The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-18
CON r e s s..
Senate.

OF engineers 10 assist In the survey now being made
strengthening OF the Mississippi evees in that State
Mr. Morrill, of Vermont, offered a resolution in
stTucting the Committee on Public Buildings to in.
g9rs as 70 ,ne me- prSpety OF recurring all railroad
gines are used to be further removed from the pub
hc buildings and public grounds and report thereon
The Senate then took up Mr.. Biair's resolution
for information as to any stipulation agreement
ence TO the case of Yerger, before the Supreme
Court, by which hearing Of that case was post
Mr.. Blair in reply to an inquiry by Mr.. ConklIng
as to the object OF the resolution, stated that It
might throw great deal Of light public questions
OF interest to the people OF the country.
The truth ought not TO be concealed from the peo-
ple lt was suspected that there had been some
hugger- -muggering in this case Of Yerger and the
truth should be known.
Mr.. ConkDg thought it a most extraordinary pro-
ceeding, as all lawyers would recognize, to ask the
Attorney General to communicate terms of private
snpt9latlon;n 10. a. ne could see no good to be accom-
Mr.. Thurman held that the act OF the Attorney
General was public not private.
The Senate had already refused to pass a resolu-
tion introduced by himself for the same information.
He felt certain that It was net intended that this
information should be had.
Pending discussion on the resolution Mr.. Kdmunds
submitted the report from the conference committee
Mr.. Edmunds proceeded to explain the terms of
Mr.. Thurman moved to print aad postpone till
tomorrow.
Mr. Trumbul favored the reeommittal OF the bill
to the conference committee, 30 that 1t might be
amended to obviate various defects, TO which he
called attention in the notifications of the amend
mens levying damages upon property in the vicinity
OF where political outrsges are committed
nrincines had ever heen m isid Sown in tS Inited
States. He knew OF no authority in Congress to go
into country or town to levy taxes for such
Mr.. Edmunds remarked that the political stomach
OF his friend Mr.. Trumbull had become very sensi-
tive OF late.
On the conclusion OF the reading OF the journal
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts, arose and asked
to be in reference to Senator Davis, OF Kentucky.
Mr.. Beck-I object, and will object as long as the
Indictment against my State stands
Mr.. Bu1lnton offered resolution calling on the
Secretary OF State for copies OF official correspon-
the seizure and destruction Of the American ship
The resolution offered by Mr. Bell of New Hamp--
shire, on tne 10th inst, and which was up before
the House yesterday, the subject OF the reduction
OF taxation, came up for discussion.
Mr. Cox, who is the author OF the resolution, adj
dressed the House In enforcement OF the principle
revenue reform. He advised the appointment of a
select committee to consider the whole subject and
lie did not approve Of tnkering at the tariff or at
the tn internal revenue system. he did not approve
on another, but he wanted thorough reform look
Ing to all interests in every part of the country
reform that would be peimanens Which the peo-
pie would approve, and which would have the effect
OF setting the business OF the country, whlch now
Of the session.
Mr. Nibiack argued that it would be manifestIy
improper for the House to adjourn without appoint
ing some committee to consider the whole subject
OF revenue reform. The Senate had already ap-
pointed such committee in face OF the solemn de-
csion OF the House, at the last session, that the
Senate had no right to originate any measure on the
Mr. Coburn Inquired whether his colleague was
in favor OF abolishing the tax on tea, coffee and
Mr. Niblack replied that ne would talk about that
matter when it came within the range OF his argu-
Mr. Coburn-That is practical matter
Mr. Holman-I will say TO my colleague that am
Mr. Niblack-when we have Tariff hill before
| US win consider that branch OF the question:
| drop the question.
| Mr. Niblack-n my colleague will allow me, will
manage my argument In my own way, without at
tending to side bar will tell my colleague.
however, that voted to remove the duty on tea
| coffee and sugar.
Mr. Coburn.I voted against it as measure OF
high protection.
| Mr. Coburn-That was vote OF selhshness.
Mr.. Niblack-That remark is unworthy OF my col
| Mr. Coburn--I know great many members who
acknowledge that they voted In tnat way from sell
! Mr Niblack-That is no reason why my colleague
should impute that motive to me.
Mr. Kelley of Pa, called attention TO the fallacy
| contained in the preamble to the resolution disap
proving OF the inordnate taxation TO pay OF the Inn
practised by the Secretary OF the Treasury.
he believed that the Republican side OF the House
disapproved or lnOrdnate taxation IOr tne sake OF
| speedy payment OF the debt. The Secretary OF the
Treasury had imposed no taxes on the people; they
! were imposed by Congress, not by the Secretary OF
the Treasury. The Secretary only saw that the
revenues derived therefrom were faithfully
SO faithfully that had paid of OOO 900 OF debt,
and reduced the annual gold interest $4,000, 900.
he have let the money lie idle IN the treasury? The
| Secretary by buying Government bonds, had given
the country steadiness in financial AFFAIRS such as
had no parallel in the history OF the country for the
last twenty y-five years. Gold was steady for months
| at between 10 and IL.
The domestic commerce or the country its man
| ufactures and industrial interests, han gone on
| with more stea adiness and eVen-handedness than
| for the quarter century proceeding. He admitted
that there should be great reduction OF taxation
He was In dead earnest for the abolition OF the In
terna revenue system at the earliest day consistent
with the maintenance or the faith and credit or the
Government. He was for freeing the American
people from system OF supervision and espionage
which was discreditabe to the country.
Mr. Brooks, OF New York, inquired why, II taxa
tion was to be reduced, IL should not De done at
nee, instead OF waiting till January, 1913?
Mr.. Kelley-Beca we are IN the last days OF the
session. III the Committee Of Ways and Means
were appointed ! should iayol cnaIglng that com
was made by the Committee OF Ways and Means of
the last Congress during the first recess.
Mr. Finkelnbnrg asked Mr.. Kelley whether he was
in favor OF taking the tax whisky aud tobacco
before reducing the tar on coal and salt and other
articles OF necessity.
Mr.. Kelley replied that he would not repeal those
taxes before reducing the tarin.
The Speaker announced the appointment OF COM
mitteee, as follows:-
on the joint Select Committee on Outrages In the
Southern States-Messrs. Poland, Maynard, SEQ
field, Cook, Cobnrn Stevenson, Buckley, Lansing,
Cox, Beck Voorhees,, Van Trump, Waddel and
on the Select Committee on the Mississippi Leyees
5Messrs. Morey Ketchum, Mckee, Getz, and
| Drake.
The next bin on the calendar was the Senate bin
| for the restoration Commander George A. Ste