The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-10-24

Day of Surprises Ends in Gloom.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 2S.-Many
and startling as have been the changes
which have taken place in the situation
with reference 10 the repeal bill since
that measure was introduced in the
senate, there has never been before n
day which has witnessed SO many as
has the one which closed with Senator
Faulkner's motion for recess at 5
o'clock this afternoon.
The day started in with the announce
ment that the compromise was "oh."
Many were inclined to doubt the an
nouncement this morning that the ad-
ministration had set its seal OF disap-
proval upon the Democratic COM
promise, but a very little inquiry was
necessary to satisfy them OF tho correct
ness oil this statement Then came the
talk on the part oil some senators OF ad-
iournmeEt as the best remedy forthe
situation, and that was soon met with
lhe assertion that cloture would be the
proper thing on the programme.
Speedily were these announcements
followed with the rumor that the silver
men we're willing to surrender uncon-
ditionally and allow the repeal bill to be
passed without further opposition.
Lastly came the definite announce
ment made almost simultaneously that
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cloturo, and that the silver men had
reOrganized their forces and we're pre-
pared to continue the fight indefinitely.
ANOTHER CHANGE OF PROGRAMME,
The most interesting development OF
the daywas on the silver side. Whether
given out in earnest. or for purpose,
some OF the silver senators announced,
when they heard that the compromise
bill would not be presented, that they
would make no more forcible opposi-
ton, but would give way as soon as
their prepared speeches are concluded
and let the repeal bill pass. Senator
Dubois was instrumental in bringing
about the startling change which be-
came apparent about 4 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
minutes. Senator Pugh's services were
soon enlisted and he went to work with
will.
The result was, he said, the finding OF
several silver Democrats who had here
tofore refused to filibuster at all who
were willing to do all in their power,
and to use whatever means might ap-
pear most elective, to prevent the
reaching Of vote upon repeal. He said
there were ten or twelve Democrats who
would stand out to the end to prevent
this result, and who would resort to
fillbustering pure and simple to accom-
plish it ii necessary. Meantime the
Populists, PETER, Allen and Kyle, had
gathered about Senator Pener's desk.
An hour before Mr.. PETER had author
lzed the statement that the Populists
were willing to throw up their hands.
When they came out OF this confer
ence, into which Dubois was invited
before its close, they were all prepared
to continue the war to the bitter end.
FURTHER OFF THAN EVER.
When seen at o'clock, Senator
Faulkner said:
"Half an hour ago l told you vote
would be taken in week; now it looks
inrther OF than eve"
Senator Hawley was encountered
hurrying to catch train at 8 o'clock.
He was on the eve OF starting to the
Worlds Fair. at looks to me" he said,
"as ii we were about where we were
on the 7th of August last. l had hoped
to see the bill through, but 1 feel that
mustsee the fair, and it now looks as
though l might visit it and get back in
time for the finish"
Cloture is question which senators
discuss in whisper since the hot
words OF last week. There can be little
doubt that Senator Voorhees, had in
mind early in the day, when he said he
would ask for an adjournment instead
Of recess tonight, the bringing up Of
the cloture resolution tomorrow.
When he afterwards allowed Mr..
Faulkner to move recess instead OF an
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taking that question up tomorrow.
What he may design later in the week
is not known. He may be awaiting the
return Of Senator Hill, who is the real
author Of the cioture resol ution, and he
may be Of the opinion that the senate is
not in temper for the discussion
Of that question, debate upon which
generally excitea more feeling than any
other topic, There are, however, some
senators who think it should be given
preference over all other topics.
a SIGNIFICANT REMARK.
Senators Palmer and Mcpherson and
other repeal senators had long con.
ference with the President to-day.
When he returned to the senate cham.
Der Mr.. Palmer said he thought cloturc
would be undertaken soon. ut has to
come" he said, ITO be a question