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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
THE TAX on TOBACCO.

Thick clouds of tobacco smoke filled the hall Of
the Cooper Union last night during the mass meet
ing of the dealers and operatives IN tobacco III rel
erence to the tObaorO tax. .kx-S senator
Schroeder of Brooklyn, presided. Lorin Palmer,
read an address, repete with statistics in which he
claimed that there no longer need for the tax,
that Il was injurious TO great Industry and that
the trade should demand Its repeal 1T once Mr.
schroeder favored doubling the duty on hlgh-prced
foreign cigars, If revenue was necessary, and tax
ing the tax of the poor mans pipe" 4 resolution
wa, al pied aekIng Congress to speedily pass the
pending bill IN the House of Represcn,atives TO abo-
sh the tax on tobacco, with rebate provision added
James Gallagher, of New Haven talked for an hour
dashing through history. riding rough-shoi over
the Kings English, and closing like tue drop OF
trap door. lie said he stood at the cradle of the
revenue law and sorry he didn't strange " the
little skunk" then. He was glad there was no
American flag in the hall, as it did not wave
over an entire Nation of freeEi.n and
spoke of we poor tooacconlsts" anu,
I" the profession"
Letters OF regret were read from Mayor-el"ct Ed
son, Mayor Low. A. ). Hewitt and X. T. Flower.
the last TWO named promising their AID IN Re cal
ing the tax. Another resolution was passed declir-
ing that Congses should announce that rebate was It's
ed policy IN the future. Among tue toDacconists
present were Jom SCralton y. l.. Holt. ,, conn, II.
i5ernheImer ID. Hersch, |. Hoffman, NJ. 5, Held, u.
Fdlk ID. SpIer aud L. HammerslIn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
WORK OF CONGRESS COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The Special Com
rnittee on of the Mississippi River
tinued the examination OF Major Henry Richardson.
Louisiana at meeting this morning His experience
with evees has the protection Of land and
10 affect navigation In the of crossquesOninG
by Mr. Robinson of the committee the :act that the
State OF Louisiana secured the expenditure Of $4,000
OF the moIey In the hands Of the commission was
brought out He also explained that the commission
had expended 81 900 to assist the Mississippi Valley
Railroad to build levees for Its road.
The Senate Committee Railroads had undcr
confederation to-day the bill introduced at the last
sessiou by Senator Miller OF California TO authorize the
6rnthern Pacific Railroad Company and other rail
road pane- TO unite and soidate form
continuous line OF railroad between The tidal waters Of
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Two or three other
bills bearing upon the subject have heretofore
been referred to the committee, and to-day sub-com
nittee was appOlnted to whom the whole matter
referred with Instructions 10 prepare bill authorizing
such consolidation.
senator's GOrman. of Maryland. and Davis OF West
Virginia, were accorded heart Ig by the Finance Com
rnittee OF tho Senate to-day in oppositon 10 reduction
of the duty upon importatOns of bituminOus coal
proposed by the Tariff Commission.
The sub Committee OF the House Committee on Elec-
lions decided morning to report in favor Of the d.
mission Of Game as delegate froin Utah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21

