The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13

ne cehreo his colleagues speech to be
heard. The roll was called and only
thirty-nine Senators -four less than
quorum responded. The sergeant at.
arms was directed to request the atten-
ton OF absent Senators. In ten minutes
moro the lacking four Senators presented
themselves
The absence of quorum was again
suggested at 1920. and after being
secured, Stewart read the following let.
ter:
"fou are now warned not to put
your foot on the toilers neck, al :.
though you have him down, for there
might be something drop between your
feet. (Here there is rude figure of an
exploding bomb that will surely ex-
plode. Take warning.
"By ONE WHO KNOWS.
'Mr. Joseph G S. Blackburn will al so
take warming.
"P. S.-This is no anarchist talk. I
am American born"
Hoar suggested, in all courtesy. that
the reading Of such letters in the Senate
could do no good. he had had three
such letters from the West AMI so had
MIR. Sherman. Stewart said he would
not have called attention to the note If
1T had not been in harmony with the
language Of the public press Of New
YORK. Martin then went on with his
speech.
He took his seat at D. M, remark.
ing that he felt pretty we'll exhausted
and that he hoped to have an opportun-
ity OF adding such further remarks as
his judgment might dictate.
Morgan (Dem Ala J gave notice OF
an amendment which he would offer to
the repeal bill. and which, he said, had
been prepared by his colleague in the
House Of Representatives, Turpin. The
amendment was read. 1t provides for
the coinage of standard silver dollars at
the existing ratio; makes them and all
silver dollars OF equal weight and fine
ness.
Teller then, at 4:15, took the floor and
proceeded with speech against the
bill which he had begun last week.
AT $50 Teller said he had an import
tant engagement which he was DESTROYS
OF keeping, and he yielded the floor
with the understanding that he could
resume tomorrow. There was no OBJ.
lection, and Stewart was recognized.
stewart took the floor at 7:O5, and at
7:25 aroll call was necessary to bring in
forty three Senators.
At S o'clock this evening the situation
In the Senate took en- a new aspect and
at that hour il appeared that tho silver
hiNH VI SOiHc vi LlclH Idu assumed INC
aggressive even to the extent OF com
pc ling tho presence of their enemies
Sherman went home after dark. declar-
ing that he would not do more than ten
hours CT such work continuously. That
sentiment found an echo in the breast of
other Republican Senators, but still
they preserved their alignment besides
Mr.. Voorhees, though in little per
functionary fashion that excited tho
apprehension OF the Democratic repeal
managers
A basty consultation followed and
with great difficulty the leaders were
induced to sanction proposition for
recess from ten till ten to morrow
morning, but when it came to the exc
cution Of this plan there was an unex- |
pected hitch and the managers found
that they had calculated without their
hosts in emitting Stewart from their |
councils.
That Senator had gotten the floor, and |
calmly replied that when appealed to |
to yield for motion to take recess, I
that he hoped to talk until Sunday |
morning without intermission-a state |
ment that gathered strength from tho |
noted prowess of tho Senator a in the |
line OF discussion and his exceptionally !
fresh and vigorous appearance.
1ADOub . " ClOCk secretary CarllSl0 |
again made his appearance at the Capt. |
tol and was soon closeted in committee |
room with several repeal Senators. |
Naturally the Secretary's visit revived |
the talk OF compromise, but in view of !
the fact that the Secretary had been in |
conference with the President this after |
noon 1t was suggested that he came !
bearing the terms to the Senate. But |
the Senators to whom he talked denied !
this and asserted positively that Car
isles visit was inspired solely by de-
sire to learn the situation at first hand |
and from his own observation.
by 10 the talk of a recess was renewed |
and this time it was said that some of |
the Southern Senators who are opposed |
to repeal, but have voted to make up a |
quorum. were wearied beyond the point
of endurance and had indicated their |
inten ton of going home to rest.
AT 1880 Wolcott again deemed it a !
convenient opportunity to suggest no |
quorum. Call Shove d Al Senators, in |
GLIDING Stewart The sergeant-at-arms
was sent in quest OF tho absentees. |
When nearly one hour had elapsed |
without one additional Senator respond. |
ing, Wolcott approaching Faulkner,
who was in the chair, made an informal |
proposition to him that the silver men |
would give him quorum If he would |
consent to an adjournment with o |
quorum).
Tais proposition Faulkner simply de- |
clined. Shortly before o'clock the |
dead silence was broken by Gallinger,
OF New Hampshire who asked the Sena. |
tor from Indiana (Voorhees) whether he !
expected the Senate to remain in session |
much longer without their much needed |
rest.
voorhees, rose and every Senator gave |
attention 70 his remarks. He said he |