The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-05-31

The National Democratic Committee hav,
held several meetings at the Arlington Hote
for some days past for the purpose OF estab
fishing some definite plan upon which to builc
their future operations. The meeting yester-
day lasted too hours and q half, and at times
the excitement over the matter under dis
cussion ran high. The discussion was over
resolution that had been presented, endorsing
tho investigation OF the elections in Florida
and Louisiana by the Potter committee. A
tremendous opposition was developed to the
resolution, which shows that the sentiment Of
the people is more certainty than the action Of
Congress, for most of the delegates are fresh
from the people, and know their temper better
than the Congressman can who have, for the
most part, been IN Washington for seven
months. AS an evidence OF this opposition
no less than eleven amendments were offered
to the resolution. 1t was finally adopted In
the following mild form:
RESOLVED, That the action of the House OF
Representatives IN appointing a committee
fully empowered to investigate and report
upon the frauds alleged to have been commit
ted in the late Presidential election 10 the end
that they may be known to the people. and
that the repetition of such frauds may be pre-
vented in the future meets the approval OF
this committee.
An amendment declaring that no intention
exists to attack the title Of Mr. Hayes was de-
feated by vote Of 20 to 8. In the speeches
opposing this amendment it was argued that
no one was called upon to predict what would
or would not happen. 1t can hardly be doubted
that the refusal to adopt this amendment will
destroy the democratic prospects OF success in
the fall campaign.
have learned on good authority to day that
the resumption and anti resumption members
OF Congress have agreed upon compromise
plan Of financial legislation OF which the out
lines are as follows: 1st-1he infatiop,st |
leaders agree, without pledging thor followers
that they will not interfere with Secretary
Shermans plans for resumption under present
laws, provided law be passed whereby any
further contraction OF legal tender notes NAV
be absolutely prohibited. To satisfy these
people, the old party Of what we're known be-
fore the silver legislation as hard money men
Or resumphonsts, have agreed tn yield to this
point. 2d.-In consideratio of the Welding Of
ibis point, which entered very lightly into the
main question Of resumption, the infiationists.
Dr. soft-money men, or whatever they may be
called, have receded from their position against
believing it impossible. and agree
ng to give Secretary Sherman a chance 70 trv
assumption under the present law. 3d.-In
est OF the Senate two things are to be observed
'irst that the majority which can pass a bill to
amper resumption, Will not leopard their
cheme by inviting Presidential Veto In
Their words, they will not move forward with
ut assurance OF thirds vote of the Sem
te on any proposition that antagonzes re-
nmption, and that they will try the Matthews
mendment on that point. (The Matthews
mendment means elastic and convenient re-
nmption, but antagonizes the present law by
esuming for awhile and stopping at certain
olnts for further accumulation Of coin.) Sec
nd that the finance committee will not press
8 resumption bill, but Will yield to the lptia- c
on maj onty OF the Senate without a single p
election from the committee or from rho n
'cretary OF the Treasury, and with assurance
at the House bill 10 prevent any further
tirement OF greenbacks will not be vetoed by
e President. And this concession practically
axes that bill a law as soon as it can come M
fore the Senate for consideration. 4th.- .
lat this shall end financial legislation for :,
is year 80 far as it affects our bonded debt.
or materially affects our CURRENCY
volume by any means other than to prevent
contraction, and perhaps prevents legisls- I'll
N regarding silver certificates
At the Cabinet meeting yesterday, Secretary II
arts informed the Cabinet that Commission 70
General Mccormick needs another appro-
alton OF $4,000 for the Paris exposition. II A.
pears that each nation, when it was assigned -.
es at the exposition, was left to erect its own
Idlngs, and although Mr.. Mccormick did the {
It he could, he will find himself "short, the the
cunt stated. No action was taken on the Cal
uest, as i. is desired to shave the amount Oil
Tn to the smallest figure before presenting as
request to Congress. Only one voucher 0oi
been presented to the Department for
ney expended by Mr.. Mccormick which Lad
DIS as follows: For loading and unloading
ibits for the French exposition, etc.. SsOOO
Department has refused to approve tine
cher in its present form and have requested
Commissioner to furnish detailed state
H. 1t is well remembered how Mccormick
iolished the $4,000 appropriated for tenn
lry clerk hire, when he was in the Treasury
amount named was intended
ast year, but he spent it all IN three
iths and had to get along on $4,000 for the nj
OF the year. Epw.nn
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