The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-02-25
Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1885

At last the issue between the Presi-
dent and the Republican Senators has
been directly raised, aud the Senate's
ultimatum is the talk of the day. What
does it amount to, and whittier will it
lead? In reality it amounts to moth
ing more than the expression of an
opinion by a small portion of the
Senate.
Some Republican Senators in caucus
declare that they will confirm no
nominations made to fill vacancies ere
ated by removals unless the reasons
asked for are furnished. This position
will probably lead to temporary dead
lock between the President and the
Senate in certain test cases. 1t is not
likely, however, TO bring on a very
serious conflict, though there will
doubtless he hot political discussions
over tie abstract principles involved.
The President will not be cOerced
into abdication of vital feature Of the
Executive prerogative. He may be
relied upon to hold his ground. The
Republican Senators are by no means
united. A number of them who were
not prepared to lake such extreme
the caucus. There is widespread
opinion that the Republican leaders
who are prominent in keeping up the
agitation which grows out of this mat
ter, are doing 40 for political effect in
their own rival interests.
Still, the ultra Republican members
carried the day, fer their resolutions
were finally adopted as expressing the
sense of the caucus, and however much
individual Senators may feel that their
party has committed a grave error,
they are now bound to act In conform
ity with the caucus decision.
The women are here again in annu-
al convention wanting to vote. They
have much speech making, much per-
sonal gloritication, and much criticism
of hard and cruel mankind. About
the latter, all that they say is meant,
and has been said many times before.
1t is interesting to look over an au.
dience at wonans rights convention.
For, though this Is the eighteenth
winter that the association has made a
rendezvous of Washington, many peo-
pie will tell you, half apologetically,
when you meet them at the delibera-
ticns Of this body, that they thought
they would like to come once just as a
matter of curiosity. There is always a
predominance of the feminine element
at these meetings, but there is also a
fair sprinkling of masculine visages,
expressive of consuming desire to
know what goes on at such places, The
feminine faces express various feelings
Some show sympathy or earnestness,
others look bored. others cynical, and
many express the sweet siliness of
womankind as they sit receiving in
formation as to the rights and duties
of their sex.
Susan B. Anthony presides with dig
nifty and confidence engendered by
her long familiarity with the platform.
| L hVlC 10 AC" III " 1l0U S11O say :
nor in her manner ofsaying it, but she
always commands an attentive hear
ing. She triumphs in what she calls
the successes of the womans rights
movement, and expresses earnest faith
in its future. At last evenings session
Miss Anthony became enthused with
the speeches and asked the audience
to vote, Those who are in favor OF
woman suffrage say "aye' she called
and there was loud chorus. "Those
who are opposed say may" She
turned away as if the question had
been settles by unanimous affirma.
tive vote, when few men, far back in
the audience, daringly piped forth
"no," and fed immediately. Mis-.
Anthony looked surprised, AS did evD
eryone, ard some hissed while other:
smiled.
As to the weeks doings in Congress
f'itz John forter's plea has monOpo
lized the House and the great Educa
tional bill has had the right of way in
the Senate. Mr.. Morrison's new Tarif
bill was introduced in the House, also
J number of anti. Chinese measures
; Among new measures presented il
the Senate was bill granting a pen
: sion of Sc, 900 year to the widow O
General Hancock, and another appro
priating S25O,0 for a monument t.
r General Grant. More steps were taker
to have thorough investigation of tn,
J Pan Electric affairs. at which the At
torney General expressed his gratifi
: cstfon.
> Mr.. Garland does not intend to re-
sign, but after the House has finished