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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
WOMAN SUFFRAGE CONVENTION.

MRS. HENRY b. STANTON, MISS ANTHONY AND
OTHERS PREPARING TO ASK CONGRESS FOR A
SPECIAL COMMIT rEE--THEIR HOPES.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-Mrs. Henry b. STAN
ton, Miss Susan B. Anthony, Miss Phoebe Cozzens,
Mrs. May Wright Sewall, nee Thompson, Miss Lille
Devereaux Blake, the Foster sisters of Philadelphia
and other prominent workers in the movement to
secure the extension of the right of suffrage to
women. are here to attend the Woman's Suffrage
Convention, which takes place this week. The Con-
vention opens on Tuesday morning with memorial
service for Mrs. Lucretia Mott, on which occasion
Miss Anthony, Mrs. Stanton and it is expected, Mar
shal Douglass will deliver addresses. The choir OF
st. Augustine COored Church is to take part in the
memorial proceedings and tits expected that the chill
dren of the colored schools will be present. Mr.
Wormley the colored proprietor of Wormey's Hotel,
is making arrangements for the floral decorate ons
of the hall.
"The immediate object of our Convention" said
Miss Anthony to TRIBUNE correspondent " Is TO
secure the passage of a measure in both houses oil
Congress authorizing the appointment OF special
committees TO take under consideration the ques-
tion of woman suffrage. We have such a committee
in the House already but 1t will do nothing. and we
want new one. We have assurances from leading
members of both houses that they will assist us.
They have committees for the Indians and for the
freedmen; why not for women 1t seems great
undertaking for q few women without money or
political influence to come here and attempt TO gam
recognition in competition with so many and such
immense interests as find advocacy before Congress.
We have been working long time, but we are not
nsppuraopuV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
IMMIGRATION OF CHINESE.
OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED TREATY BY DEMO
CEATS AND REPUBLICANS FROM THE PACIFIC.

OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED TREATY BY DEMO-
CEATs AND REPUBLICANs FROM THE PACIFIC.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON Jan. 16.-The California delegation
in Congress is divided in opinion the merits Of
the proposed new Chinese treaty. The Democratic
members from the Pacific Coast. however, are,
united in their opposition TO it, and seem disposed tO
oppose the treaty from partisan grounds. They do
not wish to have it appear that any branch OF the
Republican Administration can do anything to
settle the Chinese question in manner that shall
be satisfactory to the Pacific Coast. 1t appears also
that Republican ConPressmen from the Pacific
Coast are not wholly in favor of the measure. They
point to what they consider two defect in it frst
the possible construction of the word "laborers" !;
second the fact that the treaty in effec permits the
naturalization of the Chinese. The word "labOrers,"
as used IN the treaty, some of the Republican mem
bers from the coast say. is not sufficiently specific
and it might be so construed as to give rise to
misunderstanding or to defeat the real object OF the
treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
RACKDOMN Or AN EXTRA SESSION.


WASHINGTON, jan l6, 1881.
The Republican Senators do not want an extra
session and will do nothing to make one necessary
The Democrats do not want one either. but some Of
them will attempt to get up the Kellogg-Spofford
case on Monday. Two of the most prominent Re-
pubicans have privately said within the last three
days that if the bill is taken up for action they will
each be good for" speech which will last a week
in delivery. There is o cheering probability that
the Democr ats will signaliZe the closing days OF
their lease of Congressional power by another nota
BILE backdown.
PETITIONS FOR THE REPEAL OF TAX LAWS.
Mr.. John p. Gonld. OF New-fork, il in
Washington with petitions bearing about 10000
signatures of persons from nearly all the
States to be presented to the House of Repre-
sentatlycs praying for repeal OF the 2-cen stamp
tax on bank checks, and also for the repeal OF the
fax of oue.half of per cent per anDum oil deposits
which is now paid by National and state banks,
savings banks, trust companies and all o,her bank
ing institutions.
THE QUESTION OF REPRESENTATION.
Representative 5. $. Cox, chairman OF the Com
mttee OH the Census, said tonight that the figures
TO be furnished by the Census Oscs for the action
of Congress would be received Tomorrow Mr.. Cox
inclines to favor 800 "a the number Of Representa-
tiyes under the new apportiOnment nt-seycn more
than az present.
AN UEFOUTDED REPORT.
Senator Blaine's absence from the Senate for two
davs gave rise to the report that lie was in Mentor
advising with General Garfield about his Cabinet
Mr.. Blaine is here, and has not been absent from
Washington during the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
BILLS READY FOR DISPOSAL.
EFFORTS PROBABLY TO BE MADE TO-DAY TO PASS
A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT MEASURES IN THE

