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WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81.
THE SENATE GROWING FESTIVE.
The senate is beginning to be FESTIVE over the
dilatory debate in the house upon the kuklux
Several senators were over in the house this
afternoon, urging prompt action. Thew want
to strike while the iron is hot, pass bill and go
home. Mr.. Shellabarger is so generous man
that he finds 1t hard to call the previous ques-
ton, so long as anybody desires to talk.
THE REoONsTRUCTION BUSINESS.
The house debate on the kuklux has been
unusually interesting this afternoon. Mr..
FarnSworth was the first republican who has
spoken against the bill Mr.. Bingham followed,
with speech full OF rhetoric and with consd-
cradle legal acumen. He made considerable
impression ON the house. 1t is now evident
that the bill will be amended in some respects;
indeed, it is expected that Mr.. Shellabarger will
himself modify one or two sections, so as to OBJ
tain the votes Of few honest republican doubt
ers. The bill, however, will pass substantially
in its present shape, that is through the house.
The senate will make still greater amend
ments.
CONCEIVABLE ACTION
The committee ON elections, in view of the fact
that the last house of representatives voted
S114,OOO to contestants for seats, has adopted
the following rule: "The committee will not re-
commend the payment of any compensation
beyond the actual reasonable and necessary ex-
penses to any contestant who fails to maintain
his right to a seat, and will recommend the pay
ynant Of cucb avnan caS nn1v in caSaS Xvhpra II
contest is made in good faith and with reason
able cause; such contestant failing to sus-
tain his claim to a seat and claim
ing compensation, shall present to the
committee an itemized statement, under oath,
of his expenditures in connection with such con-
test, which shall be examined by the committee,
or by subcommittee appointed for that pur-
pose, and so much only shall be allowed as
comes within the provisions of this rule. There
are but sixteen cases before the present house,
and there is a prospect that, when this rule of
the committee is known, three or four of them
will be abandoned. SAM WELLER.
ITO the AssOciated Press.)
WASHINGTON, March 81.
VISIT TO THE SENATE.
Earl de Grey and Lord Tenterden, accompa-
MED Dy Gen. ocnenck, visited tnekcapltOl lO-dlyj
and spent some time on the floor of the senate;
where they made personal acquaintance. MIR.
Sumner and Earl de Grey engaged in quite an
extended private conversation.
INTERNAL REVENUE
For the past eight months was S10,810,13S less
than for the corresponding month of the last
fiscal year, being a decrease in the tax from
spirits of S3,124,Sl7, and from incomes of 81
1872, 666. Tobacco shows an increase of 81 ,373,-
586.
THE DEMOCRACY.
The democratic and conservative congressional
committee to-day elected Senator Casserly chair
man, Representatives Bell and ShOber secre-
taries The national democratic executive resi-
dent committee has been formed, with Repre-
sentative Randall chairman, and includes
Representatives SlOcum, Eldndge, Niback and
Swami.
PERSONAL.
The senate to-day confirmed, as United States
marshal, J. N. Patterson, New Hampshire.
Secretary Boutwell, will leave for Massachu-
sets tomorrow, stopping day or two.
REGISTRATION.
The preliminary registration of the voters in
this territory, in preparation for the election of
delegate, is completed and foots up: White, 49,,
ia. colOred 1900,