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New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
A NEW PRO RATA BILL.
wAsnINGToS. Wednesday. March y, i

WAsHINGTOk. NeChcthhys Haich - i'''s
Representative Rice, of Massachusetts,, has
prepared bill compel the Union Pacific Railroad to
pro rate with the Kansas Pacific Road which Will be
presented 10 the committee on Friday substitute
for that for winch he and Mt Hewitt declined % vote
The objections OF these gentlemen To The other bl
that II granted power 10 the eonmisslohet l'i',
or commissioners whose appointment was PROVIDED
for III bill seize the roads for violation of thcir
charters The bil proposed by Mr.. Rice. and which
IL Is expected Will accepted by the other members Of
provides the appointment of three commissioners
who instead OF authorized 10 seize The roads Tor
,nion of their chnrters may 20 before United States
Jndge wherever one NAV be- found. and procure a
strAining order against the defnuing road IL also d
that the shall be advanced Oh the docket ana
heard Immediately.
RELATIONS WITH COLOMBIA ONCE MORE.
II will be rccollected that at Panama recently
person accused OF crime In charge OF the United States
Consul was liberty by the authorities, on the
ground that there was no e1tradtion treaty between
the two countries The United States having dipo-
matte relations with Colombia at th at time. there
was, "a "a consequence, no diplomatic representa-
tive there 10 inteIpose In The pr.mlsrs he ide the
Government. These facts having been brought 10 the
attention Of the House Committee on APPROPRIATIONS pr
fore be sent TO Colombia, aud the Colombian Govern
Incut which withdrew its Minister from TINS country
viii 6y sending Minister hther in restore dplo
matte relations. Aa extradtion treaty between the TWO
countries is contemplated.
A swINDLER's RETURN FROM ENGLAND.
Charles II. Moulton, the real estate broker
who swindled number Of citizens out OF large sums Of
money several months ago, and was arrested and after
ward released on bail. again arrested IN this city
this evening. Moulton after swndling his victims and
being indicted by the Grand Jury OF the District, WAS
placed IN jail, but released III fey days on BAH
After ms release he suddenly disappeared from the cy
aud information OF his whereabouts was obi aimed until
he was arrested In London, when he gave himself up
Mr. Francis Pratt Of his victims, went TO London
and brought Moulton back with him. arriving here last
Monday His presence IN this city becoming known 10
MIR Gabriel b. Chase, he ordered his arrest 10 is est
mated that his swindling operations amounted 10
slOs, 900.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
strength and tenacity of one who believes IN its

strength and tenacity of one who believes IN its
justice.
Mr.. Hill spoke to-day solely of the power OF Con-
gress to establish q sinking fund without the con-
sent Of the railroad companies. He held that Con-
gress does not possess such power. He thought II
might be different if the companies had defaulted In
their part of the contract but the Judiciary Com
mittees bill is not based on the pretenson that
there has been any default. Mr.. Hill did not debate
the policy of the Government, OF OF Congress- under
the circumstances, but confined himself to the dis
cussion of the power of Congress under the con-
tract He argued to show that the power to alter.
amend or repeal, granted by the acts of 1862 and
1864, applied only to the corporate powers ana
privileges of the companies, and did rot apply TO the
contract alone He then showed that If these pro-
visions did have such applications they did not con.
fer upon Congress the power to change the cohtact
after il had been executed; aslong as the companies
in good faith kept the contract their part Con-
gress could not interfere with them.
He also argued TO show that the terms OF the con-
tract as originally made were Intended as induce
ments to encourage the companies TO build the roads
for the public benefit, and that for Congress 70
change or amend those inducements after the WORK
was done upon the faith of them, would be fraud
on the companies which Congress could not reserve
the right TO commit.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28

AUBuRN March 27.-Mrs. George Sealey, OF
owasco was fatally burned by tho explosion OF lamp this
morning.
BINGHAMr0N, March 27.-Miss Mary Welch. aged
nineteep committed suicide by drowning In the Susquehanns
River this evening Cause despondency Her parents are IN
Ireland.
LONG BRANCH, n. j., March 27.-The schooner
Mary LOUISE from Washington c. bound FOR Newi ork
loaded stores ashore at O'Clock m on
Barpegat Shoals Ii m after throwing overheard 7o0
barrels OF and rosn, she toated on
NEw-BRUNswIcK, n. j., March 27-Upon COM
trsmps Tonight charge Of stealing brass from the cars az
East New Brunswick on the Pennsyvania Railroad. The
hands Of freight trains frequently have to drive famps on
with rev0yers.
BosToN, March 27.-At Waltham, Mass, yester-
iess with poker supposns her TO be dead he 70 h
house went Moody street Bridge and jumped insS sne
home where he srretted By the police HIS motne''
thouah severely bruised 10 likely 70 recover.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
GERMANY COUNsELs RUSSIA.

