The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-06-15

luton, he deemed II his duty to make
the committees report without further
delay. Mr.. Frye said General Butler also
wanted to dissent, and it was agreed that
both might submit their reports tomorrow.
The previous question was demanded, when
Mr.. Cox, OF New York, tried to get in some
thing; but the Democrats yelled "Vote
vote !" and he had to take his seat. II the
Republicans were sold on the Shields pro-
ceeding, and worse sold in the investiga-
ton resolution, in neither case did they fare
as badly as they did to-day in their Job
to make capital for the coming cam
paign. The fact Is, the Democrats have
their eyes open, and do not intend
to be caught with bats coated with sympa-
thy. They are after nothing less than the
control OF the legislative and executive
branches of the Federal Government. The
Mr:~Cox said Hayes had already been
counted in three times, and he hoped he
would not be counted in again. Mr..
Springer wanted to place upon the record
an explanation Of his vote, but the obiec-
| tions were vociferous and he was not per-
mltted. He voted against the report.
TIE INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE TO-DAY.
Brewster, one Of the Louisiana electors
whose name it has been believed was forged,
was before the committee to-day, but
thought that he signed all OF the papers
shown him, and that his name was not
forged to any OF them. His memory was
bad, and Mr.. Medallion thought it strange
when the presidency depended upon the
elect oral vote Of Louisiana be was able to
remember so little about the informally in
the returns, which he said he heard some
thing of. General Hunton was present,
having returned from Florida. He says
the evidence proves palpably the frauds as
charged. Judge Morton got back safe.
The committee will meet tomorrow at half
past 10 o'clock. Members are interrupted
continually by having to go to the House to
vote.
TIE BRAZILIAN SUBSIDY KILLED.
The House to-day by decided vote, on
motion OF Mr.. Cannon, returned the post
route bill to the Senate on the ground that.
having added to it the Brazilian mail subsi-
dy and other appropriations, it had exceed
ed its constitutional rights. Mr.. Cannon
read from the proceedings OF Congress to
show that the same action in similar cases
has been before taken by the House. All
appropriations must originate with the
House. The opponents OF the Brazilian
mail subsidy say this gives 11r. Roach's pet
scheme a death-blow.
woRKINGMEN's MEETING.
An orderly workingmen's meeting, csti-
mated as high as 5000, was held in front OF
the Capitol tonight, tie speakers address
ing the crowd from the Capitol steps.
They wanted liberal appropriations, the
eig6t-hour system, and increased currency.
Among the speakers were Carter Harrison
aud Mrs. Lockwood. General Butler sent
word that while be WAS always ready to de-
fend their rights in Congress be never ad-
dressed public meetings in Washington.
Mrs. Lawrence then took the stand and the
crowd dispersed.
MR. RANDALl'S TOBACCO RULINGS.
The course of Mr.. Randall to-day could
not have been different had he been the bit
terest enemy the reduction Of the tobacco
tax had in the House when the House
voted down the private calendar. 1t was
the work OF the tobacco-men, and meant
that they wanted the revenue bill taken up
at once as the unfinished business; but LIE
seemed utterly unconscious OF what was
going on, and ruled every time against to-
bacco. He has promised a fair, square
show to the reductionists tomorrow, and
that is all they ask OF him or anybody else.
BRIEF ITEMS.
There was Il Democratic caucus this eve
ming OH the army bill, but nothing was
done. Ny own idea is that the House will
substantially yield to the Senate in the end
on the measure.
The House tonight is considering pen
sion bills.
The clerks are very backward in contri-
buting to the Republican campaign fund.
james L. Anderson will be the first wit
ness examined by the Matthews Senate
committee.
Mr.. Potter, having returned from Roa-
noke College, was at the committee to-day.
All the indications are that Congress at
II noon Monday will adjourn.
The army bill; the legislative, executive,
and judicial bill; and the river and harbor
bill, were all in the hands OF the conference
committees tonight.
The President will be at the Capitol Mon-
day to sign bills.
There are rumors tonight that eX-Secre-
tary Robson, now attending criminal trial
in New Jersey, is to be indicted for NAL
feasance ia Office while Secretary Of the
Treasury.
Mr.. Spencer, the legislative clerk OF the
Sen ate, is acting as chief clerk. There will
be no election, however, at this session to
supply the vacancy occasloned by the death
OF Major Mcdonald.
The captive Nez Perces young men do
not want to be educated at Hampton. .
General Butler and Senator Conkling
were in conference to-day. Conkling has
heard great deal about the Louisiana
frauds.
The stock of Boss Shepherd Is to be sold
soon.
There will be an excursion to Norfolk TO-
morrow.
Governor Holiday, Governor Mathews,
and the visitors to Mount Vernon spent a
pleasant day. Governor Holiday will be in