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New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
GENERAL SCHUR/ AGAIN.
FESTIVE UNDER HE POOR DEFENCE IN TIE SEN
ATE, HE ASKS Tx ASSOCIATED PRESS TO LET
HIM DEFEND HIMSELF.
LGENfrAL PREss DIsPATCM


HIM DEFEND HIMSELF
GENERAL PRESS DsPATcHl
WAsuSGroN, March 1i--Sccretary Schurz fur
nishcs the following, rs 10 yesterdays debate
in the Senate upon the prosecution of timber dopre
dators in Montana:
Some Senators attack the Interior Department for do
ing thing has not done, and scarcely mention the
thing it really has done. We were ar-aigncd for having
prosecuted settlers and miners who wanted little wood
and timber or their stores and Mines While we really
had only prosecuted SPECTATORS who had depredated
upon Tie public lands 1n arSc ~, Sci.e sri,c lor
s lions 'InS Of til. department no. a settler miner
has touched, except where persons have cut mprr
under the cover OF fraudulent preempon or homestead
claims When these speeula0rs have obtained IRON hve
to eight dollars per cord for wood ana iiom twenty 10
which they have taken from public lands. they can
afford 10 pay the Government nj least small part Oh
their prcii AS people III othef pars Vi INC co"' o
As to dcpopulatng tho territories there are no signs
that cthcr IN Montana or any other errory ~ con-
sequence Of the action of the Interior Department put
1t Is notorious TACT that the eonsunpton OF timber %
which persons take for nothing from the pupic lands
viii infinitely more wastefu than they nave 70 pay
In this the mountain sides IL hesr
will very soon he stripped of thclr forests, anu VIC
forests destroyed. the mountain sides VIII remain
bare forever II mat Soes so on m rG She ssese
Territories will become Ia part unihhapipls ana ue-
populated esIecy the ynlry' W ,s c1n.mpon Of tmbr
eau reduced To the actual necessities OF the people Oy
thc action of the Government. and the waste g9ng
on e prevented the Territories, Instead OF being de-
populated, will lie protected against most disastrous
Consequences, which otherwise must necessarily ensne;
notice that method Of doing this has been called
nm American. | never thought 1t was un-Amercan 10
prevent stealing, to enforce laws We are Dound 10 exc
cnte laws they are as well as we can II these laws
nre not ns they should be- Ii Is the business of Con-
gress 10 make them The operations OF Inc Depart
mcn for the prevention OF timber devastation apply
only IN "A very limited extent To the territories Ihe
prcipal field of operations in the timber GROWING
states such Minnesota Michigan, Wrcosi iiorIua,
Louisiana. Mississippi and Others.
Mr. Schurz ssd that while IN the Senate, so fer
AZ he could remember he had not uttered a word
in the debate on the moety system, nor in any other.
about spies. Those who were called spies in
the employ OF the Interior Department., were
simply agents who were sent out to discover what
depredations had been committed and who .'oIn-
mitted them. and if tho department wanted TO
know anything about the matter. these agents had
to be called upon for information AS depredators are
not in the habit of reporting themselves
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
A GRAND TARIFF DEMONSTRATION.

ALLENTOWN, Penn, March 14.-The prepar-
a;ons for the great demonstration against the Wood
Tariff BILL winch Will take place in this city next satur-
day are about completed The number OF men who Will
take part in the parade will be from 5000 to 10000
Nothing the worst kind OF weather can prevent this
demonstration from being the largest and most enihU-
siastic ever witnessed in the Iehgh Valley Catasauqua
will turn out almost masse it having been decided to
suspend business Saturday afternoon so that every
body can participate. All the other nelghboring towns
will be well represented from Match Chunk down 10
Eastoa The people feel that their interests are leopard
izpd and regardless OF party affiliations, the masses
intend 10 show Congress that Pennsylvania In earnest
In the OF protection to American industry Gov
eruor Uartrnnft Colonel r. NJ. Hoyt, LieuenantGOver-
nor Iatta Mr. Bartholomew. and other prominent gen-
tlemen have accepted invitations to be present -Four
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
yIRGINIA's NEW FUNDING BILL.

