The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-18
WASHINGTON.
Ben Butler Stirring Up the
British Lion.
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The Amnesty Bill Killed in tho Re-
publican Caucus.
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Immediate Changes in the Cabinet
Determined Upon.
The President Anxious for Bout
well to Resign.
An Executive Session of the Senate to
be Convened in May
Russian Capitalists Subscribing
to the New Loan.
An Executive Session of the Senate to
be Convened in May.
Russian Capitalists Subscribing
to the New Loan.
Chief Justice Chase Presiding In the
Supreme Court.

Immediate Changes in the Cabinet Iueyif-
| nbIc-Senator Merton to Succeed Secretary
Boutwell,.
| The rumor Of an immediate change in the Cabinet
was current to-day In the highest Official circles, and
| the understanding Is that the President desires to
fill the position occupied by Secretary Boutwell, with
some prominent politician who is fayorably known
to the country both as fnancier and q statesman.
| The party named In this connection is Sena or
Morton, whose unfagglng zeal In behalf of the
| measures proposed by the administration seems
to have won for him the highest esteem of the Presl
dent. 1t Is openly asserted that the resignation OF
Mr.. Boutwell, would be exceedingly grateful to the
President, and while Grant does not feel disposed
to request It, the events which have TRANSFERRED in
connection with departmental matters during the
past two weeks have fully confirmed this statement
| The presence OF John A. Griswold here to-day and
! his interview with the President. as well as with
| Secretary Boutwell,, has led some to sup
| pose that he is the Presidents choice
| for Secretary OF the Treasury. bat among
those well posted in the affairs OF tie admnstra-
ton no importance Is attached to his visit here
1t Is said that he comes only business matters OF
| his own. The President called upon Secretary Fish
| at his residence last night and remained with
! him for several hours discussing ques-
| tions bearing upon this administration. 1t
Is the general opinion that Mr.. Fish would
gladly be relieved from the laDors or his present
Office, and with the conclusion Of the session OF the
Joint High Commission, retire 10 private life, and In
this connection as it seems TO be conceded that
Senator Morton will succeed Mr.. Boutwell, IN ~ ad
minisration Of the finances of the country, Massa-
cnnsetts is to be hon0red with the Premiership put
who the party Is has not as yet transpired.
Republicans Dcspondent Over New York
! Politics - Effects of the Winans summer.
sault.
| The startling political summersaut OF orange
| 8. Winane, In the New York Assembly, from
| the republican ranks to those OF the
| democracy, has created some sensation
here especially with reference to the power 1t has
placed in the hands of Tammany TO control the
state In the next election for the Presidency. The
republicans arc disappointed and disguised by tine
tieachery Of Winans, and tho democrats are de.
lighted at the "signs OF the times" which they IN
terpret to be full of hope for the democracy. Friends
ofthe Conkng faction here rather pleased at the
insinuatkons that Winans inspired by Fenton for
the purpose or frustrating Grants aspirations for
the succession There Is but little credence how
ever placed In the story that Fenton had anything
to do In the matter, except by the Conking men.
Fenton himself, while he regrets that such insnua-
lions or charges should be made against him. is less
disturbed by that aspect OF the AFFAIR than by the
damage the action Of Winans may occasion to hts
party. lie says that far as he Is concerned the
charges have no foundation In fact or inference.
The Amnesty biiI Killed in the Republican
Caucus.
caucus meeting OF the republican Senators was
he'd at eleven O'Clock this morning to consider
Senator Robertsons proposition that tho order OF
business be so amenGed as TO permit action TO be
taken this session upon the House General Amnesty
bill The discussion, which was conducted under
f1,a mil ufn rftfa Nv M Dokav
In advocacy Of the proprety, justice ana expedency
Of enacting law for general amnesty at as early
day as possible. Senators Sawyer, Sherman, Lewis,
Buckingham Logan and Wilson also supported the
proposition for immediate and favorable action on
the subject. Senator'S Chandler, Morton, Scott and
Edmunds opposed the movement for general
nesty at this time, arguing that 1t Inexpcdent
unwise and uncalled fol. Finally, after session OF
nearly hour, motion OF Mr.. Rice the PROPOSE
ton OF Mr. Robertson was laid on the table by vote
or 20 against To- thus defeating the for this
session.
Ben Builer's New Political Tiove--.sciting
Ahead Of the Democracy.
Ben Butler endeayored 60 STIR up the British lion
to-day by getting through a resolution requesting
he President to bring before the Joint High Com
mission the claims for damages OF private American
citizens imprisoned by Great nrita On account OF
alleged participation in the Fe,nan movement.
Butler rather took the wind out OF the sails OF the
democracy by introducing this resolution, although
as soon as 1t before the House the
democrats joined heartily IN securing It's passage.
IL was only House resolution nc FIRST. and sam
Cox, VITA view to add to is strength. suggested
that Butler raise IL TO the dignity Of joint resou
ton. so that the President would pay some atten-
ton to IT, Beng joint resolution 1t VIII have to
pass the Senate ana there is really little hope for it
in that body. Probably Butler knew this when he
proposed ut first to pass 1t as House resolution
Whether The President would undertake to bring
this subject before the Joint High Commission even
should the resolution pass, is not known. 1t is at
least doubtful But this does not detract from Ben
Buffers laudaDle ambition TO help the unfortunate
lrishmen who suffered Imprisonment
Disagreement OF Congress on the Ku kIux
Eiil.
The conference committee ON the disagreelng
votes Of the two houses The Ku KluX bill held a
meeting this afternoon, but failed to agree. The
managers on the part Of the Senate adhered to the
Sherman amendment, which provides that IN each
county where lawlessness exists the citizens shall
pay all expenses resulting from IT, The managers
the part Of the House hold that this clearly UNI
constitutional, coming, as they assert 1t does
under that clause OF the constitution which pro-
hbits the quarterng of troops upon the people in
time OF peace. After discussing this point the com
mttec without coming to any agreement, adjourned
until tomorrow.
The Democratic Caucus.
The democratic members OF Congress met again in
caucus tonight, but the committee to prepare an
address not being ready TO report the caucus adj
journed until tomorrow night. But II Congress
should adjourd tomorrow the caucus will meet I'M
medlatcy after the termination OF the session.
Attempt to secure Onice for Fred Douslass--
Tho President Non-comulltfal.
The General Republican Committee OF the District
Of Columbia waited upon President Grant today and
presented to him resolutions adopted by the repubn
can cQaYsgilQp Wnlch Nominated General CnlpDan,