The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-12
OUTCOME OF THE CAUCUS.
A Decision Reached to Let the Meas
ure Go Over Till December.

A Decision Reached to Let the Meas
ure Go Over Till December.
WASHINGTON April 11.-One hundred
and twenty-nins Democrats signed the call
for the caucus which was circulated to-day
on the Democratic side of the House The
prime movers in the matter were not among
the leaders of either wing of the Democratic
party in the House. They were men who
felt that it would be well for, them person
ally in their districts to get the decision of
the party caucus on che course to be now
pursued. 1t is characteristic that Mr.
Oates, the leader of the filibusters, should
have signed the call at the request of those
who prepared it, while Mr.. Randall should
have declined to sign it, The Republicans
were glad to let the Democrats hold a eau
Gus tonight, for it gave them good nights
rest They turned in generally before 10
o'clock.
Although the announcement of the fact
that the caucus would be held tonight was
made when but few members were
in attendance, runners were sent
out to notify the absentees, and about 1875
members were present when the caucus
was called to order A good deal of APP
prehension had been felt lest the call would
not result in full meeting, and rumors
were current bLdb MI. IbtlNldll anu OUileF
prominent Democrats had declared against
the caucus, but these fears were allayed
when that gentleman put in an early ap-
pearance. The proceedings ran smoothly
and no bad feeling was developed. A num-
Der of motions were proposed as a basis of
compromise. a majority of them looking to
the postponement of the tax bill to more
or less distant date
MR.. o'FERRALL'S PROPOSITION.
After many motions had been Offered a
proposition was made by Mr.. OFerrall, Of
Virginia, representing what he said was
the extreme limit Of concessions that would
be made 10y the friends of the bill. This
proposition provided that the direct tax
bill should be postponed until Dec. ID next,
with the condition that when it is then
taken up reasonable time will be allowed
for debate and "A vot. taken on it.
Speaker Carlisle is said to have strongly
advocated acceptance of this proffered
compromise
Mr.. Holman made a speech in which ne
declared that the present proceedings were
of the most extraordinary character ever
witnessed in n legislative body, exhibiting
the spectacle of a great jOrity retreating
before small minority. He called on Mr..
Oates to state his position IN the matter.
WILLING TO MAKE CONCESSIONS.
Mr.. Oates rephed that he had come into
the caucus with the expectation OF making
some concessions. If he followed his own
views he would consent 10 no measure that
did not involve absolute defeat Of the bill;
but he would abide by the caucus decision
and support it with his vote This declara-
tion was received with applause by the
caucus. Mr.. Oates added that he favored
the proposed postponement Of the tax bill,
but would regret to see the caucus agree to
a condition that vote should be taken
upon it at fixed date.
THE OUTCOME.
Much debate followed, and the caucus
finally adopted the following resolution:
ResoIved, That on re-assembling tomorrow
the House shall adjourn with the understanding
that the Committee on Rules win report q
special order setting apart Thursday, Dec. D,
1883, Immediately after the reading OF the jour-