The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-05

Mr.. Cox was successful In steering his census
bill through tho shifting bars Of the stormy
House. pretty much as it was originally re-
ported. and he was warmly congratulated by
his fellow members on his achievement.
The great Rings have not found much favor
in this Congress. thanks to the determined
stand Of the House against iobbery in general
and tho cooperation Of n few men on both sides
in the Senate. with sufficient influence to de-
feat most Of tho proposed schemes. When
Gould Huntington Scott. and that set OF opera
tors and monopolists were overthrow on thoir
own chosen ground in tho Senate. where they
had always been strong and were represented
by agents and attorneys who never relaxed In
vigilance or in efforts to earn their wages. notice
was served on Nipple Mitchell and others that
their mission had ended.
The jobbcrs Interested in the Roach subsidy
made desperate fight before three conference
committees. but the managers on the part Of tho
House never wavercd. and the patriots Of the
Senate were finally obliged toisuccumb, Imuch
to their regret and more to the discredit of their
bank accounts
Many of the Jobs on the Sundry Civil bill were
accepted in conference. under tho plea Of neces-
sity. which should have been rejected outright.
But the largo schemes for stealing the public
printing. without n chance OF competition; for
dividing a round hundred thousand on the pro-
posed purchase Of the Boss Is building for n Post
OGlcc in Washington. and for other enterprises
OF similar character collapsed like a bubble
the moment they were prickcd. Much may be
forgiven for these savings and for the defeat of
the old Ring in q revived form.
Tho Senate conferees on the Deficiency bill
yielded four-n!ths Of the demand made by Mr..
Dcvens. Ho asked n quarter OF n million for
supervisors OF election and deputy marshas.
and he got fifty thousand. which will not be
comforting information for the Davenports and
their creatures who run the machine.
The bill for arrcurages OF pensions. which
will draw more largely than any now item on
the Treasury. came out Of the Senate finally
shorn OF tho amendment which would have
saddlod the soldiers Of the War Of 1912 and Of
the Mexican War on its back. and thus have
added millions to the enormous sum originally
proposed. and which both Houses finally sane
toned. with only small alterations. This Is
only the entering wedge to wider field Of leg
islation thut must add tens Of millions to tho
public debt. The bill was signed by Hayes n
few minutes before the adjournment
Every bill from the House for an appropra-
ton or proposing an expenditure has been in
creased by tho Senate. and by this method. by
Intentional delay. and by committees of con-
ference. several millions got through that ordi-
narily would have no chance to pass. The
River and Harbor law last year was a bare
faced scandal and outrage. by which eight and
a half millions were logrolled out Of the Treas
ury. This year the House reduced its figures
about three millions. but the Senate added a
million at ono DASH and that argument is al
ways convincing until two millions come IA
with greater moral suusion. There was no
difficulty in the Senate keeping side by side
with the House in all the regular legislation
In fact. /, ought to have been far in advance
But an excess Of speed would not have suited
the views OF patriots like Window, Allison and
others. who have great faith in conferences
which they may help to control. and in amend
meuts nj the last hour that are only understood
by those in the secret. Tho great bills were
kept back by design. and for purpose to be
revealed hereafter.
II anything were wanting TO complete the
proof Of the fraud by which the votes Of Louisi-
ana and Florida We're stolen the Potter Com
mittee have furnished j, in tho most positive
form. No honest man Of any party pretcnds to
doubtnow that these two States clearly and en-
phaticaIly voted for Mr. Tillen. or that after the
election thoy We're counted for Mr.. Hayes by
--orrup, conspiracy. Botk the <Aurnirr - ~
were IN the market for sale 10 the highest bidder
II was simply a question Of dollars and cents
with Wells and his confed rates. The Demo-
crats did not buy. and the Republicans closed
contract ly which. with some ready money and
the control % the Offices ana patronage in those
states and elsewhere. they got possession Of
power.
From the highest to the lowest agent in TINT
foul conspiracy, from Eyarts down 10 Carloza
oyery one who served as counsel. as visiting
statesman. Ms personal representative OF Hayes
as pcrlured supervisor. as torser OF returns, as
balloi-hoN stuller. as manufacturer of protests
rs false witness, or as adopt in seoundrelism.
has boon rewarded. ANA they all IRE represent
ed IN every department Of the public service at
home and abroad Many are hidden away to be
out OF reach Of tho laws clutches for notorious
crimes; but they draw fun pay from the Treas
ury, defy Hayes and sherman 10 disturb them.
and are recognized as preferred patriots by the
whole official corps.
Mr. lou"r's report Is altogether. the ahlest
fairesi. anil most conclusive paper that has yet
appeared in regard jurisdictions In Louisiana
and Florida The Judicial calmnoss and Logical
clcarness with which tho two cases are pre-
sentcd cannot fail 20 carry conviction to every
candid mind, and make transparent tho meth
DDS hy which the fraud WIS 'ousummatel.
besides the two appropriation bills tho Logis-
lative, Executive and Judicial. and the Army-a
number OF minor but important bills have fall
ed TO pass AmoAg Ge-c are the bill 10 rcgu-
late Interstate commerce. the Geneva Award
Distribution bin. tho Mississippi Improvement
Commission b.ll. the Postal Savings Bank bin.
the Patent LAW Revision b.n the Steamboat
and Sugar bills. $50 called. and tho bin To- extend
the time for the completion o. the Northern Pa
clh' Railroad. The joint resolution proposing
constitutional amendment prohibiting the
payment Of claims Of disloyal persons is
another Of the uniouunates The bill to pro-
vent the Introduction Of infectious or conin-
cious discusses into the country became n law.
That George +. Seward. Minister 10 China.
escaped impeachment is due 10 the administering
OF the Republican minority. who. by refusing 10
vote left the House without quorum.
The Committee appointed 10 investigate tho
accusations modo hy Special Agent Williams
against Speaker Randall unanimously reported
that they were wholly uurounded ana false.
The Contest FOR Tho Toronto Bishopric.
ToEoSro. March "A settlement Of the EMS.
p"e election a,r,ars O.. lar 90 a,tvcr Tosay ulc ino.
womt' ballot was taken VITA uo result There uota
of compromises ana ,hr sole hopc % any conclusion
ing arrived ATS unt ono W tho parties will lycu p tho