The New York herald., 1873-12-14

the rignr Let ~ ne said the West and the South
have as much power the East aud VIII use 1t.
STRENGTH IN UNITY.
Representative Mclean, OF Texas, onered the
following resolution -
Resolved by this meeting That the members of the
terss S Cd in cheap transportation viii direct their efforts
bers In The legislation OF Congress
Representative Holman, of Indiana, alluded 10
the fact that the commi'te OF river and harbor
improvements had been largely controlled by
Tor the Mississippi River, including the intervening
lines OF communication, had Deen IN lair proper
ton to the appropriations Tor such purposes.
WEST AND EAST ALIKE INTERESTED.
Mr.. Wilson, OF Iowa, said the East was as mnch
Interested as the West IN sIen improvements
were q unit and must support these measures,
which would benefit the agricultural interests.
The question was not how mucn money should De
spent, but how lar Congress should gof
objection was raised to Mr.. McLeans resolution
but the chair decided it IN order.
Mr. Rurinan OF Florida, after saying the South
had interests In common with the West, re-
marked that II he came from The Missis-
others, demand the Improvement OF that river and
organize caucus ana make tnat caucus power
benind the throne, and would carry the measure
irrespective OF money or sections.
Mr.. McLean's resolution was agreed to.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. McNulta, OF Illinois, of1ered resolution that
when -his meeting adiourns II adjourn TO meet
three weeks from tonight, when 1t will take into
consideration the propriety OF forming pnrma-
nent organization in the Forty-thlrd Congress IN
iavor oil cheap transportation, and Will take means
for Its accomplishment
Penulng the resolution q motion was made and
carlled to adjourn
1t Is understood that future meetings win be held
at the call OF the chairman.
The Extraordinary Naval Appropria-
tion-Mr. Robson Wants Another
Million.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations viii, on
Monday next take up the bill passed by the House,
appropriating S4,o0o,oo0 for expenses incurred in
atrlng up our navy.
Secretary Robson says that unless he gets an
additional million he cannot complete the work be-
gun, and VIII urge the Appropriation OF s5,oc0,o0o.
The Imitation Policy.
The Committee OF Ways and Means favor inna-
tion rather than increased taxation and will be
sustained, it is said, by majority Of the members
from the West and South.
rhe committee to-day called on President Grant
and on the Secretary Of the Treasury, in accord
ance with their annual CUSTOM merely to pay
their respects The subject OF the finances was not
mentioned.
Protection OF Colored Citizens.
The National Clvl Rights Convention, which ad-
ourned sine die at late hour last nighr, say. in
the address adopted, that their grievances are
many, and they take it for granted that action
VIII he had by Congress protecting them from the
invidious distinctions in the enjoyment OF common
carriers. hotels and other pubic places OF conve-
nience and reireshment, in public places of amuse
ment, and in Dying other civil rlghts including
entrance to public schools, without regard to race.
They want the dena. OF these rights punished with
penalties,