National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-11

Mr.. Ferry, Of Mich, took the floor and made
the most elaborste and lengthy speech which has
replied seriatim to the different arguments that
nave been made In favor OF special redemption
and In opposition to initiation, and adhered to his
position In favor Of what 10 known IS mod crate
expansion. Mr.. I. spoke over three hours.
The Senate, at 40 p. m, on motion OF Mr.. Cor
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
On motion Of Mr.. Dawes, Of Mass, the Secre-
tsry Of tho Treasury was directed to send to the
House statement of the amount Of money paid
out between February q, 1878, and March 1, 1874,
in the settlement Of customs revenue cases.
Mr.. Thomas, Of Va, offered . preamble and res
olutions recitng that when the State Of West vir.
ginia was formed the debt Of tho old State Of
Virginia was divided between the old and the
new State; that West Virginia had been repeat
eddy asked to pay her share, but had declined to
do 50, and requesting the Committee on the Judi
ciary to inquire and report If any further legsla-
tlon is necessary to compel the payment Of the
debt. Adopted.
Mr.. Swami, Of Nd, presented the memorial Of
Jane Dulaney, widow Of the late Colonel William
Dulaney, United States marine corps, Of the war
of1sl2, praying for . pension.
Mr.. Adams, Of KY, offered a'resolution, which
was adopted, instructing the Committee on Indian
facts connected with Indian Affairs.
Mr.. LAWSON, Of N. Y, from Committee on
Indian Affairs, reported bill to ratify an agree
ment with the Bannocks and other Indians OF
Southern Idaho. Referred to Committee Of the
Whole.
Mr.. ROBERTS EXPLAINS. go
Mr.. E. II. ROBERTS said that IN a speech
made . few days ago he had been understood as
asserting that the Secretary Of the Treasury had
recommended IN increase OF taxation to the
amount OF ~, 900 900. He had simply meant to
convey the idea that no had drawn that inference
from the Secretary's letter OF December last to
the Ways and Means Committee. He made this
explanation, he said at the request of the Sccre-
tary.
Mr.. DAWES, chairman Of the committee, asked
Mr.. RoBKRrs II he understood that the Secretary
had At no time urged the imposition of increased
taxation. He wanted to know, further, whether
Mr.. RoBERrs was authorized to announce that
the Secretary no lsngerdesred the imposition Of
additional taxes.
Mr.. ROBERTS. disclaimsd any authorization
to make any statement different from that con-
tanned in the Secretary's letter in December last
Mr.. DAWES said he had no desire to occupy
the attitude Of opposition to the policy Of the Sec
Rotary Of the Treasury. He had endeavored to
be faithful to that officer. He had differed from
him and had always stated frankly the point of
that difference. He had not only understood tho
Secretary to recommend increased taxation, but
also press upon the consideration Of the House.
He would be we'll pleased with any assurance
that there was less need Of taxation now than
there was in December last. His great solicItude
was to ascertain II through some other organ the
Secretary was dcsirous Of saying to the House
that no was not 90 anxious for increased taxation.
Mr.. ROBERTS disclaimed. any purpose to
speak a. the organ Of the Secretary.
On motion Of Mr.. LUTTRELL, Of Cal, the
Secretary OF the Navy was directed to furnish In
formation ss to the necessity Of better supply Of
fresh water and for better roads at Marc Island
navy yard, San Francisco.
On motion Of Mr.. COX, Of N. Y, the Senate
joint resolution with reference to the bronze statue
Of Jefferson was taken up and passed.
Mr.. MCKEE, Of Miss, from the Committee on
Territories reported BIZ for the better spRor-
purposes. Passed.
MI. FORT, Of ILL.,, from the same committee,
PHI 70 the useless
Mr.. OBRIEN, Of Nd, presented the memorial
Of VIM: B. Hudson. OF company F, Sd regiment
of artillery in the Florida war for pension.
TIE TWO VIRGINIA..
:, AZ The sonclu.ion Of the morning hour Mr..
. brief explanation in relation to an Implication
in the preamble Of the resolution introduced ear
10 snS DAY MT Ry o. Va tina. the
Just proportion OF the debt Of old Virginia at the
time Of separation. He protested that the people
Of West Virgins we're ready and willing to assume
every farthing for which thsy were eQuitably
MI. HARRIS, Of Vs., eontendsd that West
snd squ.abIe Ss:s q .das.nsns and tsS. II she
basis proposed BY her was adopted the old State
would be in debt TO the new:
House 20 into COMMITTEES Of the Whole on the
executive and judicial appropriation
M. Mct,RARY. Of Town. raised /. Question of
urging that the other special ORDER
the transportation bill, be taken up.
EXECUTIVE AHD LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr.. GARFIELD said the Senate had passed
he fortincation bill without amendment, and be.
lore two days the Sensts would have passed all
the appropriation bills sent In by tho House, and
unless the House got through with at least one Of
The bills now before them the Senate would have
The House, BY ballot Of % to a, decided to
b of he
Mr.. BECK. Of KY, who was on the floor when |
he bill WAS last under confederation was rscog-
D
AIRY Of the Treasury that the statement made BY |
him that the appropriations for the yesr ending |
81. Il sSs h.a .adsS an9 S
' tam these i.et: 1sss ssrslsd By the ssess
sen read to the House, showing how the diner.
,ncs arose on account Of one million for the South
I'm claims and other amounts for relief the gen. /
,ropristicss 81 warrants. There was - no u such
hii,r q aDpronristions by Wsrrants Paymcnts
.srs nsas s. Warrants, but sppropri.tioH: were
III: aARf1ELp asked IL he understood the
10 say that ali the appropriations Of I
he current ysar were niissn and half millions
Nj. BECK aid this had been shown by Mr..
DAVIS e the result Of Q special inquiry Ct the |
Treasury Department; that the appropriations