RICHMOND, Va, March 1.-THE new Fund
ing Bill passed in the State Senate this mornngayes
30 nays B. Tie preamble opposes increase of taxation
recognizes the ssty OF preserving aud nsuing the
continued existence of the institutions of tie State. iB
Guiding the public school system; expresses Willingness
and anxiety restore the former equality OF the public
creditors by; Distributing rateaby among them the en-
tire excess public derived from the present
rate OF taxation after most economical admInistra-
ton of the sate Government The bill provides that
the bonds issued under the Funding Act OF March 80
ISL and the Act of March T. 1872 shall be exchanged
FOR registered bonds bearing interest at tue rate OF per
ecnt for eighteen years, and per cent tor thiry-two
years principal and interest 10 be exempt From taxation
by state county and city, no exchange 10 DC mado
uutl holders OF not less than $l5 100000 OF tax re-
cevabc bonds OF the state shall have expressed their
readiness make said exchange. The bill ai-O polues
that owners ~ The other nIcrestbe airing bonds, which
were not .fuuded under the acts mentioned may
fund two-thrds OF the amount thereon, together WIN
twu thirds OF the accrued interest thereon TO July l.
1871, IN bonds rs above described.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
WHISKEY IN BOND.
THE EXTENSION OF TIME 70 THREE YEARS DOES
NOT INDICATE LOWERING OF TIE TAX.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRiBUSEl

TIE EXTENSION OF TIME 70 THREE YEARS DOES
NOT INDICATE LOWERING OF TIE TAX.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO rHg TRiBUSr.l
WhsHIsGToy, March 14.-This afternoon the
House passed by close vote the joint resolution
extending the time for the withdrawal OF spirits in
bond from one TO three years.
The debate disclosed the fact that the Western
manufacturers Of spirits were by no means united
in their support of this measure, and that it was
urged almost exclusively in the interest of manu-
facturers of Bourbon whiskey In Kentucky whose
product improves with age The manufacturers of
high wines, and of spirits requiring rectifcation,
were opposed TO the resolution.
The principal argument in favor Of the measure
was based ON the policy of the Government not to
collect its taxes unti the goods taxed are placed
upon the market for sale OF consumption. The i'm
porter of spirits is allowed to leave his goods in
bonde,l-warehouscs for three years before paying
the duty upon II, and the manufacturer of tobacco
Is exempt from duty as long as the article lie pro-
duces remains IN his establishment. Ii was argued
therefore that it was unfair and oppressive to this
special interest to require the taxes to be paid upon
II al the end OF single year. which. in most in
stances was long before the whiskey was placed
upon the market.
The vote of the House to-day should not he inter
preted as in conflict with its declaration five or six
weeks ago that it is ncxpcdient at the present
sion Of Congress to change the rate Of taxes upon
spirits The resolution, as ii passed, contained a
Provision that all the spirits which are affected BY
II shall he taxed nj the same ratce which would
bayc 70 be paid of the time II was placed In bond
hr. Carlisles bill, which was so overwhelmingly
defeated on former OCCASION would have allowed
the manufacturers of wliskey TO withdraw their
Vllts by payment Of lower rate OF tax provided
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
THE EUROPEAN CONGRESS.

ENGLAND CALLS FOR THE WHOLE TREATY.
A SECRET AGREEMENT SUPPOSED TO EXIST BE-
DISSATISFIED.
The British Government demands that every
article in the Russo Turkish Treaty shall be
submitted to the proposed European Congress.
1t is understood that this stipulation arises from
the belief that special and secret arrangements
have been made independently of the treaty.
A Russian semi-oflicial journal, however, gives
that supposition qualified denial. Russia
desires to have the Congress meet fifteen days
hence, but further delay is apprehended.
Dissatisfaction continues in ROumana Oh ac-
count of the contemplated remuneration Of
Bessarabia by Russia. A Russian loan has
been readily subscribed at St. Petersburg.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
THE PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS.

