08 Feb 1875
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1875
Page
1
The Ways and Means Committee questioned the Secretary of the Treasury about gold revenues and a proposed tax rise. He argued the law governs gold revenue distribution and warned continued underfunding would cripple government operations.
The Indian Commissioner describes Cheyenne bands at the agency, noting leaders and their movements near Gray Teand and Gray Hound, including mentions of Medicine Water and neighboring groups. The report asserts Cheyennes are not yet whipped, with details on attempted attacks, suspensions, and conduct of war parties amid disruption and pursuit.
The report notes President may send papers to Senate on Southern affairs, rival factions in Louisiana reach a compromise, and discussions shift to governorship hopes in Arkansas. Senate leadership questions arise as pro tem election looms. Rumors about Sam Ward and cabinet prospects circulate amid partisan tensions.
Representatives from New York and several states discussed proposals for a freight line between Chicago and Boston. A formal conference was planned in New York, with limited decisive outcomes and possible future meetings to assess routes and profits.
In New Orleans on February 1 the Conservative caucus debated compromise late at night, voting 48 to 40 in favor of limiting inquiry into Kellogg Government actions while Wiltz reportedly signaled retirement. A later caucus proposal sought to seat Conservative members while keeping the Kellogg government, with arbitration by a panel including Hoar and Wheeler. Opposition within the party and disorder marked discussions, and a push for no compromise persisted amid renewed protests and calls for a convention to decide representation. The Congressional Committee considered a path to adjustment but the Kellogg faction resisted any settlement, amid a tense political climate in Louisiana.
In the Seine-et-Oise department, Valentin leads the election by 145,000 votes over his Bonapartist rival, the Due de Madone, with complete returns showing a decisive victory for the Reyule-Tien candidate. The report covers European political shifts and regional contest outcomes.
Feb 6 reports detail testimony before Ways and Means examining King and associates. Witnesses include several named officials and newspaper men as they discuss King’s activities, prior meetings, and possible connections to Walllaw A Kings and federal inquiries.
Fort River Mass Feb 7 large meet at Terrace operatives Warns to adhere to a code for manufacturers to grant demands. A refusal risk prompts a plan to hold a day of protest and pressure to prevent violence against workers.
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