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he would adopt the policy of local selfgovernment
Feeling this. and. after consultation with his
friends, Mr.. Foster. the Goth of February, made
tne speech which attracted some attention. IN
Which, In announcing what he understood to be Mr..
Hayes position, he declarged that the flag should
wave thencefOrward over States and not over
provinces.
Governor Hayes, when that speech reached Colnm-
bus wrote letter TO Mr.. Foster approving il. That
letter was published at the time In it the Presi-
dent, while saying that he would make no statements
to influence results cordially ndorsed the declara-
tions of Mr.. Foster and assured him that that in
depreciation of his views was correct This letter
Mr. Foster showed to John Young Brown and other
Conservative Democrats.
Then came the WOrmleys Hotel conference. This
was not formal dinner party, but was an informal
meeting of gentlemen. There was no organization
and no chairman. No one stated the objects of the
meeting. In the course OF the evening, at time
when General Garfield Mr. Foster and Major Burke
We're sitting apart. from the rest upon sofa,
Major Burke read q paper which has been
made the subject of so much comment and
which has been declared to have been the basis of
corrupt bargain. That paper simply an un-
signed memorandum covering no more than half
page Oh letter paper setting forth in brefest outline
Major Burke's belief as to what the policy of the
Nichols Government would be in case it should be
sustained by the President.
The memorandum substantially covered the
points embraced by the resolutions of the Nichols
legislature and no more. 1t did not form the ba-
sis of any bargain and Mr.. Foster declares that
there no bargain of any kind, for any purpose,
in consideration of anything whatever to be done,
or to be left undODe, by either party.
Mr. Foster felt that he was actuated entirely by
patriotic motives to secure q peaceful solution Of
the very grave troubles which then threatened the
country, and he says that in looking back over the
past he see nothing that he did with reference
TO this matter that under like circumstances he
would not hasten to do again.
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TFIFGRAPUIC NOTES.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Feb. 1.-THE third annual
State Fair of Florida opened here Tuesday.
PROVIDENCE T.. l., Feb. 1.-THE new library
building Brown University will be dedicated, saturday,
.LcysoyyIIrr Fla. Feb ia meeting Of repre-
sentaves principal southern cities was held here 70
day with TO adopting some UNIFORM system u quai
antine.
PouGHKEEpsIE ~ Y, Feb 14.-The ice harvest J,
full blast large gangs OF men are workng hign
and day Up this time about SOOOUO tons nave peeh M
vested or about half the crop.
BosToS, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE Massachusetts, Clint
will visit Wilmington leaving this city this evening The
club probably attend reception given by Mrs aye
on saturday Afternoon Afterwards M down 10 thef fegu
Lar dinner at the Riggs House.
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THE CONFERENCE AT wORMLEY's.
A STATEMENT BY REPRESENTATIVE FosTER-No BAR
GAIN EVER MADE-THE MYSTERIOUS PAPER IN

A STATEMENT BY REPRESENTATIVE FosTER-No BAR
GAIN EVER MADE-THE MYSTERIOUS PAPER IN
BURKE's POSSESSION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNEI
WvsHINGToN, Feb. 14.-Representative Charles
Foster OF Ohio has made statement relating to the
Wormey Hotel Conference, Of which the following
are the substantial points:
When Congress met in the Fall of 1876 Mr.. Foster
was very much impressed with the dangers that
threatened the country. He thought he found in the
Electoral Count Bill aremedy. He supported that bill
on the ground that it would contribute to peace
full result and for the further reason that in his
opinion the result would be TO give the Presidency
TO Governor Hayes Mr.. Foster stood alone aMong
the Ohio members in supporting this measure. but
he sustained it out of what he considered, and still
regards. patriotic duty.
After the decision of the Electoral Tribunal In
the Florida case, there was great excitement among
the Democrats. That night Democratic caucus
was called, the object of which was to consider
whether the Democrats as party would
sustain the Electoral Bill or not. There was much
excitement and strong opposition, but the
result of the caucus was decision to sustain
the law Meanwhile the filibusters were doing
their utmost to break down the count A system of
bulldozng was organized throughout the country.
and letters and telerans from all sections sent
to Washington to aid the filibusters in their move
ment. Special efforts were made to induce Southern
members to recede from the agreement TO sustain
the count, but the Southern Democrats gehefalIy
cared little for Mr. Tilden personally, and did have
high regard for Governor Hayes -,
Mr.. Foster as the immediate representative ol
Governor Hayess own district III Songiess, i1. n an
personally, was familiar with his views, and felt
entirely Confident that VI he should DO inaugurated
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RANDALL HEADS OFF A BATTLE.