HOW Mr.. CUOATES NAME is NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
HOYT-MR. BEARD FAVORED IN COMMITTEE.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON March 1.-THE appointment OF Mr..
Choate TO be United States Judge for the Southern
District of New-York is not likely to be rs univer-
sally approved as tho promotion of Judge Blatcf-
ford. The selection is not understood to be made
by Attorney-General Devcns, for he favored the
appointment of Assistant-District Attorney Smons;
and II is not understood to be generally satisfactory
10 the New-York Republican delegation.
Professor Hoyt's friends cay that it is mistake
10 suppose that he Is not practically familiar with
political AFFAIRS He was, early in life, college
professor and is widely known for his literary and
scientific labors. For more than twenty years how
ever, his friends say these labors have been wholly
incidental 10 Official duties of more practical char
acter. He was unanimously recommended by the
Wisconsin delegation in both Houses for Terrific
nal Governorship, though hc was not an applicant
for the Governorship of Wyoming to which Presl-
dent Hayes has appointed him. ,.
The senate Committee on Commerce, this morn
ing agreed to report favOraby upon the nomination
of AlausOn y. Beard to be Collector OF Customs al
Boston.
Tho senate Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads to-day, resumed the consideration OF Alex
apder Reeds nomination as Postmaster for Toledo,
but reached no conclusion. The matter went over
10 the next regular meeting. week from to-day.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, March 14.-In the House of Lords
tonight the Territorial Waters Jurisdiction BIZ passed
Its third rcadlng.
LONDON, March 14.-Cecil William Boyle,
stockbroker has failed His liabilities are about
100000 lie was largely interested in the decline Of
British railways
ATHENS, March 14.-The King of Greece
visited and took luncheon with General Grant at the
American legation to-day. The General sailed this
evening for Naples.
TORONTO, March IA telegram from Lon
don TO The Globe says that active opposition has sprung
up against the Duke OF Richmond's bin which wor!d
interfere with the importation OF Canadian cattle.
MADRID, March, IA royal ordinance has
been promu gated to the effect that the tonnage in
dcated In the papers OF vessels from the United states
shall he accepted correct In spain and the Spanish
colonies.
MONTREAL, March 13.-The Dominion Gov
has made offer to the Okla Indians to re-
move them to Manitoulin Island where they Will get
free grants with $4,000 in cash in settlement Of their
claims against the Seminary at Oka
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
A RUSSIAN ORGAN EXPLAINS.
81. PLTERsBuRG. Thursday, March IA.

IT. IIIIHsBIHU' IHIT5Ihyi NIHIVH III
The dgeRco Rasse, commenting on The London
Timcss Berlin dispatch intmating that secret ar.
rangements nave been made between Russia and
Turkey says: Russia is not 50 con6ding as TO
conclude secret clauses with Turkey, when she
knows that the slightest transactions are communi-
Gated TO Minister Layard.'
In regard to Engand's claim of the right to ex
anime the whole treaty at the Congress and with
draw from the meeting III certain contingencies the
Agnoe points out that every Power will enter the
Congress with full liberty TO the attitude 1t may
assume relative to the claims brought forward and
the decisions arrived at
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
SILVER ISSUED FOR GOLD.
THREE THOUSAND OF THE NEW DOLLARS so DIS

