New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-22
WORK FOR THE NEXT CONGRESS.
REPEAL THE SALARY BILL
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IRON IA. BsgIo Courier (Des,D
We think we speak with ample warrant
commences united, effort for the repeal OF the
OF ConGressmen. THIS due not only poi,icaI de
cency but to tue changed condition OF the woK9g and
taxpaylng masses of tue people, upon WON hard times
have fallen.
CASE FOR SENATORIAL INVESTIGATION.
from TIE Cissnaao conasrclaL 80
When the Senate meets next month, II viii
have great deal OF pressing business Bat 10 must not
fail give proper attention % the case OF Patterson OF
South Carolina. who is accused of having broet bis
way through the south Carolina Legislature to his seat
in the senate. Senator Morton as cha rman 81 the
Cohutee on an~ ,naa ' he nresanted
his credentials last March But tho matter must no, Dc
overlooked hereafter. IL Is OF exceedingly great in
portance.
CONGRESSIONAL SALARIES MUST BE REDUCED.
From liz CLvsias.f Lesder thspl
The appropriation bills for next year need
close Watching Confessional salaries must Dc ses
back the old figures. In this way. aud not by in
Sens Il Is not essential that there Should be largo
surpusae OF revenue over expenditure us in former
Smaller the balance remaining meeting
penses the better. Sere Is eonslieraDle LAX doout'
and Rsshs IsnS Sme % when
salaries reduced 10 the old tgur ANS ousH' no'
be entertained for a moment.
FINANCIAL RELIEF OF FIRST IMPORTANCE
- From The aseanond Esqr.re. tD;al =,
The great paramount question that should
BE- al aud We trust VIII be at 5n:a pr2Sght be ors
from The financial striDgency that has been beSp %
heavily ana sadly upon every business interest oil t9e
American people for nearly two months without
MISSION VIII Congress act wisely and provide promptly
for the delivefance Of the people rms Is the great
question OF the hour. The Government owes it 10 tLs
nation to itself TO humanity, that somening shall b.
done and done at the earliest practicable moment 10
break up this unnatural and Unreasonable embargo
upon the currency ard the commerce OF the country.
lt can do IT, aud we believe 1t Will do IT, AMI do ~
quickly.
TIE ONLY WAY To SAVE rIE REPUBLICAN PARrr-
EroM fae iStr0ia tribass (kSpJ
One thing Is demanded by the unanimous
voice OF the people, and the popular deuaud viii douet
loss meet with prompt acquiesceace We refer To tho
universal demand the pars OF people for the re-
peal OF the nquitous bill by which the al res Of mem
Ders OF Con ess were increased 30 by hc lass
CONGRESS during tho ~ hours provoGs ~ It's adjourn
ment Tie voice OF the people Is emphatic IN tiso 40
niand Tor this repeal, aud Congress cannot act 100
quickly or too decioedy IN obedience ~ the popular
demand. Upon other subjects, also. the sontiaeDte
the people has made ltself known emphatcaS ies
any possibility of mistake On the part OF tho poopos
representatives. THO Republican majority IL p%s
Houses OF Congress understand that tho people arc
watching them that party es are growing weaker sud
we ker, ami that IL With them 10 dctcruho
whGtner>by wise, statesmalke anu prndent sdn,als
traton the national nnancos they VIII retain soattOi
OF ITS brs, or whether by carelessness aud cnuavE
gauoc they will commit political SUICIDE ana MAKO ~"
The triumph Of the oppoanE party