WEDNESDAYS sKTRMIsHING RENEwED-THE HOUSE
SUDDENLY SWITCHED OFF FROM POLITICS TO
FINANCES.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrDUNE.I
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-There was little APP
pendx this morning to the excitement which occur
red IN the House yesterday afternoon.
General Gibson. a Representative from Louisiana,
who was absent during yesterdays session, rose to
personal explanation. Mr.. Gibson is one of the
most conservative of Southern men. Unlike his
colleague Mr. Ellis, he took part in the flibus-
tering movement of last Winter, and what he said
to-day complimentary of the Southern men who
acted with him might have been said with equal
Justice OF the speaker himself In the course of his
speech he referred to the Returning Board prosecu
tions and said these meu have been arrested and
are being tried for violation of the laws of Louisi-
ana, and in conformity with the criminal laws OF
that State.
Mr. Hale inquired whether the Speaker approved
of the prosecutions which have been, and are now,
in progress in New-Orleans.
Mr. Gibson replied that these men were guilty OF
violation of law, and that the prosecutions are
proper.
Some further words passed between the two
members in which each attempted TO induce the
other TO place himself squarey on the record in re-
gard to the Returning Board prosecutions, and
which ended in the declaration by Mr.. Hale that he
regarded the prosecutions the greatest outrage OF
our political history.
Just when the House seemed to be drifting into
repetition of the scenes of yesterday, he Speaker
cut il short by presenting Secretary Shermans
letter in regard to the finances.
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OPENING THE STAR SERVICE BIDS.
GREAT PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT FRAUDS
lBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE.


iBY TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1I.-Assistant- Postmaster
General Hazen and Superintendent Marshall, desig-
mated by the Postmaster-General as a commission to
open the bids for the Star Service, which includes
mail routes in eighteen States and Territories west
of the Mississippi River, and involving contracts to
the amount of several millions, have completed
their labors
Every precaution was taken to prevent such
fraudulent transactions Were so summarlly dealt
with by Postmaster-Gencral Jewell in the Hines
case several years ago. In order to prevent the al
teratlon or substitution of bids, the commits
sion stamped each bid rs IL was opened,
with device specially prepared for the purpose.
and placed t in fire-prOof safe to which the Post
master-ieneral and Mr.. Hazen alone have keys.
The clerks engaged in the work were detailed from
the various bureaus outside the Contract Office and
n different set employed each day. A record OF the
bids has been compiled giving the names and
amounts, which will be held by the Postmaster-Gen-
eral as an additional check against fraud.
These bids are FOR service on LOO routes for four
years, and under the requirements OF the law,
certified checks and drafts amounting in the ag.
gregate to over 81 100000. have been deposited
with the department security for the good faith
of the bidders At the request of General Brady,
tn Contract Office has taken no part whatever IN
the opening, examination or recording OF the BIDS
Judge Kelly put his hostility to the Tariff Bill In,
TO practical operation to-day before the Ways and
Means Committee, by occupying nearly all OF the
session in an argument against the steel and iron
schedule of the bill.
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which he is held not merely by Carlton cabal. but also
by many of his peers. of whom openly
cOuraging the present movement against him and the
changed circumstances Of the Eastern question pass
remain In Office we may regard tits favorable symptom
for he maintenance of peace, though it may be earned
at the cost OF CONCESSIONS IL he retires may count
upon serious complications
RUSSIA MUST GIVE GUARANTEES.
The Times independent and .anti-Turkish). in its
leading editorial article, to-day SAYS:
slby and she will have TO give guarantees 10 austria
as well as England that she will quit Constantnope II
she should fulfil her rash intention to occupy IL WIN her
troops.
HorEs THAT WAR WILL BE AyERTED.
The leading editorial article of The Daily News
(anti-Turkish and LIberal) says:
The difficulties Of the hour doubt great but when
find sovereign deeply interested as the Emperor
OF Germany in the maintenance OF peace expressing the
conviction that that object viii be gained we may nope
they will all be surmOunted.
THE FLEET URGED TO ENTER THE EUXINE.
The Morning Post (anti-Russan and Conservative
says:
The Peace-at-anyprice party will be grati1ed to learn
that Lord Derby has suddenly become quite belcOsea
pretty sign that there Is risk Of any collision
dered TO COnstaDtnOple there why BTit0ns
and Russians should not take part In the gayeties
Of the reassured residents II from Constantnope. we
still able 10 proceed at will into the Euxine Sea,
occupy position of power. We shall anxiously
wait TO learn from official declarations whether tins he
II the fleet merely TO at the entrance OF the
BOsphOrus while the victorious forces OF the Car
actually hold StambOul this latter news viii assuredly
balance the effect Of pacific appearance at seraglio
Point.
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AUSTRIA SHOWING ALARM.