THREE THOUSAND OF TIE NEW DOLLARS 50 DIS
POSED oF-AN IIEM ABOUT BONDS
WASHINGTON, March 14.-Ten thousand new sill
yer dollars were received at the Treasury, to-day
and about s., 900 of the amount has been paid out
in exchange for gold. The burden of the demand is
from parties wishing the new coinage for pocket
pieces and tho exchanges have been generally
for amounts ranging from 81 to 500. Many
applicants for the dollars presented
greenbacks for exchange, not knowing that silver
dollars would be exchanged for gold only. The
consequence of this was the purchase OF a consider
able amount of gold from banks in the vicinity of
the Treasury Department by persons ambitious to
become possessors of the new coinage.
A large number of Congressman who sent messen-
gers from the Capitol with greenbacks with which
to purchasethe dollars either had TO without
first buy gold at 102 and then pay it out for the
new coins. Secretary Sherman by whose order silver
is only to be sold for gold, takes the ground that
TO sell it for grecnbacks would make the latter
payable for customs duties. which is contrary to law
BY the law Just passed, silver being made paya-
could CaG ~ be purchased for its equivalent in
dfrS ,ndreeay also n' be made ma payable for customs
duties. No more silver will he received at the
Treasury tomorrow. $1,000 is being paid ont IN
Philadelphia to-day for gold and $20, 900 remains
in the mint there, with order from Newly York for
800 900. 1t is intimated that the mint at PLila-
delphia will coin to-day, and each day thereafter,
S40, 900.
A number of curbstOne men, who had procured
silver, sold il the streets from ITO to 49, and
even as high as 100.
The Secretary of the Treasury says that the
port that be has decided to sell large amount of
412 per cent bonds AT par in gold Is erroneous lie
has made 10 such decision. lhe total suO-crlp-
tions to the per cent bonds since tho date of the
Treasury circular Of January 1G advertising the
loan. are S3,5O0000. The subscriptions for the
present month TO date, aggregate half a million.
To-day's subscriptions did not 20 beyond SlO,OOO.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
CRIMES AND CAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

BosToN March 14.-George Cassidy, theatrical
agent Albany ~ " shot himself az house o' douoiui
r,putation this morning. He will probably Dis
PORT JERvIs n. Y, March 14.-George Heltzman,
formerly NewYo found floating In the pond near his
brewery last night about o'clock. Life was extinct
NrwarRG n Y March 14.-John c. Baldwin,
whose enence was the Governor from hanging
10 fc removed TO sing sing yesterday
MoRaIsrowS. n. j. March 14.--Douglas's drug
store store and Ppes saloon entered by
burglars last night and money anu goods oil small Vaiae
taken.
MoBIrr, Ala, March 14.--Later atviccs state that
Mccormick United states timber agent was shot az IN
Coylngton County receay bat account OF timber
seizure attempt TO assault woman was the cause u the
shooting
/ BosToN, Mar.:i lI.-Captain Thomas Peabody, OF
Beth Me. arragncd before United states Conssoner
laott to-day Charged With causing s esat oi James -:
Elwood OF the bark T. " Wnclore, On
voyage from Cardiff 10 Hong Kong IN the Fa VI 1876.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
WASHINGTON.
TuENFS IN OFFICIAL, LIFE.

NoMINATlONs-sAYLEI's wHIsKEY BILL PASSES THE
/ HOUsE-NEw SILVER DOLLARS NOW PAYING
> OUT-MR. EvARTs AS TO THE DIPLOMATIC
BILL
The President has nominated William e.
Choate to be District Judge in New YORK.
The appointment of Mr.. Beard as Collector at
Boston will be reported favorably. 1he
bill to extend the time OF whiskey IN
bond has passed the House by close
vote The Treasury paid out 5000 new
silver dollars, yesterday, in exchange for
gold, the gold was bought at 1O2. The
Navy Appropriation Bill specifies the objects
Individually for which the money is to be paid
ont. The timber bill, which was vetoed, will
probably not be acted upon again in the
House. THE TRIBUNE's correspondent has had
a talk with Mrs. Chisholm about the riots III
KcmDpr County.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
GOVERNMENT DIRECTORS.
REAPPOINTMENTs TO THE UNION PACIFIC BOARD
PROEAlIY 10 BE MADE To-day.

