New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-14

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member Ii it did not mean that it was drbbic and
Mr. FRYE dep. Mel objected to any further discus.
Sion OF the question.
MANY ITEMS IN THE Bill CONTESTED.
Mr. ATKINS then proceeded to argue against Mr.:
HaleS amendment increasing the appropriation for tho
| four principal missions to Europe.
Mr.. LUTTREL Dem, CALI stated that most Of tho
! American Cousuls had violated the law in regard 10
from Hong Kong had been about 600 which at 81
whereas the Consul at tha: port had accounted for
Mr.. Hates amendment was rejected, ss 10 10.
Mr. HUMPHREY rep, Wis sent 10 the Clerks desk
to have read the letter OF Mr. Cox (Dem n ~ recon
mending George II Butler postmaster at the Black
Mt. HEWITT Dem, n. ~ raised The point Of order
that the paper pertinent to the bill under con-
ana II was not N order TO nave re@ om
" W stated that, under the CIRCUMSTANCES, he would
The paragraph Ina wing been reached which fixes the
salaries OF the Ministers to Spain, Anslra; Italy,
! Mr.. SINGLETON Dem. MissJ on the part OF the
| Appropriation Committee, moved an amendment appro
Paraguay and Uruguay che original bill only providing
for Muster 70 the Argentine kepnn n at a. soO9
He thought that very many OF the missions could be
| Tho amendment was agreed to.
Mr. CoNGER ReR, Mcn moved to appropriate late
Belgium. which missions had been abolished by the BILL
Mir. BRENTANO rep. NJ moved to insert Greece IN
the list OF missions requiring salary Of 1900 ana
strike from the list the mission to Turkey. He
argued in support OF Ms amendment
Mr. WRIGHT Dem Peunl spoke in favor Of cutting TN;
of all the unnecessary MISSIONS ana suggested that ha
OF tnem were unnecessary.
Mr. GARFIELD G:cp, Ohto) expressed the opinion
that gong too far in the material view taken OF
foreign relations, To strike at some foreign missions and
@crcii rnnrtsnce ar becanse there vas no money
value i'll them. He asked who would be wiling to strike
the Consulate TO Cyprus even, although nigh not
have been worth dollar in commercial value Cor the
last fifty years. when the enormous contribution to
archaeological science made by the United states Consul
there was recolectei. He should he ashamed Of the
country, and particularly ashamed Of the city OF New
were allowed 10 be taken away.
Mr.. HEWITT Dem, n. " asked Mr.. Garfield whether
he not aware that the city OF NewIork had pur-
Mr. GARFIELD replied that If SO II must have been
Nj, nEwIrTZNo, sir The gentleman coniounds the
Castclani collection (Which has not been purchased
with the Cesnoa collection. which has been purchased
by NewYoIR, and been Oh exhibition there for the last
Mr. SINGLETON Dem. Missy opposed the amend
ment on the ground that there vas very niue coner
The amendment rejected.
Mr.. HALE tIop, Mel moved to amend so as TO pro,
switzcTand at Salary Of 5000 each Rejected
Mr.. NEAL rep. ohio moved that the title OF the
Charge dAGaircs al Portugal be changed to that Of
Nj HALE tI;ep Mel moved to increase the salary of
the ConsulGencra al Cairo from $4,000 to $1,000 Re
Mr. MONROE C2ep. Ohio we'd increase the salaries
The Consul al London, PARIS Havana aud no
Jnero from - 900 10 $4,000 and 10 strike out the
duty OF the COnsuencral at RIO De
auero TO perform the duties OF the secretary OF Lesa
| tion without additional compensation. lie explained
that would be impossible for that Consul 10 perform
duties OF Secretary OF LEGATION because toe duty o
such Consul required him TO work all day. II was also
geographical inpossb!Ity because the Minister does
oi reside at de JaDeiro, but about forty ues from
that city e place where the Court ves ana where a., az
proposition OF making tst-cass Consul secretary TO
Mr.. WARD Rep.. Penny opposed the curtanng and
GRIPPING Of the Consulate at Rio de Janeiro, lie re-
peaed The expressions OF kihuin 'eg au IosiIe o
ie1tiN
launch OF the steamship City OF no" The first Of the
new brazilian ine at Chester. last Wednesday. Brazil
/ he SAID oilers new aud profitable feed for consular
work Mr.. Ward spoke at me length IN regard 10 re-
| latons with Brazil.
