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New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
BONDS FOR POPULAR INVESTMENT.
TIE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AGREES II
MR.. MAILACE'S BIIL.

TIE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AGREES TO
Mr.. wAILACES BILL.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WAsHINGTON, Feb. 5.--The Finance Committee OF
the Senate, this morning, considered what is known
as Senator Wallaces long bond bill for investment
of savings and it was agreed TO and reported to the
Senate to-day. The bill authorizes the issue of
800, 100000 ffty-year coupon bonds of denomna-
tons of So, 500 and $100 bearing interest at tho
rate of 500 per anuum. They are to be issued in
the name of the person who pays the money. and to
be registered in his name but may be
transferred to any assignee, and may also
be again registered i'll the name of any
owner. In this respect they are equally safe
with registered bonds They may also be assigned
in blank and when so assigned they become coupon
bones, and pass by delivery, like any other coupon
bond. This will enable the owner to dispose of
them when he wishes. The interest is payable at
any national bank presenting the coupon with the
bond They are puTchasable with legal-tendeTs at
com value and the proceeds are TO be applied 10
redeeming the outstanding bonds bearing higher
rate of interest. The purpose OF the bill Is two
fold, first TO give opportunity for investment Oh
savings and second, to initiate the policy OF placing
the debt among our Own people.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
WASHINGTON.
ADAY WITHOUT RESULTS.

THE SILVER DEBATE STILL GOING oN-"oEh or
THE HOUSE CoMMIITEEs-PRoPosED AID 1o
CHINA. ,,,
Senator Eaton spoke against the Band Dill
yesterday, and Senator Howe IN favor u ~
No symptoms of reaching vote are ye' ap-
narent Mr.. Conkling presented me-
mortal on behalf of relieving the famine
in China. Argument is going on 'h
regard to a revision of the patent laws Deiore
a House committee. Another committee mas
GIVEN notice of an intention to investigate the
Shanghai Consulate, and has appointed three
sub-committees to investigate the expenditures
of the State Department. Another VIII nave a
private conference with Minister Foster thls
week. The recent vote on the income tax mas
revived the whiskey and tobacco men. 1he
Troasurv has issued statement about reforms
in the Customs Service. A vote on woman
Suffrage in House committee, yesterday It.
shifted in a tie.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06

last named gentleman Tie committee lnstructeo
the chairman lMr springer) 10 transmit the papers 10
the President, informing him that the duty OF the
committee TO inquire into the truth OF the charges anu
the accused VIII he given an opportunity " appear
before them either in person or by counsel me @ Tres
The committee also instructed their chairman to call on
the state Department for all papers containing charses
I, rl,i rort t % Tho Treasnrv Department
respecting alleged abuses at Shanghai
LIVE SOUTHERN YANKEES
Consu! McLain reports that n delegation OF
American citizens, numbering about seventy-hye, COM
prsng prominent representatives of the business inter
of important Southern cities, arrived at Nassau on
January ls their purpose being TO ascertain what can
be accomplished the way Of promoting trade between
the Bahamas and other West Indian Islands. ana the
Southern aud Western States. meeting was held IN
the Consulate, at which tho Vice-COnsul presented
large Of useful statistical information, covering
the entire importation, expectation and domestic iDduf,
try of the Bahamas. The delegation met win coru,iI
welcome from the Governor and inhabitants OF a tna
Island. After spending day and half prolitaby anu
pleasantly at Nassau the party left for Havana to pros
similar inquiries as to business prospects Ia tha
quarter.
A BILL TO REVISE THE PENSION LAWS.
The House Committee on Pensions agreed,
to-day TO report bill for the revision of the pension
laws 1t provides that If applications for pensions are
made within five years from the DEATH or discharge OF
the soldier or officer, concerning whom the pension Is
asked such pension, il granted snail date from the
time of death discharge of such peusioner Pensions
the time of death or discharge shall date from the time
when such application is made. Tue Dill contains
clause which allows be replaced ON the rolls pensioners
whose stricken of on account OF ald gwen
to The South dunng the Rebellion put 1t Is appcaDio i
only to such pensioners as are now living coniefs no
benefit Oh the heirs OF those who are dead.
MAIL SERVICE TO BRAZIL.
The House Committee on Post Offices and
Post Roads considered the proposition to subsdize
steamship lines between NewOreans and Rio Janeiro,
and New-York and Rio Janero, by paying each line
$4,000 a year. Representative Money, member OF
the committee urged the bill with good deal OF inter,
est immediate action but tne. committee postponed
the BILL with apparent inclination to oppose the prop
Osion ultimately.
A BRILLIANT PARTY AT THE JAPANESE MINIS
TERS.
The card reception of the japanese Minister
and his wife, last night, remarkably elegant and
brilliant The foreign legations were largely represented
and exMnsers Davis and Schenck and Minister Foster
were present, together with members OF the Cabinet,
Judges the Supreme Court, members OF Congress, ana
other prominent personages all OF wnom were accopa-
Dy
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
SUIT FOR A MILLION AND A HALF DOLLARS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. g. Representatives of
the National Bank OF Commerce, of York, entered
suit to-day against the National Bank OF the
State of Missouri for the recovery OF $1,500.000
The petition recites agreement entered into by the
two institutions on the Goth of December 1862, whereby
the first named bank loaned tie other 81 100000 in the
form of a continuing loan. OF this amount 100000
with interest still due. II is further claimed that the
ST. Louis bank indebted 10 the NewYOrk bank in the
OF 100000 Tor moneys paid on It's account up 10
for money loaned In the OF banking accOmmOda
tODs the date of Its suspension The state Bank OF
Missouri Is now i'll the hands OF "a receiver
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06

