The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-19


considered their decision Of the case nnaL
THE INDIAN 1NvRsTI6ATIoN-EFP OF THE
RrEo TO SAVE Ex-coMMIssIoSER sMIrH-AS
ArrEMpT TO IMPEAcH BEAuIIEu.
When the witness Beauleu testified before the Indian
Committee few weeks ago frauds perpctrated
on the Indians at the White Earth Reservation
gresham Page remarked that he would impeach the
and prove bis testimony be untrustworthy.
Accordingly, in few days, witnesses were summoned
10 the stand where they lad boon predicted
by Page two or three weeks before few facts in
relation 10 the matter viii show how the Ring
seeks 70 control investigation in the committee
rooms OF Congress. Ex-Commissoner Smith formerly
lived in OF wilder's houses Minnesota Wilder Is
the leading Indian Ring contractor OF the Northwest
and a warm personal friend OF the reverend
exCommssioner. Before Smith sailed for Africa on
bis mission reform the heather he was 1t the COM
mittce rooms for investigation, and IL understood
then among OF his friends that Minnesota
witnesses would DO impeached II they gave any evil
dence against ex-Commissionor Smith II after
this that Page said Beaulieu would be impeached
A gentleman from st. Paul, who knows Wilder we'll
and here assisting onaof the committees uncarth
ing frauds, says that Charles Runce sent down
from St. Paul by Wilder for the express purl ,se
manipulating Beauleu so as to make him contra
himself and Smith. Runee manifested gre.
interest in the witness and was his company almost
constantly, apparently his friend All kinds of
have been circulated against Beaulcu and Page
received his testimony with
The truth Beaalicu is vouched for by Acting Vice
President Ferry, ex.senators Ramsey, Rice, General
Sibley and other well known citizens. Bcauen is
half breed but intelligent He educated in Mack
NAV, Al school kept by Senator Ferrys father.
When he was hcre few days ago he cordially vel
coined by the Vice President and they conversed to-
gcthcr in French. Mr. Ferry says that Bcaulieu is
well known ia Minnesota to be man OF honor an
veracily. He speaks and writes in three Language
and Is considered Christian gentleman by honest
who know him best. Senator Ferry calls him truth
full man. The Indian Ring SCOT at him and trying
TO impeach mis- testimony that E. p Smith may be
saved.
THE wHrsKEY rRAUDs-A VIGOROUS PRosECU-
TIoN OF THE BAN FRANCISCO RING PROM
IsED.
Lightning will strike In San Francisco forthwith.
The President has decided to appoint sort of CALI
fornia Dyer, named Cogn, to DO United States Dis
trict Attorney San Francisco, and vigorous and
memorable prosecution of the Whiskey Ring in the St
Louis fashion will be entered upon at once.
ARRIVAL OF ANOTHER POST TRADER--nGPoRTANr
EVIDENCE EXPECTED FROM HIM-AN Al
LEGGED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BABcocK.
Mr. Reynolds, OF the arm of Lee Reynolds l. Co.,
post traders at Camp supply l. T., has arrived In
Washington in response to q summons from Mr. ely
mcr's committee. He Is to be examined tomorrow
concerning the charge that his firm paid large for
the privilege of trading Camp Supply. leading
Congressman says that he has positive proof that
81 900 was sent General Babcock in one enclosure
and If Reynolds denies it, tho Congressman will put
we'll known gentleman the stand to contradict his
testimony and subs'antato the charge every particu-
lar.
Mr.. Reynolds has been long time the road, and
his testimony and the corroboratvo evidence
pany it are considered highly important
THE BLAINE CHAHGEs-MR. HARRISON Ex-
PRcrED IN WASHINGTON TO TESTIFY.
Government director Harrison, Of the Union Pacific
Railroad through whom, il is alleged the Blame
dial 60; first publicity, has been subp9naed by the
Judiciary Committee to como 10 Washington TO give
his testimony with reference u the collateral subject
OF the Pacific Railroad subsidy under investlga-
ton by this committee, and will doubtless be cx-
amincd with reference the charge made against
Blaine
ANOTHER AND SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST GEN.
| ERAL scHENcK.
member Of the House Committee on Foreign
Affairs says the committee have evidence before going
to show that while schcnck chairman Of the Ways
his services in getting bill passed by the House the
benefit OF Colorado immigration and land scheme The
proof understood 10 consist of documentary evidence
alleged to be over schencks own signature.
THE CURRENCY QUESTION AGAIN COMING TO
THE FRoNr-Acr1oN OF THE BANKING AND
CURRENCY COMMITTEE.
Tho financial question is likely to be taken up again
early day in tho shape o. action report from
OF which have DECIDED TO begin Thursday next .
patient and exhaustive examination and consideration
OF the numerous bills and resolutions now in their
possession. Tho accumulation OF measures ON the
currency question the hands Of the itee Is tho
result OF the recent protracted caucus action Of the
democratic majority Of the House, pending which tho
committee felt they not expected to touch the sub
ject. Furthermore, II was hoped that tho Senate
would start something In tho way OF an
amendment to the Resumption act, but tho
republicans, both in the Senate and House,
whatever their honest convictions 10 the
financial situation, have been WHY enough see that
the question best let alone and agitation
would only divide and hurt the party which
Notwithstanding this view OF the case BY both demo-
republicans the former fear that they will
lose prestige In the West unless they make another
effort modify the Resumption law and they will
ng therefore, risk the chaLccs OF rcvivnr dscord
their ranks. The Banking and Currency Commit
toe will sit every day, beginning with next Thursday,
until they dispose OF the business their table and
agree upon a report TO be submitted to the House
NEW MINISTER TO ENGLAND.
The President will nominate new Minister TO Eng
land next week.
ANOTHER SCANDAL ABOUT SECRETARY BRIsrow
AND PROMPT DENIAL ny THE ALLEGED
AUTHOR.
Secretary Bristow Is the subject OF great deal OF
gossip tonight account OF statement made before
the Committee on Expenditures OF the Treas
ury, that hc got fee OF $4,000 to step aside
and let the Louisville whiskey Ring namc
his successor United states District Attorney at
that place But the man who SAID have said all
this the stand. and he said He is
also charged with speculation In Mexican land grants,