The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-09

between David and Goliath. he went brayely at his ad-
versary. The irst part OF his speech Well enough
Ho showed that OF Mr. Biaincs politi-
Cal party had nstgated the investigation
which Is all true, hut here his effectiveness
stopped. Tho galleries got tired OF the rest
OF his speech. Ic wound up tamcly sat down and
II was supposed the thing over But Mr.. Frye OF
Maine, colleague of Mr.. Blaine desired to ask qucs
lion aud immediately brought up the scandal
Ing Tho surrcptitious copy OF Mr.. Baine's speech
the currency, by the OF which Mr. Tarbox, MS Is
CHARGED got the chance of delivering i'm aud
telling reply tho day. As Mr.. Tarbox had re-
sumed his scat In aureoc OF virnous Indignation
over the rapacty and ndeccncy OF Mr. Blame IN tho
matter of the Muliean letters. tho question put
utterly Aors du combat He lacked the rcpar,ee 10
check tho laugh which against him. and Mr.
Blaine taking the floor this juncure, followed his
triumph mcrcilessly that the gentleman from Mass
achusctts was aphorically speaking taken out
shutter"
SECRETARY BRIsTow AND THE MULE CLAIM
DELAY OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE IN MAKING
THE REPORT AND THE REASONS ASSIGNED DY
PUBLIC RUMoR.
good deal OF inquiry has been made recently why
the ubConmittcc Investigation OF Expenditures In
tho Treasury Department has not reported IN tho
Of the mule claim against Secretary Bristow. II is
app ehcndcd by republicans the democrats
having learned wisdom by tho hasty onslaught made
on Mr. Blame will now hold In what evidence
has been taken before this committee adverse to Mr.
Bristow unit! alter the lepsbIican Convention,
that, no should be nominated
by any possibility at Cincinnati they viii
have tho damaging facts to adducc against him
in the campaign and thus defeat the republican party
Mr. Bright, chairman Of the sub committee, is known
Horn al.
against Mr. Brstow else base perjury at work.
Tho evidence Of one Thompson IN whose name tho
claim was brought, having been originally for
$4,000 has been given before tho committee, aud
members Of say Il Is most damaging, showing
great fraud on the governments II Is alleged on
spectacle authority that Colonel Gest of the Treas
ury Department, aud friend OF Secretary Bristow,
notified him OF the character Of tho Thompson claim
before he took It IN hand and Mr.. Brodhcad
ond Comptroller, rs we'll his chief clerk,
have confirmed this BY their verbal freely repeated
statements Notwithstanding the facilities which have
been afforded him IN evidence and examination, II is
matter OF frequent comment that Mr. Bright has
gone ahead. Much icn:cncy has been accorded ms
inactivity heretofore as II known that be wished
TO proceed cautiously IN the Investigations but those
who know the facts, and who are now hero ready 10
testify are somewhat oxaspcratcd at the delay and
apparent stoppage Of all investigation and tho failure
TO announce results Mr. Bright IL TO be urged TO 60
forward that before the coming convention nothing
will be len In doubt
AN EXPORT TO ABOLISH The IRoN-cLAD OATH
FOR JURoEs-IIvxLy DEBATE ON THE BILL
ANTICIPATED.
bill was reported from the Jud iciary Committee to-
day which is likely to lead to q warm contest between
he two political parties in the House II was consid-
for "A 10 me fhe mn hon nd
was then developed to show that the debate upon II
will be revival of tho amnesty controversy IN spirit
at least proposes repeal OF such portions OF tho
Revised Statutes require q test oath from jurors
and II substitutes simple oath that tho juror will do
bis duty faithfully. The point was made by Mr. Kas-
son, of Iowa. that the part OF the oath to support the
constitution would be donc away and that jurors
In the United States courts in lately dsaHecled dis
trics elsewherc, would BIO under obligation OF
loyalty tho United States government in getting
finding or verdict Mr.. Kasson demanded expa-
nation Ho wanted to amendment to the bill
remcdyng this grave defect Mr. Hoar of Massachu-
Sets also drew attention the fact that there was
nothing In the bill guard against moro ora
party Of consprators taking seats in the jury box and
defeating tho ends OF justice The bill Is tho work OF
the Judiciary Committee, but Il remains he seen
how far tho Northern democrats win In supporting It,
Everybody, republican and democrat comedies the
proprcty OF aboshng tho test oath, but doing away
the exaction Of obedience tho constitution
garded going too far in the year OF Presdcn.
tia election
THE APPROPRIATION BILLS IN THE HoUnE.
Mr.. Randall chairman Of the House Committee OF
Appropriations that all necessary appropriation
bills will be iavoraby acted upon by the House before
the LIST OF July and that there will be interruption
or the business Of the departments BY OF lack
ing appropriations 1t Is feared that the session
OF Congress will last until least the LIST OF August
ARRANGEMENTS TO ENABLE THE MEMBERS TO
ATTEND THE NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.
movement on foot In the house TO take a recess
Monday next for three days. as to allow many
OF the republican mombcrs wish opportunity TO
attend the Cincinnati Convention This will be moved
by OF the republicans. In the meantime there
DO understanding that legislation from party
standpoint Is to be brought up like arrangement Is
10 DO had during the week OF tho ST. Louis Convention
and It Is agreed that white the Senate will not
adjourn sufficient working force Is to be kept up to
dispose OF appropriation bills, and question OF q
quorum is to DO brought forward.