The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-02

CONCLUSION. Those Congressman think that there
wouia nave been but little. II any. difncuity
III obtaining the money during the first TWO
months al the session.
Judge OureNx Reformation In IN.
Hands 6f n Friend, To BE Tenderea
in Case o. Emergency.
A letter received here to-day from New Orleans
| states that Judge Dureii has forwarded his resiona
ton to q trusted friend in Washington. TO be ten
dered in the event OF, the Judiciary Committee M
the House reporting articles ofimpeachment The
! testimony OF Mrs. Gaines Is regarded as settling
all doubts to the laches OF Judge Durell and the
Judiciary Committee will promptly act in the
matter.
The examination OF witnesses In the Busted
case has ended and the subcommittee are now de-
liberatiDg upon the testimony taken ana said TO be
conclusive OF the truth OF the charges made against
him.
inhntionists Piucking Up Cournge-A
Majority In the senate Sttil Claimed.
leading Western Senator, who has been promi-
nent In his advocacy OF an increase in the circula-
tion OF national bank currency, says tonight that
whenever vote is reached on the finance ques-
ton stih mistaken majority in favor OF innation
win be shown, and, moreover, that when
they get ready they have a vote He does
not think that this will be reached on Tues
day. senator Morton will answer Mr.. SchurZ's
speech. General Logan has another enormous
peutlon, signed by more than 1000 men OF busi-
ness In Illinois, asking for increase of the cur
rency, which he will present as soon as he has an
opportunity. very strong effort Will be made to
break the force and effect of Senator SchurZ's
speech and the best oratOrcal talent on the other
side VIII be brought out as the question Is
reopened on Tuesday. Senator Morton has not
been In the Senate since Thursday, having been
confined to his room by slight illness.
Sale or $3,OOO,O0O in Gold in EIarch
Ordered by the Secretary OF the Treas
ury.
The Secretary of the Treasury has directed the
Assistant Treasurer at New York to sell $4,000 900
OF gold In the month OF March, as follows :-On
the first and third Thursdays each s., OOc 600 and
on the second and fourth Thursdays each $780, 900.
Change OF Policy Again Regarding the
Indian mmissiOn-A1Orc Money TO BE
Given the Savages-Less to Agents.
The House Committee on Appropriations have
receded from their position in regard to granting
absolute powers to the Board or Indian Commits
sioners. which leaves the Secretary OF the Interior
In continued possession OF supreme control in all
matters or appeal respecting contracts 1t appears
that the Secretary at first wrote a letter to the
committee, which was interpreted TO mean that
he had no objection to being relieved OF RESPONSE
bllity in the management of Indian affairs in mat
tiers OF contracts. Before the committee however,
provisions OF the bill as an invasion OF his au-
thorty and prerogatives in the supervisory admin
istraton of one OF the most important bureaus in
his department. The members of the Indian
Board were also consulted on the subject, but
were averse to assuming responsibility the
premises. Mr.. BrunOt. when Intercepted as to his
views, declined to say thing Mr. Farwell openly
opposed the measure as did other members pres
ent. This being the case, the committee decided
to drop the matter, though the subcommittee
stated as their opinion that some check upon the
authority OF the Department OF the Interior was
absolutely necessary. 1t is said however, that an
amendment to the same effect will be introduced
IN the House. This can be done as 1t does not
come under the head OF new legislation, but pro-
vdes for the regulation of the expenditure Of an
appropriation. The bill will contain, as O new
feature, provision to the effect that where the
provisions Of treaty require the payment Of
money to Indians the Secretary is authorized to
! pay the amount in such supplies provisions as
may be best Tor the Indian with view to clyil,za-
ton. 1t has been found that money paid to Indians
has generally leo to their degradation more than
to the amelioration OF their condition. The bill
Will also require agents to take census OF the
! heads OF families and deal supplies to them and
not promiscuously and In gross to the band, as at
present This 1t is thought, will prevent consid-
cradle extravaganza and prove economical 20 the
government as well as more satisfactory to the
Indians.
Prospect of q Settlement or the Postal
Question Between the United States
md France.
Another move has just been made relative to the
negotiation of postal treaty with France.
According to recent news received here from
Paris the French government has been notified
OF the latest intentions OF our Postmaster General
whose views about a treaty were conveyed In the
form OF two letters addressed by Mr. Creswel to
Mr.. Fish. under date OF the 2st and 22d OF January
last and the attention OF the Duke Decazes has
been called to them. 1t appears that Mr.. Cresweu
bluntly refuses now TO accept the postal conven-
ton known as the paris treaty." which conven-
ton had been duly and patiently discussed and
agreed to by our Minister at Paris and
the French Post ONCE ITSELF Besides
that, Mr.. Creswel requires that the
standard weight OF every letter included in
the working of the treaty should be fifteen
grammes that is the ordinary standard weight
recognized by our Post ONCE The last condition
Is that the negotiations should be followed ana
worked up here In Washington. Whatever might
be the right or wrong of the last ultmatum of tile
Postmaster General, there is some consolation to
be derived from the fact that the postal negotia-
lions, which fingered for one year here in Wash.
ington, are to be renewed with Mr.. Barthold, the
French Minister who succeeds Marquis De NOilles
and is shortly expected. 1t is hoped that those
negotiations will not break Off again, and
that hope of our diplomatic circles is founded
upon knowledge OF the desire of Duke Decazes
to nave at last that treaty signed, and
also Of the willingness Of Mr.. Cres
well to foster the interests OF American
commerce by Offering any possible concessions aud
by displaying the same conciliatory and amaole
spirit which in former discussions OF the treaty
have gained to Mir. Washburne the gratitude OF the
French people.
The Arrest Of General Baez-Possible
Developments OF Peculiar Interest to
Republicans.
The arrest OF General Baez, ex-President of st.
Domingo, In New York, on charges made by Davis
Hatch, a citizen OF Connecticut, has revived an
interest in the st. Domingo controversy In official
circles. 1t Is thought that IL the case is ever
brouUht IN trial IL may lead fO revelafions winch