The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19

was to push the tariff bill Mr.. Taylor
said here that the Irish, who we're Away,
complaining OF British oppression, were
too ready to fight England's battles. They
were found fighting them in India, and he
feared there were too many Irish here in
this country and in this House deceived
by the cry Of Democracy, and ready to
fight against our interests in favor OF free
trade with England.
Mr.. Tarsney assumed that Mr. TAYLOR
had said that there were too many Irish
in this country and made very vigorous
reply, and for timo there was much con-
fusion.
RELIEF BILL VETOED.
The President has vetoed the bill for tho
relief of Mai. Daniel n. Bash, paymaster
United States army. The object Of this
bill is TO release Paymnster Bash from all
liability TO the government Tor the loss by
theft OF s., $50, which was intrustcd To him
for the payment OF United States troops nj
various posts, one of which was Fort Ne.
Kinney, in Wyoming Territory, In his veto
message the President says, "Whon il il
said that this loss can bo charged in any
degree 10 the neglect or default of the gov.
eminent, II IL answered that tho diroct
and immediate cause OF tho loss was the
omission on the part OF this paymaster OF
the government in whose custody these
funds were placed, Of the plalncst and
simplest acts OF prudence and care. am
thoroughly convinced that tho interests OF
the public would be better protected IL
fewer private bills were passed relieving
officials upon sentimental grounds from
their pccuniary responsibilities; and the
readiness with which army officers join
in applications for the conformation OF neg
ligence on the part OF their army comrades
doesn't tend, in my opinion, to maintain
that regard for discipline and that scrupu-
lous observance Of duty which should
characterize those belonging 20 their hon.
orible profession cannot satisfy myself
that the negligence made apparent in this
case should be overlooked"
THE PRESIDENT WONT NAVE IT.
o. Il. Prudcn, assistant private secretary
10 the President, was before the House
committee on printing today TO explain
the circumstances connected with the
binding of President Cloveland's marriage
certificate at the government printing Of
flee.
Mr.. Prudon said that the certificate Ia
very elaborate aud handsome one) had
been gotten up by himself and taken TO
the public printing Office where II had been
bound in elegant covers II had been de.
livercd 10 the President several months
after his marriage. Tho President knew
nothing Of the binding until recently,
when he had been told about II by Mr..
Richardson, thcchairman OF the committee
on printing Mr. Prudon further said that
IL had been customary 10 have private
work for the President done NJ the govern.
mcnt printing Office during past admins
tptions, but that when President Cleyo.
land discovered this fact hc had ordered
the practice discontinued.
CHIEF JUSTICE wAirE's Successor.
II was stated at the Whitc.houso this
evening that the President had not yet dc.
tcunined upon successor 10 Chief Justice
Waite. The prominent mention OF Mir
Phelps maine, like that Of Senator Gray 1
few days ago, arises from the TACT that Il
conversation with anaton aud othc
| prominent Democrats ON the subject, IN
President has spoken In very mvonhl
terms OF Mr.. Phelps and invited the opii
ON II his visitors as 10 lis qualification
or the place.