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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1872
Page
2
A 19th century newspaper column critiques daily politics about grain policy and resistance to Native American campaigns, praises General Howard for proposed punitive action against the Apaches, and reports Germany’s Vatican ambassador nomination clash with Windthorst and Bismarck, leading to plans to renew envoy efforts to Rome.
Morning papers devote columns to Mr Sumner's four hour address attacking President Grant for omissions and commissions. The speech badges his capacity and independence, condemns patronage and corruption, cites Stanton, and warns of a foreign policy muddle. The piece notes the Philadelphia convention and the influence of party leaders over principle amid looming decisional battles.
The Philadelphia Convention, meeting soon, is expected to proceed under more favorable conditions than a month ago. The article notes dramatic political changes in America, reflecting mutability in public affairs since six weeks earlier due to provoking causes.
The writer argues that reforms and disgruntled party members have fractured support for both major parties. They claim the Republican and Democratic wings push reformist agendas and seek power through internal caucuses, conventions, and patronage. As a result, a straight showdown between Philadelphia and Baltimore nominees looms.
Sumner introduced resolutions favoring arbitration over war. Tipton offered a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment limiting veto power. An attempt failed to bring up the steamboat bill conference report. Sumner spoke four hours denouncing the administration. A conference committee was named for the bill. A motion to rescind June 3 resolution went over. Schurz closed with a note on the conference report.
The legislature debated a two thirds requirement for passing bills and concurred on Senate amendments to minor local measures. Bills were approved for Commodore Wood's widow naval improvements and homestead relief for settlers in Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin. Tax amendments set spirits at seventy cents and tobacco at sixteen cents after changes. A conference committee was formed for the tariff bill while a voting rights bill remained on the Speaker's desk.
Public debt reduced seven million dollars in May. James Gordon Bennett reported worse. England crops forecast fair. Revie wins Oaks at Epsom. Lewis Zahn nominated assessor for Ninth Ohio. Great Britain won’t accept the supplemental treaty. London Lancet denies Bismarck illness reports. Baltimore Orioles defeat Forest Citys 13 to 4 in Chicago. Congress extends session. length unclear. Ohio official W F Church begins duties. General Howard warns forcible measures against Apache. Harwood fatally shot near Mossville Illinois. American Baptist Educational Convention pauses with Alva Harvey as President. Newfoundland steamer reports loss of schooner Veloche. twelve drowned. John Evans loses eye in Piqua shops. Senate speakers planned for Greeley ratification meeting. Scranton: D L&W RR embezzlement case. Mine Ventilation Bill court challenge. constitutionality favorable. Nelson and Phillips chosen NY book agents. Wentworth editor of Ladies Repository. Hitchcock & Walden book agents active. Taylor son found dead in Leavenworth. suspect under arrest. George F Clarke injured in Memphis fall. grim prognosis. Ohio Valley Editorial Union meetings at Athens June 13-14. program includes banquet, speeches by J H Putnam and J J Pratt.
Sumner of Massachusetts proposes arbitration to prevent war while Ramsey’s postal code bill report passes. Tipton suggests a constitutional amendment to require a majority vote to overcome veto. Chandler pushes to proceed on the conference report for the steamboat bill amid urging telegraph messages. Sumner moves to indefinitely postpone the appropriation bill and vows to defend himself. Conkling notes Sumner’s miscommunication and a member’s absence.
The Senate reels through tense sessions on arms committee findings, Sumner and Schurz criticisms, and procedural moves. They adjourn late as Trumbull and Ferry clash over recesses, while House actions include Buell court-martial records restoration and post office law revisions amid conferees and amendments.
The Senate amendments to the tariff tax bill were debated with Dawes leading a motion to suspend rules and non-concur in all Senate changes except spirits, tobacco, and bonded warehouses. The House approved the spirits rate, altered the tobacco tax, rejected the bonded warehouse change, and ordered a conference. The House then adjourned after naming conferees Dawes Kelley and Kerr.
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