Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-04
CRISP SEES CARLISLE.
The Speaker Comes to Washington in
Response to a Telegram
SENT BY SECRETARY CARLISLE.
The Methods to be Employed to
Repeal the Sherman Law Dis
cussed-Mr. Crisp Favors the
Bank Tax Repeal-Condition of
Afs6rs in New York-Financlal
and Business News.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 3.-Speaker
Crisp arrived here this morning on an
early train and went at once to his Ola
ouarters at the Metropolitan Hotel. His
arrival was not generally known among
the politicians and be was permitted 10
have quiet rest after the fatigue OF
the journey from the South. Mr. Crisp
had not been here long, however, De-
fore he went TO the Treasury, where,
bv previous appointment, he had a con-
ference with the Secretary or tn
Treasury that lasted upwards OF an
hour.
This conference was the result OF
telegram that reached Mr.. Crisp and
hurried MIN 70 this city before Secretary
Carlisle's departure from Washington
for his intended trip 10 Chicago. The
Speaker declined 20 say what was the
Tsubiect matter OF this conference, but
the inference is drawn that In pertains
10 contemplated legislation In line with
the known policy Of the President.
The probability OF the repeal or the
sherman law was discussed, and 1t may
be that some conclusion was reached as
10 how legislation should be commenced
when Congress meets. After the con-
ference the speaker returned to his
hotel, where be will remain quietly un-
I'll late train tonight or early to-mor-
row morning, when he will 90 TO New
York to make speech before the Tam
many braves.
''My visit to Washington at this
time" said Mr.. Crisp, "was not the out
come OF the call for the early session Of
Congress, for, as. a matter Of fact, did
not know OF IL until after had left
home, and only heard Of ii after / was
on the train and coming this way. l be-
lieVe the action Of the President to be
exceedingly wise, and think all factions
can agree upon that for the reason that
however members Of Congress may dis
agree upon the question OF policy in
this financial legislation, IL is better
that the contest should come, for come
Il must as soon as possible,
and the earlier 1t is disposed
OF the better for all parties.
Whether the sherman purchasing act
will be repealed is a question I am un-
able 10 answer. My own position upon
that question needs no discussion now,
for I believe it is understood. 1 hsve
ject and have not seen them quoted TO
any extent, certainly not enough to en-
able me to form an intelligent opinion.
The early call for the session will
have a good effect, for il will put the
members to thinking, and cause them
10 discuss the subject with their const!-
tuents and thereby come here prepared
10 do something, and do II without un-
necessary delay. l think 10 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 expressed sentiments OF the party
as found in that platform.
While Judge Crisp avoided the decla-
ration OF his belief in the repeal OF the
Sherman law, his confidence that such
will be the result from the meeting OF
Congress was apparent. He evidently
hopes that the wishes OF the admins
tratlon will be carried out in this re-
spect.
Mr.. Crisp also intimRted that there
would probably be change In the rules
OF the House that would permit the ma
jority TO shoulder the responsibility Of
such action as might be determined
upon.
''How long the extraordinary session
will last no one can tell" he said, "for
there are things members will naturally
be deslrous OF entering upon, notably
the tariff. There will be no delay IN
getting TO work upon this most i'm
portant subject. and the Committee on
Ways and Means will begin the prelim-
mary work as soon as IL gets here.
Even should the extra session adjourn
without action this committee will
probably 20 ahead with the work dur
ing 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
the early fulfllment OF that pledge may
be expected"
Mr.. Crisp. In the further course Of /
his talk, expressed himself in favor Of |
the repeal OF the 10 per cent. tax on !
State banks and believed that this prop /
OsitiOn would carry.