REAPPOINTMENTs To THE UNION PACIFIC BOARD
PROBABLY TO BE MADE TO-DAY.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I
WASHINGTON, March 14.-The terms Of office of
the Government Directors of the Union Pacific
Railroad expired last Sunday. The names Of the
directors are F. b. Brewer of New-YOrk; j. H.
Milard. of Nebraska James +. Wilson, Of Iowa /;
]. S. c. Harrison, of Indiana and c. w. Chadwick,
of Connecticut. The President and Secretary of the
Interior had conference. to-day. the subject Of
new appointments to fill the board, and their names
will be submitted to the Cabinet tomorrow. 1t is
probable that Mr. Chadwick only will be reap
pointed james T. Wilson Is not candidate for
reappolntment. He was a director for nine years
having during that time been appointed annually
c. b. Smythe, of Iowa. will be his successor.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
DIPLOMATIC SALARIES.

ar. rvARTs SAYS THEY ARE TOO SMALL ALREADY
-oNr MINISTER OBLIGED TO PAY $4,000 OUT
OF HIS PRIVATE FUNDS
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, March IA talk with Mr.. Ev'
arts today in regard to the Consular and Dipio-
matte Bill as il has passed the House, discloses the
fact that the reductions made III the salaries OF
some of the larger Ministries, will prejudice the p-
lomat,c Service to a considerable extent Mr. Ev-
arts said:
"At the principal embassies it is utterly impossi-
b for our Ministers to live in any style at all COM
nensurate with the dignity of the position, or so
"a TO keep pace with the cxigencies OF the
society in which they should move, upon
,he salaries originally allowed, and the
reduction of one-seventh is tie large proper
tonate decrease when the smai. amounts OF the sal
ares are considered. The Minister at the Court OF
G, lanes for instance, is Obliged to spend from
s3o 600 TO $40 900 more than his salary, annually
IN order 70 live in n sufficiently bospitable style for
tbe social position which he occupies lhe sense oi
National PRIDE as well personal dignity, compels
this obedience 10 the ooRrendrees eXacted py 'he
nosi,ion Of our ambassadors at these great courts
II is however more upon able ana honored
representatives. such for instance. as Mr.. Bayard
Taylor. men of great National reputation, but
of small private means. that tLis reduction will fall
with the greater severity, and it is, moreover, TO
This very class of gentlemen that their prize so noby
won. should hardly be reduced in Importance by the
nation which has sought to reward and honor their
services This system. pursued in Hur Diplomatic
Service will evepually lead to the virtual exclusion
Of all except wealthy men from the enjoyment OF
American diplomatic honors, and this IS doctrine
sorely al variance with the timehonored precedents
of our national policy"
Mr.. Evarts was glad that the effort TO make the
Consul General at Brazil act also as Secretary OF
la1 NOT SUCCESSFUL.
Liberia and also the COnsul-GeneIal at Constantl-
pople serve IN double capacity but the duties OF the
posIon at Brazil are TOO numerous TO adlint OF tne
arrangement referred to, and Mr. Evars hopes that
those duties will soon become more onerous, IRON
the movement on foot 10 enlarge our trade with Or
great Southern neighbor, which he most slnceroIy
boped would succeed. Mr.. Evarts regretted that
the doctrines proposed by this bill should meet with
favor the more so as much attention is now being
devoted 20 the revival of trade, efforts III which
he himself takes great and increasing interest.
II is thought here that the bill VIII not pass thc
Senate ms il is sent there from the House, but that
many of the amounts deducted IRON the salaries
will be restored bv that body.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
AN INcENpIARY SENTENCED FOR LIFE.

UTICA, n. Y, March 14.-IIlram Bargy, the
leader OF Frankfort Herkimer County, frebugs,"
was to-day found guilty OF being an accomplcc before
te fact for firing hotel Frankfort in March, 1877
He vas convicted the evidence OF Eugene WidreS
An accomplice who sentenced to imprisonment FOR
life nn, pardoned He was sentenced 10 imprisonment
for life In the Auburn State Prison. lie leaves vile
and children Rosce Smith aud Eugene Bridenbecker,
accomplices will be tried so0n They arc young men,
of respectable families.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
KILLED BY THE VETO.

