New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-10
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
THE APPROPRIATION BILLS.

Mr. Holman, chairman of the Committee on
Appropriations thinks that he will be able TO put all tne
appropriation bills through the House before the END OF
the present month. Although scarcely any disposition
has yet been manifested to transact the necessary DUST
ness OF the session. everybody being absorbed In specn
aons and schemes concerning the Presidential dispute
this very condition OF the minds Of members Is favorable
to the rapid disposal Of ordinary legislation, for wheh
il fairly put into the hopper OF the parliamentary
ml the machinery of the rules grinds 1t through very
rapidly. now that few are disposed 10 retaru l's
nrogress nv debate Mr. Holman and his committee de-
serve credit for ndustrously preparing the bills Tor
carrying the Government, In spite OF the prevaieht
excitement. One fact connected with tneir Work uoes
not plpase Mr. olman-the times not propitious for
ne reforms in the way OF reducing expenditures. re
had bopcd this session to be able to effect considerable
saving Oh The approp ations of last year by stopping
leaks not then discovered and Topping OF e1faVasacs
pds so e Interest manifested in this undertaking.
and receives little cooperation that ne mas no en-
couragenent for going on with it, The truth 49, members
of Congress much absorbed III the question OF
who shall the Government 70 care much Tor the cos
OF running II.
THE UNITED STATES AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION
= An appropriation to enable the United States
to be represented at the Paris Universal Exhibition OF
1873 is certain of the good will of all prominent
members of the House and Senate. No one seems
to be opposed to such measure. lnernatiohal
comfy, aside from our own commercial interests,
is held TO require that after inviting all the world 10 our
own fair We should not fail TO make credable appear
taking place thereafter. 1t is probable that bill Will be
introduced In the House at an early day creating com
mission and providing FOR the necessary expenses Ihe
Transportation of goods To and from the exhibition VIII
no doubt be provided for and all proper expenses con
neced with their installation and preservation There
is talk Of erecting American headquarers building
for offices Of the commission ana or rendezvous ~
American visitors. The Government, II IA expected VIII
be large exhibitor, and ii is believed that number OF
the Western states will make collective displays OF their
agricultural and mineral products.
PROTECTING THE CAPITAL.
Five thousand stand of arms have just been
received at Washington Arsenal and II Is reported
that an increased amount of military supplies will also
soon he gathered here This believed to be part Of
the prepaTation referred Ivy the President ~ ar ih'er
view published this morning. for the protection OF puDc
property III the District of Columbia and the preserya
ton of the peace Senator Norton expressed the opi
ion to-day that the Democratic meetings held In this
city and West for the purpose OF arranging
large gathering in Washington at about the time the
electoral is counted, to Overave the constituted
authorities in the exercise Of their duties. He an
nounced his intention of seeing whether some means
cannot &c devised for providing against any threaten
Democrats are convinced that the meetings yesterday
lltmed and calculated 70 PIeudlce thcr case IN
The estimation OF the people. They regret especially
some OF the indsceet uerances OF their more enetabie
0f''o''' EXIT THE POLICE COMMISSION.
The Washington Police Board has not a
single friend in house OF Congress II was abol
ished unanimously While President Ferry railroad
ing bill for the purpose through the Senate today
Mr. Morton arose. aud was thought that ne desired 10
ay word favor OF the unpopular institution docs
the gentleman from Indiana desire the floor - asked Mr.
Ecrry only rose to move that the bill be passed. re-
pljed Mr. Norton and passed 1t was without another
word being said According to the reports about town
today there is great deal OF positive testimony obtain
able sustaining the charge that the police force has been
used 10 entrap OF Congress for the purpose Of
Influencing reports Of investigating committees by
threats OF exposure Of their private alngs III Is re-
ported that President Grant desired the passage Of me
ull The duties formerly devolying the board VIII
Leuceorth be performed by the District Commissioners
GEN. SHERIDAN AT WASHINGTON.
Lieut.-Gen. Sheridan arrived i'll the city to-
day on his annual visit to the President He attended
the State dinner at the Executive Mansion tonight His
presence here at this time has political significance
whatever. This morning Gen. Sheridan held confer
ence with Gen Sherman, during which the present con-
dition of the army discussed 1t agreed that as
the virtual termination OF the Sioux had released
considerable force OF troops from active operations on
the plains and they have gone into winter quarters
they will oe available for any other purpose Ior WHICH
they may be nccded'
TIE SENATE CHAMBER FILLING UP.
Since the HOLIDAYS it has been difficult to get
ouorrm together III the Senate many senators being
absent looking after their reflections serving upon III
vc,tigating committees. Now the vacant seats are be
ginning 10 diminish in number. Mr.. Window appeared
to-day in excellent humor at the handsome Endorsement
l received from the Minnesota Republicans, and Mr..
West returned in anxious mood at the threatening out
look in Louisiana. Mr.. Blaine Will arrive In day or
two and WILL doubt, set at rest the fantastic reports
In circulation his position ON the Presidential ques
tlOi.
WASHINGTON NOTES.