The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-17
TANGLE In THE SENATE
ClHN0T OBTAIN 4 DECISION OF THx
GREAT QUESTION.
The Body Apparently ~ Far From Action
as Thsv Were Weeks Ago--No Compro-
mise on the Part Of the Aduainistrasion.
TINS BUREAU. RApLRr BUILDING, !
WASHINGTON. October ie, 1s9a.

still as far from solution apparently as
1t was two weeks ago, and although
about seventy senators were present this
morning. and a majority OF them In favor
OF an immediate vote. the absurd rules OF
that body meke II just impossible to OBJ
tain a decision OF the question which
has now been debated for more than two
months.
The situation is indeed a peculiar and
unfortunate cne. The silver men are
primed for talk for many months to
come, and the physical endurance test
has been demonstrated to be folly OF the
first water. and still the word comes from
the Administration to stand pat" and
neither take nor talk compromise, and
the entire matter as to the flnal outcome
may be compared with the old interroga-
tory. IF an irresistible ball meets an i'm
movable wall, what win be the conse-
quences?
No Compromise by the Administration
1t is said that Mr.. Carlisle told a gem
tleman last night that no compromise
would be accepted by the President which
p' divided for the liberal coinage or pur-
chase of silver. and IL this be the case.
there are only two things which seem to
be likely to happen. One would be an
adjournment OF the Senate, and the other
would come In the shape OF a modification
of the rules. The latter proposition has
already been anticipated by resolutions
introduced by Senator Hill, who is strong-
ly In favor Of such an action and this
morning received an Impetus In the shape
OF a resolution by Senator Lodge, which
provided that whenever bill reported
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under discussion, upon the written request
OF a majority of the Senate the Committee
on Rules should report within five days
thereafter a resolution setting forth a
time when a vote should be taken.
Senators Lodge and Hoar both spoke
In favor Of the resolution, the former re.
ferring, In the interests of limited debates.
to the comprehensive and eloquent speech
OF Daniel Webster.
Senators Teller and Stewart both spoke
briefly against the resolution, and gave
notice or desire TO speak upon the SUBJ
Ject, thus showing that they would trans.
fer their eloquence from silver TO any
other subject that was directed In the
interests OF a vote In the Senate.
Senator Vest also Jumped right Into
opposition, and reminded Messrs. Lodge
and Hoar that Massachusetts was not
sending Daniel Websters to the Senate
now. This was the first Democratic
break against the resolution by which a
vote could be adopted. and would seem
to Indicate that all the Southern silver
senators Will oppose any effort what
ever, TO simplify che situation or secure
a vote upon the Voorhees, bill.
Senator Hill addressed the Senate In
advocacy of the resolution, which was
finally sent to the Committee on Rules.
and Senator Jones took the floor 10 con-
tinue his speech OF Saturday.
Chinese HIi y .sed.
In the House the discussion OF the
Chinese bill was continued until o'clock
and then was passed by vote OF i7s to
j, exactly a quorum voting.
Three congressman from Virginia and
three from North Carolina were all that
Il csc two States mustered to-day The
Virginia members are almost all engaged
In the campaign and Monday being the
day for court In many OF the counties,
they are not generally here until later
In the week.
Captain George Wise is still confined TO
his room, but hopes TO be able TO leave
for Richmond In a few days His physi-
clan has suggested the change and no
doubt Richmond will prove wholesome
change for his rheumatism. as compared
with the rain and dampness OF the Poto-
mas fats.
Fiiz Lees Prediction.
General Fitz. LIE arrived here Satur-
day night and left yesterday morning
for Chatham. where he speaks to-day.
He predicted a good Democratic majority
in Virginia, and considered that the State
legislature would not contain many Third
party members. General Lee did not talk
OF the senatorial status. but a friend said
he was confident Of having the First.
Second and Ninth districts unanimous
for him, for the long term.
Increased Military Instructors.
The act to increase the number OF Of
fcers OF the army TO be detailed TO coll
leges, which passed the House Friday,
will probably pass tho Senate tomorrow.
There Is a demand for these military In
structors from colleges all over the United
States, and many Southern institutions
have. through their congressman and
senators, communicated their desires TO
the Secretary of War
Congressman Bower OF North Carolina,
had an interview this morning with the
Secretary OF War and AdJutant-Gen-
eral. at which he presented and earnestly
advocated the request of the Davis Mill
tary School at Winston, ~ G. Ills
repr esentations OF the many improved
educational advantages that this detail
would AFFORD the people OF his section
were well received and he has strong
reasons to hope that his efforts In this
direction will be successful.
IL Is rumored here that Senator Jones.
of Arkansas, the subcommittee 10 whom
the Kope Elias matter was referred. win
make a report this evening or tomorrow.
Congressman Crawfords bin for the
relief OF w. W. Rollins. Of North Caro-
lima. which passed the House last week,
was reported with an amendment from
the Finance Committee OF the Senate
this morning. a..
senator Hunton was detained at bis
home by slight indisposition ana did
not appear at the Capitol to-day. Senator
Daniel received a communication from
him stating that he hoped TO be able 70
resume his duties here tomorrow.
Messrs. r. r. Robertson. OF North Caro-
lima. l.. f.. r. Crabbe. OF Westmoreland
county: w. @. williams and j. c. Car
rington. OF smithyiIle. Va, are nj 'ne
Metropolitan. -
Messrs. Thomas II. Moran. OF Virginia;
II n Ewart. North Carolina; II. A.
Porter. of Norfolk. Va. and w. +. John.
s,on and wife. OF North Carolina, are at
the St. James. x
The following pensions were granted
to-day. issue OF october 4. 1885:
yIrginia-Mexican war survivors: in
crease. Andrew j. Sable. Sandy Bottom.
,,iddiesex: John Kleinschroth. Nauonh
Military Home. Elizabeth City; Jeremiah
spaight. National Military Home. Eliza
Mn civ. II. l.. w.