New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-03


Rev. Gov Brooks who he said, went through the
State in the canvass of 1872 like red cross, and tn
that model Judge who he had heard was known among
profane men as Poker jack" were particularly
happy, and again and again put the House IN roar
of laughter His arguments were compact. directed
in every case to the point he was describing, ana
wholly unanswerable. In closing Mr.. Poland re-
ferred indirectly to the prevalent report that other
influences than those of partisan character were
operating against tho resolution. To those who
were influenced by the lower and baser motives be
would not speak. They had no right here
Judge Polands speech is universally admitted
both by friends and opponents to have been by Tar
the most effective speech made on the floor OF the
House this session. After Judge Poland closed, he
at once called for q vote Mr.. Wards substitute.
Mr.. Butler complained that he had been given no
time. Judge Poland replied that he could say
nothing to the members in public speech which he
had not already said to them in private. The in
terest during the calling of the roll on Mr.
Wards substitute, both on the floor and in
the galleries. was intense but before one
half of the vote had been recorded, it was evident
that Judge Poland's triumph was complete. The
result was that 80 members voted for Wards resou-
tion and 1853 against This action is universally adj
united to be the most important that has been taken
by the present Congress, and may be regarded as
rebuke to the President for depending on such men
as Alexander r. Shepherd for advice in grave mat
tiers of state.
CONGRESS WITNESSES TO BE "PROTECTED'
REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON TIE ARREST OF
THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE-NO ACTION RE-
QUIRED IN THIS CASE, AS THE WITNESS MADE
NO APPLICATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HOUsE-A GENERAL LAW NEEDED-A BILL FOR
THE PROTECTION OF WITNESSES" PASSES THE
HOUSE.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.J
WASHINGTON, March 2.-Judge +. X. Hoar pre-
sened to the House to-day the report of the Special
Committee appointed to investigate the circum-
stances attending the arrest OF the editor OF HE
TRIBUNE in Washington, few weeks ago. at the
instance of Ex-Goy. Shepherd. The following is
the report in full
The Select Committee to whom was referred the reso
luton of the House adopted on the 10Th OF January SS
Resolved. iha. of Eve members be appointed By ,se
lated b1 the arrest and detention Of Wheav York the
S p, Of CHsa under the uSpen, q comale'
oue .1.hr to send tor persons and and for the pS2os
ey consider "hehs; aud WIS, legislation 10. ns, y
have considered the matters referred to them, and
report 1t appeared that the attendance Of Whtelaw
REID was required before the Committee on Ways and
Means as upon Sn, an 70
send for persons and papers, He attended accord
s na me haG ssen for his
turn To his home In New-York he was
arrested and held to bail under criminal prosecution or
libel also served upon him. He was not arrested on
lection Of the House or for their Interference his be-
half. We are Of opinion that MS arrest upon
TO exemptio from the service of civil process he
his privilege If he Is disposed to do So before
therefore nothing In the case of Mr. Reid which requires
the action OF the House.
by the settled parliamentary law OF England witness
whether in attendance upon either branch OF
send for persons and papers, whether regu-
larry summoned or attending voluntarily upon
EXCEPT in cases of treason felony or breach OF the peace
THIS exception held ~ include all indicta6le crimes
witness coming within the jurisdiction OF State or OF
the District. and one anenabe to the service
protected service OF civil process upon him
which does require his arrest or detention Different
courts of highly respectable authority have made
posing decisions upon the question. We are not aware
mat it ever determined by the Supreme Court
In the uncertainty that exists upon the subject we
ore unanimously of opinion that 1t should be settled by
that the better is In favor OF ex
tendUg the protection. s important to have the at
tendance OF witnesses before committees OF Congress:
whose duty IL is 10 examine tncm, made as easy and
sale is consistent with the ordinary adminlstra-
ZION Of Ge to nas the 70
witnesses from distant States and Territories.
IL is not reasonable just that person thus brought
WITHIN the jurisdiction District Court have
his civil rights affected iDjurOusy, as obviously may be
thereby be compelled TO transfer the defense Of
subjected to serious inconvenience and ex-
often deter witnesses from attending induce them to
evade summons. As far as civil rights are concerned,
we think The brought into the District by
periOr power should not be regarded as within IL for
any purpose than that Of giving his testimony,
and he should not have the condition changed to
his prejudice that We therefore recommend
the passage OF the accompanying BILL For the Commit
A BILL FOR THE PROTECTION OF WITNESSES BEFORE
CONGRESS-
s snae s ;s. S. s aS4 on :. s Con-
eress assembled That person whose attendance law,
% Sas' 'sS h branch Of cs or committees
thereof who shall into the District Of Columbia to attend
a@e or Il. return @ h " witness S
sd De upon sn claim cause 81 action arising before bis com
ing ssc rne. 80 =. aese, to , any Court Of
The bill was passed by the House on division by
telers the vote standing 13l in the affirmative and
SS in the negative Among those who voted in the
negative were Messrs. Is. +. Batter, Parker of Mis-
souri,, Cessna WILDER. Lowe, Negley, Plat of New
York. Barry, Sheats Tremain, HazeltOn of WlscOn-
sin, Kellenger. Lewis, Parsons, Smith of North
Carolina, and Lynch.
TAX AND TARIFF IN THE SENATE.
LONG DEBATE-wIDELY Divergent VIEWS
EIlCfTED-THE "sTAND-AND-DEIvER" ARGU-
MENr-oPPOsITIoN OF REPUBLICAN AS WELL AS
DEMOCRATIC sENAToRs-THE TOBACCO SECTION
AMENDED.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRBrsEl
WASHINGTON. March 1.-The tariff bill was the
subject of debate in the Senate yesterday, and
prominent Senators ON both sides have expressed
their views upon it. A great amount Of opposition
has been manifested to it. Mr.. Sherman led with
an attack upon each section in order. He opposed
the whole bill, and could find nothing in it to
speak favorably Of yet he would make no amend
ments to it for fear of imperiine it's safety.