The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27


revenue REFORM If his plan could be adopted it
would settle the country for business and prove
satisfactory all round. Mr.. Dickey then spoke for
his resolution, but the temper was evidently not
for adjournment, and the resolution was lost; but
resolutions freely made to hurry and get through as
soon as possible.
At last Mr. Dawes got the floor and moved to go
into Committee Of the Whole, which was done, with
Mr.. Scodeld in the chair Mr.. Dawes made very few
remarks to open the ball, when Mr.. Ftnkelnburg,
OF Missouri, who has charge OF the bill, made the
opening speech, explaining the provisions and ably
supporting them Mr.. Finkenburg is young man,
and has already taken prominent position In the
legislation OF Congress. He Is the youngest man
that has taken charge OF tariff bill, and his
management of 1t is looked to with considerable
interest. His Introduction was an able well con-
sidered enort, in which he made many telling
points, going over the entire scope Of the bill and
defending it in detail. His manner when discussing
the subject OF reducing the duty on woolens was
somewhat patronizing toward tho chairman OF the
committee reporting the bill when he said he hoped,
that the gentleman from Massachusetts would con-
sent to sink the local considerations OF constituents
and take national view OF the matter and act for
the good Of the whole country.
Mr.. Finkelnburg held the attention OF the House,
although he is not an attractive speaker. He holds
by weight OF matter imam through smooth
speech. His manner is that OF conviction, always
addressing the reason rather than the feelings
There is very general interest felt in the discus
sion of the bill. There is music In the air and
promise OF some field days during tho coming week.
Debate is limited to Friday.
The Drake Amendment Killed I'm tho
Senate-The Goat Island steal-Chances
for u Tariff Bill.
AS predicted In these despaches OF last night,
the Senate this morning repudiated Its action in
Committee OF the Whole yesterday In re-enacting
the Drake Amendment, In the shape Of Morrill's
Amendment to tho Deficiency Appropriation bill.
The vote upon a reconsideration OF the vote OF
yesterday and rejection OF the amendment stood
20 to % for the amendment, Mr.. Frelinghuysen who
was in favor Of the amendment, voting against 1t
so as to be able to move reconsideration. 1t was
the tactics OF those in favor Of the measure II they
lost 1t this morning to move reconsideration late
this evening, when few members were present, and
possible pass 1t, and SO that conference commit
tee could be obtained, which would save some OF the
provisions OF the amendment. To this end Mr.. FIRE.
| linghuysen moved reconsideration late this even
ing, pending which the Senate adjourned, which is q
final burial Of most unjust piece of legislation
| The Goat Island steal also came up in the Senate
| by the Vice President presenting 1t for considera
| ton, when Mr.. Cole gave evidence OF his temper
toward the bill by Directing to its reading. He will
| fight the swindle as long as he is In the Senate,
partly because he has always been its enemy, and
partly because 1t is the pet scheme OF Mr. Sargent,
| of the House, who succeeds him.
Senator Scott, chairman OF the committee re-
Gently appointed by caucus of the Senate to regu-
late the legislation OF the session 80 to allow
early adjournment, will make q report tomorrow
that the bill to repeal the tax on tea and coffee be
taken up on Monday 30 as to determine what may
be done upon tariff questions during the session.
The opinion gains ground that the Senate will not
act on the tariff bill if 1t s passed by the House,
May Interest on Government Loans.
| The Treasury order for the payment of the May
interest without rebate from oath instant, includes
also interest on the new loan. Assistant Treasurers
are directed to pay all interest checks on presenta-
| ton, without reference to their date.
| Treasury Balances.
Balances in the Treasury at the close Of bushes;
to-day -Coin, 1928 $751; 1885, including S25 2335oO IL
coin certificates; currency $9,145,684
Kansas Pacific Freiyhts.
The Senate Committee on the Pacific Railroad
had before them to-day the proposition to compe
the Union Pacific Railroad to carry freight coming
over the Kansas Pacific Railroad on pro rata terms
without discrimination against the latter road
| which, under the act OF Congress, claimed to be
entitled to the privileges Of branch OF the Pacific
4
1t was evident the majority are in favor OF requir-
ing the Union Pacific Railroad to establish pro rata
rates with the Kansas Pacific for freight carried
over the road, from Cheyenne to both ends OF Its
road, but the pro rata Is not to be merely on the
basis OF distance, but also OF grades and cost Of
| transportation.
The Pacific Mail Subsidy Job in a New
Disguise.
The postal appropriation bill, as reported by Mr.
Window, from the Senate Committee on Appropria
tons, contains provision, such as has been before
1 stated, for doubling the China mail service and
| subsidy, but the amendment, as proposed by the
| Committee on Post Ollces and Post Roads, is put
into the bill with important change, discovered
| only to-day since the bill has been printed. This
| change consists in substituting for the words
"San Franciscon the words "some port OF
| the United States on the Pacific coast,n
| so that, as reported by the Senate Committee
on Appropriations, the bill appropriates 81 600 900
| for steamship service between some port of the
| United States on the Pacific coast and japan and
| China, and directs the Postmaster General to con-
tract for term OF ten years for carrying semi
monthly mail on the said route at compensation
not to exceed the rate per voyage paid for the
monthly service, and upon the same conditions and
limitations as prescribed by the existing acts OF
Congress In reference thereto, and the contracts
made In pursuance thereof The amendment also
contains provisos to the size Of the steamships
to be hereafter accepted for the said service,
the right OF government to use them in time
OF war, &C., In the same terms that have been al
ready published. California Representatives assert
that the effect OF the new amendment will be to
leave the selecting Of the American port optional
with the Postmaster General and also to allow him
to contract with some steamship company other
than the Pacific Mail Company, running steamers
perhaps to the terminus of the Northern Pacific
Railroad on Puget Sound, Washington Territory.
The California Representatives. also assert that this
proposition is in the interest ofthe Northern Pacific
Railroad Company, as against those Of San Fran
cisco and OF the Pacific Mail line, and WILL therefore,
be opposed by them in the House with the utmost
determination.
Reported Accident TO the Kansas Boat.
The Navy Department has received no advces
concerning the accident reported as having oc-