The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-08
Cincinnati Sinners and the Republican
Bosom Of Abraham.
Passage Of the Pacific Mail Job
in the Senate.
HOIST WITH HIS OWN PETARD.
Kelley's Pig Iron Coup de Main
and Dawes Artful Dodge.
THE TREATIES WITH THE CHEHOKEES.
WASHINGTON, May 7, 1872.
The Deadlock In the Washington
Treaty.


The Deadlock In the Washington
In the Cabinet session to-day the resolve OF the
President to rest our case AZ " stands before the
tribunal at Geneva, nor alio> M. Fish to seek
further neans Of accommodation, came under
formal discussion, and sustained by all the
members present Under the instructions now in
his possession Minister Schenck has nothing fur
ther to ask or propose AT London, and only in the
event OF the British Ministry desiring additional
information of our intentions is he to tell Lord
Granville that all the American claims understood
to be within the treaty before the tribunal ana
are to remain till they disposed of in the
proposed in their presentation, the arbtra-
ton itself is terminated by the act Of the British
government.
This determination is looked upon almost uni
versaliy involving the total failure OF the treaty
with all its subordinate ana dependent provisions,
as 1t is not possible for the Gladstone Cabinet to
offer such a voluntary anu unconditional com
promise as alone will now he considered here.
Opening the Door for the Cincinnati
Prodignls.
There is better feeling in administration circles
respecting the political situation. The demand for
an independent democratic ticket comes loudly
from the West, and the weakness of the Cincinnati
ticket and platform among the republicans and
conservatives of that section, and especially in the
Southwest can no longer he concealed. The free
traders and incidental protectionists Of the West
allege that they have more to hope for
by fighting for their principles within rather
than without the regular party precincts, and II the
way is left open for reconciliation to all present
appearances seems likely to he the case, all OF the
malcOntents and reformers, whom it is an object to
win back, are expected 10 be within the party fold,
or nearly So by the time the Philadelphia Conven-
ton meets
In the republican conference at the Capitol to-
day Colonel Forney, who was present, advocated
the leaving of the door wide open for the Of
the prodgals till November, against the PROPOSE
ton of Senator Chandler to lock them out
for starvation 1t is admitted by many
friends of General Grant that the ne
cesslty OF doing something towards heal
ing the party wounds and strengthening
the administration position is recognized
at headquarters, ana that though for cogent rea-
sons, the contemplated changes may not be made
before the Convention, those who desire and have
reason to know the fact may take the assurance to
Philadelphia that the new policy by which
the future Is to be distinguished will be
committed to other hands than those that now
WELD the executive power.
complete reformation OF the Cabinet is but q
part of the programme between this and Novem-
Der, and it is predicted, upon authority of unde-
nlADle weight, tnat OF the present CABINET OHCefS
Mr. Boutwell, alone will retain his place, and that
the colleagues whom Mr.. Forney will meet in the
future Cabinet sessions will be men who win bring
name and following to the support OF the Presi-
dent and his policy. Secretary Boutwell, returned
this evening" after an absence OF over two weeks.
The Cotton Claims Amendment I'm the
House-Dawes' Tactics on the Tariff
Bill.
it has been a lively day in the House to-day, and
one somewhat remarkable in its legislative action
First the discussion Of what is called the Morrill,
amendment to the House Deficiency Appropriation
bill, which has reference TO large class OF claims
for private property Illegally taken after June 80
1865, by the gov eminent, claims for cotton taken
and sold and the money covered into the Treasury,
and which, in many cases, has been proved to
belong to private citizens, and for it they now
demand payment. The Court of Claims has hitherto
had jurisdiction in such cases. The Drake amend
mcny which has been decided by the Supreme Court
to be unconstitutional, decided that when person
had been pardoned the fact Of the pardon evI-
dencc Of guilt, and debarrc claimant from receiv-
ing pay for his property thus Illegally taken. The
Morrill, amendment decides that the Court Of Claims
has jurisdiction in cases where a pardon has
been granted. One strangles a rule OF evidence
by which these people shall get their rights, the
other stranges the Court by destroying its ursdic
ton. The amendment offered by the Committee on
Appropriations provides that the Secretary of the
Treasury shall pay to the owners, their legal
representatives, the property seized since June 80
1865, and appropriates sufficient sum pay such
claims
Mr.. Bingham opposed giving this authority to the
Secretary Of the Treasury; thought the matter
should be carefully looked over by a competent
committee, well considered and weighed. He
feared thus opening the door to easy adjustment
would be fruitful OF great evils.
Mr.. Peters, OF Maine said in his opinion, the
Withholding of this payment to loyal citizens of
money belonging to them no more than theft
and expressed surprised at the action Of Mr. Bling
ham, who he said had offered bill last year
unanimously reported by the Committee
on the Judiciary, OF which this was an
exact copy, was, In fact, borrowed from
them, and he sent to the Clerks desk the proceed
ings upon the bill 80 reported and had it read
This seemed surprise to Mr. Bingham and very
funny to all who could see the countenance Of the
upholder of the constitution, as he sat convicted
out of his own mouth. Mr. Blair OF Michigan, thought
the claims If just should be paid; but decidedly
objected to so many tribunals, and advocated CIV
ing them to the Court OF Claims. Mr.. Butler also
favored this view of settlement. Mr.. Harris, Of Vir
ginia, thought 1t wrong to compel claimants to pay
haf OF their pttance to prosecute in the courts for
what they should have without expense attending
the collection.
The substitute offered by the committee was
adopted. The Indian Appropriation bill was then
taken up and passed; when the House. on motion
Oh MI Dawes, went INTO Committee of the Whole
on the Tariff bill, and at once moved to strike ont
the first two lines, including the tax ON tea and
coffee. Mr. Kelley Immediately arose. with the air
Of conquering hero on victory intent. and moved
to strike out the enacting clause, and, to the
surprise of all, 1t carried by a vote
of IS to 70. 1t was evident that n trade
had been made between the free trade demo-
Gratis and Mr.. Kelley, the former agreeing that If
he would agree to reduce the tax tobacco TO six.
teen cents per pound they would help him XIII the
Tariff bill. He, therefore, moved TO strike out the
enactng clause, which was carried by twenty ma
iority.
Thus far the game was successful The committee