when began. With some feeling, also, perhaps |;
for which, however, do not mean to offer any ex-
cuse. II is not feeling which springs from close
personal relations with Mr.. Stanley, whom know
but slightly, but feeling of sincere admiration ior
his splendid success; for the rare combination OF
personal gifts which carried him through; for his
immense force of character and brilliant courage;
and not least, a feeling made up partly of ndigna-
tion against the cabal now plotting to blackcn his
character partly of gratitude for the fresh dIsfinc-
ton he has won for profession among whose mem,
bers he must rank hencef0rward as one OF the most
illustrious. q. w. s.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06

THE PROSECUTIONS OF TIE RETURNING BOARD
HELD TO BF AN oUTRAGE-A FORTHCOMING RE-
PUBLICAN DECLARATION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TBIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The conference, on Sum
day, of those Republican members Of Congress and
others who visited New-Orleans during the count
ing of the vote OF Louisiana, resulted in the deter
mination to make known over their names at the
proper time statement that in their judgment and
from all the knowledge that came to them
during their sessions and consultations in New
Orleans, the pending prosecutions ofmembers of the
Returning Board are unjust and outrageous. They
insist that no such acts the one of which the
board is accused were committed; that they had a
very full knowledge of what done; that i'll fact
Democrats as well as Republicans were witnesses of
all the action taken with regard to the returns, and
that the only possible Interpretation of the present
course toward the Returning Board is that it shows
q determination to conduct series OF prosecutions
solely for political effect.
1t is contemplated at the proper time to publish
complete statement of all that the Republican vis-
tors observ ed during the proceedings of the Return
ing Board with the view of showing the country
that these prosecutions are wholly unjust and that
political malice undeTlies the whole proceeding.
A letter was received by Representative Rainey.
of South Carolina, to-day fEom Mr.. Plnchback, dated
at New-Orleans, saying that the excitement attend
ant upon the trial OF the Returning Board is suhsld-
ing and that there are no apprehcnsiOns among
Republicans that any jury be found III Louisiana
which will convict the members of the Returning
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
AFIooD IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5.-Recent heavy rains
have raised the i'll the Sacramento River to about
twenty-five feet above low water mark. This morning
Ievee broke about mile and half below Sacramento
CITY, and the at began spreading over the
low country extending the base of the Rst. evee
which protects the CITY the south large force Of
men were at once employed fill up the openings the
Rst eyec where streets pass through, and the city
is now considered The only danger is from back
water Some water has made its way through the
cuvert near Sixtst but VIII do damage worth mem
tioning. Below SACRAMENTO, considerable damage and
Inconvenience must have been suffered, but details are
not vet at hand,
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC.