y,,eo ,he Commissioner of Pensions. gives some INTER
..,n, sta,istics The number OF pensioners on quo W.
an necember l. 1882 no IL estunateo u.
-, -, animal value Of $3o.0l3,00o The NUMBER OF
snnic,tious .or pensions pending on Deoemper w~'
oe7 COL the number on tho relee'cu nes 20
ing $685. making the total number on the nes
~, nr ,b. 10 per cent Of this number, II is estimat
ed will upon reconsideration receive 'aVorhpo ao''on
The total disbursement for arrears from January 20
,s-a 70 december 1, 1882, was s97s9 500 IS. IL
voud seem safe TO assume the Commissioner says toa
90 nor cent Of the late war claims filed prior TO July l.
$40 will receive favorable action There are no" ou
1le pending and rejected war claims whch were
fled prior TO July l. 1885, and allowing 20 per cent TOT
rejection there would be 2o29l9 for admission ana en-
titled 10 the benefits OF the acts II these shou
he placed on the pension roll simultaneously the amount
of arrears on tue present value OF each case allowed
would be in the aggregate, in round numbers S2o4
O0o On tie same proposition II would ihcreee 81"
nresent roll OF pensioners from 2ol,b5o 10 70 IN
The annual Value would be. in round NUMBERS
Vie cmw as,ouer then takes up House bill NO 4lO
now before the Senate whoh Is intended 10 peen
who have lost hand Que arm, one Ioo' 5 ha are
one hand and one leg; also lhoee ~
now receiving q pension Tor u ulsapiill
equivalent TO any OF those nrst ,n n,sn'9 a.
q - viii n total net annual increase OF S2,oZl244
IN N olisa b No. ,4lo should become law an9S W
$40 per m5 the present rate varying from Slo 10
S37 baa m0uth TIE tota estimated increase lor equN
aleni disabilities TO the close OF tne last hsc to on"
for the present year Is 80 dno @ ded
10 the roll 1885, l47 To Increase the rates VI e "a
sloners who were on tue roll on june o0
1850 and who receiving 90 per montu, pi 70
portlonateiy vito the SIS ga would lhoiease
the annual OF the roll 90 4S. "a. An @ az On
the number AM amount nsoco" oa hereafter be al
lowed makes tho aunu.i net lnoFesse, ~ - ncnsIon-
proyIAed ny law SlS6oO,Ooo. dne vas called for
ers with their pOst-Otice addresses, VIII" was N
by the re solution, Is now III pfelaratioh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, n. j., Dec. 2O.-The
Citizens Association working hard money
enough to guarantee the building OF railroad from
Atlantic Highlands Keyport to connect with the Free
hold and New-York Railway. If the association secures
the right OF way and stock subscriptions amounting to
$4,000, a syndicate OF NEWCOMERS will build aud
equip the new road this winter. The esTate cost OF
the road is from 200, 900 to $250,OJ0
CHICAGO, Dec 2O-Tne Pullman Palace Car Company
are making extensive preparations to begin building
freign cars and have orders already for 1000 cars.
Judge Smith IN the superior Court this morning denied
rbe motion for an Injunction on behalf OF the Western
Indiana Railroad Company, TO restrain the city from
opening Dearborn-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
THE TREASURY RESERVE FUND.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUSE.n

