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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-03-08
FOREIGN NOTES.


The small-p prevails to an alarming ex.
tent in Chatham, England.
The French Government has, mp to this
date paid TO Germany 9O0OO0cO francs on account OF
the war indemnity.
So little credit is attached to the rumOr OF
the separation the Marquis OF Lorne and the Princess
Louise that friends have not taken the trouble pub
hcy TO contradict II.
The steamship Moravian fell foul OF tho
British manof-war Gladiator yesterday The latter was
so badly damaged that she obgen 10 return 10 port
The Moraylan suffered no serious INJURY and proceeded
AThe steamship City of Brussels previously
reported disabled by the loss Of her rudder lowed
into Queenstown yesterday. Her passengers and mails
will be transferred 10 the steamer Clty OF New-1ork
which has arrived at Queenstown, nom Liverpool On tho
way TO New York.
The text of the treaty between Brazil and
the Argentine Republic published 1t provides,
among other things. that both the Government or
Brazil and that OF the Argentine Republic shall with
draw their the territory of Paraguay and tho
surrounding waters within three months after the con-
cuson OF treaty between the allies and the Govern
ment of Paraguay. The Government OF Brazil likewise
10 withdraw its troops from the Island Of Atato when
ever the Joint evacuation takes place The nna treaty
of each ally having been concluded with Paraguay tho
collective guaranty OF all the allies shall secure tie
sovereignty and integrity OF Paraguay according to the
nary treaty OF peace OF 1870 shall be considered In fn
force. The Governments OF Brazil and the Argentine
Republic shall invite the Government OF Uruguay 10
give it's acquiescence to the foregoing agreement.
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The former Is already disputing the supremacy
NJ the latter and 10 believed TO have represented the
Administration when be introduced resolution To-Day
directing The President 10 adjourn the extra session
OF the Senate at O'Clock next Tuesday. MI Morton
rave notice. Yesterday that he should call up the oau
we'll case TO day. and attempted 10 do 70 after the vote
on Mr. spenccrs admission taken but MI CohR'inR'
by his superior agility got the floor first and having
moved an Executive Session, refused to give away 70
allow Mr. Morton TO call up his Caldwell resolution I'D
order that 10 might be unfinished business
II the Caldwell case taken up II viii be Impossible W
dispose OF 1t before Tuesday, TO say notbing Oh 'ne k
eot of the Patterson Louisiana, and Clayton Cases. 40
well as OF some executive business that must DC at
tended to- The manifest purpose OF MI Conhnng III
pressing 80 early adjournment, and IN refusing W
allow the Caldwell TO come mp, B TO prevent any
action that will embarrass the President IN his support
of the Louisiana usurpation. If the Senate remains In
session two or three weeks bills will be In order
and there will be few nominations TO be acted upon IL
will be almost impossible TO prevent discussion Oh the
Admission OF Senator from Louisiana, and perhaps
vote which It Is all certain would seat Mr. Pinchback
such result as would make the Presidents posi-
ton anything but envable, and Mr. Conking does not
propose that the Senate shall give expression 10 It's
opinion on the subject that shall Interfere with Pres
dent Grants plan to keep Kellogg In power In regard
TO this matter, Mr. Morton doubt sympathzes Win
him. but he would like TO keep his promise and get the
Caldwell case disposed Of and also TO settle some other
matters may well be disposed OF now as TO be In
the way Of business when Congress meets next WINTER
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MAYOR HAvEMEYER'S VIEWS.
A PROTEST AGAINST THE EVILS OF THE CHAR


