, 1879-02-23

Speefd! Disp0tch 10 The Tribune.

Spedd! DisD0teh to The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 22,-Thc profess
sional investigator, Glover, noted for his corrs
Of experts, has demonstrated peculiar abilities
in the way Of examining witnesses. He is re-
ported at session Of the Committee this week
to have attempted to make physical assault
upon witness whose conduct displeased lin.
Kenneth Raynor, Solicitor Of the Treasury, is
said to have intcrposcd to ward off the attack.
ANOTHER QUARREL,
There is r1lnor that in discussing trivial
matter in executive session this afternoon some
very heated words passed between Senators
burnside and Con1zling, hut it is not probable
that as much will be made Of it as was out Of
the Conklnsg- Gordon imbro.lio of year ago.
THE DEMOCRATS
have really serious apprchensions as to their
ability to organize the next House. These apprc-
tensions arise from three reasons: First, fears
Of Grecnback organization; second, fears that
two, ccrtainly, Of the Congressmcn-kipg, Of
Louisiana and Hill, OF Florila-will be sent to
the Pcnitcntiary for election frauds; third,
doubts as to Acklen's loyalty to the Democracy,
in view Of the fact that it was possible for him
only to secure his election through the aid Of
Republicans. and the further fact that the DEM
ocrats never have ceased to denouncc him.
THE TOBACCO REDUCTION TAX
is certain to pass. The House, after its pro-
.racteG fight to-day, agreed that all the amend
ri.nts should be considered as concurrcd in, ex-
ccpt those which relate to the match tar, the
bank tax, and to classes Of rectihers. These
will be disposed OF Monday morning.
THOMAS n. E1cnoL,
Secretary Of the Honest-Money League, to-day,
through Representative George C. Hazelton, OF
Wisconsin, nnd the Hon. B. j. Waters, of
Kansas, presented to F. r. Denesc, Chairman
OF the Executive Committee OF the Grecnback
party, challenge to discuss, here in Washing
ton, the question OF grecnbackism and honest
money. The Grcenbackcrs seemed startled Mt
the request for a joint debate, anu desired until
Monday for an answer.
TIE cokn1S-BUTLER CASE
is to be called up Monday. Senator Zach
Chandler, who took his old seat in e.Seuate
to-day, is expected to vote for Corbn; but, as
Patterson and Conover will doubtless vote Tor
Butler, the latter is likely to retain his seat
THE SKI PAINTING.
The Congressional Joint Library Commit
has agreed 70 propose an amendment to the
Suudry Civil bill to buy the Fassctt painting OF
the Electoral Commission by Mr.. Fassett, Tor
mcrly OF Chicago
RUMoRs.
1t is now fntimated that e1-Gov. Fenton will
have tic Berlin mission. and that Senator Con-
ever may secure the Central American mission.
PROF. DETMER,
OF the Chicago Stock Yards, is expected here to
give his testimony before the Paddock Commit
tee which is investigating the pleuro-pneumonia
ca1tie-iisease-
THE GREESBAcKERs,
who met in council here to-day, are a very con-
tilcnt body Of men. They Claim not only the
ahiIity to elect the Speaker OF the next
House, but to elect the next President OF the
United Statas, and say that ther are as certain
Of carrying Maine and Massachusetts this year
as lllcr arc of eating their dinners. As they
we're certain to eat dinner at tho expense Of
Gen. Butler at his residence this evening, und as
he is known to be their controlling lender, there
is little doubt that the Presidential candidate
they have determined upon is Gen. BENZ jamin F.
Butler.
THE SENATE
Gpeut the day on the Army Appropriation bill,
:.nd struck out oil the reorganization features,
together with the posse comit3tus clause OF
the House bill. The debate WIS very tame, aud
cid not assume partisan character. There was
more spirit in the partial discussion of the rai-
road telegraph subject, which followed, in the
consideration OF the Butler amendment to the
bill. The subject goes oycr for final vote Mon
day at 3 O'Clock. Doctor Green, President of
the Western Union Company, tonight says that
it appears probable that the Butler amendment
in substance will be retained in the bill. The
Western Chlon meu have not thought SO until
the debate TO-DAY. The discussion showed
that, with the exception Of Senators
Conk1ing and Beck. there is no very pronounced
opponent of the amendment Senator Jones,
Of Florida, Stanley Matthews, aud Senator
Thurman all earnestly advocated it. Senator
Thurman put the question in q very practical
way when he said that telegraphing In this