WASHINGTON Dec. 2O.-Mr Kasson said IN de-
bate on Monday that "call after oai
has been issued by the secre tary
until there is large surplus III
the Treasury awaiting calls that have now
become cabs on demand that'the holders OF bonds
have even been offered rebate of interest TO-
them TO come in, SO that the surplus IN INC
Treasury might be returned to the country
and because they did not themselves know what 10
do with the money they have refused to draw IL
out of the Treasury, and il stands there oounu "
meet the bonds whenever 1t pleases the holders u
present them" .
Treasury official says that Mr.. kassoh Is III
error the facts being exactly the reverse Oh MS
statement. There never was so small an amount u
outstanding matured called bonds as at the present
moment since the redemption upon large scale
was begun; and the reserve fund has neeot
since Secretary sherman built it up In place Oh
there being so large n sum tied up IN the -;
The money market is deb TO the Treasury ~ ths
considerable amount From presen, n6n a0 more
reserve il likely to he depleted Sl5ooO'oVo "'01'
by the end of the present month";
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Wednesday, Dec. 20. 1892.
The President the nominations to the Senate
day OF several poslmasters
Fifteen Sioux Indian children from various Sioux
reservations arrived here tonight and will leave to-
morrow for the Hampton (Va) Indian 5ouJOl.
j. c. New Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, has
gone to his home in Indiana TO spend the Christmas
holidays.
The contract for plumbing work on the sub-Treasury
sion al Boston, Mass awarded TO Dalton
& lngersoll al their Did OF $lO,095 "a
The annual report OF the Public Printer shows that
during the fiscal year total expense of Office
was 81 635 I59 Os $4l92I9 81 tnan the expense
In any previous year.
over twenty counterfeit plates which we're captured
by the agents Of the Secret Service Division have Just
been destroyed at the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing.
The Executive mansion thrown open the public
to-day first time since last August when it
closed for repairs The President received large num-
Der oil visitors.
Judge Freeman Assistant Attorney General for the
Post Office Department has begun investigation Of
the charges preferred by L. l.. Smith. of The Phia
delphta agents Herald against twenty-five advertising
nrns VI Boston.
Chief Engineer Melville was recalled before the Jean
nete Board this morning and identified the report Of
Commander DE Long the Secretary OF the
Navy, which found with the bodies OF the
ter's party Matvai Siberia The Judge Advocate
offered as evidence and accepted by the COurL
read. The Is very long aud gives< de-
tailed account Of the cruise of the Jeanette
Al Huntsville. Ala on December Is, Deputy Marshal
W. l. Goodwin, while in the act OF selzng tne Illicit dis
tillery OF named Wiley, near Alfalfa Etowah
County, set upon by two charge who resisted
him with firearms whereupVn Goodwin fired and killed
one man aud wounded tnc other. A Coroners inqIesg
held and verdict rendered generating (ood.
wins act as justitabie hOniolde.
The spanish-American Claims Commission met again
to-day and heard the closing arguments In the case OF
Garcia Aregarica. The meeting will be held ON
Tuesday next when arbitrators will submit their
&c..
to the umpire for final action. Foe umpire Is not
limited the time In whlcn TO render his deosion
ana can announce the at his own cOIYrEIence.
report from Leatenaut Read to the Secretary of
War; which has forwarded to the Interior Depart
ment says with regard the band Of Montana indians
from whom a large amount OF stolen property was
covered by sergeants and two scouts OF HE
mand on The % nst that Indians are furnished
arms, ammunition and whiskey In unlimited quantities.
norris Place, thirty miles above Dry Fork, and DO
cause OF the CLOSE proximity OF white hunters " the
Indian cam he apprehends trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON; Dec. 20.-ln the Senate 10
day the House bill TO afford assistance and rehe 10 oon
rress and the executive departments In the ih'eS"s
tons of claims and demands against the Government
vss reported without amendments. Bilis were H'io
duced and referred authorize the construction %
bridges over Lake Champaign between AioWg anu
Rouses Point and Misssnqoi Bay, between S"in-
ton and Alburg, aud TO establish them as posi-
roads; to amend the Revised Statutes so that
the duties upon sugar shall De asseSseo
upon the quantity delivered from oohueu
warehouses instead of the amount entered; 10 IN
crease the efficiency Of the Army of the United otaes
and for the admission OF Utah into the Union reso
luton was adopted directing the Secretary o. the Navy
10 inform The enate whether in his Judgmeht any
further appropriations necessary TO put the fehSa
cola Navy Yard IN n sIate OF efficiency. - a..
In the House resolution was adopted GAZING on tne
cneral information AS 10 Ealing Star
Route contractors since July 1882 Tue senate O 20
prevent and punish Jhe cOunterfeng OF Noes bonus VI
other seouriti 8 of foreign governneus was reported
A wa introduced 10 Authorize the U.
n bridge across toe TnameS, near New-LonuOh anu
TO make IL post road. and Mr.. oar introduced JOINT
yesolution winch was referred to the COmlnitee on
Foregr e atiOns authorizing aud drcc ing the fresl
ient TO negotiate with all civilized Powers VINO may ne
willing 20 enter quotations Tor the establishment
OF an system whereby matters III dispute
between different Governments agreeing thereto may
be adjusted BIZ arbitration, il possible without recourse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2O.-The Senate in ex-
ecutve session to-day confirmed the following nonina
tons:
Charles W. watkins 81 Mich gan. to be Collector Of
Internal for the WITH District OF Michigan.
Stanley 4. Pulen, of Maine. 10 be Surveyor Of Gus
toms for The Dsirict OF Portland.
j. e. Bancroft DAVIS. of Rew-lork 10 be Judge OF the
Court OF Claims.
Clayton McMchael OF Pennsylvania to be Marshal OF
the District OF Columbia.
Joseph Davis 10 be Justice OF the Peace In the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Irmu-Tne Rev. Charles c. Pierce. OF illinois, TO be
Chaplain OF the Cavalry; john p. Baker OF Illinois
10 be- Paymaster with rank Of Majors Surgeon Edward
g. Bogart OF NcwYOrk to he Medical Inspector; Passed
Assistant Surgeons JoDn Wise and John Nelson 10
be Surgeons.
Admiral; Masters Horace r. Mciptosh, OF Indiana and
g. g. Cakins OF ONO. to be Lieuenants; Ensign DAVID
Daniels OF Masaohusetts to be Master; T1ird Lieuten
ant T. W. BenhS Of Virginia, 10 be Second Lieutenant
In the revenue service Also several postmassers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
NEWS FROM THE LENA DELTA.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The Secretary of
che Navy received today the following telegram from
Minister Hunt at ST. Petersburg;
I have lust received this telegram dated Irkutsk
to-day sent there by mil from Yakusk: Please inform
Secretary of Navy follows; Arrived Yakutsk
Harry Hunts party delayed few days. Ane-
luin III. not serious Rest well Made search OF
Coast from Lena Yana and Alenek Ran several
through delta. Communicated with natives who
during this visited every portion OF delta No
trace OF Cnipps discovered Orders TO BRING bodies
Just received Must await permIssiOu FROM Russian
Government bodies Hunt aud party proceed
20 Irkutsk scbuetZe return Delta. sixty days
pecessary 20 brng bodies Send cAekets 10 rkutsk
6arber, Lieutenant. write 10 you 10 day.
HUNT, Minister.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
TIE INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec, 20.-A dispatch Il
The NeuS from Laredo says There is good authority
for the report that work the International Railway
extension has been permanently suspended. 1t
that the GOuld-De Gress concession from the Mexican
Government contains provision which absolutely for
es to Mexico all work done In the event that tie rOad
should fail be completed In conformity with the charter
at therein specified, and provides further that
the Mexican Government shall be the supreme arbter OF
the NATTER should forfeiture Gould tried get
modification TO the extent that, should work at any
time have be suspended account OF any financial
in United states 1t would be exception in
his favor. Not succeeding in this all work has been
stopped"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
THE WINDSOR HorgL, NEw-YoRK, Dec II, 1882
REPORTS OF ROADS IN THIS STATE.

