Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-18
WASHINGTON LETTER.

tee week in congress. The Commit
tees do the technical work in arrang-
ing, studying and classifying the bills,
petitions and resolutions, Which then
60 to congress for discussion and ac-
ton. Among the journalist expec-
tations is that a resolution distinctly
and un~eQuivocally re-ofirming the
Monroe doctrine with reference to a
Panama canal viii be introduced in
the house next week and receive the
support of that body, irrespective Of
political or %partizan ties. | do not
think that such a resolution could fail
to pass under a suspension of the
rules, but it is hardly probable that
every one Of the manyoratic members
would deny himself this opportunity
to pour out a volcano Of patriotic lava.
Yesterday the house select committee
on the lnter-O Oceanic canal listened to
arguments upon the subject. Mr..
Frye introduced in the house a reso-
luton calling uponthe secretaryOf the
navy for all information, in his de-
partment, relating to the canal, not
heretofore published. That a foreign
war is not %apprehended nor probable,
is evidenced by the fact that the sub
ject Of the canal was not even Incl
dentally alludedto inthe cabinet meet
ing yesterday.
The inter. State commerce matter
inaugurated by Mr.. Reagan's bill to
regulate railroad tariffs and prevent
discrimination against any town,
place or State. The house committed
in lieu a bill by Mr.. Hender-
son, but agreed to let that of Mr..
Reagan aud that Of Mr.. McLane 20
before the house for discussion. Mr..
Henderson, bill recommends the an
pointment of board Of commission
srs. and, like that of Mr.. Reagan.
prohibits discrimination in rates be-
-ween localities. IL omits, however.
many Of the provisions against dis
as contained in Mr..
Reagan's bill. The fourth section of
he latter is omitted. but roads arc to
De compelled to fix reasonable rates.
In the penal clause it makes shippers
md railroad managers liable alike for
he violations Of law. Unless Mr..
Reagans bill be adopted, the railroad
men will defeat the objects Of the
MEASURE. 1t seems now that it is i'm
possible to enact any law regulating
railroad matters, and to prevent
Injustice to the different towns along
.hese highways of travel.
The exodus investigation by SEN
ltOr VOORHEES, continues to show that
Republicans have used the most
Inscriptions means by which to de-
Jude the poor negro, and thrust him
upon the charity Of the Hoo
1t is a singular fact that the
Of Indiana torbids the
of any negro to that State.
The people Of Indiana are decidedly
opposed to the importation of any ne.
groes. They realize the fact that the
negro is an inferior being, and between
hat race and the whites there can
never be a thorough social and domes.
lie intercourse. The scheme of the
Radicals to import negroes into Indi-
ina will do much to increase the
white Democratic vote in that State.
The Hoosier Radicals, like all other
white men in the Republican party
like the negro as long as they
IAN use him for political purposes. but
ghen it comes TO actual equity of
society and brotherlylo Low feast.
hey repudiate him.
The house committee on Indian al
airs is proceeding with an inquiry
INTO the cause of the Ute outbreak.
According to the statement ofCaptain
J. ). Payne, who took command of
he troops at Bear river, after the
laughter Of Thornburg, Jack, at the
conference with this officer, was fierce
n denunciation Of Meeker. Atthe
difference Jack complained, among
Ither things, that Meeker had prom
sed him "a new wagon with red
'aint, but had put him of with an
Id vehicle, from which the varnish +.
lad been rubbed. Unique was present
,ut took no part in the conference.
Calorow was gloomy and re-
used to smoke, which is a sign of war.
The night before the fight the scout.
Iowery, whom Colonel Thornburg had
ent with a letter to Meeker, returned
nd said well Mr.. Meeker told the
indians he was going to hand-euf and
rrest them, and he had chains for
hem. They are moving their squaws
nd children. There are hardly any
f them left"
The select committee Of the senate
yesterday examined the girl Bright
eyes" 10 regard to the removal of the
'oncas from the reservation in the
indian Territory. Her testimony.
ike thatOf Standing Bear, gave the
anne simple story Of deceit, fraud and
wrong practiced upon her tribe.
The cabinet yesterday discussed
lr. Woods funding bill and con
that it's provisions would be
.ceeptible to the country. Some ap-
'rehension was expressed that it
you'd not meet the ideas Of the farm
RS only in so far as the bonds might
not be sold az par.
The New York members of the
house are Jealous in their efforts TO
have passed Mr.. Muller's bill 70 es,
a mint in New York Civ.
from the West tb;nL- a.