The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-13
WASHINGTON.
Building Up the Navy.y


WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE House commit
tee on naval affairs, Mr.. Harris fof Massachu-
sets, chairman, had a conference with the
Secretary of the Navy this morning in refer
ence to the preliminary steps necessary to car
~ into effect the recommendations of the Sec
rotary as approved by the President for The
improvement and strengthening of the navy.
1t was agreed that subcommittee should be
appointed to examine into the different plans
considered by the advisory board. Secretary
Hunt feels confident that the conference will
result in early and favorable action on the
part of the House in building it up SO that it
will compare favorably with the navies of for
eign powers
That Settles tt.
Congressman Blackburn writes to Gen. Bur-
bridge that as he (Burbridge) has abandoned
the personal phase of the issue between them
he blackburn has no longer any interest in
his communication.
Another Call for Bonds.
The Secretary of the Treasury this afternoon
issued the 10th call for the redemption OF
bonds. The call is for $20,OO0,000 extended
6s, principal and accrued interest to be
paid on the 18th day of March, 1882 and in
terest will cease on that day.
The Alcoholic Liquor Traffic.
Hon William E. Dodge of New York and A
National Temperance Society, appeared this
morning before the House committee on the
alcoholic liquor traffic. and advocated the bill
presented by Mr.. Dingley of Maine, to appoint
commission to investigate the liquor traffic in
its relations to the public welfare. No action
was taken by the committee, sbut the express
sions of members indicated that the committee
will report in favor of the commission.
The Window Glass Manufacturers
The American Association of Window Glass
Manufacturers assembled for their regular
semi-annual meeting, at the Riggs House. #.
ing Company of Philadelphia, president OF the
association, called the meeting to order, e.
r. Wood of Philadelphia, being secretary.
Representatives of nearly all the firms in the
country were present. The principal new bus
mess was the passage of resolution not to
make any glass during July and August next.
The product of the past year has bbeen large
amounting to nearly $3.50, 900 boxes, valued at
about sc, 100000. The consumptive demand
however, has taken it sall, and it is thought
that the opening OF the spring trade will justi-
fly an advance in prices, which are now very
low.
Work of the Committees.
The House committee on ways and means
held meeting to-day and appointed sub
committees on the tariff commission and tariff
legislature; on proposed changes in the in
ternal revenue; ON claims for refunding of
customs duties; on refunding tho tax on to-
bacco, cigars and snuff; on refunding the tax
on distilled spirits; on miscellaneous claims
for refunding internal tax ION reimbursements
for lost bonds. The subcommittee will be
permanent for further reference of coming
bills.
The Senate committee on commerce to-day
appointed committee of five members to con-
slider and report upon all the various pending
bills.
The Fractional Currency Question Re-
vived.
A bill was introduced in the House to-day
bv Mr.. Browne of Indiana which authorizes
the Secretary of the Treasury to issue $10,0O0,-
OcO in fractional treasury notes in the denomin-
ations of 5, TO-, % and so cents. The bill
makes the notes legal tender to the extent of
So.
The President has appointed Eliphalet Whit
tlesey of the District of Columbia, a member
of the board of Indian commissioners.