The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-12

Of the Franeo-Amsrioan Congress reveal that
NO economical reform Is 20 be desired be-
friendly way and the actual or AFFAIRS viii be
maintained IT. on the contrary. the Interested par.
form, then viii saysisssion be gwen 70 public opinion
You know nov tho spirit which auimatss the French
represents largely the industry OF France A. Menier
is the prcsidsnt the vice president, NJ. 1. Mielard
msros Of Paris, the Chamber OF Deputies and tho
SeLaie They all honestly desire the cooperation
TuS ... nd Legislators mors Of u 81.
fsct commerciai unity between these two
IspgS'ss YsS WI ,sspond 70 the loyal appeal Of
have honoreS mo by their confidence. Organize
.ional committee. which committee win SEND delo-
easion 20 Paris. and IN PARIS, during the exhibition
hand IN hand. our hearts equally animated BY the
same %pslss We WI strive 70 augmsn. the prosper.
common dcsire--so attain greatness by labor
Mr. Chostean's remarks were applauded.
General Banks said perhaps IL would not be deemed
advisable BY the gentlemen present TO take any ON
cial action, such - the appoini Of committees,
70 do anything which would give tho mosting for.
NAL signincanco. bat whatever gentlemen might say
could be said with perfect freedom. General Banks
then called upon Representative Hewitt who
saiA that In 1867 ne had the honor
to DO . commissioner to the Paris Ex-
hibition. then occurred 70 him that
the commercial relalions between tho Two coun-
tries ought to be more intimate the fault
France moro than with tho United States, ana In
connection he mentioned the fact that q the Paris
Exposition there q contest between the Wood
American reaper and the English and German reap
ers. and the rivalry AZ to what reaper
would first cut down the fold Mr. Wood har.
messed his machine and accomplished the task
before the oshsr machines got 10 work. And yet
tho sale Of the Wood machine In Franco
while tho Cobdsn Treaty permitted the English ma
chimes TO como In. But Mr.. Wood sold 1000 machines
In Hungary alone Mr.. Hewitt gave a number OF
reasons why Americans should meet the French CON-
mittee In the effort extend trade between the two
and trusted the movement hore 10 that end
would DO successful
Senator Eussis said that citizen Of Louisiana
felt deep interest IN this subject The people whom
he represented united tho French by tradition
association, language and large portion Of Thorn by
religion. As . citizen Of that State no gave this
movement his hearty ana sincere communication.
Representative Burehard, Of Illinois, thought there
growing feeling in favor OF lcsseniog duties
on imports and moro general desire enlarge the
extcnt Of markets. for our material manu-
features, and therefore he In sympathy with
movement
Representative Monroe, Of Ohio, said they had no.
express differences OF opinion and he thought
that there would be good result both countries BY
q conference such as that which proposed.
General Banks alluded the fact that Washington,
John Adams and Jefferson were in favor Of CONNER.
cial treaties only with foreign nations. We have
changed this respect. but France has adhered to
tho opinion France feels that thcre should be
larger markets for her products. and hence the
movement are nov considering. Hc was sure tho
intelligent opinions expressed here tonight would
stimulate man ufacsurcrs, merchants others, and
show the French committee that are ready TO CO.
operate with Il In the effort 10 enforce
intercourse.
H. Chotteau. through General Banks, rendered his
heartfelt thanks for the attention which the company
had paid 70 his remarks ana for the encouragement
they had gwen - him In the expression OF their
viewa The company thsn separated
THE PRESIDENTS YEELNos IN RELATION TO
THE ACTION or THE RECENT REPUBLICAN
CAUCUS
The President does mot to be in tho least dis.
turbed BY tho actions Of the recent republican
caucusea Those TO him, socially and politi.
cally, say that thero 10 probability whatever h Q
viii. o. requested by the resolution introduced
BY Senator Sargent 10 tho caucus last
night, rsscipd bis srdes iorbidding participation
OF ofaeaas In snsskecatvs bsanch or she service
IN meetings. caucusss and conventions Of political
character and these friends do think IL probable
that on consideration, any such request will be
by the Congressional Committee to whom tho resolu-
ton was referred, though thoy may confer with tho
President on political affairs generally In OF tho
approaching election They say that tho President
never declines listen attentvey TO any suggestion,
but that when he makes up his mind AZ TO the right
funess Of any no adhsres to It. The republi-
cans in Congress for tho greater part will cndcavor
avoid direct with the President, however
they disagree with him IN OF hts political meas
ures.
ANT COLONEL MORRISON.
Tho Secretary OF War has transmitted 70 Secretary
Schurza COPY OF q report Of Lieutenant Colonel Nor
risop OF the Second infantry, relative to the cutting
OF timber on government lands Cnur d'Alcne.
Lake Idaho This report states deprsdations on
q large scale being made by parties who informed
Lieutenant Colonel Morrison that they intended 10
cut and drive 900 feet Of logs and that tncy had
no permits 10 take them from tho public lands. on
reporting the trespsss the United States land agents
ct Lewiston, Idaho. of1cer was inormsd that no
civil authority In tho Territory authorized pro-
secs the public lands from this Wholesale piIage In
view OF the fact that wood and timber reservation
may DO located 90 to include the deprecated SEQ
sion the report says that II Is very important that
mediate measures DO taken BY some authority to stop
these operations.
BREvEr RANK IN THE ARMY-DrLL or GENERAL
BUTLER
Tho bill introduced BY Senator Butler. to-day go
az and regulate the status brevos rank In tho Unod
States Army" provides that hereafter thoro shall DO
no distinction except to grade and date between
brevct commissions in sho regular and volunteer
forces conferred upon ofnecrs Of ihe army now In
active service the retired iiss for gallant dsln
gu,shed, mcritorous faithful services. Tho bill pro-
poses TO repeal l22 Of the revised statutes
and also expIicy provides that section 226 shall Be
90 constructed confer tho same privileges upon
officers Of the regular army were conferred by II
upon officers OF volunteers
THE VENEZUELA AWARD.
There 10 q prospect Of tho House Committee on
Foreign Affairs reporting . bill providing for new
commission TO examine into tho Venezuela claim
awards uoder tho former commission. Mcssrs Hamil-
ton Forney and iilingcr the subc ommittcc having