The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-16
WASHINGTON.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

wAsHiHGros, June u.s. 1870
THE CALDWELL pEsPATcH-FRBsH EVIDENCE
or IT'S BOGUS CHARAcrER-THE MATTER TO
COME UP WHEN Mr.. BLAMH 1s IN HIs SEAT
AGAIN.
Fresh evidence Is said to DO In The hands OF Proctor
Knots committee, showing that the Caldwell cable
message Of June Is spurious, and that Sickes, Cad-
wells former business partner, and broker in
Wall street. has been in way imposed upon by
tho supposed connrmatory cable despatch Of June o.
The committee would, Il is further said have made
this evidence public last Monday had Mr.. Blake been
on the oor OF the House, but they stand they will
not give Il out until Mr. Blaine is back In his seat
again.
TIE GENEVA AwARD-MR. MEADE, OF NEW
YORK, IN FAVOR OF APPRoPEIATINo THE
uNExPESDEp BALANCE FOR THE RELIxF OF
MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN WHO SUI
FEHED DURING THE WAR;
There a session Of the House tonight for consd-
GRAFTON Of tho Geneva Award question, the subject
beng discussed at length by Mr. r. r. Meade, Of New
York. He took strong ground against the claims OF
other than the war premium men, the merchants and
business men, who were really the final and eventual
losers In that dark hour for commerce when Con-
fcderatc cruisers intercepted aud made havoc with
foreign flag great and many years must clapso
before that commerce. which Is lawful right is
stored to Tho few renamed to tho flag in
faith OF Its ultimate and restoration of Its
power These few werc tho shipowners and merchants
who vcnturcd still abroad under it's folds How many
of these went down in tho financial disastcr which fol-
lowed Will never be mentioned. Enormous ratcs OF
insuranccs largely increased OF freight failures
OF insurance companies, disturbance in business
arrangements and delays in collecting insurance
make up partial list only of tho dinl-
cucs under which our patriotic citizens suffered
while the other class OF claimants which appear DO
fore insurers grow rich, wcre out Of the
TONS distress Ho argued the conclusion was inevita.
BILE that to those who "he sufferers" who gus
talned the nations Gag and tho national honor belong
the nrst and highest consideration, not only In the
past but as promise In the future, follow tho ex-
ample which has saved the little which remains Of
the gallant MARINE the chief pride resource OF
country.
sI.AvEHoIDNa AMERICAN cITIzENs-rHE BILL
FOR THEIR SUPPRESSION REPORTED ny THE
SUBCOMMITTEE.
The Sub Committee Of the Foreign Affairs Commit
tee having in charge the bill 10 prevent American
citizens abroad holding slaves reported through
chairman Mr.. Springer. of Illinois, to The full commit
to-day and tho bill amended will be reported TO
the House at an early day. The amendments do not
alter the original bill materially.
GOSSIP OVER AN APPOINTMENT BIZ THE PREsr-
DRNr-THE CIVIL SERVICE IDEA IGNORED
good deal Of gossip has been occasoncd here this
evening by tho appointment OF d. L. Pitney TO DO
superintendent Of the Treasury, to I'LL the vacancy
created by tho promotion OF Dr. Porter The appoint
made by President Grant, without reference to
the claims OF the Deputy superintendent who would
have been the selection Of Secretary Bristow accord
Ing to the civil service and reform programme Pit.
ncy the bos kkcepcr Of tho late banking firm OF
Sherman & Grant
RUMoRED RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY BRrsrow
The rumor again anoat, doubtless in connection
with the appointment Mr.. Bristows head Of tho
Superintendent OF the Treasury that Secretary
Bristow has rendered his resignation.