The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-01

SNDlnet Ddnisf&oS
Washington, April 30.--There was a
half-hour cabinet meeting to-day, but moth
ing of Importance transpired. The Secre-
taries of the Treasury and Interior and the
Attorney General were absent.
1t may be regarded as certain that con-
ssquential damages will not be claimed be-
fore the Geneva arbitration.
Localities for Swiss Settlers.
Hashinqton, April 3o.-Dr. William
Joos. member of the National Council of
Switzerland, is now here. He will visit
Tennessee, Virginia, and other Western
and Middle states, for the purpose of as
certaining the most favorable localities for
Swiss settlers, and securing them from i'm
position in reaching and establishing in
their new homes.
Our Relations with Spaia--HIinister sickies to
Demand his Pus.ports-Treaty Stipuiati
Must be Enforced--FrIendly Relations to
Cease with spain.
Washington, May 1.-The adoption by
the House of Representatives, on Friday
last, of the resolution that the President
should promptly demand the unconditional
release of DIR. Johu Emilio Houard and the
restoration Of his property, which has been
confiscated to the use of the Spanish gov
ernment, is construed as requiring the
President to exercise his authority in pre-
senting the demand without delay.
From the evidence now in possession Of
the government it does not appear that DR..
Houard is an American citizen, and that
the conduct of the Spanish government has
been such as TO inspire dissatisfaction on
our part.
Minister Sickles is, therefore, instructed
on his arrival at Madrid to demand his pass
ports, and to notify the Spanish govern
ment that until it is prepared to strictly
fulfill all obligations, friendly relations be-
tween the United States and Spain must
cease.
Until, therefore, the claims of the United
States upon Spain as nation. with, which
we desire to continue peaceful relations,
are satisfactorily adjusted, all friendly
communication must cease.
Judgments on Cotton Claims
Washington, May 1.-The judgments
| that have been entered on cotton claims
from Savannah, Mobile and New Orleans
do not amount to more than 100000.
The Morrill, amendment, which passed
in the Senate yesterday, has the effect Of
reviewing the Supreme court decisions on
constitutional questions before the court
For this reason, it is thought it cannot
pass in the House. In any event it is not
thought that judgments obtained prior to
the passage of the amendment will be
disturbed. These are made payable IL
ninety days from the date of entry.
Congressional.
| Washington, April 30.-SENATE.-
House amendments to the Texas Pacifi,
railroad bill were concuIred in, and it nov
goes to the President.
The bill authorizing the Southern claim
commission to report from time to time in
stead of on the opening of each session
met with considerable opposition, and wen
over.
The bill appointing commission to pro
\ ceed to the Mexican border to inquire int
depredations, was passed.
Mr.. Sawyer's bill extending the time 10
two years, wherein agricultural college
may avail themselves of the benefits cor
ferred by the act of 1866, was passed.
The free tea and coffee bill was passed
to take effect July list. II was amende
, 80 that stock in bonded warehouses sha
r have the duty refunded. The bill goes
the House for concurrence.