New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02
such assignments have been made, are as followsi
WASHINGTON NOTES.


The representatives OF the rival bank note companies
were again before the Banking and Currency Committee
to-day with arguments to show one side that the
work can be done better and cheaper in NewYOrk and
Oh the other establish the superiority as TO choapness
and excellency OF the work done by the Washington
concern MI Hubbard, who appeared for the New-York
Companies charged that the contract made with tho
Columbian (Washington) Company was Illegal because
it had not been preceded by advertisements for pro-
pOsals as required law. In reply 10 THIS Mr. stanton
showed that this requirement was not applicable 10 con-
tracts and bond printing, which were governed
by special statutes, and he argued mat II IL were app
cable, then the contracts with the two New-f0rk Com
panies were also Illegal because they nau not pe1h
made after advertising for bids This appeared TO settle
the question to the legality OF the contract win me
Columbian Company The questions remaining unde'
termined appear to be Can the work be done cheaper
in Washington than in NewYork by saving the express
charges on the currency and bonds printed rs there
any greater security against loss IN having inc printing
aHv corrupt practices resorted to by the Columbian
Company TO obtain its contract which should Vtiate the
same
Messrs. James r. Thompson OF Jersey City, Calvin
Wells James Park, W. II. Singer, and G. W. Barr. OF
Pittsburgh Penn, and Robert Bushnell OF NewYork,
committee representing the steel manufacturers OF the
United States appeared before the Committee on Ways
and Means this afternoon opposing the request made
by the committee behalf OF the importers and nun
Der OF steel favOrng lower duties and who
al the same time advocated change In the mode OF
evyng such duties. The committee carry with them
memorial for presentation TO Congress and signed by
over COO steel and dealers, opposing the
movement In the interest OF foreign steel importing
houses This committee do not embrace or represent
tho manufacturers OF steel rails, that being distinct
branch Of the business.
The testimony for the defense 10 the Howard case
closed to-day and the Judge Advocate offered rebutng
testimony which tho court declined to receive. Gen.
Howard submitted written statement. The court then
adjourned until Tuesday o'clock when the counsel
for the defense will make final argument. On the FOL
lowing Judge Advocate will close the in
behalf OF the Government after which the court will
make up decision, and the whole matter will be re-
ferred 10 the President.
Next week tho House Judiciary Committee will begin
the investigation into the loss Of the Reform School by
the failure OF Jay Cooke d Co. large portion Of the
appropriated by the last Congress for the benefit
Of their school hands OF the Cookies at the time
Of failure and had used by them In violation law,
subecting OF the firm TO trial for embe zzenent
Ii Is said the Speaker intends 10 appoint M Clark
to the vacancy on the Committee.
The Senate to-day confirmed the nomination OF Philip
Clayton Of Georgia TO be Consul at Valparaiso. Mr.
Clayton was Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury to
Howell Cobb under Buchansns Administration, and both
resigned Office about the same time TO take part IN the
rebellion. Clayton occupied the position OF Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury under the Confederate Gov
eminent for about year, when he resigned He voted
for Grant in 1905 and has ever siuce acted with the Re
publican party.
a The Judiciary Committee Of 1.-THE House have done
nothing in the impeachment cases OF Judge Durell Of
Louisiana and Judge Busted OF Alabama for several
weeks although exists for the suspension Tho
inquiry regarding Judge Story OF Arkansas goes from
day TO day, but none OF the testimony has been made
public.
the New.York Navy Yard; Lieuts NJ. b. Buford to the
Michigan, n. b. Peck to the Tconderoga and Medical
Inspector y. NJ 6rinneli To the Roanoke
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