The New York herald., 1875-01-30
w A SHIN GTO N.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

FAILURE OF THE RADICAL BLOCKADE OF LEaIs-
LAT1oN-THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLICANS IN
DoMITABLE AND THE HOUSE ADJOURNED
MEASURE.
At hai-past ten this morning the republicans in
the House gave up the struggle and consented to
an adjournment. Everybody was glad when the
long siege was over. TWAS conducted with great
harmony and proprtety, and there was no Ill
feeling on either side. The democratic leaders
Thought 1t their duty to protest In the only man.
ner possible for them under the circumstances
against the adoption OF the Civil Rights bill. They
say that this measure came before the people last
fall, as part OF the republican policy, and was
rejected bv them, and that It is therefore morally
wrong TO enact it now, Congress being repre-.
sentative body. They hold, too that II this meas
ure becomes law 1t will be used to give needless
and very great annoyance in the Southern States
to hotel keepers and Others and Will be the means
Of protracting Ill feeling and creating bad blood.
1t Is doubtful, however, whether the annoyance
will be confined to the South 1t Is quite possible
that. II the measure IS forced through and be-
comes law, Its application to hotels Will be made
1rst In New YORK, Boston and Philadelphia for
II would not be a very costly experiment 10 en-.
gage hundred Of the stray coored population OF
this city to 60 on and take up their quarters for
week or ten days1n the principal hotels oil those
cities. their bills being paid for them.
1t Is proper to say for the democrats that they
disclaimed, during the protracted session. any
intention of needlessly or lactously obstructing
the business OF the House. One of the
the most prominent and influential men on the
democratic side said last night, "the republican
majority have matters In their own hands, by
the use OF entirely proper and established parIa-
mentary methods they can pass this measure with
but little delay. majority can undoubtedly In
proper manner change the rules, and majority
can pass the bill. But 1t is our duty to resist what
we believe to be a bad and dangerous measure by
all legitimate and fair parliamentary methods.
More than this We do not mean to do"
Whether the republicans mean to make the
Civil Rights bill law will now be
seen. Some OF them perceive that it
is likely to hurt their party IN the next election,
because 1t furnishes q very ready means of annoy.
ance and oil exasperatlng and preJudicing the
people; but others believe that it will secure the
negro vote in the South, and the more violent ad.
minstra!lOn men think OF II, probably, as another
means OF dragoonng the South, for the bill pro-
vdes numerous causes Tor making arrests. The
proposition to alter the rules will meet with re-
publican objections unless 1t is 80 framed as to
exclude from the admission by majority vote all
bills IN The nature OF subsidies and jobs,
OF money. The danger OF gagging the House
In such manner as TO prevent discussion and 10
deny dilatory measures on all bills, Is seen and II
an attempt Is made to do this 1t Is likely to create
trouble on the republican side. The design OF the
administration leaders in bringing matters to
deadlock Is plainly perceived. Indeed, 1t was
openly spoken OF as q means mainly to pring
odium on the eighteen republicans VINO the other
day manuy resisted the gaggipg OF the House.
1t was believed that they could be whipped in but
It Is doubtful II any Of them will be driven from
what they believe to be the right.
THE NEW ORLEANS INQUIRY AND THE FUTURE
SOUTHERN POLICY.
The report OF the New Orleans Committee Is
awaited with great deal OF curiosity here,
though It Is not certain that Congress will take
any action on 1t. The Southern poIcy Of the ad.
ministration will be developed next week In the
House.
EFFORTS TO RESTORE HARMONY IN THE REPUB-
LIcAN RANKs-rHE IRRECoNcILADLEs.
Efforts are making privately to bring about har.
mony 10 the republican ranks. The Vice Presi.
dent, who has been very busy In TINS work lor
some time, has made several brief Journeys North,
II is said here, for consultation with leading and
moderate men. Ex-senator Morgan, OF New
York, mas been mere for some days and counsels
moderation and conciiatlon; out such nre-eaters
as Senators Logan, Conkling and Sherman do not
help the cause OF peace, aud as they are under
stood to speak Tor HIS Exceilency the
President and to represent his feelings and
policy, moderate counsels seem to be Of little use
for the present "For purposes OF conciiatlon
such speeches as LOgan's and Conkngs are use-
less. You might as well conciate your horse BY
sticking pins into him." said republican yester.
day.