Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-20
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WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10.
THE LAST OF cIvIt SERVICE REFoRM FOR THIS
CONGRESS-.
The vote in the house on the civil service re-
form bill is curious in some respects, More
democrats than republicans voted to recommit
fhirty-eghl republicans voted to recommit, and
iorty-one democrats against. Among the re-
puhlicans voting to recommit were Butler
Banks, Twichell and Crocker. Among those
voting against were Strong and Stark
weather Of Connecticut, Hoar o Massachu-
sets, Willard and Poland of Vermont. There
is no doubt that this is the last Of civil service
reform Tor this congress; and such was the un.
Outstanding in the house when Mr.. Butler made
his motion. The country now has only General
Grant to rely upon to push this reform, and the
statement which General Garfield partly made,
but which was ruled out on point of order, is
good evidence of the presidents sincerity. He
stated to Garfield and his colleagues distinctly
that he was entirely in earnest in enforcing the
plan of the committee, and he intends to give it
thorough trial; and he also approved of the
ull WHICH INT HOu5C IttOullNltlPut
THIRTY DAYS TO TAEE TESTIMONY,
The house committee OF elections decided this
morning to grant Dclarge, in the South Caro-
lima case of Bowen VS.. Delarge thirty days add,
tional time to take testimony. 1t was alleged in
the committee room that Delarge's counsel had
betrayed him, and it was evident that he pur,
Joined the testimony, for he surrendered ii this
morning; but Delarge refused to receive it, aud
the committee thought that it was so surrounded
by suspicious circumstances, that 1t was better
to grant more time for the taking of fresh testi-
mony.
SECRETARY FISH ON "ouR CASE"
Gen, Banks had an interview with Secretary
Fish this morning in regard to the claim for IN
direct damages in our case, as presented at &C.
neva. The interview was at the request of the
house committee on foreign affairs. Mr.. Fish
stated that the case as made up would not be
changed; or, in other words, that the claims 10
indirect damages will not be withdrawn. This
being the case, all hope of an adjustment Of
our differences are at an end for the present.
SAM WELLER.
REvERDY JOHNSON AGAIN.
Hon. Reyerdy johnson has written letter "a
| Mr. Peters OF Maine, indorsing his resolution in
| relation to consequential damages and reduest
ing copy Of the same. MIR, johnson also init.
| mates that he will write his views at length
upon the subject and desires to know whether
| Mr. Peters will object to the publication OF
such letter. Mr., Peters has not yet replied
| except to send the copy of the resolution as re-
| questcd.
THE NAVAL INVESTIGATION
| Committee met tonight. Mr.. Coriss testified
relative to machinery made by him for the Saco.
He admittd that the boiler was failure, but the
main engine worked well.
Chief Engineer sherwood testified that he
thought the contract with Roach for the Ten.
| neSsees machinery an improper one; he thought
the boilers Roach was 10 take out good enough
for any of our large vessels. Witness explained
that his visit to Representative SargenrS house
was social, and that he did not suppose the con.
versation was to be repeated.
Mr.. Sargent remarked that sherwood had
come to him and accused his superior officer OF
stealing 100000,
Witness resumed Machinery like that nut
into the Tennessee by Roach ought 10 cost from
$3.50 900 to $500 600 exclusive of the cost of nut
ting III.
John NJ. Butler testified that he was present
in S. p. Browns office when the payment was
made on account Of the steamer Governor; that
ex-senator Cattel came in before the money
was divided, and that he (CattelD paid Brown,
| son from $500 to $500.
Senator Cragn testified that he had been {
member Of the committee on naval affairs sever
| years; he knew the Secors, who were men o
| high character Mr.. Grimes was chairman 0
| that committee when the act appropriatins
| $4,000 for the settlement of their claim
passed; he thought it was Charles Secor who
| said TO him that he was doubtful about takinl
| the money, as it might bar him from obtaining
the further amount that the government owed
him. Witness advised him to take the money
and told him he thought his other claims would
not be barred thereby.
Adjourned to Monday, when the investigation
closes.
MISCELLANEOUS,
Attorney General Williams has given the
opinion to the war department that civilians
who attach themselves to the army going upon
an expedition against hostile Indians, are amen.
able 10 military jurisdiction and trial by court
martial.
The usual cabinet meeting to-day continued
two hours. No business was accomplished OF
more than ordinary importance.