Mayor Iavemeyer gave yesterday the follow
ing reply to resolutions recently presented to him by
the Ninth Council OF Political Reform:
GENTLEMEN II gives me great pleasure 10 meet you
and TO thank for the atterng reference you have
made 10 myself in the resolutions OF the Ninth ward
Council OF Political Reform now submitted TO me; Inc
people whom represent seem 10 be alive To the I'M
porance OF the present crisis in our city affairs ana
rightly Judge that some remedy should be provided by
ment of our condition. This fancy is
confined solely to your constituency but peryades
connected with the frauds Of the past and those which
these frauds into the future. Now, gentlemen Of the
Committee. having for long time past voted Tor ts
desires the continued OF the Republican party
than myself or who would more deeply regret ire
ence and defeat the objects which expected 10
accomplish But confess to fear tha II the Char'ei
will disappoint the expectation OF the public. and that
the Republican party viii be held responsible for A.
cipsd politicians the power 10 farm out the right
impose and collect taxes from our citizens without limit
and without responsibility by giving the right OF hiking
salaries and controlling jobs to those who bid high enough
to obtain them You are aware OF the oelog9y which al
in the early days OF Judea Was undeo
n San Son KAT II the RpSe"n party shall
Tar initiate that example To invest cotere with
power by such legislation as may dictate Ia Impose
taxes upon the people by authorizing sueh extavagant
expenditures In jobs and salaries ~ 10 rob them OF their
hard earnings Ia the future IN the manner has
done In the past and dsappont the people In Their
present peca,ons OF relief by It's elevation 10 power
the DAYS Of that party VIII DC Soon nuhbcrhu,
memory execraed by every honest member Of society
for all time 90 come.
Very Respectfully, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM Il. HAvEMEYER.
The Peoples Municipal Reform Association presented
the Mayor with series Of resolutions suggesting that
clause be inserted In the Crter 70 the effect that the
Mayor shall have power to nominate for each depart
tneut of the City Government, five from whom the
head OF the department shall be selected; and that 10
the BEARD OF Aldermen fail 10 confirm Of the five.
the Mayor shall make nomination which shall DO alb
sOluto.
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THE MoDoCs ARE DETERMINED To FIGHT.

SAN FRANCISCO March 6.-John Dolen ar
rived at Yreka tonight, from the front He reports
that Judge Rosborough and Steele had been at Capt
Jacks camp for a long time and were unable TO make
any compromise the Indians being determined to fight
The terms offered by the Commissioners, at last ac-
counts that the Modocs should klamath res
ervaton, where they had been before Rather than do
this the Indians had determined TO night When Doen
left as night orders had been given for the soldiers
prepare to the Lava Beds and 800 would start
Immediately. The commanding officer Is now determ-
med accept terms but unconditional surrender.
Col sprague, Paymaster, started for the 'front.' this
morning. with funds To the troops In the held. IL Is
believed that nothing but fighting win satisfy Capt.
Jack,
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THE REPUBLIC OF SPAIN.

DEBATE ON THE PROPOSITION FOR A cONsfItU-
ENT CoRTEs NOT YET BEGUN-UNsETTLED
CONDITION OF MALAGA
LONDON. Friday, March 7, 1878.
The report that the bill dissolving the Span
ish Assembly and ordering elections in Spain aud Porto
Rico for the Constituent Cores had been defeated in the
Assembly is untrue The bill only introduced by tho
Government Tuesday last and debate has not even
begun in the Assembly. The measure was referred 10
committee who have IL now under consideration TIC
committee before reported, are unfavorabe To 'ho
BILL and should they decide TO recommend It's relccuoh
a change OF Ministry would be inevitable. But the com
ttee Is in conference with the Ministers and the prob
ability that tue opposing views OF the committee anu
Cabinet will be reconciled is increasing
Dispatches from Madrid to-day make no mention OF
Ministerial crisis.
The Governor of Malaga has sent in his resignation,
giving as reason that his authority is not respected ny
the populace, who are pillaging the houses OF tho
wealthy.
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IINF OF THE DEFENSE,

