The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-14
Sargent's Plea Against the Importation
Of the Heather Chinee.
TIE EQUALIZATION SCHEME AGAIN.
Captain Jacks Denuncators and Defend
ers in the House.
The Indian Indemnity Bill
Defeated.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Feb. Is, 1874.

bill to restore William Kilburn, Of San Francisco,
to the navy OF the United States as ensign was
taken up and passed.
TOO MANY CELESTIALs.
Mr.. SARGENT. trep.) of CAL, presented petitions
signed by TO- 63s citizens OF California, asking the
Senate to pay some attention to the condition OF
the treaty between the United States and emma,
with view to having some notifications made
therein to prevent the evil of Chinese influx to
this country Mr.. Sargent said the matter was OF
great local Importance; so local in its character
that its Importance would probably not
be appreciated in other parts OF the coun-
try. They had in California about 10000
Chinese. who did not assimilate with the
people OF this country. They did not come here to
be citizens and did not seek to become citizens
but, through their ignorance and superstition, even
had their bones returned to China AFTER death.
With one or two exceptions, out of $1,000
Chinese there had been applications for citizen
ship. These Chinese worked at very moderate
prices upderbid and undersOld all other kinds Of
labor and necessarily drove out other labor
skilled and unsked. They lived in habitations
Overcrowded and in such condition as to endanger
the health Of the city, and in quarters OF such
character as to Oftentimes cause great
CONGREGATIONS. He desired to call the at
tention Of the Senate to the fact that
California and the Pacific States and Territories
nese. They did not bring civilization with them
as other emigrants did, but brought pagan GUS
toms, which they spread over States and Terrific
ries, and by and by, when these sections found
themselves crowded. the question would become
national one. Then, perhaps, it would be too
late. He would not dwell on the crowded condi-
tton OF China, the result OF which was that they
frequently resorted to lnfanticide to keep down
the increase In population, but the people Of this
tian civilization, and that pagan creeds were
inconsistent with ours. Let a given num-
her Of Chinese take the place sseto Of IKE
curse would be inflicted by the change. lie was in
favor Of developing the resources OF our country,
but thought 1t better to develop them slowly than
70 encourage this Chinese clement They would
rob the country OF Its material wealth to enrich
CHINA. He knew good many would differ with
him on this subject, ana he had been slow himself
70 arrive at conclusion.
The memorial was referred to the Committee on
REPORT OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
port OF the Board OF Regents OF the Smithsonian
Mr. HAMLlN, rep.) Of Me-, moved that IL 500 extra
copies be printed. Referred to the Committee on
Printing.
The CHAIR also laid before the Senate resolutions
OF the Wisconsin Legislature instructing the dele
CATION in Congress from that State to vote for the
passage OF the law reducing the pay OF all civil
scale commensurate with the duties performed by
them. Referred to the Committee on Civil Service
Mr.. MORTON, rep.) of Ind, presented petition
from the ex-soidiers OF Indiana asking the equal
lzatton OF bounty. Referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. GoIDTHwA1rE (dem.) OF Ala presented a
memorial OF the Mobile Board of Trade Tor the
Improvement Of Mobile Bay. Referred to the Com
mlttee on Commerce.
SENATORIAL INTERRUPTION.
Mr.. HAMLIN, IRON the Committee on Rules, re-
ported adversely on the amendment to the rules
to prevent the interruption Of any Senator while
M nv ia
consent. The committee were discharged from
further consideration of the subject.
Mr.. KELLEY, (dem.) OF Oregon. from the Commit
mttee on Public Lands, reported favOrably on the
bill granting certain swamp lands in Holt county,
Missouri, to the county for educational purposes.
Mr.. MERRIMoN, (dem.) Of N. G., from the Com.
On ue rn DIN e lam
amendments to the Post Route bill to establish
my post road, be first referred to the Committee
COTTON SEIZURES
Mr.. GORDON. (deml of Ca, introduced bill in
relation to certain claims arising from the seizure
OF cotton by the Treasury department. Referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
bill authorizing the construction Of bridge across
the Pulaski River, at Salem, oregon. Referred TO
the Committee on Commerce.
THE STATUE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON
MI. SUMNER, repJ OF Mass, introduced reso-
luton instructlng the Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds to inquire into the expectancy
OF protecting the statue OF Thomas Jefferson, now
In the open grounds OF the Executive mansion.
work Of art. He sent to the clerks desk and had
read letter from Mr.. Browne, the sculptor, who
he found it to be made OF some base metal or alloy
OF copper, and that there were evidences OF decay
about It already.
Mr.. ANTHONY, (rep) of r. l., said there were
additional reasons why 1t should be protected, as
It was present rom distinguished naval ofncer.
The resolution was aged 70.
Mr. INGALLS,, (rep.l OF Kansas, submitted resolu-
ton authorizing the Chair to III the vacancies on
AeSSrS.
IGNORANT LEGISLATORS.
the resolution offered rev days ago by MT
Senate as to the conduct OF Major Lewis Merrell,
an 0fficer OF the army on duty III South Carolina,
was taken up and discussed by Messrs. Bayard
and Scott Mr. Bayard, during mis- remarks. referred
to the fact that many members Of the South Caro-
INA Legislature were ignorant, not being able TO
Mr.. WEST, trep) Of La, inquired Of the gentle.
man whose FAULT that was.
Mr.. BAYARD-lt may suit the gentleman to ask
that question now; but there were periods in his
life when he could answer 1t, having lived in the
community under the laws and in sympathy with
those who were charged with preventing the COL
ored people receiving education.
THE CURRENCY EQUALIZATION.
morning hour expired and Mr.. SHERMAN Insisted
upon the regular Order the Dill to equalize the
Mr. MEREIMoN OF North Carolina, said, his SUBJ
sstnte Of YESTERDAY having nssn hastily
the phraseology, and, with the permission OF the
Senate, he withdrew that and offered new sub
sttute which provides tor the Issue Of $46000 600
Of national bank currency In addition to that now
in circulation, to be issued to banks now organ
tZed or hereafter to be organized, and distributed
70 the several States, in accordance with section
] Of the act OF July IL, 1870.
Mr.. SALISBURY, (dem) OF Del, reviewed the
general financial condition OF the country and
said before the war the annual expenses OF the
government were $f5,0Oo,0 600 or $50, GOO 600. Now
they are over 5000 The expenses OF the gov
eminent must be curtaed. The Senator from
Massachusetts (Mr. Boutwelll had said there must
De increased taxation. He tMr salisbury
heavily and have bent their necks to the yoke long
enough. He deprecated any increase In the
volume OF the currency, and argued that such IN
crease would not relieve the West and the South.
T TSs wo1ld seek the money centres Of the country
Inc only remedy was to return to q sound cur.
rency, equivalent to coin, and any increase OF the
present paper currency would but prolong the
time Tor return to specie payment.
Mr.. STEWART, rep) OF New moved that when
next. Agreed to. " ~ '- N'
The question being on Mr. wriQht,s amendment
OF yesterday to strike ont Mk2h 00n 000,i 90 the