COUNT ANDRASSY AND TIE EMPEROR CONVERTING
THE HUNGARriNs CLAMoRING FOR WAR.
LONDON, Thursday Feb a. 1873.
The excitement at Vienna is daily increas-
ing at the turn Eastern affairs taking. and the excet
ment in Hungary is greater At Pesth the situa-
ton is regarded as very critical. The Emperor has
for Archduke Albrecht. Field Marshal and Commander
Chief of the Hungarian Army, for the purpose
of concertng important military measures. The Gov
organs maintain that Russia has broken her
word and that AustrO-Iunsary Will be compelled to
march with England in order to force Russia TO
be faithful her promises and return TO her home
While however, the Hungarian papers warike, the
Austrian independent journals demand peace.
WAR RUMORs CURRENT.
In Vienna Count Andrassy' prolonged interview wit h
the Emperor, on Tuesday, and the sudden return TO
Vienna OF Archduke AbreCht have given rise TO endless
suruise as the decisions pcndngs Count ADdressy
was closeed several hours YESTERDAY with the Mini
ter OF Finance, and important financial arrang
must prccede the mobilization OF any portion OF the
army, il is rumored that the Government is about 10
resort to active military Up to last evening
however these reports had not been confirmed and they
are given only for what they worth. The Govern
ment is undoubtedly alive 20 the dangers of the stua-
ton. but is resolved possible, to avert what would DC
tor Austro-HungaTy national disaster
ENERGETIC ACTION NEEDED.
The following appeared In Count Andrasys organ, the
Pcsther LIoyf yesterday morning. The non-occupation
OF Consantinople isshe foremost and weighy in
terest Of Europe and Russia understands. by regain
lug her freedom action that she has the right 10 hoist
fhe lars nag of victory the BOsphoras then IL il
Of neutrality and end must be put 10 the policy OF
accom- pshed fact The occupation Of Bulgaria ana the
exaggerated extension II is proposed to give that prov
iuee will never be tolerated by Austria. Action and
energetic action-alonc can now save Europe"
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AN UNPALATABLE TRUTH.

SECRETARY SHERMAN TEILS THE HOUSE THAT TI6
POLICY HAS DIMINISHED THE REVENUES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Secretary Sherman sent
bombshell into the House of Representatives this
afternoon in letter informing Congress that COM
pared with the last fiscal year, and according to
the present rate of income, thereIwould be deficit
during the present fiscal year of $f,0G921S. Sec
retary Sherman recommended increased taxation or
reduced expenditures. The House after considera-
bic wrangling, in which the Democrats showed res
tveness at the fact that their wayerng policy is
settling the business OF the country, finally referred
the communication to the Ways and Means Com
mittee but the House was obliged to admit that
the question of changing the whskey tax is set
tied.
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WASHINGTON.
TOPICS AGITATING CONGRESS.

LOUISIANA POLITICs--THE REVENUES CRIPPLED
sILvER-THR TARIFF ON IRON-DIsPUrED con-
- FORMATIONS.
The House came near to engaging in an
other party controversy yesterday, but
was prevented by the tactics of Speaker
Randall. Secretary Sherman reports that
the revenues may fall short $4,9OO,0 900 this
year. Representative Foster has made a state
ment denying that there was any Louisiana
bargain. General Devens is of the opinion that
Louisiana's right to try the Returning Board
is unreasonable. The iron industry has made
a protest against the Wood Tariff Bill. Judge
Kelley opposed the iron schedule in committee
yesterday. Senator Jones has spoken in behalf
of the Bland bill. A bounty bill, chiefly for the
benefit of Southerners, is before Congress.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHINGrON, Thursday, FED III, 1873.
The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads
has agreed TO hold special meeting next Monday for
the consideration OF the Brazilian Steamship Bill.
largely attended meeting OF IrishAmercan citizens
was held here last night TO make arrangements for eel
ehrsting the centennial anniversary OF the birth OF
Robert Emmett the irish patriot, on the 4th OF March
The House Committee Military Affairs has resolved,
ths until otherwise ordered ii will meet every morning.
Sundays excepted at O'clock for the purpose OF exam
ming witnesses concerning the organization of the
army and army expenditures, aud that any three
members shall constitute q quorum
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THE RUSSIANS I'M CONsTANTINOPLE.
GREAT CONFUsIoN--THE PUBLIC PEACE NOT DIS
TURBED.

