Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-18
TELEGRAP HlC.
WASHIN GTON.
Compromise on Cuban Policy
The Cabinet i'm Statu Quo.
San Domingo Developments.
A Tennessee Pension Case.
Bank Robbery in Louisville.
Compromise on Cuban Policy
Bank Robbery in Louisville.
WASHINGTON.
The Cuban Bonds business.


The Cuban Bonds business.
WASHINGTON, Juno 1.-THE House Sc
lect committee on the Cuban bonds bust
ness ceased investigation to-day, and viii
on Monday make a report. Representa-
tive Fitch testified that he never saw Tay-
lor, and Representative Mccormick that,
though he occupied q room in Taylor's
house, he never conversed with him.
No More Cabinet Changes at Present.
Inquiries were made to-day, at various
sources, as to the truth of the rumors of
further cabinet changes, but nothing was
obtained to show they were well founded.
Democratic Caucus.
At the Democratic caucus last night
about fifty members of Congress were
present, including four Senators. The
object is to secure concert of action on
public measures. There is paper in
preparation which will be addressed to
their Southern friends with regard TO the
election OF members of Congress.
Akorman-D. B. Ciifre.
The nomination Of AkerTlan was this
afternoon in executive session referred TO
the Committee on Judiciary.
The following nominations were con-
frmed: C. &. Crome, of Alabama, Sec
Internal Revenue of Fifth Tennessee
District.
The Cuban Question.
The compromise on the Cuban ques-
ton, which was brought forward by the
Administration Wednesday triumphed in
the House yesterday by a majority of sew
enteen. 1t ends the whole matter for this
session; and, while it goes SO far as to re-
co89ize the existence of war in Cuba, il
studiously avoids all reference indirectly
TO belhgerent rights for the Cubans, and
in this respect is the cause of great disap-
pointment to the friends of Cuba. The
resolution, as passed by the House, au-
thorizes the President to demonstrate
against the barbarous manner In which
the war in Cuba has been carried on, and,
if he shall deem it expedient, to solicit
the co operation of other governments in
such measures as he may deem necessary
to secure from both contending parties an
observance of the laws of war recognized
by all civilized nations. The proposition
to amend the neutrality laws SC as to give
both parties the same advantages of inter-
course and trade with the United States,
so that the Cubans could get arms, gun
boats, etc, was lost By "A TO 100, all the
Democrats voting for it. II is thought
that the Senate will do nothing on the
question.
The Cuban Lobby.
The committee upon the investigation
of the Cuban bond lobby held another ses-
sion yesterday. w. Scott Smith, of the
Evening Press Association, appeared with
his counsel, Hon. Caleb Cushing. and put
in an answer to the House resolution claim
ing that his publication of the statements
made under oath was libellous, and hold
ing that the general conduct of members
of Congress in allowing notorious lobby
agents to approach them on pending legis-
lation, justified him in believing in the
truth Of what Taylor said in the affidavit,
which gives the names of several members
of Congress as having been approached by
him with offers of bonds and money. Also
the affidavits of j. L. Demiz, late member
of the present Congress, from North Caro-
lima, substantiating Taylors statements,
that he was approached by Taylor, and
that he, Demiz, approached other members
on Cuban Legislation
4 Positive Sensation.
There was quite scene in the San Do
n.ingo Committee Yesterday when, in re-
ply to question, Consul Perry, who was
on the witness stand, stated that Senator
Howard had approached him to influence
him not to write a report to the State De-
partment on the imprisonment of Hatch,
and that if he would not Howard would
make it all right with the President Sen
ator Howard, who was present, denounced
the statement as false; but Perry reiterated
it, and pulled ont of his pocket some of
Towards visiting cards with memoranda
on them. There was a positive sensation
over this. The Committee had hard work
to keep order and preserve the peace. At
ter all, it is believed that the evidence will
yet show up the improper influences used
in negotiating the Sandomingo treaty,
More of IG.
The testimony before the Senate Select
Committee on the San Domingo treaty
ceased last night, and the committee will
meet to morrow for consultation and to
prepare a report. After the report is made
the consideration Of San Domingo will be
resumed. 1t has been proven that Davis
Hatch was held prisoner by the Dominican
government because it was feared if at
liberty he would damage the annexation
prospect This is shown by official docu-
menis. The testimony in the case is sent
fdental unit the committee makes report.
The National Soldiers Asylum.
No action has yet been taken toward in.
vestigation into the accounts Of the trustees
Of the National Soldiers Asylum fund, as
the House military committee failed to get
quorum to-day. These trustees, who are
elected by Congress, and are entirely ir-
responsible. They have several million
N !. IL -
however, made an annual report, giving
the most minute details of their money
transactions, so there is not much to inves-
tigate. Lewis B. Yunkel secretary Of the
board. and resident at Dayton, Ohio, will
probably be the first witness.
Georgia.
The Georgia difficulty was settled yester.
. dav. by the reconstruction committee, i
D having been agreed to submit the whole
ouestion to the House, with the statement
that eight members are for Mr.. Farms
worth's bill, which does, and seven mem
bers of Mr.. Buffers, which does not pro
vide for an election this fall. 1t wal
further stipulated that full opportunity
for debate and amendments should bt
allowed in the House. 1t is not expected
the report will be brought in for severa
davs. The bill as agreed upon provides
for the admission of the State at ONCE, a
the same time repeating all laws which
prohibit the organization of the Georgii
militia
Yates and ssSIniIer.y
The most prolific individual Of scenes il
the Senate Chamber is the bibulous Yates
Hardly fortnight is allowed to pass with
out an unsteady demonstration from thi
Senator The latest occurred yesterday
when that distinguished man made vair
attempt to get the ear of the Vice Presi
dent. The failure so worried him as to
produee series of rather comical orations
and gesticulations TO the statesmen in hi
immediate vicinity. Notwithstanding the
-. assertion of the Vice President that he haC
n not heard the Senator, Yates made 6
square issue. He was, however, finally
prevailed upon to subside which he did in
patronizing way TO those around him
assuring them that in respect for them only
would he consent &c waive his claims tc
recognition from the presiding officer.
BALTIMORE.