New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-11
DISTRIBUTING THE SUBJECTS.

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DISTRIBUTING THE SUBJECTS.
Yrrr PRESIDENTS MESSAGE REFERRED TO THE VA
ptoVs CONNurrEEs-A LIVELY TALK OVER WAR
WITH MEXICO.
luY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.l
WAsHlNGToN. Dec. 1O.-Ihe customary resoiu-
tious distributing the different subjects treated OF
in the Presidents Message 10 the several committees
at the House, usually passed pro foIna WITHOUT
discussion. They rise 90 an exceedingly inter-
c.ting debate i'm the House tins afternoon, when
they were reported by Mr. Wood Chairman OF COM
Ii,tcc on Ways and Means.
The first amendment was proposed by Mr. Hewitt
AZ NrV.Yark After causing 10 he read that portion
lof the Pr.il,nis Message referring 20 the state oil
lsr.ir. on the Nc.cau border, he offered resolu-
ton 60 send that subject 20 the Committee on For
cian Affairs. with instructions 20 make an lmme-
datc INVESTIGATION and 60 report 90 the House 10y
resolution or otherwise what measures are neces-
slry for the preservation OF the peace and the pro-
motion Of commercial ut,rourse. The little speech
which be made iu support II this amendment was
| pointed bat free from all sensational features he
aid that thc country does not want war; and that
Do uis opinion there ls uo occasion FOR h"'lit's De-
tween Inc United States and Mexico. WHAT we do
need. Dee thinks. are closer commercial relations
| and tho creation of markets in Mexico and else
where for the sup,u. products ~ the United states
and the fostering Of trade which viii be beneficial
| Co.. both countries.
| Other Hcprc.culatycs followed Mr. Hewitt
Ivory one of theu except Mr. Mills of Texas pro-
| tested earnestly against ana unnecessary war with
Mexico. and expressed tc belief that the peace can
De- preserved 90 tHc same time that the Texas border
| is protected from Nc>icIu raids.
| O.c or two ID mo.ratc Representatives limited
tbat OBJ, Administration desires war with Mexico.
In Potter. of N.v-Ycrk. sad that over since ne
,,., to V,.r,r,t,u to intend the session of Com
e,.. ue air fli been fun of um0rs OF serious
It-.rlr.. oa tt, I'm, Crude border.
| Gn.ral Garfield and Mr.. Burcbard members Of
10 r.,..,r.lf.. ,.,. yay- and Mems. expressed very
I...,,.l, tl,,r o,,,i,, tl,t neither ID, President
Il -,, .,f bi. C,i,f,.t desire. 10 have any
- ,..,b ann Ir.ir,r re.,',for-. and that all
,.....f.r. ~ tic Administrators, are animated
Il ,.,l. b, , t..ir. IN .r.rJ that protection to
It,..iriu citizens winch ihc latt.rLavca right to
H. General Cart I'd ref .rcd to the annoyance
Is h.h tlc p oplc of Texas have suffered, and 90 the
I, -lo.a Ira interest which their Representatives, IN
a.. House f,eI in this important subject. lie cX-
lrrc.ed lo opinion that if anywhere in the country
i there is willingness Co engage in war with Mex
b u. 10 wall be found among the Texas Representa-
hlyss and their constituents.
II one OF two Democrats from other States denied
Bit auy such desire existed but their dcniala were
tusorr.d D. the speech made hy Mr. Mills, Of Texas
p closing the d,h't" on Che subject MI Mills agreed
fIlI other Representatives. about tho necessity OF
h tung I'D differences between nations 10y means o!
n piomacy provided that The countries VINO" we
Haye Co deal with are civilized, oud are aDIc or VIII
ing TO 1--we up 20 any OIL Iuet promises Inns nc
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Proceeded Tor ih unuf OF u"If, the dHcHuH'it "ts
II ......e.I Ly Mr. Wood with a slight modification.
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Il ST. touger was the next 10 move an Amendment
l. ,.. ~. c,,,,,e,co with FOREIGN countries. the inn
l-ay,rt # rivers the binding Of lighthouses ETC.
,t, o.,,,,,,,,,., an Commerce lie made q sneecb
| favor Of li, amendment. In trcatngthis subject,
H.. C.,.,,,tt.e an Uavs and Means had followed