EFFORTS PROBABLY TO BE MADE TO-DAY TO PASS
NUMBER OF IMPORTANT MEASURES IN THE
HOUSE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUsEl
WAsHTNGToN Jan. 16-TO-m0rrow being the
third Monday in the month, motions to suspend the
rules and pass bills reported and authorized by COM
mttees will be in order in the House of Representa-
tives. 1t is probable that efforts will be made 10
dispose of several important bills in this way. IL Is
understood that if the Committee on Commerce is
called Mr.. Ross, of NewJersey, will move the pas
sage under suspension of the rules of bill to abolish
compulsory plotage at He'll Gate 1t is also under
stood that if the Committee on Education and Labor
is called an effort will be made to pass the Senate
bill which provides that the surplus patent fund
and the net proceeds arising from sales of public
lands shall be devoted to educational purposes III
the several States and Territories.
The Committee on Agriculture has bill to elevate
Commissioner LIE Due to the rank of q Cabinet OIL
cer and it is understood that effort will also be
made to pass this bill under suspension OF the
rules, if the committee is called. The Committee
on Indian Affairs has before it a very important bill,
in severalty. This measure has been urgently re-
commended for several years by the Secretary OF
the Interior, the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs ana
tho Board of Indian Commissioners. 1t is under
stood that Chairman Scales of the Indian Commit
tee, asked that he be instructed to offer 1t Tor pas
sage under suspension of the rules, but that the COLL
mittee refused to do 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17

people expected at this time. but the elect OF
the meeting and organic Of the Legislature mas ap-
parenty been to strengthen the leading candidates Yet
there fewer members than there were few days ago
whose decision has not been reached and the chances OF
an outside stepping into the and winning tho
prize seem to have esseued considerably Is certainly
the general belief here that either Congressman Robe
son. Congressman George A. Halsey or General VIII
lam sewe will be successful, though It is possible
that either Mr. Frenghuysen Oh Mr. Parker may de
velop more strength than they yet been credited
with. The presence here of Messrs. Robe
son, Hasey and sewe has brought these can
ddates into prominence, and Mr.. Robson espe-
cialy has aided his own cause. mostly by personal
contact with men who had not known him except
through the press and who have had some prudces re-
moved General sewell's friends are the most ag'
gressve and he is supposed 10 lead at present In the
number Of votes 1t is thought by some that his reverse
In the organization OF the Assembly when his candidate
for Speaker defeated has weakened him somewhat
but its effect has been principally TO stimulate his sup
porters 10 renewed energy and to lead them partially to
abandon their policy of easy assurance ofsuccess.
Mr.. Halsey's friends making canvass Of his
votes and report gratifying prospect. Tho relations
between Mr.. RObeson and Mr.. Hasey hPve not been
close but they have been free from acrmony, and each
claims that the votes OF the other will eventually come
to him. The three or five votes which are generally
conceded Mr.. Parker may ultimately enable him TO
hold the balance Of power, which would be OF value Dut
hardly OF sufficient potency 10 cause Dreak ID MS i-
vor The only real development of the contest since the
organization has been the crysalzng Of votes around
the three leading candidates.
The Inauguration OF Goyernorelect Ludlow on Tues
day wi! be the simplest ceremony of its kind that has
occurred Tor many years Mr.. Ludlow and Governor
Mcclellan will enter the Senate Chamber together, and
ChiefJustice BeasIey will administer the oath of office
The Rev. DR.. John Hall will make the customary prayer
and Governor Mcclellan will then deliver up the seal
OF State after which Governor Ludlow Will be intro
duced to the Legislature and will deliver short inaugural
address A reception in the executive chamber both
IN afternoon aud will complete the cerem0.
nies. A political club from Newark Ia expected, and
there will be the usual influx ~ visitors from the neigh
horhoOd the crowd will probably be mucn less than
usual This is in accordance with Mr. LudlOws wishes
TIE GOvenOrelect has appointed Joseph Naar one or
the editors Df The Trenton True AnerfeGn as his private
secretary to succeed Colonel John A. Hail. who has oc-
cuped the position for nine years. Mr. Ludlows ap-
pUinmcnt regarded by some an announcement that
The american VIII be- the organ OF the Administration
and as an indication OF liveler policy than bis prede
cessOr pursued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
NETWORK, MONDAY, JANUARY IL, 1881.