The facts on which the Washington dispatch is
based as they told last night 20 TRIBUNE re-
porter are as follows In March and April, 1859, tho
Memphis E. Paso and Pacific bonds were selling ia
Paris, and extensively advertised In the newspa-
pers. The American bankers, who were aware of The
false which their value rested were
unable to obtain the public through the press.
which IL is believed was subsidized IN the interest OF
those negotiating the bonds IL is claimed that the in
yestigaton in France will show that Mr.. MagDe the
French Minister Of Finance and his 500, received not
less than $500 from the company which accounts for
the complete control which they had over the newspa-
pers, to the exclusion of opposing interests
AT this time Warren in Paris, and was employed
by American bankers to publish circular deDOuncing
the Memphis FL Paso and Pacific scheme az worthless
Thereupon, Lissgnu and Popperie caused his arrest
on charge of libel. and brief Imprisonment followed
1t claimed by Gen. Fremonts friends that the arrest
was made in the Spring s69before his visit TO Paris
in July On warrens return to this country he con-
suited Wall-st. lawyer in reference to beginning an
action against Gen. Fremont for false imprisonment;
but none was begun that time, has the General
been served with summons or complaint IN such an
action II is said that Warren has since made an Offer
10 Gen. Fremont and TO one OF his personal irehds 10
settle the case for $500
While gathering the above information the reporter
inquired about Washington dispatch in an evening
newspaper the effect that the French Goveinmenb
would make a demand upon the American Government
for Gen. Fremont under the Exraditon laws IN order
that he may be tried Paris upon the charge OF fraud
in putting bogus railroad loan upon the market"
letter from Gen. Fremonts lawyer was received last
night written few days before the trial. IN which the
prospects were spoken OF hopefully, and no mention
was made Of any proposed action that wond extend
beyond French soil This together with the dispatch Of
Thursday from lawyer caused The report TO be
received with little credence.
1t was thought that no one would be likely To obtain
ninth nj subject a
skillfu advocate who devong much OF his time TO
the case. The communication stated that letters found
among Lssignals papers, which had been seized by tho
French Government, tended strongly To imphcate Gen.
Fremont accompce In the representations rela-
tive the Cove nment guarantee OF the III Pso bonds
The General says that he has no knowledge OF tue
character these revelations of the letters 10 which
reference + made though he is confident that no letter
from him 10 any will show guilty knowledge OF
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CALIFORNIA SWAMP LANDS.

THE DECISION OF COMMISSIONER DRUMMOND-
WHAT Is THE MEANING OF "swAMP LANDS"
UNDER THE ACT OF lS66-THE INTEREST OF
THE CENTRAL PACIFIC AFFECTED.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WASHINGTON, March THE following is
the OF the material portion Of letter addressed
by the Commissioner OF the General Land Office TO the
surveyor-Genera California just made public, estab
fishing several very important principles in regard TO
Swamp Land grants TO various States, under the act OF
July 49, 1906 The questions decided arose In re-
viewing the action OF the Generslof California
on large tract OF swanpy land known Big Meadows,
and situated in the valley among the Sierra Nevada
Mountains. Commissioner Drummond says:
In your report you refer 10 the altitude OF the lands
under consideration. AS some point was made by attor
neys. and considered by you az reason for rejecting
in that OF the Mountain Meadows again allude to the
subject for the purpose OF saying that II makes differ
fact swampy overlooked aud rendered thereby unfit
for cultivation, the State is entitled TO them under the
overflow, and rendered unfit for cultivation By
water flowing from surrounding lands that are
perfectly drained 80 as TO be dry and susceptible Of
elevated regions and dry lands low valleys therefore
each must be decided upon the facts The question
but Of quality aud If elevated lands arc found TO be
swampy overlooked, and thereby rendered unit for
grant and If low lands found to be dry claim
tue State must be rejected In other words the right OF
the State TO lands, whether high low depends upon
Another point urged by attorneys and considered
by as cause for rejecting the claim of the State is
that the lands produce wild grass which is valuable for
pasturage and hay. The natural productions have no
bearing upon the question: except as evidence tending
10 the character OF the lands and the fact that the
lands produce wild grass 1T for pasturage hay Is
evidence for or against their swaDpy character unless
take into consideration the kind Of produced
Some kinds OF grass grow dry lands only while Others
grow on s~ampy or overlooked lands only. The ques.
ton TO be considered In this not whether
lands in their natural state produce something OF value
but whether they are SO swampy overlooked as
10 be rendered thereby unht for cultivation II they
they 70 the State under the Swamp Lands grant,
odds how valuable their natural productions may
but they IN fact dry they do not nure the State
although they may be unproductivo ana worthless
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ANOTHER NEEDLESS KEROSENE VICTIM

BALTIMORE, March IA colored woman,
employed at the clearinghouse Of Mrs. Duval. No "A
North Eutaws poured coal oil In the stove. this
ing. to make the fire burn briskly and in an in
slant the ocan exploded and the unfortunate woman
was enyeloped In flames She rushed from the house
into the street literally pillar OF re the flames mount
ing far above her head. Her were heard Tor
several SQUARES Several gentlemen stripped OF their
overcoats aud threw them round her, attempting 10
quench the flames, which not accomplished until
every particle of clothing except small handful about
the waist had been consumed. the entire body being
horribly roasted. Toe injuries are necessarily iatai
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purpose we shall record one the brightest in the
history OF the Empire State.