LONDON, wednesday, March =. 1873.
The intimatiOns from Berlin on the Eastern
question this mornngthe first semioieal expression
of opinion since tho hitch in the Congress proect-ars
entirely different from the assertions hitherto made BY
special correspondents The Berlin Post, which prints
nothing political without purpose, and which is one o1
Prince Bsarcks ORGANS 1.-The failure OF the Con-
gress would probably result in Russia and England re-
naming at peace but arming for These prolonged
armaments England can infinitely better afford than
Russia who would be reduced TO exhaustion were
she Obliged TO maintain her armies on war roofing or
England perfectly in position TO bide her me the
Car will probably be driven to extend ms conqes,s
in the interval the better be prepared for the col.
son when il does But IN such case Aus'ria ana
Greece would join England 10 protect Their own ID.
sian or any other foreign interests Russia therefore,
had better restrain her ambition"
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
retary informed the gentlemen at once OF the
acceptance, which he had just received.
ACLOSE FIGHT FOR SEAT.
TIE VOTE IN THE HOUSE IN THE DEAN-FIELD
CASE,
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE1
WASHINGTON, March 27-There were strange do
ings in the House of Representatives. to-day
1t had been agreed that q vote should be taken IN
the contested election case of Dean against fleld
to-day and each side had reserved its big gun for
the final struggle. The Democratic gun was fired
by General b. f. Butler who alone, OF all the Repub-
icans opposes the retention of Mr.. Field, and that
of the Republicans by Mr.. Frye, of Maine.
General Butler has been doing all he can In behalf
of Mr. Dean, the Democratic contestant and it is
reported that he has assisted the Democratic MEM
bers of the committee in preparing and presenting
their case. When he took the floor to-day there
general attention. He spoke for nearly hour with
considerable effect. The most of the Republicans
looked disgusted and the Democrats were by no
means unwilling to accept such valuable aid, even
from General Butler
Mr.. Frye, who always speaks effectively, made an
unusually strong speech to-day. If he had had an
advance copy of General Buffers speech he could
not have answered it with better skill and force.
He showed that General Buffers arguments were
founded On false assumptions and premises that he
had introduced alleged facts and papers that were
never before the Committee on Elections, and in
truth were not facts that bore on the at all.
While.Mr. Frye was speaking the Democrats seemed
much troubled and there frequent consulta-
tions between them and General Butler. Mr.. Fryes
speech left ground for any Republican, or Demo-
crat either. to stand and vote for the admission
of Dean.
The committee had reported that Mr.. Dean was
entitled to the seat, and motion had been made to
substitute the name of Mr.. Field for that OF MIR
Dean. vote was taken first on the substitute, and
stood 100 in the affirmative to 119 in the negative.
The Speaker voted in the negative made tie, and
thus defeated the motion. Every Representative
was accounted for, except Mr. Chapman Freeman,
of Pennsylvania. OF the Republicans, the only one
who voted against Mr. Field was General b. +. But
ler while the following named Democrats voted
for him. Gambler, Cutler, Hartridge. Herbert j.
Taylor Jones (Ala Potter. Rea, stenger, Walsh,
Williams DELI
Tomorrow the vote will be taken on the original
resolution when If Mr.. Freeman is present, Mr.
Field Will have majority of one. If Mr.. Freeman
does not return the vote will still be tie, and Mr..
Dean will still lack vote of enough 10 secure his
seat unless some Democrat changes his vote.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
TRUST FUNDS MISMANAGED.
THE sIxpENNY SAVINGS BANK CLOSED.