For week past whenever member has sought and
obtained recognition in order to secure the passage
of bill by unanimous consent Dlr. Belford mas
promptly demanded the regular order Of business
and he announces his intention to carry out TINS
programme until the last day of the session unless
the Speaker will allow the House TO vote upon the
Denver bill A long and lively correspondence on
the subject, it Is understood, has passed between
the Speaker aud Mr. Belford The latter on being
applied to last evening declined to furnish copies ol
the correspondence, but remarked that he would
not object to doing so when it was complete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
4 STORMY V0Y1GE FR0X EUROPE.

Boston, Jan. 16.-Captain Granam' OF the
steamer Edinburgh which arrived to-day RON Aonoou'
terrific westerly gales during the entire passage.
On January sne encountered gale from the north.
ea.t vsering 70 northwest, IN which the cabin ana
cos,s room were flooded with water, the huge waves
oIfsn resSiny on boaid fore and aft and as the fore
mast IA ts sar stove the deck the water ponred
isc the nod wasniug the cargo adrfL The crew were
emn,oyed tor long TIM pumping the ship and re.
0a,ns Inc broken deck Capsa1a Graham states that t
was tine r0uShest passage he ever experienced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON.
TOPICS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED.

TOPICS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED.
AMENDING TIE REFUNpISG BILI-TO THE MEMORY
OF LUCRETIA MorT-THE FEES OF MARsHALs AND
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PROPOSED CHINESE
rREATY-THR EDUCATIONAL FUND BILL.
The amendment offered by Speaker Randall
to the Refunding bill will result, If adopted,
it is said. in giving gratuity Of $1,OO7,7eo
to the holders of certain bonds. The hrst
session OF the Woman Suffrage Convenlon'
which will meet in Washington tomorrow
will be devoted to memorial services for
the late Lucretia Mott. 1t is not Impossible
that change will be made. by which United
States Marshals and District-Attomeys Will
receive salaries instead of fees in payment
for their services. The proposed treaty with
China has caused considerable discussion, par
ticularIy among the Pacific Coast Congress-
men. w. C. Dodge, of Washington, has
written a letter commenting on what he re-
CARDS as an Objectionable feature of the Edu-
cational Fund bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
uURDERED BIZ 4 BAND OF INDIANS.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 16.-Dispatches from
Tucson and Demng report that the stagecoach running
from Mesilla, NewMexico, TO Fort Cummings was AZ
tackled BY Indians Friday evening about fourteen mes
from Fort Cummngs The bodies Of the driver sua iouf
passengers, three men and one woman, were .ouIu ~
Fart Cumuings Troops Ia pursuit of the indiaus'
who are supposed to have numbered ABOUT torsy'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
CoNTENDlYG DEMOCRATIC FACTIONS.


