The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-16
THE SILVER ISSUE.
It's Settlement Seems Remote Aooor.
ding to the Outlook.

It's Settlement Seems Remote Aocor-
ding to the Outlook.
Washington, Aug 15-John A. Cobb,
of Americus, was appointed by Secretary
Carlisle special deputy inspector Of RES.
nue., and assigned to duty In Georgia.
The appointment was obtained through
Speaker Crisp.
GEoRGIANs TO SPEAK ON SILVER.
The following Georgia members will
probably take part in the debate on the
silver question: Moses, livingston, Mad,
dox, Black, and Lawson. 1t is doubtful
if others will speak. Mr.. Moses speaks
tomorrow and Livingston Friday.
The House proceedings were somewhat
enlivened to-day by the attack
Of Mr.. Snodgrass Of Tennessee on his col
league, Mr.. Patterson, who spoke yester-
day and admitted he was against silver
Mr.. Snodgrass read extracts from Pat
terson,s campaign speeches last year in
favor of free coinage, quoting Mr.. Pat
terson's remark yesterday, Smart men
change sometimes; but fools never" Mr..
Snodgrass said his colleague ought TO
know, for he had broken the record Of
tener than any man he knew of. The Ten
nessee members applauded literally, but
MIR. Patterson was not present to hear.
UNCONDITIONAL REPEAL EXPECTED.
It looks now like unconditional repeal
will succeed in the House, but not in the
Senate. The poll of the Senate revised by
Senators Teller, Stewart and Jones' shows
this result: For unconditional repeal, %
republicans and IA democrats for condi-
tional repeal and free coinage, 26 demo-
Gratis, IA republicans, populists and
silverite; undecided, 2 republicans and 5
democrats.
Figures gathered from various can
vassers Of the House indicate ITO
republicans and 104 democrats who favor
repeal without wanting silver at any
ratio. Only one is credited to Georgia,
Mr.. Cabaniss. This vote, 2l4, leaves only
l42 to divide among silver men and the
doubtful list, and gives q majority Of ~
for unconditional repeal.
MAY BE AN ovEREsTIMATB.
This is the estimate of unconditional
repeal men, and it is most likely over
stated. Whether the above estimates
are exact or not, there appears a strong
probability that all efforts to settle the
silver question are going to be futile.
Just now it looks probable that all amend
ments to unconditional repeal in the House
will fail, yet free coinage at 20 to l may
be adopted. Silver men have the strong
est hope on that amendment. If that
fails the popularity Of that proposition
viii probably be sufficiently demonstrated
to commend it to the Senate.
THE SENATE VOTE UNCERTAIN.
1t appears almost certain the Senate will
not pass unconditional repeal. If the
Senate amends, and it is not agreed to by
the House. that leaves no legislation. If
both houses agree on q bill with a free
coinage provision, it is believed the Presi-
dent will veto 1t. Thus the entire sit
uation appears TO be unfavorable to the
accomplishment of anything.
SILVER MEN MUCH STRENGTHENED.
Senator Vests speech Monday has
greatly strengthened the silver men in
Senate. His attack on the Presidents
financial views, as expressed In the mes
sage, has had its effect, and it is under
stood that other senators will follow the
lead he has taken. 1t is considered
pretty certain that Mr.. Voorhees, ma
tional bank bill will pass the Senate,
though some democrats object to il as ap-
posed to the unvarying policy Of the party
for many years.
GOV. TILLMAN A PATENTEE.
A decision is expected in few days
from the commissioner of patents on the
application Of Governor Tillman, of South
Carolina, for authority to use the word
palmetto" as a trade mark for the dis
pensary liquors.