The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-04
CRISP At THE CAPITAL.
The EZ-SpGakeT Has An Hours Talk
With Secretary Carlisle.

Fight.
Washington, July 3-Speaksr Crisp
arrived this morning on an early train
and went at once to his old quarters at
the Metropolitan hotel His arrival was
not generally known among the politi-
clans and he was permitted to have
quiet rest after the fatigue of his journey
from the south. MIR. Crisp had not been
here long, however, before he went to
the treasury, where, by previous appoint
ment, he had a conference with the secre-
tary of the treasury that lasted
upwards Of an hour. This conference
was the result of telegram that reached
Mr.. Crisp and hurried him to this city
before Secretary Carlisles departure
frem Washington for his intended trip to
Chicago. The speaker declined to say
what was the subject matter of this CON
ference, but the inference is drawn that
it pertained to contemplated legislation
in line with the known policy of the
President. The probability of the repeal
of the Sherman law was discussed and it
may be that some conclusion was reached
as to how legislation should be commenced
when congress meets. After the con-
ference the speaker returned to his hotel,
where he viii remain quietly until a late
train tonight or early tomorrow morn
ing when he goes to New York to make
speech before the Tammany Braves.
TNDoRsEs THE PKBsIDENT's ACTION.
"My visit to Washington at this time"
said Mr.. Crisp, twas not the outcome of
the call for the early session of congress,
for, as a matter of fact l did not know of
it until after l had left home, and only
heard of II after l was on the train and
coming this way. / believe the action of
the President to be exceedingly wise, and
l think all factions can agree upon this,
for the reason that, however, the mem
bers of congress may disagree upon the
question of policy i'll this financial legisla-
tion, it is better that the contest shonld
come, for come it must as soon as possible,
and the earlier it is disposed of, the bet
ter for all parties. Whether the Sher-
man purchasing act will be repealed is
a question: l am unable to answer My
own position upon that question needs no
discussion now, for l believe it is under
stood. l have not talked with members
upon the subiect-and have not seen them
quoted to any extent, certainly not
enough to enable me to form an intelh-
gent opinion. The subject has been fully
discussed in the press, and it looks asif
there was an abundance of expression in
favor of repeal. Speaking, however,
from my personal knowledge of the situa-
alton, am unable to predict the out
come. 1 could speak with more
positiveness had been where
l could have cOnversed with
the session will have a good effect, for it
will put the members to thinking and
cause them to discuss the subject with
their constituents and thereby come here
prepared to do something and do it with
out unnecessary delay. | think it is safe
to say that all democrats desire to stand
on the platform of the party, and they
will unite in congress in carrying out such
legislation as will harmonic with the ex-
pressed sentiments of the party as found
in that platform" "
A CHANGE IN THE RULES.
While Judge Crisp avoided an express
declaration of his belief in repeal of Sher-
man law, his confidence that such would
result rom the meeting of congress was
apparent. He evidently hopes that the
wishes of the administration will be car
ried out in this respect. Mr. Crisp also
intimated that there would probably be a
change in the rules of the House that
would permit the majority to shoulder the
responsibility of such action as might be
determined upon.
a Z.
as did the members also" continued Mr.
Crisp, "that thore ought to be some
change in the rules in order to enable us
to more. speedily come to vote upon any
proposition upon which a vote was
deemed necessary. Tt is hard
to tell what form such change
will take, and that is matter
of detail that can only be agreed upon af-
ter congress meets. In the present rules
there is a method by which a vote can be
reached on the report of the committee on
rules, and whether 1t is advisable TO alter
this is a question that must await the ac-
tiOn Of congress.
Whatever is done, it is certain that
there will be no curtailment Of full and
liberal debate. Financial matters will
first come before this congress for consid-
Grafton, for that is the reason for the call
ing of the extra session, and the President
will. no doubt, enter into his reasons more
in detail when he sends his message.
than he did in his call, and by that mes
sage congress will be largely guided.
LENGTH OF THE SESSION.
''How long the extra session will last
no one can tell, for there are other things
the members will naturally be desirous
of entering upon, notably the tariff
There will be no delay in getting to
work upon this most important subject,
and the committee on ways and means
will begin the preliminary work as soon
as it gets here. Even should congress
adjourn, this committee will probably 90
ahead with its work during the recess, SO
that there need be no delay In prosecuting
the labor of tariff reform This is one of
the questions upon which the party has
decided there shall be pursued a vigorous
policy and early fulfllment of that
pledge may be expected"
Mr. Crisp in the further course of his
talk expressed himself In favor of the re-
peal Of the l0per cent tax on the state
banks and believed that this proposition
would be carried.
Concerning the organization of the com
mittees of the house, the speaker declin-
ed to talk, saying he had given that mat
ter no consideration. He is a candidate
for reelection as speaker and said that he
would return to Washington about July
90 and remain. Later in the day the few
members now in the city called upon MIR
Crisp and assured him of their friendship
and support for the position he held with
such distinction during the Fifty-Second !
THE INTERVIEW A CORDIAL ONE.
Presumably the interview of Secretary
Carlisle and MIR. Crisp was cordial, for
the secretary accompanied the Georgian
to his door and shook his hand warmly.
Tonight Mr. Crisp is In his room, racked !
by toothache. He suffers so much that |
he has given up the trip to New York to-