Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-24
SITUATION CHAOTIC.
All Sorts of Silycr-Repeal Bill Ru-
mors Flying Around.
COMPROMISE KILLED BY GROVER.
The Administration stiIi for Uncondi-
tionai Repeal, and That Aione-Dis-
cussion Of Cioture.
Br telegraph to the pispatch.l

WASHINGTON. october 3.-When the
Senate closed its session to-day the situa-
ton could best be described as chaotic.
There were all sorts of rumors flying
around, and almost any conceivable con-
clusion could be deducted therefrom.
Early in the day 1t was understood that
the southern silver men had abandoned
any idea that they may have had OF con-
testing the question further, and that
being left WITHOUT their aid. the Republi-
can silver senators were forced TO give
up. Before night, however. the conh-
tions appeared to have changed, ana
where there was apparent peace and con-
cord there was every appearance or
continuation OF the already protracted
struggle. A few OF the southern Demo
Gratis began talking OF further protest
against unconditional repeal, and 1t Is
said this talk was not of the mildest char
acter Encouraged by this. the silver Re-
publicans took heart, and by the time
the Senate took its customary recess 1t
had been whispered about that the fight
was on again with renewed vigor. Just
when and how 1t will end no senator was
willing TO predict, but unless something
occurs In the meantime TO clear up the
atmosphere, there is little prospect or
vote this week.
THE MATTER OF CLOTURE.
II was the intention. 80 IL was reported,
Of Mr.. Voorhees, 10 have moved adjourn
ment tonight until tomorrow, but II
this ever was his purpose he changed the
programme at the last r,2ment, and Mr..
Faulkner made the usual motion for
recess until tomorrow. the hour being
changed to l0:30. 1t was said that the
idea Of having an adjournment was to
begin a new executive day, which would
have given chance to discuss the cioture
resolution. The change OF front on the
part of the silver men. however, led to
the belief that the time would be con-
sumed in a prolongation Of the discussion.
and II was deemed best to cOniine 1t 10
the bill Itself For this reason the recess
was taken.
Senator Aldrich, who has discussed the
matter with his colleagues. said this even
ing that ne believed the Republicans with
the exception OF somewhat less than
dozen, would favor reasonable ciOture
rule but they were not inclined to take
up with the suggestions found In any
that have been submitted TO the Senate
up TO this time He was quite sure the
Republicans would not join in any request
to the Vice-President. and that the cio-
ture they favored would have TO come
before the Senate In her regular way.
THE PRESIDENT AGAINST COMPRo-
MISE.
On Sunday, It should be said. promi-
nent official. not Cabinet officer. gave
out the following authoritative statement
of MIR. Clevean's Views as to the proposed
compromise measure which 1t was then
expected would soon be brought before
the Senate:
"The President adheres to the posi-
ton that the purchasing clause OF the
Sherman silver law should be uncondi-
tionally repealed. The lower house OF
Congress voted for repeal by an over
wheIming majority, a majority In the
Senate are i'm favor of unconditional
repeal. and the sentiment OF the country
demands the passage OF the pending bill.
"It is not true that Secretary Carlisle
is or has been in favor Of the compromise
which was subscribed 10 by a number
Of senator's on Saturday. He and the
other members of the Cabinet are opposed
TO that measure"
THE ABOVE OFFICIAL.
The above statement came from
source emitting it TO full credence. The
President. in response TO direct appeals
from senator's, has discreetly refrained
hitherto from making any statements
which could be construed as indicating
desire of debating To Congress, but In
discussions which have taken place in the
Cabinet he has fully expressed his views.
The announcement made last night Is
understood to be reflection of the views
so expressed He believes that the major
ity OF the Senate is in favor Of uncon-
ditional repeal. and that means should
be devised to enable the majority TO give
effect to its opinions.
This clear indication that the projected
compromise, If passed into law. would
nrohably be met with the Executive veto
added new clements Of difficulty to the
situation. of course. and at best another
week OF tireless talk seems unavoidable.