The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-15


Georgia; Hazelton, Of Wisconsin; Harrison, Of
Tennessee, and Ward, Of Illinois. Four are men,
bers OF the judiciary Committee, Messrs. White,
Cessna Ward and 1remaln; the others are, with
one exception, lawyers OF recognized ability and
strong parriian feeling.
DErIIls OF THE CAUCUS MEASURE. >
The meeting or the committee Is called for to-
morrow night, and after two or three sessions the
Southern Relief measure will be perfected, which,
under the ''prty whip" for that is now q common
but significant expression, will be put through
both houses and promptly receive the Presidents
approval The caucus measure will enlarge the oil
already agreed upon by the House Judiciary Com
mttee, SO as to regulate elections in the States
OF North and south Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Florida, Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas, vlr-
tualy remandhg them toll condition they were in
prior TO their reconstruction wiping out all OF
enactments since agreed upon aud abrogating all
the State constitutional amendments not In ac-
cord with the reconstruction laws. All the re-
qulrements, and none other Incorporated In the
Reconstructi&ac for electors, viii be revived.
INDIVIDUAL VIEWS OF THE COMMITTEE
or the House Committee Mr.. Harrison. who is
old lawyer from Nashville, says that he has not
well defined ideas as to the best measure Of relief
for the Southern States but that something
must be done to insure peace and prosperity
Is to him quite evident. The question
OF acquiescence is one easily stated but not 80
easily understood, and how far Congressional in
reference can 60 In this matter OF upsetting
State governments Is very important question.
Until he is called upon as member OF the commit
tee to form his judgment he could not say what
measure would be the best. Mr.. McCrary. OF Iowa,
who is chairman Of heCommittee on Railways and
Canals, was not aware that he had been appointed
on this important committee until 30 informed by
your correspondent. The subject to be discussed
by the committee was very important, and not
wholly Of partisan nature, and he could not now
give an opinion as to what was best to be done.
was not alone louisiana Arkansas Alabama and
Mississippi had grievances which must be attended
to before Congress adjourned. Life and property
were held sacred even in heather lands, and under
the influences Of Christian civilization 1t was o
mockery 70 send missionaries to India while the
poor and. oppressed people OF the South were cry
ing for protection and help.
THE SERVICES OF THE ARMY ESSENTIAL.
Mr. Ward, OF Chicago, is lawyer and member
OF the Judiciary Committee as well as OF the
Arkansas Investigating Committee. He thinks the
duty oi Congress on this subject is one OF great
seriousness and ought TO be considered in 81 tes.
manlike manner. Legislation without the assist
ance OF the army would be folly. What he will
finally indorse depends upon the statements of
facts presented to guide him. John Cessna, OF
Pennsylvania, also a member OF the Judiciary
Committee, says emphatically that, as to Lousi-
ana, he is IN favor Of recognizing the Kellogg gov
eminent as De- 1ctO and de jure, declaring martial
law IN the State ana leaving the rest to General
Sheridan. E. lockwood Hoar feels some deicacy
In expressing an opinion in advance OF the meet
ing OF the committee. but one thing be plainly
stated that, In his elaboration, he will keep first
In view the constitution. next the enforcement
OF the laws and finally the action OF the President
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ne could swear by now and how much more the
time ana circumstances would develop, but from
that platform he would not deviate.
Mr.. Tremain, also q member OF the Judiciary
Committee, finds some grave questions involved
IN the matter presented to the committee; but
thinks patriotism in times like these Will suggest
q wise and lawful solution Of the difficulty. Mr..
WHITLEY, OF Georgia, and Mr.. Hazleton, of Wis.,
cOnsin, have yet to hear the propositions dis
cussed, though the former Is thoroughly in favor
OF any and every measure which will secure peace
and good government in the Southern States.
THE SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS SUPPORT KELLOGG.
The Southern republicans in caucus tonight
agreed to sustain the Kellogg government with
out any '4fs" or 'ands," thereby ending all con-
troversy as to the best policy to be pursued to-
ward Louisiana. This Is IN accord with Senator
Logan's demand in his speech to-day.
REPUBLICAN DISCREPANCIES
Everything Is not entirely lovely In the republi-
can party after all. The Presidents Message was
smooth and glib, and IL seemed to be all right,
but 1t leaves bad taste In good many mouths.
The Cabinet, for instance, are not all happy. The
President, 1t was understood, would make state
ment relieving some Of the Cabinet from
the charge OF having agreed to MIR. Bel.
Knap's dispatches, but he failed to do 30. More
over, there are men in the Cabinet who, It is
understood are not satisfied with the cOmpromis-
ing position in which the Message places them in
regard to the dispersion OF the Legislature, and
they will be less sal ed when, II ever, the New
Orleans Committees report Is made public. 1t is
quite possible the soreness may increase mean
time. There are republicans In the House also
who are seriously dissatisfied.
A CAUCUS OF DIssENTERs.
Several OF these dozen in all, held an informal
private consolidation this evening, In which the
Louisiana AFFAIR was freely discussed and In
which the question came up whether liberal re-
publicans and dissatisfied republicans could not
be brought together in such a way as to make
their united weight tell upon party measures.
DISGUST AMONG RESPECTABLE REPUBLICANS.
This movement has no immediate practical inn
portance; but it shows that the dissatisiac tton
has increased rather than diminished In
the republican party since there has been
time to read and consider yesterdays
message. 1t would not be surprising If it
should be increased by General Logan's blood
thirsty and threatening Speech until the elements
gather for an opposition. The Southern repub-
licans are disgusting and alarming the sensible
members Of their party by their wild schemes and
by their desperate efforts to control legislation
and TO rule in the party caucuses.
DESPERATE EFFORTS TO SUPPRESS THE LOUISIANA
REPORT.
There are rumors OF a. bitter struggle over the
report Of the New Orleans Committee The ad-
ministrat1on is making desperate effort 10 sup.
press IT, or, that cannot be DONE to delay its ap-
pearance until the evidence Is printed, which may
be three or four weeks. 1t Is even possible that
the whole committee may 60 down to New Orleans
to reopen the case If no other way to prevent the
publication OF the report offers. IL is felt
here that this report would fatally expose
the Measurements OF the Presidents Message