New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-09

as much to operate as the other. They say that 1t
IA particularly oppressive, since II cornpeis the MOT
expensive road to sacrifice the of the enh Whcn
was constructed more cheaply while compelling IL
to operate the costly end at cheap price coihe
practical railroad men insist that IL wouiu Icnuo i
some classes of securities almost yaiueless anu
might impair the value of the Government hen-
CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN MEMBERS Or CoS-
GREss.
caucus of Republican Senators and Representa-
tives was held in the hall of the House of Repre-
sentstves tonight. Senator Chandler in the chair
and Representative Parsons of Ohio and Lyneh OF
Mississippi acting secretaries. proposition was
offered that Congressional Committee be appointed
in view of the coming elections. Thls was OPP
posed by Mr. Kelley of Pennsylvania, who thought
the appointment of such committee unnecessary
as every man should go before the people in bis own
way Senator Chandler explained the political
situation. and gave reasons why the com
mittee should be appointed. saying that similar
committee had rendered efficient service In that
part. Mr.. Lynch, colored, of Mississippi while ad-
vocating the appointment of a committee spoke OF
the necessity for passing the Civil Rights DILL ana
said the colored voters in future, az heretofore
would support the Republicans there being no other
party to which they could go. Others spoke but as
the financial question sought to be introduced,
aud it feared this might produce dlscord lne
caucus avoided IL by adopting the pendlng iesoiu-
ton and therefore the committee was ordered 10 oe
appointed. each State delegation selecting mem,
Der, the selections 10 be reported 10 the Objects Vi
the meeting. The caucus then adjourned
THE BILL FOR THE EQUALIZATION OF BOUNTIEs.
The Military Committees bill for the equalization
of bounties to soldiers came to the House again to-
day, but the motion to suspend the rules was not
seconded 1t Will be presented again in day or
two. Ii provides for the payment to soldiers OF
IS 80 a month for each months service, deducting
the amount already received in each case. Mr..
Gunckel, who has charge of the bill and has thor
ouchly examined the subject. says there II a mis-
taken idea prevalent in regard TO the amount OF
money it VIII require to equaize the bounties. de
SAYS IL is measure to which the Republican party
IN It's National platform is pledged aud that IT can
not afford to break faith with the soldier Accoru-
ing 20 Mr. Guncke his bill will only require the IN
significant sum of S2O0OOOOO, and the settlement OF
the claims will extend through period of five
years. He saws that the United states Government.
has paid $4,000 000 IN bounties 70 soldiers ana that
S3O000O0O0 have been paid by States and local au-
thorities; and only s2000OOO are now needed 10 90
justice to the soldiers Il b SeeG tn 59e YS 6T
the bill. while nearly al the Republicans voted
against IT.
LOSS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.
The Civil Rights bill is lost beyond question.
Even the most credulous of its friends have aban-
dOned all hope of It's passage during the present ses
sion. Those who had noted the delay in the Com
mittee-rOoms; the apathy of Gen. Butler. as shown
in his failure TO obtain earlier action on the part OF
his Committee. and his inexcusable negligence IN
holding the bill after the Committee had agreed to
IL; and those who had observed the general apathy
of the Republicans in the House, are not surprised
that the bill will fail Its failure, skifully effected
by sharp parliamentary maneuvering, was predicted
long ago. and it is probable that 1t will be heard
of again this session. Mr.. Butler, he is wont 10
do on Mondays. early sought the floor and moved
to suspend the Rules and allow the Senate bill 10 be
taken from the Speakers table and referred 10 the Ju-
dietary Committee with leave 10 report at any time
TO do this "a two-thirds majority necessary, and
the vote was Yeas I3G Nays, Sc.