, 1874-01-22

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WASHINGTON, Jan. i3.-Kelly's con
ver.able bond bill is supported by only
8 out of II members of the Banking and
Currency Committee. only four of whose
members pronounce for imitation in any
form. 1t is now apparent that the in,
fuence of the proper Committees in
both branches of Congress will be op-
posed to initiation. Nevertheless the
House yesterday. by decided majority,
expressed itself; in favor Of Kelly's f.
nancial scheme, as an alternative to in
creased taxation, and subsequently
adopted resolution declaring additional
taxation unnecessary. II both positions
are sustained there must be IN immedi.
ate and reckless reduction in national
expenditures or the Treasury will be
bankrupt at very early day.
Strenuous efforts are making to smoth-
Or in the Pacific R. R. Co. Luttrell's in
quiry into the Central Pacific Contract
& Finance Co. S proceedings.
The failure of Cushing's friends to
secure an executive session is justly
construed as favorable to his nomina-
ton. Morton heads the opposition t.
his confirmation, but the entire Judicia-
~ Committee favor it. Although the
opposition constantly grows. there seems
to be but little doubt that he will be
confirmed. despite tho negative vote OF
. decided majority of the Republican
Senators.
BosroN, Jan. ia large FIRE has
been raging for several hours in the
business portion of Natick. Mass. Al
ready the loss is S500,OOO. A numbe,
of steam fire engines swere sent from
Boston.
Later The fire in Natic is under con.
troll. Nearly theewhole business portion
of the village is destroyed. Three stores
only have been saved. Losses are esti-
mated at $500,OO0. Chas. Southron,
Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department,
was killed by falling walls. Two child
ren are reported missing.
New YORK. Jan. 13.-At about IL o.
clock this forenoon 5000 persons had
assembled at Tompkins Square. The
police received orders to drive them out
While doing so. Sergeant Bermhold was
assaulted with a hammer by one Myer,
who, with others, vas promptly arrest
ed and lodged in the station house. He
was ordered by the Tenth Ward Asso-
citation to assault any policemen who
arrested him. A crowd is reported to be
gathered at different points. The crowd
that gathered in around the square had
the banner of the workingmen's organi-
nations. As soon as Myer assaulted the
officer. the police began clearing the
square.
The most intense excitement prevail
ed. and store-keepers began to put up
The shutters and close their doors. One
man who was dubbed is said to be dy-
ing.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 49, Both the
senate and the House balloted to-day
for U. S. Senator. Senator Thurman
received all the Democratic votes and
consequently a majority of each House.
The Republicans voted for Ex-Governor
Noyes.
MADRID Jan. 3.--Cartagena has
surrendered and is now occupied by
the Government troops. under Gen.
Domingues. Upon the capitulation Of
the city. the Intrasigentes Junta and the
liberated convicts went on board the
frigate Numancia. which was attacked
by the Government squadron, and at
the time the last dispatches came a Ea-
val engagement was in progress.
DEs MONIES, Jan. 13.-Both branches
Of the Legislature met to-day. Senate
elected the nominees of the Republican
caucus for officers, and adopted rssolu-
tions censuring severely the Members Of
Congress who voted for. and the Presi-
dent for signing, the salary bill, and de-
manding its repeal.
The House balloted Is times for Speak
ar; vote each time resulting in tie of
fifty votes for Gerry (Republican), and
so for Dixon (Anti- -Monop.). Both
parties are caucusing to night. but there
appears to be no possibility of any COM
promise.
TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 13.--Legislature
convened at noon to-day. B. H. McEck-
erson, of Cloud County. was elected
Speaker of the House by unanimous
vote. In taking the clair he announc.
ed himself an original Republican, but
fully in sympathy with retrench.
ment and reform. and opposed to all
monopolies. Senate met and virtually
decided not to go into an organization,
as had been contemplated.
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13.-Both branch
es of the newly elected Legislature met
to-day; organized, and sent message
to Gov. Davis, informing him of the fact
of their readiness to receive any mes
sage. The Governor replied this even-
ing. reiterating the decision of the Su.
preme Court, with regard to the legality
of the election, and expressing desire
to have the matter properly settled. te
avoid further and future complications
and suggested reference to the Presi
dent and Congress Of the United
States.
PARIS, Jan. 13.-Iron clad Numanci,
has arrived at Mersel Keber, Algeria