ALBANY, Dec. 20.-The following railroad
companies have reported to the State Engineer for
year ended September 80; The New-York, Lackawanna
aud Western-Passenger earnings, 81 800 So; total
earnings $3o9400 %; total charges against earnings
S252.304 n.
The Staten Island Railroad-Passenger earnings
s9l.302 ST. total earnings $32i5l3 96 total charges
against earnings, $275,7l 70.
The Brooklyn and Rocksway Beach Railroads.&c.
senger earnings S2696j o. total earnings s3230l 80:
total charges against earnings. S33.732 90.
The Long Island Railroad-Passenger earnings,
S1,GOs,77l 80; total earnings, S2,4l7057 80; total
charges against earnings, 81 970279 40
The Brooklyn Flatbdsa and COney Island Railroad
Passenger earnings, Sl657O2 50 total eirnfng SI97.
296 II total charges against earnings $237971 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
THE CALIFORNIA TEST TAX CASE.

WAsuJNGTOy Dec. 20.-In the United Otates
Supreme Court today. in No. lO63 the county Vi
San Mateo plaintiff IN error, against the Sou'hern
cfic Railroad Company, A. L. Rhodes, exChief justice
OF California continued his argument In Dena Oh tno
county of San Mateo. The points OF his argument were
that the power of taxation is an attribute OF
and ia essential TO the exiscnce OF every lnuepeuuo'
governments that the State has full power 10 cassS
property for the purpose OF assessment and taxaon
that the Southern Pacific Railroad Company Is not en-
titled exemption from taxation on the alegeu
that IL is Federal means OF instrument lnhl Tue
chlse of the railroad company il subject 10 tahalon
and that n the position OF that company be maintained
either the attempted sO-called deduction Oh tho Nauo
mortgages is illegal and void. the wnoe revenue sys
TEN or the State and OF other states are ucohs
At the conclusion OF Mr. Rhodess argument ex-sena-
tor COnkling began speaking In behalf or the soune
Pacific Railroad Company lie maintaned; the The
revenue powers of tho State that IL is dle 10 htten'
shft IL any other grounds ana eqnay iue ia
IN the new Constitution of California by arguments az 70
what might be done by state in exercise OF te
repeal, alter or amend the cnarter o o does not
nd the. decision OF the Circuit C9ut uVes o'
prostrate disorder tletax system OF Canosh,
SO lar "a that system equal or lawful third taat tne
Southern Pacific Railroad Company ana is
Amendment OF the Constitution of he United states;
fourth, that the proceeding by which the rarOau
pany assessed and faxed was not Que process VI
law .; ffth. equal projection OF the laws Is oe
by ordinance wnich provides that ta&payeas W
general shall axed cash yaue % thcr properly
less OF membranes upon IL, anu .nnS
certain sell ct taxpayers snail be taxed on tns tn
value OF all their property without deduction TOT lnc
braces and skin, the railroad nas Deeu miue
aud nsumenality OF the General Az @ on
III executing governmental powers, aud LOT ths Fcu.U
the taxation proposed by California Is not "i'nin 'no
power of q state ~. .h A.
torney GeneTa California who argued III pohAdi %
tue State aud of the Covn OF San MaeJ ' tng 81
Canfurna la the levy the sued upon was
%9S 90 :Pmye S s Or G S9% within q the T
used in the fourteenth Amendment 70 tGe
Constitution OF tho United states before ho no 00N
GLUED his argument, the COuil auJouIueu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
AFFAIRS OF THE READING.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-The forty-third
report of George NJ Dallas master under the receiver
ship of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and Coal
aud Iron Companies embracing the audit OF accounts Of
receivers for October, shows that tho balance
hand In the treasury OF the railroad company NOyem
Der l S404, 292 rs and the receipts in October
So 269 642 40 The balance in the treasury OF the Coal
anu Iro Company November l, was $i9423 81, the
cripts in October having been 81 73150l 80.
Messrs Kn gut, Lewis and Lippincott, who ap
pointed ID devise plan OF ;akidg tbs company OUT OF
the hands of RECEIVERS presented their report TO the
Board OF Managers this morning. aud it unani
mOusly adopted. Its details have not been made public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
THEfrS IN RELIGIOUS ASs0CIAuoNS.

