The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-27
RECITING THEIR WOES.
THE SILVERITES TRYING 10 SET
THEMSELVES RIGHT.
Public Opinion Settled the Silver Fight.
Talk of Recess of Congress.
Washington News Notes.
11NEs BUREAU, RAPLEY BUrLDrSo.
WASHINGTON, October ~, 1898.

| AnOlher Qdy mas passed ana sui the
voting has not commenced. This, how
ever, is not attributable to any change
at all in sentiment or design, and unc0n-
ditional repeal is as safe as any thing
can reasonably be that depends upon the
conduct Of men. as the time goes on
| repeal, but a number Of senators seem 10
be a disposition upon the part Of few
Of the senators 10 make few remarks
which may be inserted into the Congress
sional Record. These. however. are not
intended Tor the benefit of silver or for
| the announcement of any antagOnism 10
| repeal, but a number of senator's seem "a
! feel that it is probably good policy and
! good politics for them TO make a few
remarks, stating in their own way. as
nearly as practicable the estimate they
Would have their constituents place upon
their actions. Thus, the matter Of the
tnal vote may be yet delayed for several
! days, without prejudice to the final out
come, which now appears without any
| restriction to the simple passage of the
| voorhees, bill, without amendment or
| without any conditions attached.
| All day long to-day the several senator's
have talked to empty chairs and a pa
| dent President There Is no fire or vigor
| in the speeches at all, and only now and
! then, when some one reaches his perOra-
| ton, is there any life thrown into the
| dull and mOnOtonous proceedings OF the
| Senate. BY common consent Il seems
| that the die is cast and already the
effect is being displayed among the MEM
| bers who are present. The consideration
! Of the amendments seems less and less
ever and gradually, by common consent.
the situation seems to resolve itself upon
the main question at issue without in
terest in the numerous amendments,
some Of which may subsequently take
the shape Of bills. but which at this time
receive no recognition.
The general consensus Of opinion seems
10 be that the President and individual
members of the Senate are responsible
for the final success Of the repeal but
behind all this. those who think are inn
pressed with the fact that the irresisti-
ble drift Of public opinion and the unre-
strained expression Of the will Of the peo-
pie has had more 90 do with IL than the
simple efforts Of the senator's who were
able 20 90 without sleep and 10 endure
the long vigils without rest.
There has been some talk Of a pOssi-
blity Of substituting the Wilson bill,
which passed the House, for the Voor-
hees bill, which now commands a major
ity I'm the Senate. This was suggested
by the President because Of the fear
which he entertained that there might
not possibly be a quorum available I'm the
House for the immediate acceptance Of
the Voorhees, bin when IT passed How
ever. this idea has been dismissed by the
President. owing 20, perhaps, some little
pride which the Voorhees, adherents
might feel after so earnest q fight for
their own measure; and inasmuch as the
two bills do not materially differ there
is no apparent reason why the members
OF the House should not return TO their
duties for a sufficient length Of time to
accomplish the victory which has been so
reluctantly yielded by the Senate When
once the voting begins I'm the Senate the
final vote upon the Voorhees, bill viii
not long be delayed. as the strongest and
most feasible amendments Will be put
first. and the others will be laid upon
the table I'm rapid succession, as a roll
call of the eighty-eight senators is but
a matter Of fifteen minutes. and the adj
herents Of repeal will remain to cast their
votes without delay
The talk Of a recess Of Congress is n
matter Of considerable consideration here
and to-day the prospects for a recess. be-
ginning about the middle Of next week
and continuing until late i'm November, are
very bright indeed. A recess is suggested
I'm preference TO an adjournment Of the
extraordinary session, on account OF the
benefit which would accrue 10 the large
number Of employees Of both the House
and the Senate, who are employed by
the term only, and whose pay would
cease upon adjournment Of their respec-
tive bodies, but who under recess would
continue drawing their pay until the
regular session i'm December
The tariff measure VIII certainly not
be ready before Monday the 18th Of No
vember and II is possible that the recess
win be taken until that day, and then,
after an arrangement for debate and a
systematized rule Of action I'm the House,
adjournment Of the extra session will
probably be made within two or three
days Of the regular session, and thus
practically will cause no delay in the
consideration Of the important measures
which will then be ready for both
branches Of Congress.
During the interim IL is possible. and
even now suggested, that some important
measures. looking to the recognition Of
silver. will be presented in both bodies,
and it IL not at all unlikely that, before
the first session Of this Congress will
close. bimetallism will receive some
tribute by act Of Congress that Will jus
ufy the present hopes Of the dscomforted
silver men, and vindicate the platform Of
the Democratic party.
Note. About Vlrginians.
Hon. Marshall Hanger. Of Augusta, who
was recently appointed consul TO Ber-
muda, is in the city, his first visit for
three years. Although his appointment
has been confirmed by the Senate, he
has received no official notification Of the
fact, and consequently has made no ar
rangements for his departure to his post
He made an informal visit TO the State
Department to-day, but found Secretary
Gresham absent.
Judge John Paul, of Virginia, left here
this morning for Baltimore, where he
goes 20 attend the funeral OF the late
Judge Bond.
Messrs. George n. Wilson, of Danville
Va, and J. s. Wharton, Of Virginia, are
at the National.
Hon. r. c. Kent. Of Wythe, candidate
for Lieutenant Governor on the Democra-
tic ticket, arrived here this evening from
Winchester, where he addressed a large
audience last night. Mr.. Kent is well
satisfied with the outlook in the State
and is confident OF a handsome majority
for the Democratic ticket. He will re-
main here tomorrow, and will speak al
Alexandria Saturday, and at Leesburg |
on Monday next
Messrs Robert Whitel, b. Cary Nelson |
and wife, OF Richmond. II. b. Ingham. Of |
Abingdon, and r.. H. Berry, Of Staunton, |
Va, are at the ST. James.
Messrs. J. NJ. Neal. of Danville. f. II. |