purpose shall record Of the brightest pages In TIE
history Of the Empire State.
Fortified in his own private views by this indorse-
ment of the chosen leader of the party in the AS
sembly and supported by nearly all of the reputable
and dsinterested members of the party in New YORK
City, by the Committee of Seventy, and all OF the
Reform organizations, one would think that Gov
Dix should not find it difficult to interpose his veto
10 the selfish and partisan schemes of small clique
of Republican politicians in New-York. And 1t Is
the decided opinion of the most intimate friends
and warnest admirers of Gov Dix that he WAL
exercise the power given him by the Constitution 10
check ill-considered legislation.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATch
The Senate Committee on Cities have got only
about half through the New-York Charter. 1t Is
said they have adopted large number OF amend
ments proposed by Mr. Eaton when be addressed
the Committee last Wednesday.
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TIE Ell PASO BOND SALES.

SUIT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST GEN. FREMONT.
WASHINGTON, March u. Q. A. Warren OF
NewYork left here to-day for that city, to press the
continuance suit against Gen. Fremont for DANA
ges resulting TO him from aud detention in Paris
in 1862 at the Of Fremont. Probst Co., owing
to certain statements of Mr. Warren. contained In cir
cular exposing alleged frauds in the sale of bonds OF the
Memphis. Ell Paso and Pacific Railroad Company, OK
which Ere mont the active fnancier III Paris.
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THE WORK BEFORE THE SENATE.

THE WORK BEFORE THE SENATE.
MR.. COSKLING PREVENTS ACTION ON THE CALD-
WELL CASE, AND ATTEMPTS AN ADJOURN
MEsT ON TUEsDAY-HIs SUPPOSED MOTIVE
WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT IN SUCH A
CASE,
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUERl
WASHINGTON, March IAN exciting contest
may be expected during the xLIIId Congress between
NJ Copkus and Mr. Norton fVy tbe leadership Of the
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE FRAUDS ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
A WOMAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or THE
CLERK OF TIE ACCUSED PERSONS.

LONDON. Friday, March 7, 1873
The police this morning arrested, in this city,
a woman who is known to be the sccompice and para
mour Of Warren, the principal In the heavy forgcnes
the Bank OF England. The sum OF $3.50 in gold was
found In her apartments. The woman gaue her name as
Ellen Bunham, and when the money was discovered,
exclaimed, "That money lie not mine" She was com
mItted to prison for examination on Friday next.
Noyes the clerk OF the forgers who is now In custody
was brought before court to-day and after examination
was remanded for week.
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| TIE SENATE IGNORES ITS USUAL COURSE, AND
| ADMITS MR.. sPENCER-THE VOTE ALMOST A
| STRICT PARTY ONE-MR. SYKES PLACED AT
| DIsADykNTACR
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70 the extent OF more than thousand million dollars
over aud above the amount imported, -,
For some tbs past and especially IN tne mon'ns
OF October aud November the export trade IN nercah
disc has greatly increased and, owing 70 the disturb
OF financial affairs and other causes, me lhroru
ton OF goods has largely diut-hec 80 mat Tue Oan'
OF trade az present is IN favor OF the United states au
gold and silver have flowed into the country
during the past two months no rate bore
rapid than ever before, except IN the year s When
for the whole year OF imports over exports
s65is5 and for tine past twenty years there mas
been other single IN which there has been an ex
" imports OF gold and silver the exports the
though exhibiting large adverse balance shows some
SLIGHT gains with of still further improvements
or the exports ana imports during the past year q per
cent were carried IN Unted states yessesa gain "
per cent over the previous year.
DECIDED INCREASE IN suIP-BUILDIyG.
The Increase IN ship building IN the country decided
Official numbers awarded by the Bureau OF Stats
ties TO 1899 vessels of the aggregate tonnage Of Jl3iS
tons. whe during the year preceding the addition to
our mercantile marine was only ss6n tons. Since tho
close OF the fiscal still greater activity has pre-
vailed III the shipyards the Atlantic seaboarf From
the is OF July 70 the lat of November documents nave
been issued q 1S completed vessels, or leG0 tons IN
all, while such returns have been received incOin-
plete they are indicate that there were bui ding IN
October last 1876 vessels % tue tonnage OF 1882 tons
including 60 steamers with tonnage Of G0T tons OF
which IS Steamers with an aggregate or So 92 tons
In OF construction he Delaware. In view
OF the high price OF iron and coal AMI the recent adj
vance in the cost OF labor in Europe together
with the superior tensile strength OF American ship
plates, a. proved By actual experiments, there u
reasonable encouragement 10 expect that this branch OF
industry viii make rapid strides OF progress To the
great advantage Of the commerce. trade, and financial
strength OF the country.
The following table shows the amount % merchandise
imported taken OF bond at the places therein
thorizng the Importation free Of duty OF certain art
cles actually used for ship-bu.ding:
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chandiSe would therefore suggest such acton 40 may
lead In a reduction OF the number OF districts and
con aogeut reduction OF expenses without Affecting the
coe of i'm porters the safety OF tho revenue
INTERNAL REVENUE
The foiowiug statement shows the increase ana de-
crease rom each general Of internal revenue for
the fiscal yesIsIended jane 90 1874 and Jnae g. 1873 ~
appears from the report OF the Commissioner o. inter
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Reduction IN debt.

