The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-20
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1875.
PASSAGE OF THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL IN
THE HOUSE.
The Army Appropriation bill, which, 1t was
thought, would give rise to acrimonious debate,
passed the House to-day in the most quiet man
ner, and goes to the Senate for action BY that
body. Mr.. Maynard, chairman OF the republican
caucus, offered an amendment to provide for two
years. appropriation for the support OF the army
but MIR. Wheeler, who had the bill in charge,
raised the point OF order That unexpended appro-
pratons, by the act OF July, 1872 would be covered
into the Treasury at the end of the fiscal year. and
so the amendment was not entertained, and thus
ended this part of the great subjugatton scheme.
PROBABLE PASSAGE OF THE TAX BILL.
Mr.. Dawes will endeavor TO get up the Tax bill
tomorrow and finish its consideration In Com.
mittee OF the Whole before the time for delivering
the eulogies on deceased members arrives Sew
eral members of the Ways and Means Committee
who heretofore doubted the passage OF the bill
now say tnat the indications are that 1t Will pass
by q bare majority.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION
The Senate in an evening session, discussed at
length the Indian Appropriation DILL Mr..
WINDOWS amendment to increase the sum for
the support and education OF orphans In the Cen.
tra agency from $lO 900 to $35, 000 and afterward
to $50, co., was rejected, while his amendment TO
authorize the purchase and shipment OF goods
In this fiscal year when necessary to In
sure their reaching their destination by
the FIRST OF the ensuing fiscal year was agreed
to. as were also various changes recommended
by the Committee on Indian Affairs, among
which was one appropriattng 100000 for
the subsistence OF the Arapahoes, Cheyennes.
Apaches, Ki0was, COmanches and Wachitas In the
Indian Territory. Mr.. Stewards amendment to
abolish the Piute reservation In Nevada was agreed
to while the proposition OF Mr.. Stevenson to pay
the Chickasaws arrears Of interest on Arkansas
and Tennessee bonds was ruled out as q private
claim.
THE PROPOSED LOUISIANA COMPROMISE.
Senator Leonard OF the Louisiana Legislature
arrived tonight. as the coadjutor OF Major Burke
to effect compromise by which the disturbed
condition OF Louisiana may be ended. 1t Is UNDER
stood that Mr. Wheeler Will not yield the point
requiring the conservatives 10 acknowledge the
validity Of the election In 1872. 1t Is understood
that the President has informed Mr.. Wheeler that
he would not regard any compromise, which
would be merely truce, as deserving his ap-
prova.
Major Burke says he will not be party to the
adjustment OF o plan which sacrifices principle
for "peace at any price," though he will not op-
pose Senator Leonard n that gentleman desires
to accept the Wheeler proposition entire.
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD NOT TO BE CUT UP FOR
MARKET PURPOSES.
The petition Of the citizens OF Brooklyn, through
the Mayor OF that city, 10 exchange TWENTY-FIVE
acres OF the Navy Yard site Tor lot on Little
street, in that city, WILL 1t Is said be adversely re-
ported upon by the House Naval Committee, be-
fore which the Mayor appeared and gave the rea-
sons for the proposed exchange.
ARMY REFORM.
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs will
give immediate attention to the consideration OF
the regulations for the better government OF
the Army.
SALARY DIscoUNTING.
The bill authorizing the discounting OF pay or
the system OF advances by bankers and brokers,
Is yet before the committee, who have not vet
reached q conclusion. Amendments nave been
added to It, and 1t Will be reported by the com
mittee iav0raDly.