14 Feb 1879
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1879
Page
1
Washington reports drill into the Chinese immigration bill as Senator Matthews delivers a two hour assault on the measure. He frames it as a treaty violation and a breach of American ideals, shifting Senate sentiment and prompting adjournment with debate to resume tomorrow.
The report today claiming a witness would testify about cipher telegrams between Zach Chandler and Mr Tyner is baseless. The best authority states no undisclosed dispatches exist, with telegrams tied to Louisville and Indianapolis politicians about colonizing Indiana from Kentucky.
Washington observers note rising conservatism among Senators led by Bayard and warn that repealing the Federal election law could fracture the Democratic majority. The Washington Post urges repeal, signaling deepening Bourbon opposition and a potential shift in control, with implications for the next House’s organization.
A faction urges executive patronage against Democrats including King of Louisiana Hull of Florida and four others, with plans to indict convict and imprison under the imperial government. Devens selects one of several names. the piece warns Democrats in the House to consider consequences and vows the Speaker and chairmen of the next House will not be Democrats if election laws remain unrepealed.
The Republican caucus in the Senate places the Geneva award second after the appropriation bill, signaling expected definite action. A Judiciary Committee member said a report on the case would be delivered on Monday.
Democrats tried to move on with Bisbee of Florida election case but Republicans filibustered delaying the vote. Six pages were approved in Committee of the Whole, signaling a pause on the Bisbee action until Tuesday when the sugar bill will be reconsidered.
Reagan's anti discrimination bill and the patent bill appear defeated this session. An effort may occur in the final six days with suspensions of the rules to advance the patent bill, but a two thirds vote is unlikely.
Special Dispatch notes a false report that the President will summon the Senate for an extra session to confirm outgoing Senators to foreign posts. The dispatch states there is no intention to call such a session.
The Republican Senate caucus adopted a plan to take up the post Office appropriation bill after the Chinese immigration measure, with river and harbor and other regular appropriations prioritized. They outlined a sequence including war claims, Geneva Award distribution, colonization inquiry, District of Columbia measures, and one day for the District calendar, starting next Monday at 11 am under the Anthony rule.
Washington February 13 The Teller committee named a subcommittee of Hoar McMillan Kirkwood Garland and Wallace to investigate whether in 1878 money was raised by federal officeholders or employees for election purposes and how it was raised and spent, including legality.
Democratic Senators met in caucus in Washington on February 13 to consider repealing the Federal election law by amendments to the appropriation bill. Thurman and Bayard led the discussion among the principal speakers and disputants. The caucus adjourned without action.
Secretary Sherman writes to the House detailing the next fiscal year's expenditures at 284,562,419 dollars. He cites receipts of 133,000,000 from customs, 106,000,000 from internal revenue, and 184,500,000 from miscellaneous sources totaling 257,500,000 dollars. The resulting deficiency is 27,062,419 dollars.
The Post Office Department reports subscriptions to a four percent loan totaling 5 059 600. The Assistant Attorney General says members elect of Congress are not entitled to frank public documents. Key declines to reestablish Spring Garden Alabama Postoffice after maltreatment of Special Agent Williams. Sherman comments on recommendations for appointing Hoyt and Corwine to the Secork Customs House and urges disclosure of private letters.
An arrival from Maracaibo reports revolutionists dispatched five schooners with a harbor tugboat to assist Laguayra. The vessels must wait for the tug to return to pass the bar.
The opening of Parliament outlines proposed legislation, foreign relations, and relief plans after the South Africa crisis. Messages from Lord Beaconsfield and Sir Stafford Northcote cover Afghanistan, Cyprus, and reforms, with emphasis on pacification, finances, and governance.
Dock laborers over forty thousand met in Liverpool and threatened to press for now day rates and overtime penny increases unless masters grant the old terms by 3 PM. Ship owners remain firm as docks close and applications for employment exceed capacity. In Lennon Ashton under Lyne weavers initiated a strike with master lockouts expected for spinners amid wage cuts.
Paris reports the Cabinet remains set against impeaching the De Broglie Ministry but drops the dispute from the amnesty bill for party tactics. Radicals aim to impeach May 16 while an overwhelming government majority is anticipated. Versailles notes deputies form a committee on amnesty with eight backing the government plan and three seeking full amnesty. Bonapartists side with Radicals.
In Berurg on February 13 the Reichstag re elected Herr Folkenbeck as President by 151 votes of 218. Von Stauffenberg of the National Liberal party won the position of First Vice President after two tight ballots.
Feb 13 highlights include Gen Peel’s death in England and Gen Grant’s Bombay arrival. French cotton spinners strike at Remirmont while Liverpool unrest delays no transports. Drury Lane lessee Chatterton seeks bankruptcy with liabilities around £40,000. Bank of England bullion up £159,000. reserves exceed liabilities at 434 percent. London College of Physicians meeting plans plague precautions. Russians in Bulgaria ordered to be ready per Berlin Congress. Sir Humphrey Davy’s centenary celebrated in Penzance with electric light displays. Bank of England bullion withdrawn £86,000. Bank of France specie up £8,125,000 francs. Reichstag members expelled from Berlin return amid banishment decree. Napoleon III heirs lose claim to Chinese Museum assets. Brunswick Diet discusses regency law and Duke of Cumberland’s constitutional stance. Times anticipates Afghan and Eastern affairs clarity from government. Irish University bill shelved. focus on criminal code and local government reforms. Russia challenges Roumania occupation. a Russian brigade is ordered up. Prussia debates state railways. private railways purchase contemplated but not supported by the empire.
A twenty four year old son of Thomas Holmes, a leading city merchant, was fatally injured at Union Depot Indianapolis this morning after falling under a southbound train while attempting to board it. Both legs were severed and he died at his home at noon.
The American merchant deputation to Mexico arrived in Galveston on their return trip. They report the Mexican people favor closer commercial relations with the United States.
Columbus February discussion details attempts to limit Cincinnati Board of Public Works and appoint ex officio mayor and engineer. Other items include tariff on bonds and a plan to curb special legislation, impeachment petition against Brown County Probate Judge Tarbell, and new incorporations in Cincinnati.
Speaker News in the chair features a prayer by Rev. Mr Spahr of Columbus and a panel of voters from multiple townships and counties. Names include Quinby Wales Crosley Travinger Morrey Conkright Harmon Luccock Hart Quinby and others among sixty plus listed voters and church affiliations across Huron, Montgomery, Perry, Morgan, Union, Knox, Clinton, Guernsey, Madison counties and beyond.
City Council in Louisville morning session heard Shelby Railroad seek to buy or lease the Louisville Harrods Creek Westport Railroad. Proposal includes granting a perpetual right to operate along Fulton Street after Short Line refusal blocks Shelby access.
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