Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-04
Affair." at the Capitol.

TALK OF A CONFERENCE
There are rumors OF q conference to be held soon
BY the leading fee-traders In Congress, but Mr.
Hewitt said to o STAR reporter that he knew
nothing Of it It is likely however, that such a
talked OF now, and has not taken any form. Mr.
Morrison IL is understood, Is opposed TO a formal
the policy Of the party By the caucus last session Is
Definite and leaves It TO the discretion OF the COM
mistee 70 push such measures for the reduction OF
tne tarln whenever they deem II best
POSTAL EMPLOYEES PAY
The clerks employed In post ofices. are preparing
bill for presentation In Congress TO classify and
equalize their salaries The effect OF the proposed
change will not increase either the total amount
paid TO employees or the number OF officerS
SOLDIERS AND THE CIVIL SERVICE.
bill introduced In the House OF Representatives.
to-day by Mr. ]. d. Taylor. prohibits the removal of
any union soldier or sailor the widow or depend
ent relative OF any deceased soldier or sailor who
was In the service Of the United States between
nee in civil service OF the United States except
for cause. The causes for which removals NAV be
made are: haoltual drunkenness, grossly immoral
conduct felony or miSdemeanor. OF which the par
ty shall have been duly convicted.
ELECTORAL VOTES RECEIVED
The vote cast by the electors of several OF the
states for President and Vice President were re-
ceved by the President OF the Senate to-day. The
first which came by messenger was that of Penn
New Hampshire.
THE HOLIDAY ADJOURNMENT.
A number OF the democratic leaders In the House
Of Representatives say that no adjournment Will
be taken to give members an opportunity to attend
the opening OF the worlds exposition at New Or
leans. They propose to adjourn only for the usual
holiday recess.
THE HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE
held short meeting to-day, ana decided that for
this session Tuesdays should be their regular meet
ing days,and meetings al any other time should be
BY can Commissioner West was present to make
some suggestions as TO necessary legislation. He
the employment or prisoners confined In the Dis
trict jail upon the public works
TIE SILVER AND CURRENCY QUESTIONS
Mr.. Buckner IL preparing bill. which he expects
TO introduce in the House on Monday, providing for
the suspension OF coinage OF the silver dollar. His
object is he says to AFFORD an opportunity for an
understanding between the United States and
other nations as TO the monetary nature OF silver
he thinks that the question will very soon settle
itself silver ID In measure taken out OF circula-
ton. To cease the coinage OF silver In this country,
he says, would force England to accord 70 IL a
has 'as ana give With aeaSe sns
iish nnanciers. and they inform him that
the solution OF the problem lies In thus
forcing England The bill introduced by M. Nc
Pherson In the Senate yesterday, he thinks, would
be vicious In ITS effects and would result in the
diminutton OF the value OF silver coin With re-
lation TO the national bank question Mr.. Buckner
says ne thinks the Mcpherson bill Will be reported
by the banking and currency committee, OF which
he Is chairman, and will pass the House. AS a
temporary measure he thinks 1t will be enectual
and will serve to prevent contraction OF currency
until some action can be taken to put the cur.
rency upon drm bases Of circulation.
How THE CApsroNE WILL BIZ SRr.-Tbe ceremo-