MEXICO, Jan. 3O.-The attempt at revou-
ton in Tamanlipas has been easily repressed by the
Government. No Cabinet changes are expected to
occur until General Gonzalez from Sonora Con-
siderable differences exist in the Cabinet and among
leading public men but President Dlaz keeps
them from open opposition The friends Of exPresident
erdo intend TO propose him for President at the next
election. ValIarta and Romero are also NEIL
toned as candidates Railroad speculation is very ac-
tive and wealthy Bfexcans investing money IN rail-
ways which they never did before. The Government
has closed q contract with Spanish line OF steamers
plying between Vera Cruz, Tampco, Progreso, Havana
and IiVcruOOl
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
AN INNOCENT MAN SHOT BY A JAILER.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 5.-This morning,
negro called at jail and demanded permission to see
his comrade confined there Jaler Dawson refused, and
the negro began abusing him in violent manner Daw-
son. drawing revolver, fred but the shot missing the
negro went through the glass door OF Cornelius Grf-
eng grocery store at Overton and FrOntsts some 200
yards distant and struck Mr.. Griing just below the
heart He turned and ran into the adjoining roOm and
falling INTO the arms Of his wife, exclaimed: Oh,
Katie Pm klledy' aud expired He was highly re-
speced and his sudden death causes great excitement
among his ne ghbors
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
EATON ON FINANCE,
HE ATTACKS TIE SILVER BILL WITHOUT GLOVES
HOwE's SPEECH.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Two more speeches were
made in the Senate to-day on the Bland silver Bill.
Mr.. Eaton, Of Connecticut. who, it has been said, is
the only Simon-pure Democrat in the body, Aade
one of the strongest. practical common-sense argyll
ments against the silver heresy that has yet been
delivered. He especially addressed himself to his
Democratic friends who do not agree with him in
opinion, and he handled the arguments of some OF
them without gloves, showing more vigor and
courage than most Of his associates gave him
credit for. =, w.
This is by far the most notable speech Mr. Eaton
has made since he has been member OF The Senate
and was a contribution of real value TO the htera
ture of the subject. ~
Mir. Eaton was followed by Senator Howe, of Wis
consn. who took the opposite side at the question
and spoke almost To empty seats.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
Mr.. FOSTERS BUDGET OF NEWS.
is NOT FOR PUBLIC ISsrECrIoN-A PRIVATE I
FOLDING OF 1T ON

FOLDING or 1T ONLY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Minister Foster, who re-
Gently arrived in Washington. from Mexico, and the
subcommittee on Foreign Affairs, of which Repre-
sentative Schleicher is chairman. will hold confer
enee at the State Department on Friday morning
after consultation with Secretary Evarts, Mr..
etlleieher agrees with him that it might not be
wlse for the committee to call Minister Foster to
testify as witness, and to subject him to public
examination upon delicate questions affect
ing the relations of our own Government
And that of Mexico. In the first place,
Mr. Foster expects to return to Mex
~ and to remain there, be might feel
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
OBITUARY..
MRS. CHARLES BUTLER.

The funeral services of Mrs. Charles Butler
were conducted yesterday at the Church Of the Cove
nant by the PASTOR the Rev. Dr. Vincent and by Mrs.
Buffers former PASTOR the Rev. Dr. George L. Prentss
who made the address Among the pall-bearers were
william Cullen Bryant, Professor B0tta, Andrew H.
Green F. f. Marbury, II. III. McCurdy ana other we'll
known citizens Governor Tiiden and other p"omlnen
friends OF the family among the audience. The
remains were taken the afternoon to W00dawn Gene
terry. Mrs Butler the sister Of the late William b.
Ogden Her husband is the brother OF the late Bena-
under President Van Buren, and the uncle of William
Allen Butler.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
THE GRECO-TURKISH WAR.
ArurNa Q,uaaIov l,.h =

ATlIENs. TutsuNy, Fed. D, 1916
The Turkish Minister here designates the
action OF the Greek Government declaration Of war.
He telegraphed 10 Constanunope for menOf.war to
convey him hence In consequence OF which the Turkish
fleet under Hobart Pasha has arrived The Greek Gov
ernment in CONSERVATION, and intends appealing to
the intervention OF the guaranteeing Powers.
great panic prevails. In view Yof the general
alarm. Foreign Ministers held meeting To-
against bomb irdment II left unarmed, thereby remain
ING an omen port. The Ministers adjourned the meeting
TO wait for further Instructions
LONDON Tuesday, February g. 1873.
The Times's Athens dispatch 1.-THE conclusion OF
the has caused consernation though the Ras
sian Minister here gave verbal promise tat Greece
would be included IN the armislce. No or'er has yet
been the army and the general feelint seems 10
he I'm favor Of continuing the war at any sacrifice The
position of the Greeks bad They can claim the re-
ward neither OF warke achievement, nor OF peaceful
policy"
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
HERMANN Won KELLER.

