Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-30

Adams, both took bold stand in recogniz- ing and aiding the Spanish-American repub- lies when at war with Spain. At this time we had only ten millions of people, and the revenue in year was scarcely so large as now for 8 week. But we did not then say
 are of no interest to us. Messrs. Adams and Clay thought differently and spoke boldly and periodically and extended the influence of the United States in aid of suffering Amer ican republics. We cannot afford in our power to do less than we did in our weak ness. Blaine says he was first induced to use the moral influence of the United States to save Peru because she made an earnest ap- peal to the United States to save her. She did not ask military interference. She merely asked that the United States speaking by her authority would save her from destruction. She felt the heavy hand of England upon her at every turn. Blaine predicts for Peru that after Chii has taken all her valuable territory she will either fall into anarchy or be kept in subjection by Chilian army of occupation to be supported from the proper ty of which Peru is despoiled. Either result will be sufficiently wretched and the end will be an absolute domination of English in1u- ence in both Peru and Chili. Blaine declines to speak in regard to congress of American nations, of which so much has been said. He says 'No paper in regard to it has been made public by the President, and I have no right to speak of any diplomatic pa- per until given to the world"
 The LabOrs of CongresS-A Poor Outlook
 for LegisIation-Other Matters.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Two of the seven months usually allotted as the duration of the long session of Congress have passed and only one appropriation has passed the House, and that (the fortifcation) is with the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Formerly there were twelve of the general bills, but lately the agricultural and District of Columbia have been added, and it is now urged that the Mississippi improvement ap- propriation be made bill by itself. There are many contested election cases that will develop good deal of acrimonious debate in the House and there is feeling that the present session will be noted mainly for the number of bills introduced and the small number disposed of In the Senate Sherman's funding bill is still the order of business and may occupy two or three days more When the funding bill has been disposed of, rejected probably, but possibly amended so as to pass, there will be struggle for the floor. Senator Ingalls, will insist upon consideration of his resolution declaring the arrears of pen sion act ought to be repealed, and Senator Merrill will urge consideration of his tariff commission bill. Both of these subjects have been partially discussed. Senator Ed munds has bill on the calendar for the suppression of polygamy which he has given notice he will press The Senate has consented to the nominations of President Arthur with great unanimity. The rejection of postmaster whose nomi nation was ad versely reported from the Postofice commit tee, and two army nominations action on which is suspended on purely technical points through some informality, were the only hitches that have occurred thus far. Senator Malone having returned the name of Statham for postmaster at Lynchburg it will be reported soon and lead to some parti- san debate, but no protracted delay in the confirmation of appointees is expected.
 The indications are that caucus will soon be called by Democratic Representatives for the purpose of ascertaining the standing of respective members on the tariff question and with view of deciding upon a basis of concerted action when the matter comes be- fore the House. In reply to an inquiry prominent Democratic member of the Ways and Means committee said he had not heard of any de- cided movement in that direction, but CnaG U general conference on the SuDJecI WdS quite desirable. The same gentleman gave it as his opinion that the committee will de- eide to report bill providing for tariff commission, in which event he thinks that the subject will be agitated in the House to such an extent that caucus will be rendered necessary. It is conceded that the minority of the committee will oppose the proposition to refer the tariff question to commissions The Democrats have not yet selected caucus officers for the session but the last chairman, MT. House, of Tennessee, has authority to call the members together if the leaders of the party decide that 8 conference is necess- ary.