The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
TREY GIVE UP THE FIGHT,
oliver MEN GRACEFULLY YIELD TO
THE INEVITABLE.
See the Futility Of Filibustsring Longer 10
the Country's Dstriment and Will Let
the Repeal Bill Come to
Vote Immediately.

WARRINGTON, Oct. 24.-There was
an easy going, conservative air about
the senate this afternoon which has
not been observed in that body since
the repeal bill was taken up for dis
cussion August last. The announce
ment of the agreement that vote
would be taken had no more than
been made and come to be generally
understood than the senate resumed
its wonted manner, going on with
business without regard to the pres =
ence OF quorum and with due con-
Germ for the bodily welfare CT members,
as shown by closing its laborS at 4
o'clock. During the afternoon sene-
tors exchanged pleasantrieS with one
another, for which many of them have
had little time aad some of them less
inclination of late, owing to the strain
imposed upon their patience and ply
steal organism.
After Senator Faulkner had moved
recess two hours in advance
| of the usual hour most of the menl-
bers remained in the chamber chatting
among themselves and with those who
CHANGED to stroll in as if they had just
returned from long journey and not
yet had an opportunity to talk it al,
over or as if they had become ac-
customed to long hours, and become
so attached to the chamber that they
felt 10th to leave it earlier than usual.
When at last they got out and found
the sun still shining, an unusual ex
perience with them of late, most of
them drew long breath of relief.
They realized, apparently for the first
time, that the end was really near, and
began to make plans for the future.
They asked themselves whether they
were going to adjourn until the time
for the beginning of the regular ses-
sion. Apparently they had not
thought to discuss this vital ques-
tiop among themselves while in the
chamber and when there might have
been an interchange of views which
would have been OF value. Left
to himself and with only his
own personal convenience and com
fort to consider, each senator would
probably decide in favor of adjourn
mer Immediately after the passage of
the repeal bill. Most of the Republic
cans and Populists and many Demo-
Gratis said they expected congress to
adjourn early next week until the first
Monday in December.
Senator Faulkner said when spoken
to upon the subject, that he believed
adjournment would soon follow
There is nothing" he said, ito be
gained by remaining here now. There
is no legislation pressing. The ways
and means committee of the house
will not have tariff bill in shape for
presentation to the house before Nov.
20, if then. | think congress might as
we'll adjourn and let that committee
continue work. Most of the senator's
came here expecting to remain only
two or three weeks, leaving their af
fairs at home in bad condition
Naturally they wish to return and
have few weeks to put things
in order before taking up the work of
the regular session. 1t would be hard
work to hold quorum, consequently
| think we shall adjourn soon."
The leaders of the Democratic party
upon whom the decision will largely
rest are not quite so confident of ad-
journment. Senator Harris said there
was great deal for congress to do,
and he did not see why it should not
proceed with the work without further
interruption. Senators VOORHEES, and
German refused to discuss the question
at all. saying it had not been caa-
vassed.
The conference of silver Democrats
held today to decide whether tilIbus
tering would be resorted TO WIS not
large nor long continued, but upon It's
decision hung the important Question
of the possible defeat of the bill
and certainly that of delay of
its passage. They simply
canvassed the situation aud cyn-
cluded it was not wise policy to at
tempt to make good the promise they
made yesterday to the silver Republi
cans of making further opposition to
the bill by the use of obstructive
tactics. They made tn pledge while
laborng under a fit of resentment
over the defeat of their compromise
measure. After weighing the subject
fully they concluded that while their
constituents would justify them in
making as strong fight tor silver as
they could make in legitimate and
regular way their people would not
endorse them in resorting to filibuster-
ing methods. They also recognized
the fact that with a majority in the
senate against them they would be
compelled to yield sooner or
later, and if they should
succeed in getting any con-
cession whatever it would be of very
small consequence. Furthermore they
contended that if sci Element of the
question should be longer delayed the
business depression would be laid at
the doors of silver. Taking all these
matters into consideration, as they also
did the physical conditions of mem.
bers on both sides, they concluded to
repress their resentment and yield at
once.
Senator Harris Was chosen to carry
the message to the Republicans. I'M