Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-31

the affair were both dramatic and sensation al. Upon inquiry at the Interior depart ment it was ascertained that Mr. Hsyt was in formed by ex-Indian Inspector Hammond on Wednesday night that he intended to tell the truth regarding his connection with Agent Hart. Secretary Schurz was at the same time aware that certain developments would transpire yesterday morning, the nature of which was communicated to him. Early yesterday Commissioners Hayt sent in his resignation, but the President declined to receive it, and gave direction that letter should be written to Mir. Hayt notifying him of his removal ss commissioner. The story that MT. Hammond made clean breast of his action on account of his sudden illness and through fear that he might die, is pronounced at the department as wholly untrue. Before his attack Secretary Schurz was in possession of his story. It is further said at the depart ment that there is conclusive proof that MT. Hayt was interested in silver mines at the San Carlos agency, in Arizona, together with MT. Hart, the Indian agent. This interest was, however, in the name of Commissioner Hayes nephew, but no doubt is entertained by the Interior department officials that he represented the commissioner.
 ExInspector General Hammond to-day made written statement to the board of in- vestigation of the Indian bureau that he had WAAtt0A tA0 AcLt0E tO 0HyG 16 bhy6 HI LIB statement that the appearance of the letter and date made him pronounce it forgery. The board will continue their investigation. Secretary Sherman Before the Finance
 Committee.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 3o.-The Senate Finance Committee had Secretary Sherman before them to-day and piled him with questions for over three hours. The examination covered the entire range of finance, although the ob- ject for which he was called was in regard to the refunding projects submitted by him. Mr. Sherman had prepared himself on this topic and brought with him written statement and some statistics which were placed on the rec ord without being read. Then in answer to questions the Secretary spoke of the prospects of resumption. the Bayard resolution and it's effect, of the National banks, the policy of continuing this system, etc. The subjects considered in the correspondence were for the most part brought out incidentally and have no practical bearing. The only question now before the committee which is at all like ly to receive any consideration during the present session of Congress, is the refunding bill and rate of interest at which the further ssue of bonds ought to be authorized.
 Governor Pilkin's Testimony Con-
 timued.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Gov. Pitkin, of Colorado, resumed his testimony before the House Committee on Indian Affairs today He related incidents of his inter view with Jack and other Indians going to show that Ouray had gradually lost influence over the younger Utes. A feeling of disaf- lection and war spirit have for some time past been gaining the ascendenoy with them. He said that some of the scouts previous to Major Thornburg's fight had been warned that the Indians would attack the troops at or near Bear river, and the general opinion among the people of Colorado was that the outbreak was premedi- tated on the part of the Utes.