Two thefts were reported at Police Headquarters
last evening. A memOer OF tae Young Mems CHRIS
tan Asso nation complained that wnIIe ne was
exercising in the gymnasium OF the ASSOCIATION his
locker was opened by a false key and pOlket-book
containing a snal, sum of money stolen. II. bert
aurt age twenty -four, of No. 40 Libertyst., Is
w. tnanci al secretary of the Young Mems AssOcIa-
ton of tne TRANSPORTATION, in MOlt-st arrested
by Detective Adams, charged with the emOeZZ,e-
lent of 81 . 5U the funas of the assoclat He
was locked up at Police Headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
IMPORTANT SUIT IN PENNSYLVANIA

HARRISBURG, Penn, Dec. 20.-The Dauphin
County Court to-day heard argument in the OF
settlements amounting to $4,000 claimed by the Com
mOnwealth from the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company tax the company's gross receipts. The
test involving tue taxation OF corporations
have passed INTO the hands OF receivers James h.
GOwcn cOutended that the road could be held liable,
Il having passed inlO the hands Of q receiver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
EXPLANATION BY MR.. HOAR.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 20.-ln the Senate to-
aay Mr. Hoar made an explanation in regard 10 the
bankruptcy bill reported from the Judiciary COM
,nttee lie had seen statements he said in the news
papers that the committee had recon-
mended a provision that dealing In futures
should be in itself of bankruptcy This was mis-
,oro Tine nrovsioD recommended applies only to per
sons who are ac ally insOlyent. Unless SO qahCd II
would OF course, subject 10 involuntary Daukrup cy
nsv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
TIE BAR1HoLDI STATUE PEDEsTA17gaa

A meeting of the American Committee on
the Bartholdi Statue was held on Tuesday evening
at the Union League Club. Parke God
win presided. The following were present:
John Jay, John Taylor Jonn7ton, George Il. Baker
Cornelius NJ Bliss, Theodore Leggett. Frederick
H. Potts, Louis De Bebisn, J. W. Pinohot. II.
f. spauding the OF the committee Tnsodoe
Weston. Henry Hentz,5 P.Avery. Henry Marquand and
Secretary Butler. Reports from the different
mttees were read and approved Mr. Goodwin then said
he had met General Sherman, Commander Cor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
TIE STAR ROUTE CASES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-ln the Star Route
trial this morning, Jefferson Chandler concluded his
opening the jury on the part OF the defence. Mr.
IDgrrsoll Dinated that he TO opeDing adj
dress on part of the two Dorseys promised that
he would make II enterssuing Judge Wyle said that
With that assurance. and while not recognizing 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21

colleges for the most advanced instructions
technical scientific, literary, professional
There is probably nation earth where tho great
body Of men are % Indifferent TO creeds aud formulas
and judged by the attendance upon public worship,
Germany does not rank high And yet tnink IL may
be said that country mt heart everent toward
the Highest keenly alive TO the idea OF duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21
CHARGES AGAINST A REVENUE OFFICER.

WASHINGTON, Dec 20.--lt is generally under
stood tnat "a cnauge viii be made III the Office ot
collector OF Internal Revenue for the Savannah (GaD
District Charges Of imcicency and irregularities have
peen led against the incumbent MI Peasants, and me
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue has recommended
In rorn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-21

nnre Major General Hancock and Engineer u hars
pic ut Bedoe, Island for an inspecon OF inc se
II is proposed To build the pedestal beyohm oa
jnsprctl1p nothing had been decided upon Inc uoaS-
urer reported that S82. 30 had been received
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ana that the differences between them hal 5,.n
smoothed over ard that they were again h,opy AZ
the museum 10 n said that the ~ NJ Is was Ind
Asnes dc st. Ledger Bell, wife OF Msrliainke l,cIi
RJboronfh Castle, Stroud, G0ucesierssi-e Hng. lnj'
he couple are sad to have sailed for Europe Sa,ur