New-York tribune., 1874-05-19
xLJIIp CONGRESS--IsT SESSION


RENCy BILL REFERRED BY THE HOUSE TO THE
BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE.
sENATE..... WASHINGTON, May IL. 1874
Mr. EpMUNDs (Rep., VIZ submitted resolu-
ton that the President pro tenn. OF the Senate and the
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives, declare the
two OF Congress adjourned sine die on the 22d OF
June next, at IL o'clock noon Ordered to be printed
and laid over
Mr.. FRELINGHUYsEN CRep.. n. j. introduced oin
TO encourage and promote teegraphc communicate"
between the United States OF America ana ASIA H'
forred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. SPENCER QRep. Alal submitted resou'ion 10
ouestng the President transmit TO the senate tne
spswers received by the Civil Service Commission IRON
the Heads OF Dp9rtmsntS ana s and regulations in
their respective offices. Agreed TO- -, ~, o,,,rc
the intent end meaning the fourth section of the act
entitled "An act n addition to certain acts grah@tnS @
bonny land 10 certain officers and soldiers who have
been engaged in the military service OF the uniteu
States" approved March 81 1850 Lala over until W.
COMPULSORY PMOTAGE.
Mr. HAMLlN (Rep., Me) called up the bill reported
from the Committee on Commerce a few days ago TO
relieve ships and vessels from compulsory pilot fees IN
certain cases.
Mr. FRELINGHUYsEN QSep., n. j. opposed the pas
sage OF the b and said these pilots skilled men,
thoroughly competent 10 carry vessels through DANGER
OF commerce and the safety OF vessels engaged therein
Mr. HAMLlN said it was the Hen Gate pilotage OF the
Fast River which was ~ much complaiDed or. PIots
there not needed upon many ships ana captalns
sn0ud not be compelled 10 pay ets 10 Ihem "heh tnen
Mr. CHANDLER CRep., Mich) said single tug fre
quenily took five six vessels through Hell Gate at
time with sKnfu pilot the.tug yet half dozen
kk,fs came up with pilots and demanded and received
formed all the service. The Government had spent
large sum OF money IN the Improvement M OF % Hell Gate,
aud he necessity for continuing this system OF
The hl rs reported from the Committee provides that
10 agent. master cOnsgnee of any ship or vessel
when trading between district and district or between
different paces the same district or carrying on fish
in a
p-lcd to taSc employ or pay pilot not voluntarily
Pending discussion, the morning hour expired and the
Mr. FRiLlNGHUYsEN moved that the Senate pro-
ceed with the consideration Of the Civil Rights bill
Mr. MORRILL, i!ep Ne? said he CAV gave notice con on FIJI
day that n would move to take up tIe legislative APP
preparation bll. and in accordance Herewith he now
Mr. FRELINGHUYsEN withdrew hs motion, but
gave noce that as soon as the Legislative Appropria
20 take up and pass the Civil Rights BILL
THE LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION BILL.
The legislative Appropriation bill was then taken up,
and Mr. MORRILL, Rep., MeD submitted resolution
that during tue present session it should be in order to
of the Senate at any time and during the
consideration Of the appropriation bills it NAV be in
order TO move to eonne debate on any pending amend
ment 10 five minutes for each Senator desiring to speak
that no amendment proposing new legislation shall be
received and that no special order shall hereafter be
sn Dc excepted S Re Of M Tbs rule
visions of the o ana SAID 1t was IN harmony with the
general reduction OF expenses As It passed the House
OF the same character appropriated last year As the
bill stood before the Senate it appropriated sS6lS
more than the House o The principal item Of increase
beng s585O for postage for the several departments OF
the Government. The bin strictly an appropriation
bll and contained less extraneOus matter than such
Mr. FREiINGHUYsEN Rep " JJ from the Com.
mttee OF Foreign Relations, gave notice of amend
ment TO increase the clerical force OF the State Depart
ment, which would involve $1,000 additional expense
but the amendment also provides for increase in the
revenues of ithat Department from passports. which
Mr.. FOREMAN rep W. Ya) gave notice shat at the
earliest opportunity he would ask the Senate to consider
vide temporary government therefor
The bll tor the reiie of Hiram W. Love recomWt
Mr.. CHANDLER (2ep.. MichJ. from the Committee
Oh Commerce. reported back the bill amendatory OF the
act of Aug. Is. 1856, To regulate the diplomatic and
consular system Of the United states" Passed: 1t
beng absent from theirpos OF duty for longer period
bill also iOrDds their corresponding with to the
public affairs of any foreign nation and prohibits them
foreign Government.
Tao legislative Approximation bll was then read. the
nents Of the Committee on Appropriations agreed
To- Among them were the following -, 80 o0o.
@ & zoe & & 81 ,b e a !, we sP bP s re S a. ~ S' so s per & sn
pvatss each; decreasing psy Of
rs'F clerks the assistant grns clerk and the tally eert Of the
Tue Committee reports in favor OF authorizing eight
chiefs of divisions in the Treasury Department 5000
MT; BOUTWELL,. Rep. Mass) moved to insert ten In
stead of eight and SAID division in that department
salary OF fourhcass eerk-s 800 per annum. He did
went off when Congress adjourned, $500 per annum
and public officer responsible for large sums Of
Mr.. SARGENT Q2ep, CALI raised the point OF order
that the amendment had not been considered by the
Committee He said If the Senator from Massachusetts,
(Mr B0utwelD would submit his amendment TO cut
down the salaries OF clerks he (Mr. oargenU would
vote forit
The CHAIR sustained the point of order. and the
amendment was ruled out.
Mr. SHERMAN Heg. Ohio moved to strike out the
shall receive greater compensation than &5 per day.
He said the Internal revenue laws relating to nat sub
lect were perfect. The amendment was agreed to.
The amendment OF the Committee increasing the ap-
preparation for the purchase OF Official postage stamps
for the Treasury Department from 5000 TO 100000
agreed to- also that striking out the provision for two
Treasurer at NewYork The appropriation Of s 400 for
stamp clerk office of Assistant Treasurer
San Francisco was agreed 10.
The Committees amendment appropriatng 5000 for
compensation 10 special agents TO examine the books
account, and money hand at the several SubTreas
ures ana repositories, lncludng National banks act
ing as repositories under the act of Aug. g. 1885, was
agreed To.
Other amendments proposed by the Committee were
agreed 10, as follows:
M.log the Chief GsTt The As One, New YOrt The pnDaP
lows Weighing Clerk $1,000 Paving Ceri s22OOi Clerk
s. Se a Of $4,000 Fixing the number eIsrss
The iii cs.ed the House Cesss the Once Of Chief Of peS Of
Posoace Department fIBs salary
as Department Of Jaso oS 500 % STss the number S Of
OF and s5e number Of counters ARd cop at $50 instead Of 100
Mr.. SHERMAN tkep., OhO) moved an amendment 70
authorize the Secretary OF War detail enlisted for
duty In The Ordnance Department. Agreed 10.
Mr.. CONKIING tRep., n. Y) moved an amendment TO
shss and Clerks to reside Permanently in the district
where their official duties are 70 be performed SO as TO
provide that in the Southern District OF NewYork, Off
cers may reside WITHIN 20 miles OF the district. Agreed
The last section Of the bill was amended 70 read
ser the Secretary the Treasury shall all unepentl
ee Sso The Tessa proi @ the s.. zee Of i1. % ,S sns sor