The New York herald., 1873-12-13
. A s II IN g + o N

The "Grab" Law Probably To BE Re-
peaIed and the Old Law To he Re-
stored, with Amendments, Providing
for Incidental Expcnses-Thc Bill Re-
comm itted.
The House made some progress to-day on the
salary grab question. There were no notable
speeches. and all that was said was but rehash OF
views already expressed The advance made to-
day does indicate that the question will be dis
posed OF on Monday II the new bill be reported
then because by the action of The House in recon-
mitting the bill It leaves the matter open for
another hood OF amendments when it shall again
come before the House; and Judging from the re-
marks made by Mr.. Eldridge, there are sew
eral gentlemen on his side who wish to
have lew words TO say. Alter Mr.. Comingo, OF
Missouri. had defended the grab and Mr. Philips,
OF Kansas and Mr.. Burchard, OF Illinois, had advo-
Gated repeal Mr. orth spoke in favor OF his substi-
tute, submitting an amendment exempting the
Judges OF the Supreme Court, and then demanded
the previous question, which the House seconded
by yea and nay vote--l32 to 126. On the putting
OF the main question the vote was 126 to ST. and
the main question itself it was carried by ciu1
roce vote. Then came the vote on the recommittal
OF the majority bill, with Mr. orth's instructions d.
rectng the committee to repeal the whole salary act
except with reference to the Judges OF the Supreme
court, 50 ihT ds ~ uOut,
to ascertain the average amount OF salary, mileage
and all other allowances, exclusive OF any
estimate for the OF the ranking privilege paid
to members of the Forty-frst Congress. and to
report a bill determining the compensation OF
members hereafter at the amount as near as
practicable, thus ascertained, with necessary
travelling expenses, restoring all other salaries as
they were before the passage OF said act. This
carried pird roce, the demand for the previous
question and tellers being negatived. motion
was then made that when the bin was reported
back that 1t should be discussed in Committee OF
the Whole under the five minute rule. This was
stoutly opposed by those members who have not
yet aired their views But 1t was finally carried by
vote OF 12S to 81. The feeling Of the House to-day
Is evidently in favor OF bill which will substan-
TALLY embody the views expressed by Mr. Orth.
Dissa tisfaction OF the Pacific Coast Menu
bers i'm Being Excluded from the Com
mittees on Indian and Naval Affairs.
There is considerable dissatisfaction expressed
by of the Pacific coast members with regard to
their committee appointments. They say that
their section has been ignored on committees
which would have before them matters peculiarly
pertaining to the interests OF their constituents.
They particularly mention the Committees on
Indian Affairs, Land Claims and Naval Affairs 1t
was confidently expected that Mr. Nesmith, OF
oregon, would be placed on that OF Indian Affairs
on account OF his thorough knowledge of the SUBJ
ject and the vital Importance the Indian question
is to the people of his State. 1t was likewise pre-
sumed MIR. Houghton, OF California, would be
assigned to that OF Land Claims, which
win have before it many cases OF great interest to
Mr. Luttre OF California, it was ex-
pected, would be on the Naval Committee. His
district comprises the Mare Island Navy Yard,
which is the only navy yard on the entice Pacific
coast. His Congressional predecessor was placed
upon this committee. and his colleague thought
that he had right 20 the same position. The
Territorial Delegates express much regret that
there is no member from the Pacific coast on
the Committee on Indian Affairs, as this
question SO particularly Affects their own
interests. They say that the Pacific coast
States and the Territories embrace very
much the largest portion of the Indian
tribes, and the committee should be composed OF
members from States directly interested in the
settlement or prevention OF our constantly recur-
ring Indian troubles. AS 1t Is now constituted the
majority OF the committee are from Eastern and
other States, neither nor within our Indian
borders, and are members who never saw an In
dian except as o portion OF a visiting delegation
to Washington. One Of the committee is a colored
member from South Carolina. The Territorial
Delegates are making strenuous efforts to obtain a
representation on the committee, which 1t is
thought will be by consent OF the House conceded
to them.
The Presidents Address to the Delega ties
to the Civil Rights Convention.
The delegates to the National Civil Rights Con.
vention calledIto-day on; President Grant by ap-
pointment. The Vice President OF the Convention,
Mr.. Downing, in the absence Of the President, MIR.
Pinchback, addressed President Grant, thanking
him for his continued friendship for the colored
race IN giving them protection under his admins
tration and for his recommendation to Congress to
secure for them the civil rights OF which they are
now deprived.
President Grant replied that he was pleased to
meet the delegates. He thought the enfranchise-
ment OF the coored race ought to have carried with
1t all the privileges OF American citizenship, but
they must be aware that there was prejudice ex-
isting against them, which has prevented early
legislation. He believed, however, that the pres
ent Congress would pass such bill as would Sc
cure to them all the rights which were now denied
to them and to which they were entitled.
After the usual hand shaking the members re.
tired, with the exception OF Colonel Robert Harlan,
who, by invitation Of the President, accompanied
the President TO his private ONCE, where they had
an interview OF is minutes continuance. The
delegates were much pleased with their reception
by the President
Visit or the Committee on Foreign
Affairs to the Secretary OF state.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs, having
organized to-day, proceeded In body to pay their
to Secretary Fish, at the Department OF
State. On being interrogated relative to the vir-
ginius matter the Secretary said :-"Everythlng is
going on smoothly and nothing has occurred or is
likely to occur to prevent Spain from carrying out
her promises.
Commodore Reynolds To BE Rear Ad.
mfral.
Commodore William Reynolds, United States
Navy, will be nominated to the Senate to be Rear
Admiral, In the place OF Thornton A. Jenkins
who was retired to-day.