THE SIXPENNY SAVINGS BANK CLOSED.
THE EXAMINERS DECLARE THAT 1T HAS BEEN con-
QUOTED VERY CARELEssLY-IMPRoPER AND IL
LEGAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THOUSAND
DEposI1o2s AND ABOUT 81 ,S0O,OO0 LIABILITIES
MOST OF THE DEPosroRs VERY POOR.
The Sixpenny Savings Bank in this city
was closed, yesterday. by court order OBJ
tanned by the State Bank Department. Ray-
ment of accounts was continued. however for
three hours after the service of the order.
The number of depositOrs is remarkably large,
and consequently the distress caused by the
failure will be widespread. There are $4,000
depOsitOrs most of them very poor people.
whose little accounts represented small
savings, made by much self-sacrifice and
hard work. The liabilities are $1,SOS,-
269 II, and the deficiency is estimated
by the examiners at $S2,425. Estimates
of the amount depositors will get
vary from rs to 80 per cent. The
examiners say that the management of the
bank was SO careless as almost to amount to
indifference on the part of the managers, and
that improper and illegal investments were
made.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
ROrMANIA AND RUSSIA.

LONDON, Wednesday. March %, 1873.
The Paris correspondent of The Times says:
telegram from Bucharest states that the Bessaabian
question stands thus: Russia has agreed that 1t should
be brought before the Congress and decided by oecar
ing herself ready to Keep the Dobruda, If the Powers
pronounce against the exchange"
The Bucharest papers attack the stipulation In the
Treaty of San stefano that Russia shall maintain com.
inunications through Roumania two years They say
that the Russo Rounanan convention terminates with
the end Of the war, and that the stipulation would per-
pefuae the block traffic the Roumanian roads and
railways and njure the trade OF the country The hou
manian Government has refused Russian application
TO build hospital and telegraph station az Galatz
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
WASHINGTON.
TOPICS RIFE IN CONGRESS.


THE QUEER WAY In WHICH THE PRESIDENT
TREATS CoNGREssMEN-sCoF1ELDsN NOMINATION
THE RAILROAD SINKING FUND--NoRTHERN
PACIFIC, ETC.
1T is stated that Wisconsin congressman who
called on the President to disavow response
bllity for Mr.. Howe's speech and to press
candidate for Register of the Treasury, were
not Informed that an appointment had already
been made. Secretary Sherman ana MI Ihomp-
eon both make statements In regard 10
the stormy interview at Mr.. Shemans Office,
reported by THE TRIBUNE. Senator Eaton
intends to press for an investigation OF MIR.
Noyes's arrest. Senator Hill made an able
speech, yesterday, against the Sinking Fund
Bill of the Judiciary Committee. A new bill
TO extend the time of the Northern Pacific
has been prepared. The vote on the case OF
Dean against Field in the House, yesterday
was a tie. Another vote will be taken.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
STRONG SPEECH BY MR.. HILL.

THE POWER or CONGhEss TO ALILK IHH ooNI""O'
WITH The PACIFIC RAILROADS DENiLD.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBusE.l
WASHINGTON, March 27.-The speech OF Senator
Hill, to-day oD the Pacific Railroads Sinking fund
bill of the Judiciary Committee is spoken of to-
night as one of The strongest that has been heard IN
the Senate for many days The great lawyers OF the
Senate listened to it with attention and respect.
Although the Senator spoke for more than three
hours, many of his auditors did not seem to tire.
Whatever may be said of Mr.. Hills politics, his
ability as q lawyer, his loyalty to his convictions
and his power in stating them forcibly and directly
have never been questioned. His speech to-day has
set the Senate thinking, and, although lie was fire.
ouently interrupted, he held his position with the
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
INDIGNATION AT NOYES'S ARREST.
SENATOR EATON URGED BY CONNECTICUT PEOPLE
TO PRESS HIS INVESTIGATION.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON March Ex-senator Eaton says
that tomorrow he will call up his resolution author
izing the Judiciary Committee of the Senate to in
qure into all the facts concerning the arrest OF Mr.
Noyes of the National Capt. al Insurance Company.
Mr.. Eaton receives letters daily from prominent
friends who urge him 10 make this investigation
thorough one, in order to rebnke the agents OF the
of Connecticut has written Mr.. Eaton, saying that
the people OF his State are indignant at the manner
of the arrest, and denOunce 1t Us gross outrage.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
RECEIVING TBE COURTS ORDER.

THE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS CoNTINUED-ANxiETY
OF DEPosITORs-sTATEMENrs OF THE OFFICERS
AND OF EXAMINER KIRKLAND.
A messenger from Albany appeared at the
Office Of the sixpenny Savings Bank No. 7AA Broadway
soon after O'Clock yesterday. and served ON William
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
sERyJA SHOWING FIRMNEss.