GREAT CONFUsION-THE PUBLIC PEACE NOT Dis
TURBED.
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEl
CoNsTAyTNoPLE, Thursday, Feb. Ia, 1873.
There is much excitement and confusion here
over the entry of the Russian soldiers No disturb
ances violations of the peace reported yet.
The Russians announce their intentions to preserve
the peace, and to protect Christians whose lives
and property may be threatened
INTENSE PUBLIC ANXIETY.
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.I
LONDON, Feb. Is, 1873
The reported announcement that the Russians
had entered Constantinople, and also that the Eng
lish feet had arrived there, has created intense
excitement. Last night the situation was the the
sole topic Of conversation at the clubs and theatres
and in the streets much enthusiasm existed until a
very late hour.
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LOUISIANAS SOVEREIGNTY.
THE UNITED STATES UNABLE TO INTERFERE IL THE

KEIUKNINT BUATtD CAcHS
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, Feb 14.-Attorney-GeneralD Devens
IS represcnted to have said, in conversation this
morning, that he should not write any letter in
answer to that from the President on the Louisiana
subject, giving a reason that it is unnecessary.
He also said that IN his opinion the United States
cannot interfere in the trials of the Returning
Board; that Louisiana has perfect state Govern
ment and is just as much entitled to her sovereign
power as the State of Massachusetts, The subject
will be again considered in the Cabinet tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
FRANCE QUITE TRANQUIL.

LONDON. Thursday, Feb. II, 1873.
1t is curious to note the pacific advice and
surmises which from Paris. There seems to be an
utter absence Of interest or excitement there. This
mornings Times dispatch from that city stated that IT
is believed in competent quarters that matters will be
arranged peacefully The Mpntqne irdnfnise counses
England to remain tranquil. The Journal dcS D60ts de
cares too late for England to act The majority
of the papers hold similar language and hope the ws-
dom and moderation Of the Powers will prevent further
plicatiOus
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OBITUARY..
THE REV. DIR. WOODBRIDGE.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 14.-Ihe Rev. DIR.
Woodbridge rector OF the Monumental Episcopal Church
this city, for forty years, died this morning. age
y.four He was a native Of Massachusetts, was
graduated at West Point. served short period III the
United states Army at Old Point ana aiterWatd NJ Fot
Independence, Boston; resigned ana Went 10 mary
land. where he edited political newspaper lie suose-
queuty went TO the Theological seminary Ut Ale Aanuid,
V1 WAS ordained by Bishop Moore and soon after was
called 10 the Monumental Church. where he hs fehaihed
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THE PACIFIC RAILROADS.

ToPEKA, Kan, Feb. IA telegram was
received here from Washington to-day to the effect that
Judge Dillon has declined to render decision III the pro
rata case Of the Kansas Pacific against the Union pac
Railroad Company in the United States Circuit Cour.
for the District Of Nebraska, for the reason tnas ~
Kansas Pacific has dismissed the scton thus leaving tW
latter where 1t was seven years ago.
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iarneh se
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THE EXCITEMENT IN ENGLAND.