REDUCTION IN deDt--...---.--.-.......- A5js2959 "a
This statement treats solely Of the principal Of the
debt, BY the monthly debt statement Of the public
debt which the accrued interest interest due
and unpaid and the cash in the has ascerained
the day Of publication wen as the principal OF The
debt the reduction Of tae debt during the past year
amounted tos8e67 o. ard the total reduction from
March J. 1902 November 1873, has been $3.50 $40 S5 So
the annual saving oaHterest esung therefrOm being
S27.l32.932 @
RECEIITs, &C. FOR FIrsr QUARTER OF YEAR ENDING
JUNE 80. 1913.
The receipts FOR the first quarter OF the current fscal
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Total s%"'oso'oo' NC
Ow1ng ne large proportion Of the interest on the
public debt maturing July !, the amount paid on that
durn the first quarter OF the year Is more than
hall az much will be required for the next nine
mon he aud although il enters The expenses OF this
quarter % IS properly char-eabie 10 longer period OF
time Many other expenditures arr greater also during
Ihe first than any subsequent quarter, by reason OF the
ueoessty Of supplying disbur1ng officers with money
undCr new appropriations which became available On
the Isl Of jay.
remaining threequarters Of the current nsca
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Total net Expenditures S13s 1853 90
Balance ssury sept. 80 ls7S...--.. 923S5 ss5 Is
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proposition 10 accomplish the same result IN diner
ent form and also requested others had before ta
the Secretary should pay at once the twenty million
loan 1914 70 which the fol wing reply was made;
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Net ordinary receipts
From pre- 1l..U on sale. ~ cOll--.......-.-..
From Government Of Great B~ts.u--p9v-
ueut OF the award OF the tribunal OF arui
tIdLJl 40 GCutA .-....--.-..-........
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Total, exclusive Of the principal and
premium on public delt-......--.....-
Premium on purchased bonds sl,J0l,s4o rs
Award by the Geneva Tribunal.
investment acU0nnt....--.. .--- u, 10000 o.
Net redemption of the puzzle
de t-----..-..-.-...-.....-. .S2seb ,0&S u
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Total recel pts...-.--- .----..--. -...-.
Balance b. Treasury June 90, l513........-..
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Total cash balance July l, is202s 90
~, coo Al
By the fore cong statement IL viii be seen
that tAe net revenues -Or the fiscal year
$685. 1885, 0i O.
And The ordinary expenses ........... I99}AjA45
leaving surplus OF. $f33o1.o59 81
when las applied 10 Tie reduction OF TIE debt
follows.
Reduction of principal account, exclusive
of certGa5s Of deposit S5O,49s535 %
Decrease "a cash IN Treasury, eX -luslve OF
special deposit Of United states notes for
redemption OF certificates 81 deposit,
cOmp4led Win June ~, IS2.........-.. 7lO5s56 "a