The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-25
They Have Exhausted Every Other
Instrumentality.
This is Their Last Gard in the
Tariff Fight.
They Refuse Utterly Every Proposal
of Compromise.
Filibustering and Buehwhacking VIII
be Worked for All it is Worth-Mc-
Millin Complimented-Gen
Washington News.

Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
WASHINGTON, April 24.--The failure OF
today's effort to bring the Republican
leaders Of the House to reasonable terms
touching the length of time for the con-
tinuation OF the tariff debate, was no sur
prise to anybody. II might have been,
indeed, and probably was anticipated.
The only purpose they have ever shown
has been that of delay and obstruction,
aud to that purpose they are likely to
cling TO the last. II is positively the last
card and must be and will be played for
all that il is worth. Mr. Mills has never
shown any other than a spirit of COM
promise about this matter. lie has been
from the first, and still is willingto concede
the minority all reasonable time for the
presentation ofthcir views on the tariff bill;
all he has asked, all he now asks, is that
no time be uselessly consumed in talk in
tended only for buncombe. 1t is apparent,
however, that the tactics OF the opposition
from this time are 10 be those Of the filibus-
ter and the bushwhacker, and il may
shortly devolve on Mr.. Mills 10 exert the |
power he yields ~ n leader OF the House |
TO force a settlement OF the question nj |
issue.
He is a thoroughly resolute man, and Is |
supported by such men, and when he |
moves he will mean business. There are |
men Of eminence and experience here who |
cannot see that any advantage can posi- |
| bly, accrue 10 the Republicans from de- /
laying the vote OF the bill. Said one |
of them tonight: "The idea seems |
| O.. l., ,Iut Il a.. ,snln l. not s.la,, l..
| fore the national convention meets the |
platform makers will not know how 10 90
about their work. That IN so iallaceous
Ms To be silly. The platform Is practically
already made. The President constructed
that when lac wrote his message. Mr.
Cleveland will be rcnominated and placed
upon platform in consonance with his
expressed principles, so lar rs the feeling
Of the house may be guide 10 the conyen-
ton. However, that j. already apparent
in the bill presented, and more than that,
the debate, IL il is not closed, will have
reached the point 10y that time where the
Democratic majority Of the House will bc
thoroughly and satisfactorily committed on
the whole tariff question.
"No the simple matter Of vote will not
be important ~ far as the convention is
concerned. An early vote, however, is
desirable, on the score Of the confidence IL
would give 10 business, and as indicating
that the question has that near materially
advanced toward solution"
The revenue rciormcrs were fortunate
again today in their spokesman. Mr. Nc
Millin acquitted himself with great credit
and presented some very strong reasons
for the faith that is in him. lie Is an
earnest, wcll-iniormcd man, thoroughly
respected by the House, and he spoke to-
day to large audience.
Mr. Burrows, who followed on the Re.
Publican side, Il one OF their ablest men,
and his effort today gave his friends much
satisfaction.
SECRETARY rAfRcifLD CONSULTED.
Secretary Fairchild appeared before the
senate finance committee today nj the re-
quest Of the committee, to present his
views on the bill which has passed the
House, proyidingior the issue Of fractional
currency. The secretary strongly opposed
the bill. lie asserted thai previous issues
of fractional currency had cost IN the eX-
pense of production aud the loss from
destruction, NJ much ~ the entire face
value OF theavemgc circulation maintained.
lie did not believe that public convenience
required a reissue, nor that Il would be
popular Fractional silver aud the postal
note system met all the purposes which
fractional notes could serve, except by q
very large issue extending 20 the most re-
mote parts Of the country aud requiring
years In H. preparation. The cost ana
great loss incident 10 such an issue, and w.
manifest disadvantages which led To its
abandonment, were 10 bis mind conclusive
u cas0ns against a renewal OF such circula-
a. ion. The controller OF the currency,
nAe.Ul.1ua uFF.UuNsaI tnf.V.n lac
committee TO suggest some minor
notifications Of the bill, 10 pim.
burc dopostors In the frccdman's bank.
TnE PRESIDENT isvirED.
The entire Texas ongcssional delegation
beaded by Senator Coke, and accompanied
~ BENJAMIN Eslis oi Tcxarkana, and fint
Auditor Chcnowcth. called upon President
Cleveland today and presented an invita-.
ton from the. Governor OF the State, and
the managers oi the ceremonies, 90 attend.
with Mrs Cleveland. the opening and
dedication Of the new State capitol nj
Austin. The president met the dclega.
ton kindly, and appeared 10 appreciate
the invitation highly. lie said that II
would give him pleasure 10 attend the Ger.
emonies, but he did not see how he could
leave Washington at the time. lie would
not give q final answer now, but while lac
might possibly arrange TO 20 to Austin, ho
eould not hold out any encouragement
The delegation also presented AN invita-.
ton 30 Minister Romero for transmission
10 President Diaz, Of Mexico.
orrEIp ron SALE OF BONDS.
Olcs tjr the sale Of bonds 10 the gov.
eminent were opened NJ the treasury de-
partment today by Acting Secretary
Thompson. o. follows -Four aud hall
per cent bonds registered, $4,000 a,
$1,000. 100000 ut Sl0S S275, 900 at sl0s,
$1,000 ai SiO7l; 10000 At slO7i.
Total, Si,Oi0OOO -Four per cent bonds,
registered. $4,000 nj Sl25l; $4,000 at
J. sl25i 5000 IT SlO7. Total, 500, 900,
making a grand total Of sl,Gi2,0O0. The
following were accepted 10000, regis
tered y, at Sls5b $4,000, registered Is,
atfl25l
CAPITAL NOTES.
The Ilonso committee ON Indian aiiair'
this morning agreed 10 report with favor
able recommendation a hill b. pay ths
Wghpeion anl Sissclon Indians, In Da