The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
PROSPECTS FOR A LONG SES-
SION OF CONG ESS.
The Labor Investigation -SOuthern
Professionalism Bond Call
che Well La Abra Claims.
ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAb.I

the HOUSE ledu6Ib 10 Tile COulidl y, lliC
prev ling opinion in @ ngress is that
this will be long session. Senators
have generally made up their minds
that they will be kept here until Au-
gust. The appropriation bills, about
which the most controversy is likely
to arise between the two houses, are
vet to be passed, and Senators declare
that they do not intend to be hurried
in the consideration of these meas
ures, even if they should be required
to remain until fall.
THE LABOR INVESTIGATION.
The initial meeting of the special
committee to investigate the labor
troubles occurred to-day at the Con-
gressional Hotel A large number of
spectators were present, among whom
were Gen. Swain, attorney for Jay
Gould, Messrs. Turner, Hayes and Nc
Dowell of the Executive Board of the
Knights of Labor; Mr. Burnett, Secre-
tary OF the Knights of Labor; Mrs.
Charlotte Smith, President of the
Woman's Labor League, and Mrs.
Reed, Secretary, and Mr.. Lee Crandall,
editor of the National VieU,
labor paper. Mr.. Powderly took
the witness chair. He was
dressed in gray checkered
suit. H. has a large head, partly
bald on top, and wears a thick, long,
light brown mustache. He has
piercing, bright, steel-colored eyes,
full face and clear complexion. Cen
eral questions were put by the chair
man regarding the causes of unrest
and the disturbances between capital
and labor. Mr.. Powderly said that
the causes were numerous, and cited
the low salaries, long hours of service
and eKactions of laboring men in
working for corporations. He stated
at length the objects and aims
of the Knights of Labor. He assured
the committee that if it were found
that Knights of Labor in the West
had violated the laws of labor, the or
ganiZation would be as ready to help
punish them as it is to aid them in re-
dressing wrongs. With the organiza,
ton the laws of the land stood high
above sny organizations or corpora
tons.
THE wEIL.LA ABRA CLAIMS.
The Senate in executive session to-
day, by vote of 80 to 81, ratified a
treaty with Mexico, setting aside the
former awards in the famous We'll
La Abra cases, and reaffirming the ad.
Indication of these claims. The We'll
claims were for cotton destroyed, and
the Lobra claims foI the destruction
of mine in Durango by Mexican
soldiers. Both claims are nearly
twenty-five years old. The Mexican
government paid 100000, $500 600 of
which was distributed by Secretary
Evarts against the protest of the Mex
lean government to claimants,
and 100000 was held up
to await the action of Con-
gress, evidence of fraud warrant
ing such interference. President
Arthur and President Cleveland both
urged the ratification of the treaty
concluded to day. The instrument
simply allows Mexico to file her newly
discovered evidence before new
tribunal. The Claims have, in a ma
jority Of cases passed out of the hands
of the original pOssessors into those of
spectators in Washingt n, who con-
tracted with the lawyers and lobbyists
to prevent the reopening of
the question OF the ratification
of new treaty. Many prominent
Senators opposed the treaty on the
grounds that it was dangerous pre-
cedent to set aside the findings of
court of arbitration between nations,
no matter what the presumptive evil
dapoa of fraud ,,niobf ho Otbar Cor,
ators were Influenced by motives of
more personal character 1t was rrac-
tically fight between Senator's Nor
gan and Voorhees,, the former being
counsel for the Mexican govern
ment, the latter for the claim
ants. A brother-in-law of Sem
ator Sherman would have
received $4,000 in case the original
award was sustained. Another rela-
tive had a contingent interest in the
claims Senator Vests law partner
was also interested Senator Logan
had constituent, lady, who APP
pealed successfully to his sympathies,
as her financial fate was at stake in
the matter The debate was exceed
ingly thorough and the result YVES
surprise, as it was expected that the
old award would stand.
THE LOUISVILLE FosToFFIcE FIGHT.
The people outside of Louisville
are taking part in the postoffice
troubles in that city. Senator Black
burn who was adverse to the appoint |
ment of Mrs. Thompson, has since
Friday received a number of tele- |
grams from his friends in various
parts OF the State, entering a protest |
against the recommendation made by
Senator Beck and Representative |
Willis, who are responsible for the |
appointment. 1t is loudly insinuated |
that Mr.. Beck may have some diff
Guilty in being returned to the Senate.
GREEN MoRRIs's STABLE.
The stable of Mr.. Green B. Morris,
consisting Bersan, Favor, Con Cregan,
Whizgig, Error, Ermine and two
others, have been shipped from Mem
phis, Tenn to Ivy City. The two
first named are rated as among the
best four year-olds Of the year, and
will be a drawing cad at the Jockey
Clubs meeting here next month.
SOUTHERN PATENTS.
Frank Brielmair, Nashville, stove;
Westry McClive, ROgersville, Tenn,
churn; William P. Hamlin, Rogers,
Ark, bee trap; John A. Pegg, Jones'
town, Miss, shipping tag; Andrew NJ.
McGregor, Moss Point, Miss, pillow.
SECRETARY LAkAR's RETURN.
Secretary Lamar returned this morn
ing from his Southern tour much i'm
proved in health. He attended the
meeting of the Cabinet at noon.
LOaAN's ARMY BILL.
Senator Logan introduced in the
Senate to-day bis bill to increase the
efficiency of the army with the sec.
tons stricken out which provide for
the increase of the number of men,
relating to the pay OF chaplains and
comm ssioned officers to
make deposits of money with the army
paymasteB.
RETIREMENT or ARMY OFFICERS.
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