Hermann Won Keller, prominent among the
German esdents of this city since 1913, when he came
to this country died Monday, of pneumonia at the age
OF ST. Since the reOpenng of the Astor House, IN ls
he has been special partner lie has been ldentied
with the cloth business OF the city Tor many years. ana
was at one time head of the firm or Keller Allen
He was member of the German Club and OF the Aran
Sociey lie enjoyed the respect and confidence Of those
with Whom his business brought him into contact and OF
a large circle Of friends, He leaves wife and three
children His funeral will take place tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
SHALL AID BE SENT TO CHINAs
A MEMORIAL FROM NEw-YoRK CITY-RETURN o.
.SCyrST rNDENSITY pROpOsTD.
AN ANCIENT INDEMNITY PROPOSED.
Inv TFIrGRLPH To THE TRIBUNFI


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEI
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. Senator Conkling pre-
sented memorial to-day from the leading business
men and capitalists in New-York, asking for an ap-
preparation to aid in furnishing supplies of food to
the four provinces of China which are sufferers by
the famine now prevailing in that country. The
attention of Congress is particularly called by the
memoralists TO the following telegram received
January 90 from Shanghai;
To "A. A. Low Appalling famine raging throughout
four provinces OF North China. Nine million people re-
ported destitute; children daily sold for food Foreign
Relief Committee appeals TO America and England for
Committed Collect funds and deposit with agent Hong
Kong Bank sTAHEL, United States Vice e-COnsul.
The memorialsts say that private charity for the
relief of 100000 of suffering people who are 49,
900 or 20, 900 miles away and fast dying for want
Of food, would lead to slow and small results,
especially when pecuniary distress is abroad i'll our
own land; and the memorialists ask that Congress
appropriate sum of money large enough to give
rice and other food to the destitute poor in the
Provinces referred to. 1t is suggested that COM
mission be appointed from the residents Of China to
actin conjunction with the United States Minister in
procuring and distributing relief The memorialists
think it is proper to recommend such action AS the
State Department received from China in 1856, an
indemnity for the spoliaton of merchants prop
erty in Canton out of which all just claims have
been paid, and large sum of money remains,
which, with the interest, now amounts to 100000
or 100000. the memOrialists hope that the
money VIII be used to relieve the suffering at TINS
time.
Tho, memorial is signed by Low & Brother, J. &
". Seligman d Co., Babcock Brother d Co., Brown
Brothers Co, +. ID. Morgan d CO., Drexel, Nor
gan 81 Co.. Jno J. Cisco u Son, Winsow, Lanier
d Co.. Rowland ~ :Aspinwall, Grlnnell, Minturn
q Co., b. 6. Arnold & Co, Olphant a. Co., j. S.
J.. ". Corlies Phelps, Dodge d Co., Eugene Kelley
q Co., H. B. Clain Il Co., L. S. Jafirey d Co., and
many Others
=, The memorial was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Reatons, and will be considered at the
next meeting. 1t is said that q majority of the
members OF that committee are IN favor of giving
sclne reIe1, and OF definitely dispOsing of the in
dennity fund referred to.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCO-AMERICAN COMMERCE..
LONDON Tuesday, Feb. ., 1s

LONDON, Tuesday, FeD. D, 1870
A committeev eaded by NJ. Menier, Deputy
from Meoux and composed of deputies and merchants
has been formed in Paris to promote commercial treaty
between France and the United States The committee
has resolved dispatch NJ Leon Chateau to the United
States with an address showing the benefits OF increased
commercial intercourse, and to convene FTanc0-Amer
Congress during the approaching international tx
hibiOn.
Reuters Paris dispatch states that nj meeting OF the
Committee OF Inquiry into the Depression OF Trade,
memorandum was presented showing that the progress
OF industry in the United States bad compelled Great
Britain to seek larger outlet for her goods In France
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
EUROPE MORE TRANQUIL.
THE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD.

THE BRITISH CONSERVATIVES STRONGLY ANTf-RUs-
sAN-NEw MINISTER'S IN TURKEY.
Austrias invitation to the powers to hold q
Conference has been accepted by Germany,
France, and Italy. England's concurrence is
also assured. The time of meeting has not
yet been fixed. In the British debate, yester-
day, attacks on Russia were loudly cheered
by the Conservatives. Russia continues
to maintain warlike attitude with tie view.
probably, of giving greater emphasis to her
propositions at the coming Conference. An
unsuccessful attempt has been made by q
woman to assassnate the Prefect of st. Pc
tersburg. There is a great panic at Athens. A
new Ministry has been formed in Turkey.
The Office of Grand Vizier has been abolished.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.

INVESTIGATION bHANGH
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Feb 5, 1873.
The House Committee on Expenditures at
their meeting to-day in the State Department received
the specific charges of Mr. Myers late Consul General at
Shanghai with request for full investigation Of the
official conduct Of Minister Seward, while formerly occu
pying the position of Consul-General, aud that
OF Mr.. Bradford, whom the President appointed as
Mr. Myers successor n that office after suspending the
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
THE APPROACHING CONFERENCE.