THE GOVERNMENT GIVES sExPIANATIoNs-IIsC COURSE
WARMLY APPROVED BIZ THE TORIES
LONDON, Thursday. Feb. IA. 1873.
In the House of Commons, this afternoon, Sir
Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer
made statement regarding the passage of the Dar-
danelles by the feet. He said that six ships passed.
despite the Turkish Pasha's protest; that the Adj
mirals orders were to enter with or without leave
and that the ships were prepared for action
Sir Stafford Northcote also SAID that the Govern
ment had received the communication from Russia
sent to all the Powers stating that Great Britain
and other Powers had determined to send ships to
Constantinope for the protection Of their subjects
Russia felt obliged to consider the proper means for
protecting Christians whose lives and property
might be threatened and that for this purpose the
Russian Government was constrained to con-
template the entry of portion of its
troops into Constantinople. He said that the Brit
ish Government had protested against TINS vlew de-
claring that il see no parallel between the TWO
courses proposed. -,
The Chancellor's statement was received with
loud cheers from the Conservative benches
In the House of Lords, Lord Derby made state
ment similar to that of Sir Stafford Norrhcote i'll the
House OF Commons. Lord Derby also read ms
patch from Prince Gortschakoh, the Russian Iree
mier informing him of the Russian occupation OF
Constantinope, which, Prince GortschakoH adds is
merely pacific measure.
RUSSIA ExPEcTKD, TO GIVE WAY.
The Press Association says there was much cx-
citcment in the lobbes of Parliament this afternoon
after Sir Stafford Northcotes statement and it was
thought the situation had become most critical. A
more hopeful view however was taken after Lord
Derby's speech, many Conservatives believing that
Russia would give way.
LORD DERBY AGAIN IN FAVOR.
The meeting of Conservatives at the Carlton Club,
which was fixed for this afternoon, has been ad-
iourned sine die, an intimation having been con-
veyed to the leaders Of the movement that in the
present serious situation it is inadmissbe TO con-
tinue the agitation against Lord Derby. Several
promoters of the movement state that they have now
no further reason TO complain of Lord Derby, as he
strongly supported forcing the Dardanees and pro-
pie.
The committee Of Liberal members of Parliament
10 watch the progress of the Eastern question and
prevent ihe government from drifting into war,
Will hold It's hrst meeting tomorrow.
LORD DERBY LIKELY TO RETIRE.
The London telegram to The Manehester Guardian
u1berall sent last night said:
the Clubs and House full OF rum6rs to-neht that
Lord Derby Foreign Secretary has withdrawn from tho
Cabinet, but such not the case. The expectation
bowever that be Will resign. Ii will REQUIRE
nmer an than Lord Derby 10 disregard the dsfavor in
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A NOMINATION sHELvED.
THE vExATIOUs CASE OF THE TOLEDO POST OFFICE
PUT ASIDE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUyE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Senate Committee
on Post Offices and Post Roads disposed to-day of
the Toledo Post Office case, which has given rise to
such bitter controversy not only in Ohio, but also
in Washington. The Committee decided to postpone
the further consideration of the nomination OF Ir.
Alexander Reid until the 7th of March. The COM
mission of the present Postmaster, Mr.. Dowlng,
will expire on the 9TH of March.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
JONES ON THE BLAND BILL.

AN ABLE SPEECH ON THAT SIDE OF THE QUESTION
ITS LEADING POINTs-CONGRATULATIONs BY
SENATOR'S.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-02
Mr.. and MRS. LORD Ar HOME.
Window shutter. Thrown Open In the Four
tcenth Street Mansion.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lord were ycster-
day at homo 10 few Of their intimate friends.
The work of setting Mrs. Lords long-closcd
residence in order for the formal receptions
was briskly begun. and half n dozen servants
were all day cleaning wind 1ws, polishing door
knobs. shoVcllng snow and making other
preparations for callers. Tho shutters Of all II
the front windows were thrown open and mem
bcrs OF the household were moving about within.
Persons passing the house about clock yes
trrday afternoon were greatly amused hy "a dis
play of small no centennial hlgs in the front
windows. which We're supposed tp b" indicative
of the feelings of the inmates that they had won
"a legal victory. The notion OF Ire flags had its
ism was not appreciated by his mistress. ON
cer Leach says that as he wns passing the house
soon alter the appearance OF the hags a lady
disappeared, and Joseph came forward and
pulled down his rOlOrs.
Several messengers called with letters and
cards. and bouquets were sent in.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lord received last evening. two
or ihree calls. and Mr.. Lord held Il consultation
with his lawyers.
The hal, and p0rlor- were brilliantly lighted.
The red dnmasN curtains were drawn over The
Windows but the shutters were thrown back
and warm red glow WIS reflected.
. Ihn legal proceedings present no now phnse.
Mr. tn mas Lords lawyers r.iinrd ip aid
ANYTHING 10 the Information rontllnod in the
documents published Yesterday. Mr.. George
p"iorc-i Lord of counsel tor the sons, said that
his side VIII do noihlu. until the IN inst, when
thr case is before Ju-tle" nuuohup.
EN-Juige Fullerton. when asked II there was
anything new. SAID, 80 lrs. u Is something new
in practice for man who II pronounced 10 DE
swear that he isn't"
Mr.. Charles Lord. Mr. Thomas Lord Jr.. Mr.
Henry Lord. and Mr. Frank II. Lord were moi
among tho callers On the bride and groom yes
teruuY.