BELGRADE. Wednesday. March 81. 1873.
It is said that the Servian Government,
having refused to mobilize the army on the northern
frotier against Austria without the
consent OF the skuptschina which was known before
hand would be gven Russia suggested SUSPENSION
of the Constitution This suggestion has been Declined
after nearly causing Ministerial crisis
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
THE SCENE AT sHERMAY's OFFICE.

ER. THOMPSON CONFIRMS THE TRIBuNRs REPORT
OF 1T, EXCEPT AS TO THE WORDS LYING"
TRICKY" ETC.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNE.I
WASHINGTON, March 27.-secretary Sherman has
authorized a correction of the report published to-
day concerning alleged interview between him
self and two Representatives from Pennsylvania,
General Harry White and j. NJ Thompson, when
the last two informed yesterday of the appoint
ment of Judge Glenni w. Scofeld 10 be Register of
the Treasury
When Mr.. ThOmps0n's attention called 10
that report this evening, he related the circum-
stances of his visits the President and Secretary of
the Treasury substantially they have been re-
ported lie added. referring TO the failure of either
of the officials named to mention the appointment OF
Judge Scofed, 81 did not think the treatment falr
or frank. and said az much, though in good humor,
and General White and myself left the Secretary IN
perfect friendship. The words lying tricky
and 'hypocritical' were not used to my knowi-
edge. The facts stated are literally true.
The appointrnent of Judge Scofeld was
made on Monday morning and, consequently,
Secretary Sherman knew it when we called upon
him Monday evening. lie may think. however, that
an appointment is not an appointment until il is ac-
cepted think differently. I don't know how In
the world The TRIBUNE got hold of that conversa-
hon, because there was present at the tllne'
except Secretary Sherman. his clerk, General White
and myself. They've got the facts, however. II not
the exact language. My opinion Is that secrelaiy
Sherman aud the President did not treat us Win
fairness and frankuess."
IL Is only necessary 10 add that the report OF the
conversation published to-day was supposed 10 DE
correct when sent
tbs STATEMENT BY SECRETARY SHERMAN.
iGESERAL rREss DisPATCnl
WAsHISGToS, March 27.-The following state
nent made the authority of the Secretary OF the
Treasury: He says that the telegram in New-Yoik
paper pnrportinG TO be an account of an interview
between himself and Messrs. White and Thompson,
OF the House of Representatives, with reference TO
she appointment Of Register Of the Treasury is a
gross Misrepresentation. No such language was
used by the gentlemen as stated. At the time the
gentlemen called upon the President, Mr.. Scofed's
acceptance had not been received by him. The Sec
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
EUROPE TROUBLED.
GENERAL CONFUSION EXPECTED.

GENERAL CONFUSION EXPECTED.
THE CONGRESS SCHEME VIRTUALLY ABANDONED
GENERAL IGSATIEFF TRYING to CoYCIIIATR
AUSTRIA.
General Ignatiefrs visit to Vienna is exciting
the liveliest interest in Europe, and is the sub.
ject of general surmise. 1t is understood that
he is trying to win over Austria to the
support of Russia, and prevent her from
coming under British influence. The Aus
trians are resolved to make the best
terms they can. Some hope is still entertained
that England and Russia will come to an
agreement in regard to the Congress. Prince
Bismarck is trying to establish harmony, but
has not succeeded. The Grand Duke Nicholas
will probably remain week in Constantinople.
THE CONGRESS STILL DISTANT.
The POWERS UNWILLING TO ACT WITHOUT ENG
LAND-RUssIA MORE CONCILIAToRY.
LONDON, Wednesday. March %, 1873.
THE Powers" Berlin telegram to The Pail Mall
Gazette says. have declined suggestion made by
Russia that the Congress be held without England.
Prince Gortschakoff is endeavoring to bring about
a meeting of the three Emperors and the three
Chancellors. Russia is understood to have indi-
Gated her willingness 10 make further concessions
TO Austria, and some concessions also to Roumana,
DelHg prOmptcu, III Is tuOuRHt, ny srONluR dp~
prehensions of differences with England. Germany
has, under the circumstances, abandoned for the
present all idea Of issuing invitations for Con.
gress."
The London correspondent of The Manchester Guar
dian says:
The situation so far regards the meeting of the
Congress, Is much improved by assurances that Lord
Derby, Foreign Secretary, has received IRON Count
SchouvalO the Russian Ambassador here, during the
last few hours Count Schouvalof kept Russas mega.
tive TO EDgland's demand REGARDING the submission OF
the treaty to the Congress in his pocket havng learned
that consequences OF such response would be ser
ou and did not deliver IL until he got authority 10 give
Lord Derby certain assurances and explanations There
Is fear. however that the smooth word may be In
tended to quiet England until General Ignatef ne
gotate an understanding with Austria.
PRINCE BISMARCK MEDITATING.
The Berlin Tdgb'at says: I" Prince Bsmarcks
latest attempt at mediation between England and
Russia has thus far been unsuccessful HIS proposal
was that Russia should indicate beforehand the
points in the treaty which she agrees should be dis
cused at the Congress. Russia has not yet replied
to this proposal"
SLIGHT PROSPECTS OF AGREEMENT.
ST. PETERsBU &c. Wednesday, March ~, 1873.
The Agence Rasse considers the alleged proposal OF
Prince Bismarck. that Russia should indicate before
hand the points of the treaty che willing should
be discussed, unlikely TO effect settlement.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
rHE GRAND DUKE AND THE SULTAN.

