The Atlanta constitution., 1894-05-14
CAPITAL OF The NATION.
WHAT HAS TRASPIRED IN THE
LOWER HOUSE THE PAST WEEK.
ANOTHER BOND ISSUE WANTED.
New York Finapciers ScheminG for More
Bonds--Nr. Breck inridge's Resolution on
Sugar-Other Items of Interest.

cent issue OF gold DondS 10 replace II.
The fact of the matter is a larger portion
Of the gold paid for this recent issue Of
bonds was drawn from the treasury at the
time in exchange for greenbacks and coin
certificates. 1t was simply drawn out and
turned back in payment for the bonds. In
consequence the treasury did not gain
much in holding up the gold reserve, though
it did gain in money to meet current ex-
penses.
In view of the deficiency in the treasury
and the low state of the gold reserve an
effort is already quietly being made from
New York to induce MIR. Cleveland to make
another issue of bonds under the old law.
Congress, of course, will not provide for
any such thing, but after congress adJourns
Mr.. Cleveland may again be induced 10
make issue of bonds.
The national bankers want more bonds
and are working every wire to get them
Wants ths Bounty on Sugar off.
Mr.. Breckenridge, of the ways and means
committee, this morning introduced IN the
house a resolution calling upon the commit
tee on rules to report d rule making it in
order to amend any general appropriation
bill SO to reduce or repeal the bounty
and the tariff on sugar. or either of them.
Such an order will be made and adopted,
and by it the Louisiana senator's VIII be
bounty law repealed they will be willing
to take what they get. Recently they
have been making threats to defeat the
bill, they would rather have the bounty
than duty. But the proposed action Will
scotch their game.
As 30 the Income Tax.
1t has been decided by the leaders OF the
house that that body will continue on ap-
preparation bills this week and get them
all out of the way.
Then, on next Tuesday week, the bill to
repeal the tax state banks is to be taken
up and pushed to a vote. Perhaps the en-
tire week will be devoted to debate upon
it. Almost every southern democrat, as
we'll as many western ones, want TO speak
in favor of it; and large number OF re-
publicans want time to speak in opposition
The chances of the passage of this bill
appear to be better now than at any time
since congress met The southern members
are doing some vigorous lobbying with their
eastern and western colleagues for it.
Mr.. Swanson, of Virginia, who is working
earnestly for it, says he is confident of
140 votes for an unconditional repeal bill
He believes a large number Of members
who would feel compelled to vote against
the measure will be willing to remain 81
lent. In that event, he says, an affirmative
vote of 140 will certainly result in the
passage of the measure.
sent to dodge remains to be seen. However,
the chances of the passage Of the Dill are
good now, though one is enthusiastic
enough to claim that its passage is as
sured.
This bill out of the way the house will
have little else to do. IT is far ahead OF
the senate in it's tranactiOns of business
Could the senate catch up congress would
adjourn in twenty days. The house can fin
ish it's business in three weeks. Then, how
ever, the indications that it viii nave to
stack it's arms and wait upon the senate
In the event the senate finishes the tariff
bill by the 1st of June there is no reason
why congress should not adjourn by the
4th of July.
1t Means a Democratic House.
Such an early adjournment would surely
result in the next house being Democratic
about which some doubts have been express
ed OF course the republicans will attempt
to prevent it. They know a long session has
a bad effect upon the party in power. But
with the tariff bill cut Of the way they
cannot. The senate rush through appro-
pratjon bills at Nancy Hanks speed and
business could soon be Brought to a close
Democratic representatives. are earnestly
working to this end Every man of them
wants to get home. Many opposed Tor
denomination and letters to their Constit-
uulas ags not ike personal Interviews.
Coxey's army has increased to more than
500 and it is expected to continue to grow
unless the authorities disband it.
Tramps are dropping into Washington every
day. They Immediately join the army q it's
camping ground.
Among recent arrivals are several anar-
chists well known to the government detec-
tives. They have been circulating among
the commonwealers and are supposed TO be
trying to incite them to resort to dynamite
1t is not probable, however, that any dam
age can be done. as the detectives have
them under close surveillance.
But the district authorities are annoyed
at the growth of the army. They fear it
may grow into the thousands and DO dam
age here. In consequence they are prcpar-
ing to break it up. The object IS to drive
the army from their camping grounds under
the sanitary laws and then deal with the
men individually. This can be done While
the army is small, but Should it continue
to grow such attempt later might lead
to a riot.
The CoXey question is really beginning to
assume a dangerous aspect. With an army
of several thousand and anarchists sand
wiched among them, they might resort to
anything.
In the Field Again.
Colonel Charles L. Moses, of the fourth
Georgia district, is a candidate for renomi-
nation.
He made the announcement today. As
soon as he can leave Washington he win
begin a formal canvass OF wis district.
Colonel Moses wants primaries in the
various counties. Mass meetings he thinks
could be packed against him.
On motion by Mr.. Cummings, chairman
of the committee naval affairs, the
house went into committee of the whole on
the naval appropriation bill for the year
ending June 80, 1895. AS reported the bill
carries a total appropriation of $252S0,966 on
estimates by the navy department of $21,-
951,278. The appropriations for the current
year amounted to $22, 10i,0G1.
Judge eort Chosen Chairman.
Washington, May 9.-(Special)-The rail-
road commissioners convention adjourned
today Judge Allen Fort was chosen as
chairman of the convention to be held
next year. He was also designated to pre-
pare to be presented to congress an amend
ment to the interstate commerce laws pro-
hibiting railroads from introducing new eV-
idence in cases appealed to the courts IRON
the commission. The commission also De
cded to recommend to congress that pool
ing be legaliZed when approved by the
commission.
Senators Walsh, Gordon and Jarvis, with
Major Black, called upon the secretary Oh
agriculture this morning and invited hlih