The evening world., 1893-10-26
Senators Yet Fear Mr.. Sherman's
Talked-of Amendment,
Voting towards Repeal Not Ex.
pected to Begin To-Day.
Bahk Tax Question to Figure
Largely in Both Houses.

AD-H ~ we 49, 49,
sion of the senate did not convene with
out he usual accompanying rumor rela-
tive to something which had happened
overnight. This time 1t took the shape
story that there had been n con-
ference of Republicans at the residence
of Mr.. Sherman which had been attended
by Senators Hale, Dubois. Henderson
and others. The purpose of this alleged
conference was to consider the proposed
bond amendment of Mr.. Sherman and
to fix up a coalition between the Repub-
leans and the silver men.
This story was promptly exploded by
Mr.. Henderson. who said there was no
truth in it. Concerning the bond amend
mcnt of Mr.. Sherman, Mr.. Henderson
said he did not think it would be intro
duced.
There ought to be an issue of bonds"
continued Mr. Henderson, "hut the sug-
gestion of action in that direction ought
to come from the other side of the
chamber"
SHERMAN SEES VOORHEES,.
Mr.. Sherman himself does not make
the positive statement that he will not
Introduce the bond amendment. He said
this morning that he had not yet made
up his mind.
Before the Senate convened Mr.. Sher-
man was in consultation with Mr.. Noor-
bees in the Finance Committee ROOM,
and IT Is believed thai the Ohio Senator
was again told that any proposition
to saddle bonds on to the Repeal bill
would be taken as an open dec!ara-
ton of unfriendliness to the bill.
Other Senators h are members
| of the Finance Committee are said to
have stated to Mr.. Sherman that they
would look upon such action as a breach
Of good faith, inasmuch as the bill re-
ported to the Senate was the result of
the Joint action OF embers OF both
parties.
Democratic members went so far as
to say that when the time came they
would provide for bonds If 1t was neces-
sary, and that certainly no attempt
would be made to pass such Il bill until
the matter had been officially called to
the attention of the Senate by the Sec
rotary of the Treasury himself or the
Executive.
PROBABLY NO VOTE TODAY.
1t Is not expected that a vote will be
reached on any of the amendments to-
day. Mr.. Allen has a speech of consider
able length to deliver, and Mr.. Morgan
has expressed a desire to speak. He
has been suffering from "a bad cold, and
said his morning that he did not care to
use his voice before Saturday. Mr.. Tel
Ter has yet to finish his remarks, and
Mr.. Stewart has not completed his
speech.
While not intending to push things
with undue haste, there is an evident
anxiety on the part of the managers of
the bill to get 1t out of the way as soon
as possible. This was emphasized this
morning by the attitude of the NiCe-Pres-
ide.t, who when he laid the bill before
the Senate made the statement that the
question was upon the amendment of
Mr.. PETER, which revived the act of
1887.
This was out OF the usual line. but
.Mr. Teller. who had the floor. resumed
his remarks, undisturbei by the init
nation understood to have been con-
viewed by the observation of the presid-
ing officer.
1t seems to be doubtful whether the
vote on the main proposition will be
reached his week. Senators Quay and
Dixon are of the opinion that the end
will not be reached before Monday or
Tuesday OF next week.
CHANCES FOR MORE DEBATE.
II the motion should be made to-day
to AXE a vote on the PETER amendment
some debate on 1t will be inevitable
There Is one other proposed amendment
TIE one repeating the rrohihitory tax Of
10 per cent on State bank circulation
which may open up considerable dis
cussion on a comparatively new branci
OF the subject.
Senators Butler, OF South Carolina
Morgan, OF Alabama and other South
ern advocates OF the plan will desire t,
be heard in support Of this amendment
and it is regarded rs probable that Re
publican Senator's will wish TO put OF
record their Views in opposition to tn,
revival of what they term wildcat
currency.
These two amendments, the free coin
age and the State ban circulation
propositions, ofer the largest possibili
ties for. increased delay. Many Of tn,
twelve or fourteen other amendments o
which notice has been given were ap
parently offered with no purpose OF scri
Gus consideration.
BANK QUESTION FOR THE HOUSE
The State bank question is also clamor
ing for a separate hearing In the House
The two '-pportant --bje"rs "nGer con
sldcratio- by the House Committee Ol
Banking and Currency are those in
tended to enable National banks to So
cure and circulate bank notes to the full
par value OF bonds deposited to secur
their redemption n TO secure the re
peal OF the 10 per cent. tax now impose.
upon the circulation OF banks other than
National.
At the beginning OF the present extra
ordinary session IL was stated that IN,
Committee would not favnrably repor
a bill 20 repeal the State bank tax