TIE TIMBER BILL EXPIRES IN COMMITTEE, AFTER
ITS RETURN FROM THE PRESIDENT.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.l
WASHINGTON, March LITTLE Presidents veto OF
the bill providing for special term OF the Court to
try the cases of alleged depredations upon timber
mon the public lands has killed it. The judiciary
Committee of the House, TO which the veto message
was referred has not even takenIt up for considera
tion. and probably will not. The time named i'll the
bill for the notice of the proposed new term of the
Court has now expired, so that even If the bill
should be passed over the Presidents veto it would
be inoperativc The Secretary OF the treasury is
now asking for an appropriation To pay the expenses
Of preparing for trial.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
THE STOLEN COFFEE SHIP.
FEARS THAT CAPTAIN CAMPBELL HAS BEEN hILLED
THE SEIZURE THE RESULT OF DEEPLY LAID
PLOT.
lpr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
BALTIMORE, March 14.-In the case {

BALTIMORE, March 14.-In the case of bar
rary on board the brig Alice there continues great tn
terest IN commercial circles As yet no arrests have
been made and the matter stu remains shrouded in
mystery. Collector Thomas stated. today that on the
supposition that Captain Campbell and Captain williams
were there Il strong probability that
the former had been made with. One OF the Gus
rons officials found the brig this morning small me-
ilic toy bearing the inscription. j. Il. Campbell Sack
Vile Wesimoreland County, n. b. On the reverse side
was Masonic emblem. Collector Thomas Is OF opinion
that the seizure of the brig deep laid plot
the qualifications Of which extended even to Europe
I'm ppnrt OF this theory II may be mentioned That yes
erday the British Consul received three letters.
from ireland and from Liverpool, all directed to
Caprain j. L. Campbell, Baltimore When the brig Alice
sailed from Porto Cabelo II was for Hampton roads FOR
and the fact these letters being addressed 10
CAPTAIN Campbell, Baltimore, shows that the matter
must have been known by persons there
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
WRECK ON THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

CHEYENNE, w. T.. March IA west bound
passenger train thrown from the track, six miles
west of North Platte 2:30 o'clock this morning. by
broken rail- the gine and mail passing ali
right The baggage car, two coaches and sleeper
badly wrecked, but, fortunately no hurt.
There ere three cmigran attached TO the OF
the tran which replaced the track and taken
back to North Platte with the passengers, who will re-
main there until tho next regular train for the west
leave tonight,
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15

The above table shows that the Republican party
has lost 10 Supervisors, and the Democratic party
AZ Supervisors. The opposition which has wrested
these seats rom the two great parties made up as
follows: Greenbackers, 81; Workngmen, o; lndo-
pendent 2 Temperance, / total, 90.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
ACCESS TO REBEL ARCHIVES.
DEMOCRATS NOT DENIED THE RIGHT TO SEE THE
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUHE.I
WASHINGTON, March ii. - Adjutant-General
Townsend says that the story of the Democratic
Association that to the Confederate archives
is denied to their side of the House, is unfounded.
There is only class of papers of this kind which
is withheld, and this comprises the ones which
would afford claim agents the basis for making up
claims against the Government.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
THE Union PACIFIC BLOCKADE RAISED.

pasenger express from the West since Friday last ar
rived here this afternoon. All the snowbound passen
ger trains have reached this city, and the Union Pacific
q now running all trains on schedule time -Four hun
dred les of road are clear from the cnecs of the
New-York tribune., 1878-03-15
ENGLAND BUYS ANOTHER IRONCLAD.

LONDON. Thursday, March IT, 1873.
The Wivern, turret-ship built for the
Southern Conederacy but detained by the Government
and ever since moorcd In the harbor has now been
brought TO the Devonpo dockyard TO be prepared for
commission.