Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-25

ganism.
After Senator Faulkner moved re-
cess two hours In advance Of the usual
hour, most Of the Senators remained In
the cham Der chatting among themselves
and with those who chanced to strollin
as II they had Just returned from long
journey and had not vet had an OpDor-
tunity 20 talk IL all over, or as il they
had become so accustomed to the long
hours, and had become so attached to
the chamber that they felt loath 70
leave il earlier than usual.
When az last they got out and found
the sun still shining, an unusual thing
with them Of late, most Of them drew a
| long breath OF relief. They realized,
apparently for the first time, that the
end was really near, and began to make
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
Thev asked themselves whether they
were going 20 adjourn until time for
beginning the regular session.
Apparently they had not thought to
/ discuss this vital question among them
selves. while in the Senate chamber and
when there might been an interchange
OF views (which would have been OF
value. Left 20 himself, aud with only
/ bis own personal convenience and COM
I fort TO consider, each Senator would
probably decide In favor OF adjourn
ment Immediately after the passage Of
/ the repeal bill. Most OF the Republi-
/ cans and the Populists and many OF the
/ Democrats said that they expected Con-
/ gress to adjourn early next week until
] p first Monday in DpPPn her
/ Senator Faulkner, who has acted as
/ Senator Voorhees, priacipal aid in the
/ long battle which has almost closed,
said, when spoken TO upon the subject.
| that he believed adjournment would
soon follow. There Is nothing" he
said, ITO be gained by remaining here
now. There is no legislation pressing.
I The Ways and Means Committee Of the
House will not conclude its labors upon
the tariff bill and have 10 in shape for
/ presentation to the House before the
goth OF November, II then. l think
I Congress might as we'll adjourn aud let
( that committee continue its work. Most
I of the Senators came here expecting 70
7 remain only two or three weeks, leaving
| their affairs at home In bad condition.
/ a few weeks 20 put things 10 order be-
/ fore taking up the work OF the regular
session. Il would be hard work to hold
I a quorum. Consequently l think We
shall adjourn soon"
The older leaders of the Democratic
party, upon whom the decision will
/ largely rest, were not quite so confident
/ of adjournment. Senator Harris said
/ there was great deal for Congress TO
do, and he did not see why IL should not
proceed with the work without Inter
ruution. Senators Voorhees, and Cor
man refuse TO discuss the question at
sII. saving it had not been canvassed.
HOW IT ALL CANE ABOUT.
The conference OF silver Democrats
held today to decide whether 6libus-
tering should be resorted to was not
large nor long continued, but upon It's
decision hfng the important question
OF she possible defeat OF the bill and
certainly that OF the day Of its passage.
They simply csnvassed the situation
and concluded that it was not wise
policy 70 attempt 10 make good the
promise that they had made Yesterday
60 the silver Republicans OF making
further opposition 70 the bill by the use
OF obstructive tactics They made that
uledge while laboring under fit OF re-
sentiment over the defeat OF their COM
promise measures. After Weighing the
subject fully, they concluded that while
their constituents would justify them in
making as strong a fight for silver as
/ Hua. a.. NF.-~ HHa Hn NJ
their people would not indOrse them in
resOrting TO filibustering methods. TAX
/ ing all into consideration, as they also
/ did the physical condition Of the mem
/ bers OF the Senate on both sides who
/ have been through the long seige, they
| concluded 90 repress their resentment
ond yield at once.
SENATOR HARRIS WAS CHOSEN
TO carry the message to the Republi-
cans. Immediately afterwards a halt
was called upon an incipient i.ibuster,
aud the long fight was practically al an
end. The Republican silver men con-
ferred among themselves briefly and
agreed that lt would be a waste Of time
aud in every way foolish, because in the
end futile, 10 continue the fight.
The Populists had agreed to abide by
the decision Of the Republicans. I'VE
we're ready TO 60 on" said Senators
[ PETER ard Kyle in unison TO an Associ-
atsd Press representative, land could
have continued the fight for some time
with litile assistance, but we are will
ing 10 quit when both of the old parties
do so. The fight has gone on long
,f,o fnR in y ~
show that neither Of these parties is
friendly 10 silver. We feel badly to
have silver receive this setback, but
politically we view the situation with
COmplaCency. We cannot mourn, for IL
is not our funeral. We expect the re-
suit 90 make millions Of votes for the
Popuists.'
The silver Republicans and repeal
Republicans made a mild but ineffect-
uaI effort 10 unite forces before the
close bv bringing Senators Sherman
and Teller together, but they soon
found that they could not unite upon q
measure that would stand any likh-
hG0d Of receiving the necessary major
ity 20 insure its passage. The repeal
Republicans expressed themselves as
willing TO support bill providing for
the purchase and coinage OF 2,000,0O
ounces OF silver per month until Janu-
ary l, 1896, and also providing for the
issuance Of $500, 900, 600 worth OF bonds.
The silver Republicans did not consider
that this proposition offered them much
more 10 the Interests Of silver than the
Democratic compromise measure which
was knocked over Yesterday.
The SILVER REPUBLICANS.
Upon being asked this evening
whether be did not think it would have
been better 10 the interest of silver for