New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-11
WASHINGTON.

RUMORED CABINET cHANGEs--wENDELL PHIL
LIPS MENTIONED AS MR. MoTLEY's SUCCESSOR
AT THE COURT OF ST. JAMEs-CONDIrION OF
THE BUSINESS BEFORE CoNGREss-THE IN |
COME TAX DEFINITELY DISPOSED 0F-THE |
NETWORK NOMINATIONS TO BE VOTED ON
TO-DAY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEI
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1870.
During recent friendly interview between promin
ent Senator and the President the conversation turned
in general way upon the contemplated changes in the
foreign missions and In the Cabinet and the merits OF
several gentlemen freely discussed Wendell Phil
lips mentioned in connection with the mission
to England the mission TO Berlin, and the Secretary
ship Of State. The names Of Geo. z. Marsh, senator
Conking, Crleb Gushing, and Gen. Butler we're also
spoken Of in friendly spirit. 1t was suggested in view
Of the opposition Of Senators Sumner and Wilson, and
other members Of the Eew-Engand delegation in
Congress- to the removal OF Motley, that
objection could be urged against Mr.. Phillips from
that quarter; that he representative American not
likely to be influenced by English pecularities that he
is well known in England and appreciated for his ac-
knowledged ability everywhere, and would at once take
leading rank among the diplomatsts OF the world. The
merits Of other gentlemen also discussed with hb
crafty and favor. The President, however, gave
no indication OF future appointments An
other Cabinet relating TO the possible retire
Of either Secretary Robson Secretary Cox, or
both il also quietly circulated 1t 10 stated that the
rejection by the Senate OF the nomination OF Mr. Oliver
TO the District Supreme Court "a life poson the pro-
priety Of appointing Mr. John NJ LangstOn, coiored
lawyer Of not who is at present the Law Professor at
the Howard University.
The subject Of an extension Of the time for the adjourn
ment OF Congress to be settled and 1t generally
conceded that Houses will have their business so far
advanced TO be able to adjourn without injury TO the
public service Friday next the day fixed upon several
weeks ago. 1t IL believed that none OF the important
will fail for want of time. The Indian Appro
priaon bill, upon which there has been disagreement
thus far and which is regarded by the Pres-
dent and Gen. Parker, Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs, as most important, is still subject OF
some doubt, and the President considers 1t OF
such grave import in view of the present attitude Of the
Indians, that unless some agreement reached between
the two Houses he is considering the advisaby OF call
ing extra session of the two Houses The members OF
both Houses very anxious TO get away and Will make
every effort to push forward the business. The point OF
difference between the two Houses is in regard to the
treaty-making power The Senate claims that the Con-
sttuton vests that power solely with the PRESIDENT ana
the Senate, and that where treaty involving an appro
priaon is made by the President and ratified by the
Senate, the House is bound to make the APP
preparation. The House, on the other hand,
insists that in such it has right to discuss and
consider the justice and equity of the treaty before yot
ing the appropriation Last year, the two Honses
avoided the matter of Indian treaties, by au
horizng thePresident to appoint commission TO make
treaties and by placing appropriation Of money IN the
hands of the President TO expend his Judgment die
tated The Senate this time is determined to force set
Element OF the issue, and is unanimous in denying the
claim of the House. and will not yield Mr. Sargent,
the Chairman of the Conference Committee, on the part
OF the House says he will not yield and thus the matter
stands.
The House has now disposed Of all the absolutely
important business, and is waiting the return OF
from no Vh W
concurrence inconvenience, and reference to q
Committee of Conference There has not been session
for years when at such late day. the business has been
so we'll advanced in the popular branch of Congress
Income Tax question may be regarded disposed
Of for present session. at least After agreeing and
disagreeing many times and reversing as has been
DONE especially by the Senate, Of previous decisions,
both have decided to continue the tax at the rate
of "a per cent all incomes over $1,000 The Senate
amendment striking out the limitation Of 500 for rent OF
homestead concurred ill., that persons liable for
the tax can deduct the actual rent matter how large
the sum Il.
The Conference Committee on the Funding bill have
not yet agreed a report but will probably do so to-
morrow. The Miscellaneous and the Deficiency Appro-
pration bills the only remaining TO be acted on
by the Senate.
In the Senate on Saturday the Conference report on
the Legislative Executive, and Judicial Appropriation
bill was concurred in the Senate abandoning every i'm
of judicial salaries the equalization Of the pay OF female
clerks the extension Of the Capitol grounds, and the
new State Department building. Mr.. Sumner, VINO mas
been working early and late for months past TO get up
Mrs Lincon's Pension bill, succeeded, and it was de-
baed for two hours when 1t forced TO give way to
appropriation bills. All the Democrats opposed 1t, and
quite large number of leading Republicans In fact the
latter we're bitter than the charging
Mrs Lincoln with dsoyaty, and stigmatizng the bill
as fraud" Yet it appears as If majority favor the
hill II a vote can only be reached. The Army Appropr
alton bill was passed after the main features Of the Army
hill were Incorporated IN It, The greatest objection
made the other night asto the reduction in the salaries
of Gebs Sherman and Sheridan and now their pay and
that of the Major and Is LEFT IN
Touched Whether the House will concur in this cannot
VET he stated Shortly after o'clock Mr. Conkling OBJ
tanned an Executive session for the purpose OF taking up
the New-York nominations At the evening session Mr.
cole made a long speech on the Australian Steamship
bill
The numerous New York politicians have been rather
ouet to-day The Murphy men have made canvass OF
the Senate and claim his confirmation by twohirds
vote In the session Of Saturday at the request OF
Mr. Fenton no vote taken on the New-York appoint
ments. At o'clock to-day an Executive session Will DO
held for that purpose.
The laws regulating the pay Of the rank and file OF the
army expired the 3Oth Of June 1870 The paymasteEs
throughout the country have been unable to make
pay-ros for July, and have sent to the PaymaserGen
era for instructions as to what pay the men are 10 re-
ceiye The original pay of the soldier was 81 per month
then g. then ST. and then $40 per month. This last
sum they have been receiving up TO June 80. The |
matter was referred to the Secretary OF War |
by the Paymaster-Genera, but he declined |
TO take the responsibility to authorize any Of the stated
sums or to continue the SIC per month In the mean
time Congress has failed TO legsate upon the matter
and until yesterday there was no provision mace 70 pay
the 600 soldiers Dr. Broadhead, Second Controller OF
the Treasury has rendered the following decision in the
matter which relieves the paymasers OF their difficulty
and provides for the soldiers to be paid SO He