The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-01-16
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WAsHINGr0N. D. c., Jan. 9. 1878.
The Com fuistee on Commerce Is can
siderng bill! for the revival and sup
port OF American commerce which will
provide fer the organlZati of al al
visory hoard TO be composed OF the fol-
lowing members Of the Cabinet Uiz.
Treasury, State, Navy, Post Office and
Interior. aud Secretary 10 be appointed
by the President who must be person
we'll qualified by experience as shipper
aud dealer with !.now!sdge of the re-
sources of the cauntry. possessed of
Statistical information. In organizing
this board the English method ct nanag-
iag Commercial affairs will be closely
followed. aud Ri! doubtleSs lead to the
same advantageous results, aid place
American commerce oa the same foot
ing with that ae England, which nory
has the controlling interest of the world
The Pastsl Telegraph bill, reported
by Senator Ramsey before the recess,
will soon be called up aud acted upon
With few exception the plan is favor
ably received by oil here.
The Senate Committee was uuaDl-
NOUS In its report, both Democratic and
Republican BLENDERS uniting in condem-
nation Of the present system of mo
nopoly principally controlled by Mr..
Orton. With the fortunes amassed by
this monopoly, Orion hopes to defeat
the passage Of the present bill and there
by retain his present power.
Passing by the residence of Senator
Sumner yesterday. your correspondent
concluded il was a good time to call
upon the Senator. There are confiting
rumors concerning his health and his
purposes | found him sitting up with
paper in hand sesmirgiy reposed.
While his general health is bad, his
face Is full, showing no signs of sick
ness. In conversation with him it wss
soon perceived that ne was considerably
depressed IN spirits. He said that hi
doctor tthe celebrated DR.. BroNn-se-
quare of New York who visits him
twice weeks forbids him going to the
Senate for fear that excitement might
rssul. seriously.
He said that his present i'll health
was the result of the assault made upon
hin. by brooks eighteen years ago;
5'at his friends were prosecuting him.
meaning his old political friends 10
referring 70 his battle-Aag bill which is
now L the Senate awaiting his calling
up, he seems persistent IN his iBsen
tions to call it up as soon as be is allie
20 attend Congress.
There Is much interest manifested ia
the proceedings OF the Credit Mobiler
Investigating Committee. While it il
thought that the report of the commit
toe will eyonsrate she Members from
any crimiIai charge in the Credit Mo
bilar transaction. there will be an effort
made TO carry d resolution OF cenSure
OF those directly dabbiing in such stocks
the value Of which, is determined In
part by their votes.
The longest telegram ever sent 10 anr
paper was sent TO the New York Tn
b,a,s Tuesday night. he Tribune folk,
here are boasiIag of II to-day Let US
be thankful that there Is this one re-
deelning quality IN thst paper.
he late statement Of the Treasurer
Department shows reduction OF
twenty-four millions within the yea,
1872. In thi. ve see the operation OF
that great financial whi,ipooi. the Franc
Gsrmanindeani4y. II then represents
. genersl 6cpietion of the preciou,
metals produced b. exccptiopai and
temporary causes. Our apRuai gold
production IS esslasted st hfty miihnn-
| Probably seventy fir~ -"