CONeTANTINOPLE, Wednesday, Mafch q, 1873.
The Grand Duke Nicholas will probably re-
main here q week. He dined to-day with the Sultan.
The company included Russian Princes aud Gen.
erals and Vefyk. safvet Namyk, Re0uf, and Osmap
Pashas The Sultan Is having presents AND an Imperial
order prepared for the Grand Duke who VIII visas
hi,ua ali
New-York tribune., 1878-03-28
GENERAL IGNATIEFTs MISSION.

TEE RUSSIAN DIPLoMATIST GIVING AUSTRIA Ex-
PLANATIoSs-EFFoRrs TO ISOLATE ENGLAND.
VIENNA. Wednesday, March ~ 1873.
General Ignatief was in conference with
Count Andrassy, this morning and had an audience
with the Emperor in the afternoon. The Foaea! Cor
respondence says General Ignateis mission Is PROOF
that the key of the suatonas regards tue eventuaty
of war is in Vienna. the Austrian Government must
allow England to entertain no doubt that she can
not upon Austria. The TagesprcSe regards Gen.
eral IgnatieFs mission as striking tribute 10
the correctness OF Count Andrassy's policy OK
always consulting Austro-Hungarian interests.
The Treplden6lan hopes tnat General Igna-
tieR will succeed IN effecting arrangement
with the Government 1t says: " The time has now
arrived when Austria should think OF protecting her
interests by precautionary measures beyond her own
frontiers" This remark Of the Frea'denbdH means the
annexation Of Bosnia, Herzegovina, Northern Albania
and portion OF Macedonia. The sem-oidcIal papers
are silent The Ne,c Free Press liberal, ant.Russian
ana Bsmarckiau) SAYS hat General inatieTs purpose
is 10 is late England. The Deutsche Zetng tstfOng
German and antl-lungar thinks that Austria VIII
gain b. an AngloRussian war because Russia must pay
nigh price for Austia's neutrality. ,... -.
Today's newspapers consider that the congress mas
failed and that Austria must look To the protection
OF her own interest
AN ANTI-ENGLIsH COALITION EXPECTED.
LONDON. Wednesday, March 27, 1873.
Dispatches from Vienna conflicting the cor
respondent there OF re Daily telegraph adherne to the
belief that an antEngsh coalition will result from the
pending negotiations. and that General lgnatief comes
10 Vienna for the purpose Of striking bargain for the
partition OF Turkey. The correspondent probably de-
riyes his information from political coerie which
colors It according TO its bias. The Ii0ess cor
respondent Vienna, who Is perhaps nearer to Count
Andrassys views SAYS General Ignatfs purposes are
unkno but probably the person most familiar Win
the treaty OF San Steno he comes TO explain It's scope
aud show how il can be modified in the interest of AUS
tria But as the Government Il perfectly capa-
bic OF judging these matters for itself, General gnaen
Is not more likely succeed this tha3 on the two
former missions. The Russian answer 10 Englands
latest question merely that the Government adj
heres 10 it's former THIS does not sound very
promising still thought here that the reply Will
not close all Interchange Of opinion
PARIS, Thursday. March %, 1s7s.
special from Vienna TO the Temps reports that Count
Andrassy has Informed Sir Henry Elliot that Austria
would remain neutral in the event Of Ango-Russan
war.