The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-14

coming message on tne 4tn OF March ueAt, uHu 10
this feeler to see how the public viii respond3 Or
Is II private venture OF the Secretary to concil-
late those who have hoped for his departure from
the Department of State, ami to make them believe
that he can beldy stand up for our national |
honor II may be one or another or all Of these
reasons which has prompted the advance publ
cation In the newspapers OF book still In the
press, as literary titbits. Perhaps there may ne
other instalmenIs coming, but why not hurry out
the book itself9 II is six weeks since the Presi-
dent sent his annual Message to Congress, and the
accompanying diplomatic correspondence should
all have been printed this. Then our young
diplomats would have been made happy, and the
elder ones would have had light reading.
spcck Of War Ina the East-The chi
nose Aiming with Breech-LOaders.
A letter has been received at the Navy Depart
ment from naval oflcer OF high rank, dated at
Tien Tsen at the mouth OF the PeihO River, and
the nearest harbor to Pekin. stating that the
Chinese soldiers are being rapidly armed with the
latest improved patterns of breech-loaders, and
Saat the foreign population lie alarmed at the
prospect Of disturbance. Whether this
is being done for the purpose Of
success in the event OF revolutionary
movement or to be employed against the foreign
population is the question Just now. The naval
officers here who are familiar with the condition
OF Chinese affairs of opinion that 1t is prePar-
alton for war against the Europeans In THAI cOun-
try. The English diplomatic and naval OFFICIALS
watching with great s0licitude the turn OF
events, and win be prepared for any emergency
The orders Of Rear Admiral Jenkins, commanding
our AsiatC squadron, are OF such tenor that he
| win be ready with the best vessels OF the fleet.
/ Tue Senate Toying With the Agricultu-
! sral College Land Job-MOrrill's Cool
! Proposition.
\ oP thn hook
~"whppers in" at the Capitol, tried 20 put through
the Senate this afternoon his little bill for giving
i an extra endowment Of 100000 acres OF the
public lands to agricultural colleges. AS the small
States to receive the amount as the larger
States their Senators went for the "grab." SO did
! the New Englanders, who always want to invest
| in lands, and 80 did the Southerners, who want
anything and everything they can get Those
Senators who the recognized agents of the
railroads which have large quantities of lands to
sell tried their best to obstruct the passage of the
bill, while Morrill, tried to get vote on 1t. At last
dinner time arrived, and the Senate went into exc
cutive session for short time, thus throwing the
| scheme over. One argument in favor OF passing
this bill Is, that the enrching Of the colleges will
enable them to employ as professors some of the
most mpOrtunate ofce-seekers and place-hunters
that infest this capital. Anything is welcome to
those they annoy that will give them employment.
Monday in the House-The Louisiana
MIDDLE the Subject OF a Lively De-
bnte-Judgc Durcll To BE Investigated.
| The morning hour In the House was occupied, as
usual on Monday, ny the presentation OF an ava
anche OF bills ana resolutions Nothing OF i'm
portance transplred until Mr.. Kelley OF Pennsyl-
vania offered resolution directing the Judiciary
Committee to inquire into the action of Judge Du-
rel, in New Orleans, and to take steps Tor his i'm
parchment IT. In their Judgment, sufficient grounds
existed TO justify such action. The resolution
passed with more than twO-thirds majority. I'm.
mediatey afterwards Mr.. Sheldon, of Louisiana,
offered Joint resolution for the appointment of a
committee, consisting of six Representatives and
three Senators, to investigate the entire Louisiana
middle. AS considerable feeling was. evinced
throughout the House on the presentation Of
this resolution debate was permitted for one hour,
and finally for two. Sheldon, Dawes, Shellabarger,
Bingham and Cox spoke In favor OF 1t, and Farms
worth, Butler, Kerr, Stevenson and Eldridge spoke
| strongly against 1t. Farnsworth and Kerr made
very effective ten-minute speeches against 1t,
especially the latter, who Is looked upon man
Of the soundest Judgment on the democratic side
| Of the House. When asked what he proposed to
do with the affairs of Louisiana ne said In tones
which rang through the House, ~ propose that the
people OF Louisiana be permitted to manage their
own affairs, without the interference OF the
| federal government rascally federal Judges"
Democratic members feel that the absence
OF Kerr from the next Congress Is the heaviest loss
the party will sustain. He never talks for Bun
cOmbc, or because he likes to hear his own voice.
Before vote could be taken Garfield, of Ohio,
offered an amendment that until the House was
thoroughly informed OF the contents Of the Presi-
dents Message on the subject, which had arrived
during the discussion and was then on the
Speakers table, that the whole matter be referred
n
without division, and the chances are now that
the committee OF investigation Will not be ap-
pointed and the country be saved the heavy
expense attending such Congressional junketing
parties which end in smoke. Democrats look upon
all such Impairment interference with the
people Of the States, and ending with majority
| report in favor of the administration.
Mr.. Henry M. Stanley ut the White
House.
Among the visitors at the Executive Mansion to-
day was Henry M. Stanley, who called to pay his
respects to the President. He was cordially re.
ceived, and ten fifteen minutes were spent In
cOnversing about his exploits In Africa.
Gray Coat Cadets for the Inauguration
Ball.
The Secretary OF War to-day addressed letter
to General Ringer, Superintendent OF the Military
Academy, informing him that the cadets could
take part IN the Inauguration ceremonies on the
4th OF March next This privilege will delight the
young bloods They are expected to be on their
good behavior, and woe TO the cadet who forgets
his dignity on that occasion
The West Point Exa mtnati0n-Eightecn
Cadets To BE Discharged.
The Secretary OF War has received a report OF
the Examining Board ut West Point announcing
the result OF last examination. Eighteen OF the
cadets nominated last year have been recon-
mendcd for discharge. This is an unusually large
number Of failures The vacancies will be filled
next May. Among those dismissed were two of
the Presidents appointecs.
kumOrcd Financial Emba IRA ssment OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Ia rumored that tho An ciaI am IN ra