LONDON, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1873.
II is reported that Italy and France have accepted
the Austrian invitation to a conference. No date
has yet been fixed for it. Vienna telegram says
that most of the Powers have accepted the invita-
ton to participate in the conference Russia con-
sented at the outset in principle but, has not yet
formally accepted.
Germany has accepted Austria's invitation to
conference
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
WHERE ENGLAND OBTAINS GRAIN.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The United states
Consul Glasgow reports that in his opinion there Is
danger that Groat Britain, seeking unrestricted mar
kets for her products, will find and develop In
other quarters of the globe ample sources OF grain sup
ply, and eventually to depend upon the United
states for breadstus 1t is suggestive fact that dur
ing the first nine months OF 1877 the United Kingdom
received almost large supply OF wheat from BRUSH
India alone from the United States east OF the Rocky
Mountains and at a time when famine prevailed over
large India.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
THE PREFECT OF ST. PETERSBURG SHOT.


While NJ. Trepoa, Prefect Of st. Petersburg,
giving to-day the usual audience for the reception
OF petitions, woman nrcd upon him twice with re-
volver The project was dangerously wounded by ono
OF the shots The ball has not been extracted The En-
peror and Prince Gortschako1 have visited him. The
city Is greatly excited. Tho woman, WHO was imme.
datey arrested preserves complete silence In regard 70
her motiveA
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
SPRINGFIELD AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD.
CuIcAGO. Feb 5,-TO-day Judge Drummond,

OF the United Circuit Court for the souhernD Dis
trct OF Illinois, upon application Of W. j. Ketchum and
Charles W. Fairbanks, attorney for the Indiana Banking
Company. granted postponement OF the sale OF the
Springfield and Northwestern Railroad untii tne Sou
inst. pool had been arranged at SprsheiI 10 Duy III
the road and this postponement now gives tue Eas'ch
bondholders chAnce with the others.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC HIERARCHY.
InNnoN. Tuesday. Feb. A. 1873.

The COnvener of the Glasgow Presbytery
Of the Established Church elegraphed to the Pope
that an nterdct will be demanded against the the pro-
posed Papal Hierarchy from the Supreme Civil Court OF
Scotland and the laws of the country will be rgdy en-
forced against it,
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
AN INCENDIARY FIRE.

EAST BRooKFIELD. Mass, Feb. 5.-The boat
shop OF Butterworth & Carpenter was burned by an
incendary last night The loss on the building Ia $4,000
Insurance. $4,000. The loss on the stock 10 $4,000
insurance unknowns
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
THE NEW OTTOMAN MINISTRY.

LIBERAL MINISTER'S PLACED IN PowER-No MORE
GRAND vIZIERs.
LONDON, Tuesday, Feb. s. 1873.
Intelligence has inst been received from COnstan-
tinople that the Office Of Grand Vizer has been
abolished, and new Ministry has been formed as
follows:
President Of tho Ministerial Council and Minister Of
the Interioy--Ahmed Vefk Effeudi.
Minister Of Foreign hGdirS-Server Pasha.
Minister Of War-ReOui Pasha.
Minister Of Mdrine-Said Pasla.
Minister OF Finance-kiaui Pasha.
Grand Master Of the Arilley-Namyk Pasha.
President oftk6 Council Of fStdte-Safvet Pasha.
Minister OF Public Horks and Commace-0hnnes
Tchamitchian Efendi.
No explanation accompanies tue foregoing,
but the constitution of Ministry under European
forms and designations TO indicate further step
In the reforms promised by the Sultan. Moreover the
substitution OF Namyk Pasha for Mahmoud Damad as
Grand Master of the Artillery suggests the probability
of the lattrs displacement from tic position Of power
behind the throne he heretofore occupied Ahmed Vefk,
Efeud the first President Of the Turkish Parliament.
He is known for his education and the hDeraty OF his
views. He was sent TO AdrianOpe at the
time Of the first crossing of the Balkans at the Instance
of M Layard, the British Ambassador az Constantine
pie, stop and the eli cts VI Su.cmln PasDas
severity against tho Bul2aTians. sad aud Namyk
Pr shas likewise cultivated and liberal meu. Tho
former is the Sultaus principal aide-decdnp None or
the others be associated with the old Turkish party
so that Ministry, whole. probably put forward
not oDy in pursuance of the sutans promises OF reform
Turkeys position with the Western Powers in the ap
preaching zip .OAldtc campaign.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-06
BOURBON MALICE IN LOUISIANA.

THE PROSECUTIONS OF THE RETURNING BOARD
HELD TO BF AN oUTRAGE-A FORTHCOMING RE-
PUBLICAN DECLARATION.