STILL DELAYED-MAYoR GRACE SAID TO OCCUPY
NEUTRAL POSITION.
No steps have yet been taken by the Demo-
cratic members Of the Board of Aldermen LOOKING toward
the organization of the Board. The Tammany members
sl hold fast to Alderman Sauer their candidate for
president ana will vote iOr him until he declines longer
TO be candidate. The Tamnany and Irving Hall mcm
brrs hay, pledged themselves 10 vote for no one but
Democrat. aud the Republican members in caucus
formally declared that they would support no one who
WAS not Republican Willie this state Of affairs lasts
no Jobs Of any Kind he put through for no business
can b. transacted until the Board Is formally organized
hy the election II officers.
A Tammauy Alderman said yesterday that majority
nj the Aldermen OF that faction Will continue TO vote for
Alderman sauer until he announces his withdrawal as
candidate They deemed 1t only proper to port him.
s they were the stronger In numbers Of the two Demo
crac factions IN the Board Oyrrtnres had been made
70 them by the Irving Hall members, but these had been
llSG,cn lae vi thc TEepnbcsns Mayor Grace Lad dis
countenanced such step, and declared that ne would
not recognize the faction which aied itself Wild Tue he
There las been good deal of speculation to the
riyl Democratic factions IN the Board OF Aldermen
Nnmnally he the candidate OF irving Hail. out the
number Of Votes from their orginiz than from
Irving Hall. The impression has gone abroad that be-
canse or the unpleasant feeling between him and Mr..
EeiIy The Tammany faction will be overlooked 10 the
distribution of patronage Friends OF Mr. Grace say that
he will eudeavor TO hold tho scales equally between
the rival factions II Tammany Hall does not
open war against him. He recognizes the claims OF both
For this reason ne has interfered actively IN the
organzatoD Board Of Aldermen, but mas advised
the cOnteuduy factions TO agree among oby
spuatng that the president Of the Board shall be
Democrat. . 49,, .o.,o,
An opportunity will soon occur to show whether
Mavor trace will remain entirely neutral Tho terms
Of otce OF President King Of the Fire Commlssion ~
ice Commissioner Smith, Park Commissioner OIlne'
moch Observation-Disclosures DmOck aud Charities and Correc
ton Commissioner Cox will expire iP May: II these
nIaces are divided between Tammany Hall ana IryipK
HAL 4. will be proved that Mayor Grace intends to
adhere to a policy Of neutrality
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
A NEEDED REFORM
PROPOSED SAFEGUARD AGAINST MARsHALs LIKE
FITZsIMMONs.
lBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE


iBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIbUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-lt is not improbable that
q recommendation will be made from some authori-
tative quarter that the tee system Of payment for
the services of United States Marshals and District
Attorneys be abolished, aud the salary plan, as with
other officials of the Government be substituted.
While the great majority of Federal Marshals and
Attorneys are men of honorable regulations, il is
impossible that among so many there should not
occasionally be found some who for the purpose OF
extortng fees will proceed to unjust and oppressive
lengths against those who fall into their clutches
The record of Marshal Fitzsimmons is case in
point, but not the only one.
Not long since naturalized American OF Mexican
origin, who had been carrying on little business
somewhere in Texas. found himself, by reason of his
frugalty, the possessor of fortune amounting TO
$500. A neighborng retail liquor and cigar dealer,
who had been less fortunate, proposed to the Mex-
can to unite the two establishments and thereby in
crease his income. The Mexican, asserting, invested
bis savings in the stock and goodwill Of his neigh
bor and took as portion of his purchase the unex
pired license of the latter. When the year covered
by the license had expired. the of the
tabshment went to the Revenue Office to renew
his license and there learned that the original license
was not transferable. although the fee had been
paid in full for the establishment. The Mexican
bad been guilty of technical violation of the rev.
enue law.
He paid his fee for the ensuing year, amounting
TO $780, and thought no moro of the matter Soon
afterward he was indicted by the procurement Of
the United States Marshal and the District-Attor-
new for breach of the Revenue laws, and being a
simple fellow he became alarmed, sold out his busi-
ness hurriedly at great sacrifice and escaped with
his family to Colorado. The utmost extent of his
penalty was one-half his license fec $I5; but the
Marshal, lnteut upon securing his iee tracked nun
expense of nearly 5000, arrested him and carried
him away to Texas where he was thrown into prison.
When The story came to the notice Of Commissioner
Raum he directed stay of proceedings, aud cx-
pressed his opinion in vigorous terms Of tue action
of the niiiCials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
THE TENNESSEE CANVASS.

WASHINGTON, Jan 16-A prominent Democrat
vho inst arrived from Tennessee, says the split IN
the Democratic party in the Legislature cannot be
beaIed. He believes that Mr. Maynard will be
dronned by the Republicans after the first vote and
that Governor Hawkins will be elected Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17

tua number of inventors who have taken out pat
ents in the United States is about 11S ,O0O.
Finally Mr. Dodge objects to the proposed diver
on the ground that it would really amount to moth
ing if distributed among 100000 people, while
to the Patent Office it would be of immense benefit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
HENRY WATTERsON'S OPINIONS.

