The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-12
A BUSY DAY IN THE HOUSE.
The Debate for Unconditional Repeal
Begun.

Introduced by Mr.. Bland, who Nov
ed the Previous Question, Which
Would Have Cut of Debate-This
Effect, if not the Purpose, was De-
feated Under the Leadership of Mr..
Cannon, Republican, who Secured
Tellers, and then Yea and Nay
Vote. 217 to 100.
Washington, Aug. 11.-President
Cleveland slipped out of town quietly
this morning and, in accordance with his
custom, he kept secret the hour of his
departure He came into the white
house from "Woodley" last evening,
spending the night there, and at twenty
minutes of o'clock this morning left the
mansion in his carriage for the Pennsyl-
vania railroad station, where he was
joined by Secretary Lamont. There
were few people in the station at the
time, and Mr.. Cleveland and Mr. Lamont
passed unnoticed to the train platform,
where they boarded special car at
tached to the Richmond and Danville ex-
press, which drew out for New York at
7;05 o'clock.
WILL BE ABSENT TILL SEPTEMBER.
Mr. Cleveland has made his arrange
ments for remaining atBuZzard's Bay un-
til September l. Coll Lamont has bust
ness in New York, but he will probably
extend his trip to Sorrento, Me, where
his wife and family are staying for the
summer. He will return to Washington
about the middle of next week.
The following statement, made by the
President, was given out for publication
this afternoon:
IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT.
''My absence from the capital at this
time may excite some surprise, in view of
my intense interest in the subject now
awaiting the determination of congress-
Though my views and recommendations
have already been officially submitted to
that body, and though l am by no means
certain l could further aid in bringing
about the result which seems so neces-
sary, it would be a great satisfaction to
me if l could remain at the scene of ac-
tion. But, whether l am here or else
where, | shall look with hope and conf
dence to the action of those upon whom
the responsibility now rests of relieving
our people from their present dangers and
difficulties. am going back to my sum
mer home at the seashore because
from the strain to which have been sub
iected since the 4th of March to fit me to
again assume the duties and labors which
await me here. l have been counseled by
those whose advice can't disregard that
the further rest l contemplate is abso-
lutely necessary % my health and
strength shall remain away during the
month of August, and shall devote myself
to rest and outdoor recreation"
MIR. CLEVELAND CovETs sECLUsIoN.
"My days doings will be devoid of in
terest to the public, and | shall be ex-
ceedingly pleased if can be free from the
attention of newspaper correspondents
Secretaries Carlisle and Gresham and
Postmaster General Bissel left here at
o'clock this afternoon for Deer Park, Md,
where they will remain until Monday.
SECRETARY CARLISLE REMAINS.
It is announced at the treasury depart
ment that Secretary Carlisle is giving his
undivided attention at this time to- finan-
cial matters, and will continue to do so
for some time, to the exclusion Of appoint
ments. This morning there was a con-
ference between Secretary Carlisle, AS
sistant Secretaries Hamlin and Curtis,
Treasurer Morgan and Treasurer Meline,
in regard to the great dearth of currency
in circulation.
CURRENCY CIRCULATION TO BE INCREASED.
1t was decided to exhaust every means
at the disposal of the treasury to assist
in putting currency in circulation Dur
ing Mr.. Carlisle's absence Secretary Ham
lin is acting Secretary of the Treasury.
FEvERIsH FEELING IN THE HOUSE.
The House this morning was in a hustle
of intense excitement. Members met in
groups, talking over the situation, and the
universal question was, "Have the silver
and anti-silver men reached an agree
ment?"
Silver was ON every mans tongue, and
silver will be on every mans tongue for
the next fortnight, as the conference has
practically agreed to limit debate to that
period of time, the debate to begin imme-
mediately after the reading of the journal
to-day.
A BILL FOR PARTIAL REPEAL.
After the reading of the Journal Will
son, of West Virginia, offered for present
consideration a bill TO repeal part of the
act approved July IA, 1890 (Sherman act).
1t provides that so much of the act ap-
proved July IA. 1890, as directs the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to purchase from
time TO time silver bullion to the aggre-
gate amount of 4,500,000 ounces, or so
much thereof as may be offered in each
month at the market price thereof, not
exceeding 81 for 3714 grains of pure sill
Yer, and to issue in payment for such pur-
chases treasury notes of United States,
be, and the same is hereby repealed. But
this repeal shall not impair nor in any
manner affect the legal tender quality of
standard silver dollars heretofore coined,
and the faith and credit of the United
States are hereby pledged TO maintain the
parity of the silver coin Of the United
States at the present legal ratio, or such
other ratio as may be established by law.
THE DEBATE AGREEMENT OFFERED.
Representative Bland offered agree
ment made this morning governing the
course of debate 1t limits debate to four
teen days, the session continuing from
IL o'clock a. m to o'clock D. m, and
with night sessions for debate only, if de-
sired. The vote first to be taken to be on
the bill TO be presented as a substitute
for Mr.. Wilson bill, providing for free
coinage at the ratio Of l6 TO /. If that
fail, then at ratios running from II to up
to 20 TO ]. If they all fail, then vote on
the revival of the Bland-Allison act of
1878; and then on original measures.
THE SUBSTITUTE FREE COINAGE BILL.
The substitute bill of the free coinage
caucus was called for and presented by
Mr.. Bland. MIR. Bland demanded the
previous question on his order, but this
was antagOnized by the republicans, un-
der the leadership Of Mr. Cannon, who
wanted time to debate the question.
Under the ruling of the speaker, in the
absence of the rules or an agreement, or