The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-20

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President opportunity 10 replace OF them with
the OF some person not committed 70 the single
gold standard theory.
Tho Senate. three hours subsequently,, went into
executive again, The President having in tho
meantime made no Withdrawal The nomination OF
Professor Walker was thereupon confirmed, and that
Of Governor Fenton rejected, though no formal vote
was taken upon either OF the nominations.
Upon learning the action Of the Senate. tho Presi-
dent sent IN the name OF CHARLES b. Lawrence, OF
Illinois, In place Of Reuben E. Fenton.
Soon after the Senate went into executive session
this evening Senator Conkng who had not been pres
en-. when Governor FcntoE's nomination was this
afternoon rejected, moved to reconsider the vote Of
rejection II was competent for any Senator 70
make this motion as no formal vote had been takon
ON the question. Mr. Conkng oontended that
no objections mad been raised against Governor Fer
TONS qualifications for the proper discharge Of the
duties OF Commissioners 20 tho monetary conference
which did not apply with greater force to the new
nominee, Mr.. Lawrence Ito considered Governor
Fenton's requirements IN this special field OF in
yestigaton superior to those OF Mr.. Lawrence, and
he expressed strong desire that tho former should
yet be confirmed. These remarks Immediately gavo
rse 10 long discussion, which related almost
exclusively to Mr. Lawrence's fitness and only Incl
men" in the Senate still adhered their objections
against Mr. Fenton on the ground that he Is be-
lever In the single gold standard theory and that at
least two of tho three commissioners ought to be IN
sympathy with the double standard movement, TO
promote which the conference was originated.
At tho close OF tho debate which lasted until nearly
haf-past eleven o'clock, vote was taken on Mr.
Conklinss to reconsider Governor Fentops
jocton, and II defeated by two majority. there
upon lines OF financial views. Senator Herman did
not vote
The nomination OF Mr. Lawrence was then reported
back from the Committee Finance with
favorable recomme ndation, and Mr. Morrill, moved
that II be forthwith confirmed. single objection.
however, prevented its consideration during he same
executive session The senate thereupon resumed
consideration OF legislative busincss for lew
mcns, and then again went into executive session,
by which time message received from the Presi-
dent Withdrawing tho nomination OF MT Lawrence
and returning that OF Governor Fenlon.
After brief discussion tho nomination OF Cover
nor Tenton confirmed by vote OF 26 against %,
and motion to reconsider this vote was, on motion
OF Senator ConEling, laid on the table by the same
majority.
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS CONFIRMED.
Tho Senate has confirmed tho nominations Of Josiah
Don't aud 5. Ledyard Phelps TO DO Commissioners OF
the District OF Columbia
AUDITOR or RAILROAD ACCOUNTS.
The President tonight sent the Senate the
Of ThoophIus French, ofOho, 10 be Auditor OF Rail
road Accounts tho recent act Of Congress,
the nomination was confirmed.
THE sUNDRY CIVIL BILL AS AGREED UPON III
BY CONGRESS.
The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill az agreed upsn
by tho committee of inference and II passed both
night contains tho Senate provision for the
pay mcnt ofthe fisheries award Of tho Halifax Com
mission.
Tho Senate amendment providing for ante-beom
Southern mail claims IS stricken out
rhe items for continuing work upon the public
buildings at Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnnt Chi
cage and ST. Louis. which were made 900 each
by The House OF Representative but Increased
third by tho Senate, compromised by the confer
once committee at $4,000 each.
The Senate Amendment OF 1897, 500 to construct
building in Washington for the Printing and Engrav-
ing Bureau is retained, but tho Senate provision
the purchase OF the Frecdman's Bank Building is
stricken out PIX
The Senate item OF sAo0o0 for commencing tho
north wing OF the new state, War and Navy Depart
ment is agreed after reducing II to $780, 00O and
the amount for continuing work on the wing 10
compromised AT $685., 900.
The o,her items for public buildings arc, as finally
fixed in the bill, as iollows:-
Boston Custom House, $4,000; Fall River
SEC, 900; Hartford. 900; Albany, $780, 900;
New York tsub-Treasuryb $4,000; Utica,
$4,000; Harrisburg, $4,000; Evansville.
Ind. $4,000; Grand Rapids, Mich,
$4,000; Lincoln, Neb.. $i2,5o0; Topeka, Kan,
$4,000; Memphis s25, 900; Little Rock, $50 900:
N Rvn
$34 900; Nashville, s35, 600; New Orleans, $50, 900;
San Francisco, 100000; Trenton, N. J.. $4,000;
Dover, Dol, $1,000.
Tho Senate provisions for continuing the hot
Springs Commission arc retained after being amended
in sundry matters OF detail
The senate amendment authorizing the President
10 detail engineer officer for service Commis
sioner OF District OF Columbia without regard to
rank Is stricken out, so the requirement OF tho
Gently enacted law, providing a permanent form OF
government for the District-shat such onicsr shall
not DO below tho rank OF captain-remains In force
This excludes Lieutenant Hoxie, the present District
engineer
All Senate amendments providing for an increased
number Of life Saving stations and for tho salaries OF
tending officers created under the Cox bill arc
retained Tho Senate item of Sill 900 Tor lighthouse
at Stamford harbor, Conn, Is omitted. rho Senate
amendments are retained which appropriate $40, 600
for lighthouse Racine Point, Mich; SIS. 900 for
at Fort Point. Galveston harbor ana $50 900
ono Hooper's Straits, Md, and also providing
$4,000 for beacon lights tho CHESAPEAKE aud Abe
marie line OF inland navigation, and $40 900 for range
lights In Port Royal harpor, :. G.
The Senate clause authorizing commercial rates to
DO paid for government advertising since April TO-
1877, and hereafter 10 retained.
IA Son ttot nf FIR thc
"wash,ngton rciics" from the Lewis family OF Clark
county, VA. Is stricken out.
The Conference Committee agreed to tho amend.
msnt appropristnr $40 900 for erecting an American
building at the Paris Exposition.
Tho senate item Of $4,000 Tor military Telegraph
limo from Bismarck, d. r.. 70 50. Ellis, N. r. 10 re-
tanned.
The Senate appropriation Of $3.50, 900 to indemnify
the States for enrolling and equipptng troops during
the IAtc war is stricken out
Tho OF s25 900 Tor rebuilding oloors' quarters