Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-24

bringing about the startling change
which became apparent about 4 o'clock.
BE crossed over TO the Democratic side
Of the chamber and began TO investi-
gate. He met with much encourage
ment. The situation was changed 10
ten minutes. Senator Pugh's services
were soon enlisted, and he went TO work
with a will.
The result was, he said, the finding OF
several silver Democrats who had here
tOfOre refused 20 filibuster at all, who
were willing to do all in their power
and 10 use whatever means might ap-
pear most effective to prevent the reach
Ing Of q vote upon repeal. he said
there were ten or tWetve Democrats who
would stand out 20 the end to prevent
this result and who would resort
to flibusteriug pure and simple to ac-
cOmDlish it il necessary. Meantime
the Populists, PETER, Allen and Kyle,
had gathered about Senator PETERS
desk. An hour before Mr.. PETER had
authorized the statement that the Pop
uhs's were willing 70 throw up their
hands.
When they came out Of this confer
ence, into which Dubois was invited be-
fore its close, they we're all prepared TO
continue she war % the bitter end.
When seen at four o'clock, Senator
FauI SHer said;
"Half an hour ago / told you vote
would be taken In a week; now It looks
further of than ever.
Senator Hawley was encountered hur-
rving 20 catch a train at o'clock. de
was on the eve Of starting TO the
Worlds Fair. ut looks TO me, " be said,
''ss il We were about where We were on
the -th OF August last l had hoped 70
see the bill through, bus feel that l
must see the Fair, and it now looks as
ii might visit it and get back In time
for the finish"
Cloture is question which Senators
discuss 10 a whisper since the hot words
of last week. There can be little doubt
that Senator Voorhees, had in mind,
early in the day, when be said he would
ask for an adjournment instead OF Z re-
cess, the bringing up Of the cloture res
OlutiOu tomorrow.
When he afterwards allowed Mr..
Faulkner 70 move recess instead OF an
adjournment, he cut of all possibility
OF taking that question up tomorrow.
What be may design later in the week
IS not known. He may be await
ing the return of Senator
HfU. who is the real author
of the cloture resolution, and he may be
OF the opinion that the Senate Is not IN
temper for the discussion OF that queS-
tiou, debate upon which generally ex-
cites more feeling than any other topic.
There are, however, some Senators who
think it should be given preference
over all other topics Senators Palmer
and Mcpherson and other repeal Sena-
tors had a long conference with the
President to-day. When be returned
20 the Senate chamber Mr.. Palmer said
be thought clOture would be under
taken soon. at has come" be said,
''so be a question whether the minority
shall rule IL is more important even
than the financial question. We shall
have 20 have that fight out"
It is believed THAI Senator Palmer eX-
pressed the sentiment Of the executive
The Senators with whom be talked got
that Impression. If this Is true, -
said one Of the repeal Senator'S who has
been anxious for compromise, we shall
have 20 reform the lines. Minority rule
was not mentioned iu the prociama-
t.uu al.ing Tor the extra session.
During tns day, Speaker Crisp was
or the f10r of the Senate aud 10 con-
ference With many Of the Senators, and
VIce-President stevenson descended
from the chair and sat for long time
i1 conversation with Senator Voorhees,.
There is no miStaking the fact that
many of the silver Democratic Senator'S
feel greatly relieved that the cOmpro-
mise amendment is not 20 be offered.
They say that they surrendered all their
convictions in order 20 promote harm0-
nv and secure a settlement Of the ques-
ton, contrary 70 their best Judgment,
aud they are more than willing 70 have
the administration take the response
tiIitv Of accepting the settlement
some O, the repeal Senators who have
heretofore stood Staunchly by the ad-
ministratiOn are also criticising the
course which has been pursued in the
COMPROMISE matter by the sd ninistra-
ti0n. This is especially true Of the re-
peal members Of the steering commit
tee. There is no doubt that they were
led TO believe before the agreement was
signed that the compromise would be
approved by the administration and that
the President was at least willing that
the bill, as IL was TO be
amended, should be passed. They say
that it was altogether favorable TO the
administration view. They do not take
kindly 10 the fact that they should have
been allowed 90 go so far in the matter
and then be told that they have acted
without warrant. Senator Gray, a
strong repeal man who has taken an
especially active part In securing the
agreement, is among those who are dis
pleased with the change, and he is
quoted as criticiSing the administration
sharply upon what is characterized as
its yasci.lating policy.
The Senators opposed 70 uncondi-
tional repeal who have been endeavOr-
ing for several days 10 bring about .
compromise, have not been deferred by
the recent declaration that no cOmpro-
mise would be acceptable TO the admin
istrauon. These Senator'S are still oOr-
ing 10 secure q majority Of the Demo-
cratic Senators 10 favor compromise.
one them said tonight that they have
secured, including Senator Daniel, who
signed to-day, thirty-Six names.