cameron, who voted
against the treaty committee, will vote in favor OF
1t in the Senate Schurz who also voted against the
treaty, It Is said has received q number
OF letters from Germans OF influence urging
him to support annexation. The democrats
will vote against the treaty The New Eng
land influence seems also to be set in the
same direction, their aspirations tending northward.
1t is, however, mentioned that Hamlin will assist
the treaty. A two-thirds vote Will be required in
order to secure ratification. Although 1t would be
impossible to stale definitely how the question
stands at this early moment 1t Is certainly more
favorable to success than was at first expected. The
vote VIII be close. Estimating eleven democrats
and twelve New England Senators to GO against the
treaty in fun Senate, there win s be sufficient to
assure success.
The Cuban Quesiion-Secretary Robes.,n Be-
fore the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Secretary Robson enlightened the Foreign Aralfs
Committee Of the House to-day upon the relative
strepgth Q e naval forces OF the United States
Spain In Cuban waters. Lowe, one OF the sensation
Bohemians argued from the presence OF the Secre-
tary Of the Navy In the Foreign Affairs Committee
room that the committee had decided to report q
resolution directing the President to recognize the
CuDans as Delligerents ana were preparing for any
naval exigency that might ARISE. The truth is, how
ever that the Secretary merely questioned to
the number OF ships and guns we have on the West
India station and their ability to protect American
interests ia that quarter and also concerning the
prospects SO far he knew, of the insurgents.
There nothing new or important eliciteo ard the
committee again adjourned wlthou. taxing action on
The matter.
The Funding Bill.
The Committee OF Ways aud Means at their meet
ing to-day took up the Funding bill ana proceeded
TO consider 1t, with view TO making certain amend
ments before reporting 1t TO the House. By invita-.
tion OF the committee Secretary Boutwell, appeared
TO consult to the proposed changes be made in
the bll 1t is understood that the Secretary adyo-
cated the insertion Of that part the original bill
stricken out by the Senate which provided for the
payment OF the interest on the bonds abroad The
reasons he gave for this were similar TO the argu-
ments advanced In the Senate by those who opposed
the striking out OF that part OF the D. lie also gave
1t his opinion that pcr cent would not be too
much to allow for the expenses necessary to ex.
change the bonds. The committee did nothing but
hear the Secretarys statement. They will hold
special meeting on Saturday 10 decide upon the pro.
posed amendments and tae bill wfll be reported TO
the House next week.
The Sale Of Cadetships-Butler, OF TenucS-
see, Censured.
The action OF the House to-day IN refusing 10 expel
Tennessee Butler, while IT the time il thought
him deserving OF ccnsurc for Improperly disposiug of
one Of his cadetship appointments IS not regarded
here very brilliant display OF legislative virtue or
consistency. Mr.. Butler has been lutte more FOR.
tunate than the sanity Whitenore, BY sknrul man.
agement he obtained delays and occupied the inter.
mediate time in working upon the feelings or mem.
bers. He has many strong friends in the House.
ana this fact together with hts own energy
ard perseverance, enabled MIN to secure more
than onethrd vote against mis- expulsion. Thls
was well understood last night, ana hence, when
the matter came before the House to-day and re-
suited In mere vote OF censure, very few people
were In the least bit surprised. Indeed, the entlie
proceeding bore very strongly the look OF a pre-
arranged game. For instance, Logan declined to
make speech against Rutler, though the testimony
against him seemed quite as strong as that which
drove Whittemore to anticipate vote OF censure by