Mr. HEWITT Dem, Y y said that he mad proposed
the provso in the COmIDitee Oh Appropria ions be
ton at Rio de Jnnelro was needed Bat view Of
the explanation made by the gentleman IRON ono lNr
Monruel, he had no objection 10 striking out e foIiso
mir Monroe's amendment having been divided. tnt'
and the portion striking out the provso was agreed TO-
SIDE DISCUSSION on onIoANs.
| Mr.. KEIGHTLEY rep Michl, replying 20 some re-
cent remarks by Mr. Hewitt said he was asonished THAI
! the gentleman from NewNOrk lMr. Hc~itD had not
heard OF General Comfy, who had distinguished Himself
in both military and civil he. General NOyes had also
been assacd as If he had been distinguished for one
thing ard that was that he had nominated r. H. Hayes
General Noyes was worthy of any position because there
was 40 blot or siam upon hlm ANY, tnv
| 10 tue contrary Notwithstanding. Mr.. kcighucy also
spoke highly of Mr. Lee, Consul ut Frankfort, ara MI
TOWNSEND a. ~ suggested that he dld not belong 10
the rsS family OF Lees ksHGnlGr orv ,n,or,or
y. u
of assang any OF those gentlemen ana sald ihat me
point of his criticism tlat they were appointed as
the Presidents declaration that he would not maze ap
pointments on personal grounds; a.. pno.,,o,. ,no,r
among his friends ONO suitable men for public posi-
tious-such men as Secretary shermah-he should be
| debaIred from appointing them.
JT HEWITT replied that the President occupied
position high that, when he made declaration to the
neou he should stand by 1t without reference To any
personal ties or to what he owed to the state OF Ohio
| When Mr. Lee was appointed Consu-Generai 10 Frank
fort ueuM IA
waiting for promotion, aud who had applied for that
| consulate, were overlooked.
Mr. BLACKBURN Dem.. Ky) ironically prot. ssed
sympathy with the state OF ONO, AS not being fairly
treated the Of public Offices II IL true she has
tbe President-by title not patentable the General
of the Army. the Lieutenant General the CAeiJu.!ice
ana an AssOcateJustico OF tie supreme C0ur the MIL
Iser 10 the Court Of France the secretary OF the Treas
ury the person Of one who Is iy itcd foi the office
II Is that of her Democratic Representatives Mr
southardD has proposed constitutional amendment
providing for three Presidents because ONO ID not con-
| tent with furnishing one . . ,, .
re~ard TO The General Of the Army hc said General
sherman holds that position not by Civil Service rules
but by military service. There was competitive exam
nation for that app ointment-laughter and appause
competitive examination with those VINO were hghting
for the Union and against those who were hgiug TO get
out of the Union SO 1t was also with the Lieutenant
| General Of the Army ,,-oo...,... 100,
TO his place also by means OF coint luye examination
| Mr.. KEIFER-Yes unquestlouaDly. lie received ms
hiQh standing not only "a CIVILIAN but AZ man VINO
did his duty the eld yine 10 uphold his Nag and to
preserve the integrity OF the country. e..
| Mr.. SPRINGER DoIn.. I'D moved To strike out me
Consulates to Ming 20 and Chin Kiaig. III China. Re
| jected. .,,.,,,,, ~, NJ, 80 ,
ment adopted making II the duJ oil Con7uls 10 make
the amount OF Tie exports ana
imnorts of the countries which tey may be accrcd
ited and, motion Of Mr.. LArIiROP rep. ILL an
other wa adopted making he duty Ol COnsuls to make
annual reports the wages pad for labor IN the
| countries to which they are accredtcl
| The committee rose and the bill ana amen imenis
| were reported to the House All amendments were
coucurred in and the bill passed.
TIL INTERESTS OF SCIENCE
! THE WOODRUFF ASD The BENNETT EXPEDITIONS
| VERY DIFFERENT AFFAIRS.
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