The Portland daily press., 1878-03-01
from the Maine State Paess of Feb. PSI
History of Seven Days.
The News for the week ending Wednes.
day Night, February ~.
NATIONAL CAPITAL,

Senate Tuesday. The nomination of Mr.. Beard
is understood to have been made upon the joint
recommendation of Senators Hoar and Dawes
and Representative Clafiin.
The Senate Tuesday rejected the nomination
of William I. Wheeler of Helena, Montana,
for reappointment as United States Marshal
for that territory. The Senate discussed dur
ing two hours that afternoon the nomination
of Lewis E. Parsons for United States At
torney for the northern and middle districts
of Alabama. The Committee on Judiciary
had reported adversely. This was one of the
cases opposed by Senator Spencer. The subject
went over as unfinished business
Tuesdays Cabinet session was employed to
some extent in the discussion of the important
trials now In progress in New Orleans and also
In an interchange of views on the subject of the
silver bill. As to the sentence of Anderson it
is understood that very decided opinions are ex-
pressed that the interference of the Governor of
Louisiana in his favor should not be withheld.
As far as can be learned no Communication has
been sent from any representative of the gen.
eral government to the executive of Louisiana,
but it was remarked today by an official holding
close relations with the administration that in
inactivity on the part of the President 1t
seems probable the government awaits further
proceedings in the New Orleans courts before
entering into the subject from this point The
general impression is that Governor Nichols
ought to and will interfere.
There is no change in the position of the
government on the Mexican question. While
friendly feeling is expressed towards Mexico
there are no signs at present Of the immediate
recognition of Diaz. 1t is not denied that Mex
leo has done much to insure that end, among
other things the prompt payment of two in
stallments on account of awards to American
citizens under the joint convention. The gov
eminent will in the course of afortnight be
supplied with the testimony taken by repre-
sentative Scheicher's subcommittee, and a re-
port of the full committee on foreign affairs,
concerning Mexico, when a more Intelligent
view of the case can be formed. Some of the
members of the committee, especially Mr..
Mr.. Schlecher, will not recommend recogni-
ton of the Diaz government till further as
surances are given Of its ability to remove the
cpresent auses of complaint.
1t is said that charges are made against Naval
Constructor Wilson of Portsmouth navy yard,
oga, instead of live oak. He will be summoned
before the Congressional naval committee
shortly.
A mol pros has been ordered in case of ex-
Congressman William s. King, indicted for
perjury for swearing falsely before committee
of the House in the Pacific Mail investigation
in 1876.
The members of the Cabinet are unusually reti-
centregarding the discussion upon the silver bill
or as to the probable results. There is, however.
ground for believing the President will, in day
or two, address message to Congress in copnec-
ton with the bill. Whether this will be veto
or not is altogether matter of conjecture. No
official authority can be obtained for any dec
laration in the promises. 1t is no secret that
that the views of the Cabinet are not a unit on
the subject of the action to be taken The dis.
cussion will probably be renewed Friday next
unless in the meantime special meeting be
called to determine the subject. 1t is remarked
as certainty that the bill will either be signed
or vetoed. and that there is no probability
piration of ten days.
CONGRESS.
Wednesday in the Senate an amendment to
the Postal Compensation Bill for restoring the
Thanking privilege to Congress- was passed by
SO to 81 several other bills of private and local
Importance were passed; the bill for long
bond for investment was left as unfinished.
The House, after debate, unseated Mr. Darrell
[Rep.) of Louisiana, by party vote, and swore
in Mr.. Actin (Dem) in his place.
In the Senate Thursday, substitute for the
House bill in regard to the Woodruff expedi-
ton was reported; few bills were passed and
the Senate then went into executive session, and
afterward adjourned until Monday. The House
took up the Silver Bill after long discussion
upon a point of order; Mr.. Stephens who had
an hour in which to speak, parcelled it out in
half minute and three minute bits to laIge
number who made brief speeches; the House
then refused to lay the bill on the table and
then coneurred 10 the Senate amendments one
after another, by large majorities. "a full re-
port of the debate will be found on another
pageI.
Friday and Saturday neither house was in
session.
In the Senate Monday Mr.. Wheeler asked
that President pro tenn. be elected to permit
him to be absent few days on account of i'll
health; numerous petitions were presented the
Silver Bill was signed and sent to the President:
the Senate passen great many bills of impor-
lance. In the House, five new bills for free
coinage of silver and silver certificates were pre-
sented; Mr.. Joyce of Vermont, and Mr.. Goode
of Virginia, had brief debate over the subject
of pensions; the Committee on Indian Affairs
reported in favor of transferring the Indian
Bureau to the War Department.
In the Senate Monday, Thomas w. Ferry
of Michigan, was elected president pro tena, re-
ceiving 20 votes for % for Allen G. Thurman of
Ohio. Mr.. Gordon stated that Senator Hill of
Georgia did not join in the Silver bill, but only
in the Senate's amendment to it; and went on
to say that the latter did not intend to commit
himself to vote against the bill. Mr.. Beck
called up bis resolution decla,ingit inexpedient
to impose taxes at this time for the purpose of
providing for an increase of the Sinking Fund.
ard directing the Secretary of the Treasury to
purchase no more bonds for the reduction of
the principal of the national debt till 20 ordered
by Congress- The resolution was discussed
briefly, and then laid aside without action. In
the House Mr.. Butler of Massachusetts deliv-
cred speech on the financial question, arguing
in favor of an irredeemable currency.
THE GREENBAcK PARTY.
The disciples of the Greenback held ma
tonal convention at Tolsdo last Friday. Among
the delegates was W. W. Perry, editor of the
Camden Herald in this State. The following is
the platform adopted:
That the circulating medium, whether of metal or
paper shall be issued by the government and made
Ipl legal tender for all debts duties and debts in
tne United States at its stamped value.
That the coinage OF silver be placed on the came
footiog as that OF gold.
That government bonds and money should be taxed
precisely other property, and a gradual income
tax should be levied for the support of the gov.
ernment and the payment of debts.
That public lands should be donated to the actual
settlers in limited quantities.
That the government should by general enact
ments encourage the development of our agricultural
mineral, mechanical, manufacturing and commercial
resources, to the end that labor may be fully and
probably employed, but no monopolies should be
legalized.
That all useless offices should be abolished, the
most rigid economy favored in every branch of the
public service.