The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-13
THAT REPUBLICAN TRICK.

THAT htft BI1tNN thfths
The most intelligent correspondents at
Washington unite in saying that the
Republican members Of the Senate have
determined on embarrassing the Demo-
cratic majority as far as possible by
insisting at all times upon going for
ward with legislation, whether neces-
sary preliminary steps have been taken.
or whether they have not. They say
that the President called Congress in ex-
ira session to repeal the Sherman law.
and they insist that the Senate shall
take that matter UP at once and proceed
TO its consideration and adoption. with
out sIy delay. and without permitting
any Interruptions at all. On every motion
to adjourn which the Democrats make
that they may confer together. 10 see
II common ground may 1ot be reached,
they vote solidly NO" as though TO
say: 1.-THE Republicans are willing TO
sit continuously along TO give the coun-
try relief, but the Democrats by their
delays, keep the country in its agony"
The plain meaning OF this Is that they
wish 20 pose before the country as
the party eager 10 bring It immediate
relief from its present embarrassments.
and TO put the Democratic party In
tho position OF retarding the measures
which the peopl. so loudly demand.
This is a very cheap and very con-
temptible electioneering trick. and will
impose on no one. The country will see
through It, and instead Of securing any
sort of applause for those engaged in it,
It will cause the people TO set them down
as very small-sized political tricksters.
who place personal aims and party ad-
vantages far above wise and thoughtful
consideration OF difficult situations. IN
the sincere effort TO DO the lest for the
public good that the occasion will al
low.
All men know that while the discus
sion OF silver has been embarrassed by
the clamor Of demagosues and OF selfish
men, seeking TO make profit out of its
sale, the free silver men have, never
theless, in their ranks some Of the sim
cerest and most patriotic men that live.
The split, therefore, on silver in the
ranks Of the Democratic party is not
one in which the side that may be
strongest is TO run rough-shod over the
convictions OF their party brethren who
differ with them. 1t Is case In which
the minority Qf the free silverites are
minority, as we believe TO be true) IS
TO be treated with consideration and
patience and given full opportunity
TO bring their views fairly before Con-
gress and the country. The policy which
the Democrats in Congress are pursuing
is, therefore. the policy Of craftsmanship
and patriotism. They are moving for
ward in the orderly and due course OF
business. giving to each interest an OPP
portunity TO be fairly heard. and while
they should insist that when discussion
has gone 20 a reasonable length there
shall be prompt action for public relief,
there should be none OF that hasty course
OF procedure which Republican senators
pretend, but pretend only. that they
would like TO see adopted
The Republican trick Will be easily
seen through. and the country will rate
1t just as IL deserves. The Democrats
must be careful, though. that they do
not allow Difference TO fair play to post
pone that action which every interest
imperativey demands, and the want OF
which is seriously 5eopardizing the homes
Of millions. The sincere views of party
associates are undoubtedly TO be treated
with respect and fairly heard. but the
country is on the brink Of volcano
and speedy relief is what Ii now de-
mands.