Morning journal and courier., 1882-11-30
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

An Economical Ftt-The Appropriations Committee to Prune Down the Esti- mates-A Policy Suggested for the Re- publicans-Other Items of Interest. WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-From converse. tions with Republican members of the App propriations committee, it appears they are not altogether pleased with the department estimates, and it is probable that the com mittee will cut them down. In view of the result of the election, and of the popular de- mand for reduction of taxes, the Republi- cans feel disposed to scan all expenditures closely. The absence of any recommenda- tions among the estimates for the Mississippi river carries disnaay to the representatives of the valley, especially in connection with the hostility to expensive improvements with which the river committee is credited. The Appropriations committee will, it is under stood, oppose large additional appropriations for She Mississippi. It is also said that the committee will oppose Secretary Chandler's recommendation of $4,OOO,O 900 for the con- pletion of the monitors. One of the mem- bers says that the following ought to be the programme of the Republican party at this 1 session: ''First-Reduce the appropriations to the lowest possible point consistent with proper administration of the government, so that any Democratic retrenchment such as we heard of four years ago will only be pos sible by crppling the government. Second Remove all internal revenue taxes except that upon whiskey take the tax off tobacco entirely. Third-Enact some broad, simple statute as to civil service which will meet popular approval and incorporate in it the most stringent penalties as to this political assessment business, inserting the whole in an appropriation bill, if necessary. Fourth i Let the tariff alone, and allow the Demo- crats to assume the responsibility with regard to it which will belong to them. Fifth Settle the question of counting the electoral votes beyond any possible controversies, and then adjourn"
 The Flathead Indians have agreed to per init the Northern Pacific railroad to pass through their land in Montana on the pay ment of $16, 900 for the right of way and for land depots.
 To morr nv promises to be the liveliest Thanksgiving day for years, the city being filled with visitors to tho Garfield fair. The outdoor programme attracts great interest The proposed bicycle races have been post poned until the annual meet of the National association next May, hut the parade will take place to morrow and an exhibition will be given on the Capitol plaza. The parade
  and some fifteen Communicates will be in line.
 The annual report of the comptroller of the currency sh ,ws that seventy two nation al banks organized during the year with capital of $16, 00O, 900 and nineteen banks with capital of two millions were vol untariIy discontinued. Comptroller Knox advocates plan recently proposed to the effect that the government should exchange 3 per cent bonds for 4's giving fifteen per cent. premium for the latter when necessary so that banks holding bonds as security for circulation can obtain more nearly the full amount of their capital in bank notes. He says the plan would be benefit to bankers and also to the government and recommends it's adoption.
 The annual report of Treasurer Gillian shows the net revenues of the government for the year to have been $iO3, 100000 and the expenditures $25S, 1000, ,000, showing an increase of 22, ,OOo, 900 in receipts and a de crease of $3,oOO,o ,oO0 in expenditures. The amount of debt reduction was $166, ,O00, O0( and of interest reduction $11, 1000, ,O00 The excess of assets in the treas ury over liabilities is $135, ,00O, GOO. The amount of gold held by