The New York herald., 1871-12-16
WASHINGT
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Banks Balks the Critics Of the
Washington Treaty.
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TRUMBULL TRIUMPHANT.
he Senatorial Caucus DeeidsS to Refer His
Anti.AdministratiOn Charges to the
Retrenchmcnt Committee.
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Congratulating the New Attorney
General.
The New York National Banks In
nocent Of blocking Up"

nocent Of blocking Up"
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1871.
Private Bin Day In tho House-Thc Ap-
preparation for tho New Chicago Post
Omce-The Treaty OF Washington and Its
Expenses.
Friday being the day set apart for private legisa
tion several bills for special pensions were reported
1fcm the Committee on Pensions and passed during
the morning hour.
Mr. Garfield, from the Committee on Appropra-
lions, reported bill authorizing the Secretary OF
the Treasury to purchase site for the erection OF
the pubic buildings burned at Chicago and appro-
Driatlng $4.o00000 therefor. This bill provoked
some discussion, being opposed by Mr.. Randall, OF
Pennsylvania and Mr. Holman, Of Indiana, who
were anxious TO econouize and prevent the cor.
rupuon which had been practised In the erec-
tl0n Of the Post once buildings in New
York and Boston. Mr.. Dawes defended the bin,
and suggested to the gentleman from Pennsylvania
that he must have got the Court House IN New
YORK and the Tammany frauds which had cor.
rupted the whole atmosphere OF that city, strangely
mixed with the public buildings In the course OF
construction. Mr.. Kelley, or Pennsylvania, spoke
warmlv In favor OF the appropriation and thought 1t
should be not only made, but made quickly, not as
. cnarlty, but prompted by feeling OF generous
justice. Mr.. Swami, Of Maryland. rose above
party considerations when he remembered
the dire calamity which had peralen the
great city OF the West lie believed that
every dollar would DO used In reproducing the
public buildings destroyed. Mr.. Holman Jailed to
restore party discipline and then Mr.. Voorhees,, OF
Indiana, the silvertoned orator. esp0use ed the
Of the stricken city. He said, although living In
another state, MIS- constituents almost iet the heat
Of the 6rc and proceeded 70 plead for the help
asked for by the bill The bli passed, appr roprl.
atn0 S. 900 for the site and buildings, being
enc million less than Mr. Farwels original bill
called for.
I After the disposal Of private bill presented Dy
Mr. Poland, Of Vermont Mr.. Banks obtained the
noor ana called up the Geneva Conference Appro.
pnation pill lie explained that the discussion de-
sired BY some gentlemen or ...a merits 81 the Dues
ions involved 4: sile Treaty Of washington would
Most if0perly come. when the committee reported
TO the House the necessary measures for enforcing
such provisions Of the treaty required legsla,lon
This proposition was accepted ana acted upon by
sne opposition and the House passed the Appropria-
ton bill without further delay.
A bill to cover deficiency caused by the defaca-
s,on OF MT, Mccartney the deceased superintendent
q tho Post Onlce Department was also passed,
afser whiclahe House adjourned I'LL Monday morn
lng.
TAs Geneva Qmavter Of q Million-Flank
Movement BY Banks 70 Cut on Debate-The
Senatorial Caucus-Whas the Retire nci.
weps Commiftes Are TO Inquire IntO-The
Repablican Opposition Developed.
The expectation which was on tlpt0e over the
anticipated opening Of the debate In the House upon
the nooted merits Of the Washington Treaty was
disappointed to-day by the diplomacy OF General
Ranks. Quite number Of anxious ones including
Minister Thornton. wcrc Oh the noor OF the House,
or swarming In the cloak rooms When the house
went into Committee OF the Whole on sundry ap.
propriatou bills Of which that needed for the
Ceneva Conference was first In order, the Chair
man Of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, with
all the olgnined suaylty for which he
10 renowned, said that he understood several gen.
temen desired to discuss tho questions apper aiming
70 the provisions OF the treaty itself, but he knew
no who desir ed to oppose an appropriation for
me Conference ex penscs. He therefore suggested
that the discussion be postponed, and promised
that the Committee on Foreign Affairs would soon
sford such an opportunity. 1t Is the understand
.ng that on Monday next bill TO enforce the arti-
clcs relative to the fisheries ana approprlat.
ing 100000 for the needed expenses will
bC reported. Tho explanation was satisfactory
TO the members republicans and democrats. who
are prepared to enter their more or less sweeping
criticisms OF this vaunted work OF the admnstra
taon and with the concurrent expectation Of friend
and foe, the Geneva quarter Of a million dollars was
unanimously passed.
The political importance Of this discussion will
not be readily ovcrrated. Its bearing on the near
future s best appreciated BY remembering the fact
that the decision OF the Geneva arpitrators will be
tbo u, -
september next, being the beginning Of the last nal
OF the Presidential campaign. Article OF the
treaty declares that the decision OF the tribunal
shall be made, II possible, within three months
after the close Of the arguments, which will be
about the middle Of June next In the coming de-
bate the whole opposing effort Will turn, as iar o,
the Confederate cruisers are concerned, on the
enors 10 establish the belief that the loose wording
OF the treaty Will enable Great Britain TO overreact
ms In most OF the points for which we 30 strenuously
lab0red before the Joint High Commission con
vened. The opponents Of the treaty will strive Il
fasten on the pubic mind their opinions In
shis respect and tnerefrom proceed to shape
ant,-administration politics. II Is expected
that General Butler Will lead IN the debate, In the
new shape the question has assumed and the re
suit, as 1t Is anticipated by the democrats Will 60
hong way to ALLEVIATE the New England republicans
srom the support OF the administration. The democ
rscy have more faith in their success In this mat
GER than on any other and they believe II they car
demonstrate that the Treaty Of Washington is q
practical failure, the way for success against Grant
Wil be opened. But this is not the only question
on which the bitter night promises to be carried.
Tne senate was oil the week the scene OF fierce
contest and unessiness ana resressness are visible
on ali fides. The Senate retrenchment debate II
regarded az telling severely against the executive
party In ana out OF that BODY. Messrs Trum
bull, sohurz, Upton and company gained
. substantial victory to-day IN the republi
can caucus the session OF this party Stal
ChAmber was long and more than animated
After . good deal Of discussion, In which Mr.
Conkling took the leading luudest and angries