New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-22
A FIREBRAND IN THE HOUSE.

THE DEMoCRATs BRING IN THE MARsHAIS BILL
IN A FORM WHICH is SURE TO PROVOKE BIS
CUssIoN.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The Democrats have at
last after delay OF nearly two months mustered
courage enough to bring in the Marshals Deficiency
bill. 1t was reported to the House to-day.
The bill is a very short one. 1t simply appropri-
stes the sum of 5000 900 to pay fees for tho fiscal
year ending June So $780, and contains the follow
ing proyiso: "But no part of the money hereby
appropnated is appropriated to pay any compensa-
tion fees or expenses Of Marshals or Deputy Mar
sbals for services rendered in connection with reg
,straions or elections under any Of the provisions
of Title % of the Revised Statutes of the United
States"
This is substantially the first section of the last
hill which was vetoed by the President last Spring.
The second section of that bill, which prohibited
onv officer or department from making any con-
tract OF ncurring any liability for the future pay
ment of money under any provision OF little ~ ana
which made it penal offence to do 80. has been
abandoned outright by the Democrats on the Ap-
proprations Committee. They simply propose now
TO refuse an appropriation to execute certain laws
md to forbid the use of any money which Is appro-
priated for the payment of certain Liabilities.
This position Is long way to the rear of the one
that the Democrats so defantly maintained at the
close Of the extra session. but it remains to he seen
whether the extreme wing of that party Will
ou,etly submit TO this change Of base. 1t may do
so for il has been plainly evident for some time
that the hot-heads were being subjected to course
of severe discipline. There has been 10 formal
eaucus of the Democrats SINCE the sess on DeRan'
but there have been many informal co1fefc aces.
IL is underst tOod too, that the southern Democrats
they professed TO Re last sprng " tbs
party choose to lead. The latter appear reaiiy 70
have been taught some political wisdom by the
Fall elections As burnt child breads tne nre, 30
do they dread any discussion which will tend 10
arouse the loyal feelings OF the people.
: SAID General Warner, of Ohio. to fcllow-mem-
her Republican, a day or two ago. when the he
nnblican complaiised ofthe duness of the session.
and asked him why the Democrats are 80 quiet :
into fight with you fellows on the issue Of the
war and then appeal TO the people, we are sure to
get licked" ,,,, u.;,, .a,- -,
The Warshsls bill there is no doubt. They opposed
Z III to man in committee and will sody oppose il
he House aa OF the ts Lii
somex @ M for consideration there will be renewal
of the discussion of the extra SESSION. Notihs c"l
prevent IT,"
FINANCIAL MEASURES IN THE HOUSE.
FAILURE OF TIE DEMOCRATS TO sTIFLE DiscVssio'
AMUSING SCENES IN DEBATE-MR- TOWN
suryp MR.. WEAVER. AND OTHER DkMoCRAIi'
rISANCiRas.
lyx rELseRArH THE TGIBCsE
WAsRrN0ToN, Jan. 21.-Mr. Buckner was disap
pointed today In not getting the House to vote
on his bill to strengthen the coin reserve O.
National banks.
Mr.. Lounsbery finished his speech which he be
gan on yesterday.
Then Mr.. Townshcnd. Of Illinois, INDUCED IN
somewhat rambling and incoherent TRADE agains
National banks, in the course of which he brough
forward some novel financial propositions. DIT
Townshcud sets up to be an authority on currency
questions probably because some years ago he hel'
ZONE subordinate position IN National bank il
Illinois, He succeeded in eliciting ronnds OF op
pause from the Greenbackers, and he grew quit
ncited over questions asked him by Mr.. Chitten
hen. Mr Wilbour. Of New-York, and other Republi
y IN members.
''sF 0aes comicsi scene occurred when Mr. Town