The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-28
TO-DAl'S VOTE IN THE HOUSE.
II WILL BE FOR UNCONDITIONAL RE-
PEAL OF THE SHERMAN ACT

tho Coming Victory IN inc house In
the senate, " II Proves to 10 Impossible
10 Pas. the House Riii. the Voorhees,
Bill WIZ he Taken Up and Amendments
Added Providing for n Larger Use OF
s,iiyer-A Plan which, II Is said, Meets
tho Views OF the Administration. but
May Not he Accepted by the Silver Men.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2L-To- morrow the
House will deal tho death blow to tho Sher-
man act Whom Congress assembled In eI-
traordinary session on the 9th inst. there
yere but few men In Congress who imagined
that vote could be reached within such
short period. Many OF the oldest and most
experienced legislators shook their heads
doubtngly and pointed out how easy
It would be for the free silver
men to delay action indefinitely. The
new members who hurried to Washing
ton filed with desire to relieve tho country
OF its financial distress. became moro or less
Indifferent under tho influences OF official
life at the capital. Here everything appeared
to Re running along 30 smoothly as to ques-
ton the alarming statements that came from
all tho business centres. Many persons IN and
out OF Congress were confident that majority
Of both Houses would be found voting In
favor OF the FREQ coinage Of silver whenever
that question came UP. 1t was that confidence
on tn part Of Mr.. Bland and his followers that
led to the agreement under which the vote to-
morrow is to be taken. When the roll is called.
and 1t Is found that substantial majority has
been recorded in favor OF the unconditional
repsal Of the Sherman act, there are apt to be
many claimants for the credit Of bringing
about tho result The influence OF the Admin
istration and the money kings Of Wall
street" will probably be cited. but the fact re-
mains that Bourke Cochran originated the
plan by which the House consented to take Q
direct vote at given time.
There are number Of interesting incidents
In connection with this subject which could
only be repeated by o violation OF confidence.
In the early stages Of the contest in the House
there was = disposition to doubt the wisdom
Of Mr. Cookran's plan. and even Secretary Car
Isle considered It impracticable when 1t was
first unfolded to him. Then. as 1t became evil
dent that tho free silver mon were inclined TO
mako fair compromise on tho basis Of Mr..
Cockran's suggestions. personal ambitions
and jealousies arose and bold attempt was
made to deprive him Of o fair share Of the
credit for bringing about the vote without ili-
clustering on tho part Of the free silver m en-.
Some Of the older members Of the House were
not willing that comparatively young men,
Der like Mr.. Cochran should teach them
lesson in parliamentary strategy.
Then it was that Secretary Carlisle was
called into consultation. AS the able and
faithful representative OF the President In
financial matters. Secretary Carlisle soon real
ized that by curbing the personal am billions OF
certain persons. and using little diplomacy.
gratifying results might be accomplished.
After series Of conferences on the part OF the
anti silver men and the free siverites. in
which Mr.. Cochran was forced to play q rather
insignificant part the final move on the part Of
the friends OF repeal was made at Secretary
Carlise's residence late on the Thursday night
prior to tho introduction Of the Wilson bill in
the House. Secretary Carlisle on that occa-
sion, arrayed in his night dress and sitting up
in bed, with few trusted followers at his bed
side. outlined the policy OF the Administration
forces. Here is the story OF that midnight In
terviow as it is told for the first time:
Before the President left Washington
for Gray Gables the last time. Secretary
Carlisle. accompanied by Bourke Cock
5,an, and Representative RaXynsr Of Mary.
home o tho Presdea TKie s tue
alton In the House was freely discussed. Mr..
the votes 70 be taken on the various ratios.
saying that the cause OF repeal would be
St Ss 9s av fhs hs s
H. Ssfss asar ihe III rssosS SSfd
proposed shat he should Withdraw to tn
and allow the President and his se Sgfy
q ths Treasury to consider the matter alone;
DO satisfied with whatever course Secretary
G.ris ;s. might pursue and author
Thus to act for the Exeee
tive, Secretary Carlisle concluded that he
desired to confer With him At tho Treasury
Speaker was invited to seat in a Carriage in
EsItinG and was rapidly driven to the Treasury
fully and
result was reached. The Speaker left the de-
part and his visit remained secret OK
Cochran heard of the conference between Sec |
derstood that some definite action might be
s1pscted in q the House tho following day; Then
would give a thousand dollars for an inter-
re- meets St o;norrow" Mr. Cochran hurried to
tit It was past ! o'clock. He met Representa-
s afA t Of New i9rs who was eqHaiy
nan All at any cost Tosether they tn ts agreed
that they would call at, Secretary Carlisle's
ngon En- oute ' ney met seere e9m t9 rss
hhhm: who also desired favorable action in the
=. He was invited to Join In the midnight inter-
view and be willingly consented. On reaching
1T tdrllsleB residence they were informed
Hmat the Secretary had retired fer the night
Ihey said that their mission was n most I'M
pIit'hnt one and the Secretary decided to ad-
Wa i hiS callers to his bedroom provided they
nNnt ahd secretary Carlisle roclinod Ipon his |
S1ucn, with thin sheet thrown over him His |
NSSiLors ranged themselves around lis haJside
anxious moG t1 said that he was exceedingly
reached and what was the exact statms 81 pt tha
ratsr ron Sa IA Sec
dota[y oaTilse won't over the GRIND in greot |
ae.aii, and explained the Wisdom Of acrentinH
.ne agreement proposed by the onnonsptai
tHs Ws and also announce hat Represeno
day ' ti"uso the next
IN, NJ Cochran may have leIt little chagrinad
mat ne mad not been made aware OF the ntana"f
no hdmlnlstration. In view .! The AZ tb ~
t'io uattle was to he waged In acc0rdnncs w;th
MS suggestions; but it is DOUBTLESS Ier MN
ay ,gratliying TO him to feel that lis nratori
cdi .Eluinph yesterday and the eXnactad rnsui,
S ~ me yote Tomorrow stamps him, in s%ms
facy in the House. " ''e Democ-
.r Unless the unexpected happens. the b,tt,o
tt r. ~ VIII be transferred to The Senate
20 20 'morroK by the passage In In. I1nnasoo
VI the wilson bill for the mon ,lii,i,DDuep