Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-10-26
SENATE SURPRISES.
Grave Members in a Flutter About
Something.
Various Rumors As to the Situation That
the Reader Can Take for What They
Are Worth-Talk of Compro-
mise and CIoture.
Senate Situation.

Senate Situation.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-Many and
startling as have been the changes in
the situation of the repeal bill since
that measure was introduced in the
senate, there has never before been
day which has seen so many as yester-
day. The day started with the an
nouncement that the compromise was
"off"
Many were inclined to doubt the an
nouncement that the admins tratio
had set its seal of disapproval upon the
democratic compromise, but a very
little inquiry was necessary to satisfy
the N of the correctness of this state
ment- Then came the talk of
adjournment as the best remedy
! and that was soon met with the as
sertion that cloture would be the pro-
per thing. These announcements were
followed with the rumor that the sill
yer men were willing to surrender un-
conditionally and allow the repeal bill
to be passed without further opposi-
tion.
Lastly came the definite announce
ments made almost simultaneously
that there would be no effort at c1o-
ture and the silver men had organized
OilCIi 1OICcS anu were prepared 10 COLI
tinue the fight indefinitely.
The most interesting development of
the day was on the silver side. Whether
given out in earnest, or for a purpose,
some of the silver senator's announced
when they heard that the compromise
bill would not be presented that they
would make no more factious opposi-
tion but would give way as soon as
their prepared speeches were concluded
and let the repeal bill pass.
Senator Dubois was instrumental in
bringing about this change. which be-
came apparent about o'clock. He
crossed over to the democratic side of
the chamber and began to investigate
He met with much encouragement.
The situation was changed in ten min
utes. Senator Pugh's services were
soon enlisted and he went to work
with a will The result was he said,
| the finding of several democrats who
had heretofore refused to flibuster
who were willing to do all they could
| to prevent the reaching of a vote upon
repeal He said there were ten or
twelve democrats who would stand out
to the end to prevent this result.
Meantime the populists, PETER. Allen
and Kyle, had gathered about Senator
PETERS desk. An hour before Mr.. PEI
fer had authorized the statement that
the populists were willing to throw
up their hands. When they came out
of this conference, into which Dubois
was invited Before it's close, they were
all prepared to fight to the bitter end.
When seen at 4 o'clock, Senator
Faulkner said: "Half an hour ago I
told you vote would be taken in
week; now it looks further off than
ever
Senator Hawley said as he was start
ing for the worlds fair: ''It looks to
me as if we were about where we were
on August Z, last. / had hoped to see
the bill through. but feel that must
see the fair and it now looks as if I
might visit it and get back in time for
the fnish.''
Cloture is question which senators
discuss in a whisper since the hot
words of last week. There can be but
little doubt that Senator Voorhees, had
in mind early in the day when he said
he would ask for an adjournment in
stead of a recess the bringing up of
the cloture resolution. When he after
wards allowed Mr.. Faulkner to move
recess he cut off all possibility of TAX
/ ing that question up to-day.
He may be awaiting the return of
Senator Hill, who is the real author of
the cloture resolution. and he may be
of the opinion the senate is not in tenn
per for the discussion of that question,
debate upon which generally excites
more feeling than upon any other topic.
There are, however, some senators who
! think it should be given preference
: Ill o&1, 49, Del,
and Mcpherson and other repeal sem
ators had a long conference with the
president yesterday. When he returned
to the senate chamber Mr.. Palmer said
he thought c1oture would be under
taken soon.
sit has come,'' he said, ''to be ques-
| tion whether the minority shall rule; it
is more important than even the fnan-
cial question. We shall have to have
that fight out
It is believed Senator Palmer ex-
pressed the sentiments. of the execu-
| tive That senators with whom he
talked got that impression is fact.
''If this is true said one of the repeal
ers, who has been anxious for compro-
mise, we shall have to reform the lines.
Minority rule was not men toned in the
proclamation calling for the extra ses-
sion.'
During the day Speaker Crisp was on
! the floor of the senate great deal in
conference with many of the senators.
| The session of the senate was re-
markable for the lack of interest dis
played and the dullness which charac-
terized the proceedings. Frequent con-
| ferences constituted the noticeab bic
| feature on the democratic side of the
chamber and at one time Vice Presi-
/ dent Stevenson took seat on that side
and engaged in what was obviously an
earnest censulta ton with Senators
/ Voorhees, and Faulkner.
I The time was occupied by three advo-
Gates of silver coinage, Messrs- Jones
and Stewart, of Nevada, and Teller, of
Colorado. but little attention was paid
| to either.
| Lord Vivian Dead.
! ROME, Oct. 23.-Lord Vivian, British