The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-30

of forwarding the interests OF the centennial cee-
bration to be held in Philadelphia In 1875 Con-
siderable interest was aroused over this bill, and,
as the scheme did not appear TO be aitogetner I'M
derstood, 1t was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, with leave to report at any time.
Something was done in the way OF clearing the
Speakers table of accumulated work through the
persistence OF Mr.. Butler OF Massachusetts, Mr..
Kellogg OF Connecticut, closed the day with o
speech on the concurrent resolution rendering the
thanks of Congress to the people OF the State Of
Connecticut for the statues Of Trumbull and Roger
sherman which have been sent by them to adOrn
the Capitol.
Putting ON the Screws for EARLY Adjourn-
ment i'm the Senate.
9 The proceedings Of the Senate to-day were almost
entirely occupied by debate as to how time could
be saved by not debating. In fact the Senators
who agreed that debate should be limited, and the
public service benefited by not talking at ALL talked
all day for the purpose Of showing their earnestness
In the direction OF limiting debate. The question
came up on the resolution Of the republican caucus
limiting debate on amendments to the ApprOpria-
tion bills to five minutes for each speaker, and the
Deficiency Appropriation BILL the consideration OF
which was to have been resumed to-day, was not
reached at all. The learned gentlemen dubbed
over the grammar and intent OF the resolution as
intently as body OF pedantc schoolmasters would
nave uout, anu III Tie emu auOpJeu IL, as Jney nlu
intended to do when the session opened.
The Giddings-Clark Election Case.
The election case Of Giddngs vs.. Clarke was be-
fore the Committee on Elections to-day. Clark
failing to appear, the Committee agreed to give him
time till next Thursday to file an argument in an
swer to that OF the contestant and In OF failure
on his part to give notice during Monday Of his in
tent to file such argument that his case be consid-
cred as finally submitted for the decision OF the
Committee.
The STAFF In the Army-The Engineer
Corps.
The House Military Committee expects to get the
action OF the House this week upon a number ofim-
portant bills affecting the army. Repeated efforts
have been made by the officers Immediately con-
cerned to accomplish the resembling Of the act
1869 stopping further promotions and appointments
In the stafr But, keeping the intent Of that act in
view, the committee has been resolute In opposing
all such measures not supported by military neces
sity, and intend to keep the star well in hand for
the economic reductions and consultations that
the leisure Of another session will enable them to
perfect.
With respect to the corps of engineers which IL
an exception to the rest of the STAFF In the matter
OF useful, laborious service, the prohibltory law
OF appointment win, no doubt, be removed. BY the
efforts Of Congressman Roberts, of New York, the
committee will probably report bill designed to
remove in meritorious cases an existing prohi-
bition by law Of the reappointment Of West Point
cadets who have been discharged for non-pro-
fciency In their first course of study.
Bill to Facilitate ImpOrtations.
Among the bills introduced into the House and
referred was one introduced by Mr.. Wood, of New
York. to regulate and facilitate the payment Of the
duties on imported merchandise 1t provides that
for the purpose Of facilitating and aiding the trans
actions Of importers Of merchandise with the
government In the payment Of duties the
Assistant Treasurer OF the United States Mt the
port Of New York is authorized and empowered to
receive gold on deposit, and allow the owner or
owners thereof to check on the same for payment
OF duties only provided that said deposits can be
| withdrawn, or any balance remaining OF the same,
by the owners thereof in check the Assistant
Treasurer OF the United States and renewed again.
The Tycoon Playing an Honorable Sec
ond Fiddle I'm Japan.
The news reached here to-day that the late Ty-
coon OF Japan has been invited by the present
rcigning Emperor to out Of his late retire.
ment, and has received an honorable appointment
under the government, accompanied by highly
complimentary title.
Among the Japanese now on their way to Wash
ington is Kotor the present Chief Minister OF
Finance OF Japan. lie was the leader of the rebel
forces during the late revolution but his political
sins have been forgiven, and honor as well as power
conferred upon him by the present Emperor,
against whom he fought with determined heroism.
The gratifying news has also reached here that the
father OF Minister Mort has been placed at the head
OF an educational institution In Japan, and that
lady connected with his family has become teacher
| In one or the government schools Of Japan.
Minister DE Long.
1t has been definitely ascertained that the absence
OfM no hiu Il tjn
the government of the Japanese Mikado, is perfectly
regular and with full authoritative warrant 1t was
at the special request OF the President and with the
] expressed desire Of the Japanese government that
he accompanied the Ambassadors Extraordinary to
this country.
/ Immigration.
Mr.. Conger, OF Michigan, will tomorrow call up
the bin introduced by him some time ago to pro-
mote immigration, for the purpose Of fixing the
time for It's consideration. 1t is understood that it
win be debated at night sessions only.
A Costly Court.
The expenses Of the Western Judicial District Of
Arkansas far in excess OF the cost OF carrying
all the United States Courts in the State Of New
! YOrk-a matter that Is to be inquired into by the
Department of Justice.
Post Office Models for Moscow.
At the request of the Russian Consul General at
| New York, the Post once Department has just
| completed the preparation OF specimen cases
tanning either model drawings or photographs of all
the articles used in connection with the American
postal service. The specimens fill several large
boxes and arc intended for exhibition at the
] Universal Polytechnic Exposition, to be held at
Moscow the latter part Of May.
A Methodist Call the President.
| The President was called upon this morning by
large number of the members OF the Methodist
General Conference who assembled in the East
Room for the purpose Of paying their respects to
him. The no speechmakng, the occasion
being entirely informal. Many of the gentlemen
were personally known to the President, and brief
pleasant conversations characterized the affair.
All were introduced and shook hands, Many OF the
visitors were accompanied by ladies'.