TIE SOUTH oUr OF POLITICS-1HE C0L0RED VOTE
FOR sALE-sTILL wISIIiNG FOR FREE TRADE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE.l
CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Dc;ails of an interview with
the don Henry Watferson, Editor of The Louisville
Courie. Journal are published IN Tie Times. Being
asked how the South regarded the Administration
he said "rho people ofthe South needed rest, aud
they have got II under Hayes"
"How will his Administration be received in
history ~
AS very weak one, full of vacilaton and
blundcrs." c,.c.,, ~
a very wise and jndclous Administration"
lyon have your idea as 10 the formation OF the
Cabinet p
Undoubtedly Blaine will be Secretary of ate !;
probably Allison OF Iowa, will be Secretary OF the
Interior. Bat | pay very little attention to tins
matter; the people Of the South are entirely out Oh
politics they are prospcrlng and thoy WISH TO nave
nothing to do with politics. There is no sectional
feeling in the South"
"Mr Wattcrson, what position is the coioIed ele-
ment assuming in the Southern States =
Their propcr sphere. There is no antagonism
between whites and blacks IN the South any more
than there Is in the North. The blacks are begin
ming to realize their exact position, ANA they will
keep it hereafter"
{" But the colored population is an important fac
tor in politlcs in the South y
"The blacks in the SOutn arc Just like the blacks
or any poor class in the North. The blacks IN the
South are poor class, and tho innnenGe lney cnei &
cIse in potics depends entirely upon the party that
buys them. The black vote in the South is for sale
always, and either the Democratic or Kcp1In;lican
party may be the purchaser They are uEinHiIlgeht'
opd cannot cOmprehend the value of q ballot be-
yond the price their vote may BRING" -,
Do you think the Democratic party WIZ continue
to exist upon its present basis as party ,or,v
The Democratic party must continue az parry
merely by force of cohesion If nothing else; nh he
Democratic party polls as many votes as 'e hctho o
wide the two prnclpal parties to-day will change
The Democratic party can well afford 10 S'ahd upon
the platform of Free Trade" H.. l.. .,,o
"'fhat nlank of a tariff for revenue only IN the
Democratic platform is what defeated the Demo-
Gratis in the last Presidential campaign MT; water
son. aud they say you are respons3ig i0r i,I;n %
"Yes sir, wrote that plank, ana am Wiling 10
stand the responsibility for doing co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
A PLEA FOR PINCHBACK.

NEw-ORLEANs, La, Jan. 15.-The Execu-
tive committee of the Colored Mems Protective Union
last nirht adopted resolution strongly recommending
,ba Hon p b. g. Piuchback for appointment by Presi-
aantelsct General James A. Garfield TO sowe rcpresen
tatiye positon Ia his Administration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
THE PENNSYLVANIA CANVASS.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CANVASS.
TIE HARRISBURG CONTEST WATCHED WITH DEEP
lNTEREsr-HENRY wATTERsONs VIEWS on CUR
RENT ToPICs-GovERNoR HAWKINS LIKELY 10
WIN IN TENNESSEE.
The Senatorial canvass at Harrisburg is
proceeding, great energy being displayed
on both Sides Deep interest Is manifested in
the struggle throughout the State. Senator
Allison, of Iowa, is to visit General Garfield
at Mentor to-day. Henry 'Watterson has given
Hawkins will probably be elected United States
Senator in Tennessee. Messrs. Halsey, Robe
son and Sewell continue to be the leading
candidates in New Jersey. The Republican
caucus may be held on Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
GENERAL GRANTS SEASIDE COTTAGE.

LONG BRANCH, N j., Jan. l6.-Gencral
Grant has directed Aroai,ect r. " seace OF this place.
to make separs u,u Lis cottage and TO pnf IN com
pete 0gaer ~ that he may occupy is next summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
THE NEW.JERsEY sENATORSHIP.

GOSSIP FROM TRENTON ABOUT THE THREE LEADING
CANpIDArEs-TuE PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNOR
LUpLows INAUGURATION
IrRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRfBuSE.I
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 16.-It seems probable
that the Joint Republican for the nomination OF
Irnited statea Senator will be held next wednesday
evening. On Tuesday the inauguration OF Governor
Ludlow will occupy all the day and evening, and
Thursday Is too late in the week. Inc election
by the Legislature takes place Tuesday January 20 ana
tho general sentiment appears TO 10 against
postponing action until the night before. whicn
vonld bs II the 10 not held on Wednes
day evening There has been some talk Of making tne
hsi,ot an oman one after the Of the New-York
Ieesaure It is claimed that the secret ballot makes
fraud easy and that who could be trusted 70 voso
In accordance with their constituents aeares an "
ho n taken would vote according to personal prefer
ences, or possibly for other reasons,n only their word
depended on.
Thcrc is less known Of the probable result than most