The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-10-25


which have taken place in the sit
uation with reference to the repeal
bill since that measure was introduced
in the senate there has never before
been day which has witnessed so many
as has the one which closed with Sena-
ator Faulkner's motion for a recess at
O'Clock this afternoon.
The day started in with the announce
ment that the compromise was "off. !"
Many were inclined to doubt the an
nouncement this morning that the admin
istration had set its seal of disapproval
upon the democratic compromise, but a
very little inquiry was necessary to sat
isfy them of the correctness of this
statement. Then came the talk on the
part of some senators of adjournment
as the best remedy for the situation,
and that was soon met with the asser-
ton that closure would be the proper
thing on the program Speedily were
these announcements followed with the
rumor that the silver tnen were willing
TO surrender unconditionally and allow
the repeal bill to be passed without fur
ther opposition. Lastly came the definite
announcement, made almost simultane-
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morrow at cloture and the silver men
had reorganized their forces and were
prepared to continue the fight indefin-
itely.
Senator Dubofs's Move.
The most interesting development of
the day was on the silver side. Whether
given ont in earnest or for a, purpose,
some Of the silver senators announced
when they heard that the compromise
bill would not be presented that they
would make no more factious opposi-
ton, but would give way as soon as
their prepared speeches were concluded
and let the repeal bill pass. Senator
Dubois was instrumental in bringing
about the startling change. which be
came apparent about 4 o'clock. He
crossed over to the democratic side of
the chamber and began to investigate.
He met with much encouragement.
The situation was changed in ten min
utss. Senator Pugh's services were soon
enlisted and he went to work with
will. The result was, he said, the find
ing Of several silver democrats who had
heretofore refused to filibuster at all,
who were willing to do all In their
power and to use whatever means might
appear most effective to prevent the
reaching of vote upon repeal He said
there were ten OF twelve democrats who
would stand out to the end to prevent
this result and who would resort to fill
clustering, pure and simple, to accom-
plish 1t If necessary. Meantime the pop
ulists, PETER, Allen and Kyle, had gath
cred about Senator PETERS desk. An
hour before Mr.. PETER had authorized
he afo fhof "a r0r1t1fsfE
willing to throw up their hands. When
they came out of this conference into
which Dubois was invited before fits
close, they were all prepared to continue
the war to the bitter end.
Two Tart Interviews.
When seen at o'clock Senator Faulk-
ner said: Half an hour ago told you
a vote would be taken in week; now it
looks further off than ever"
Senator Hawley was encountered hur-
rying to catch trian at o'clock. He
was on the eve of starting to the worlds
fair.
'It looks TO me-" he said, "as IL we
were about where we We're on the 7th of
August last. had hoped to see the bill
through, but I feel that must see the
fair, and now It looks as If might visit
it and get back in time for the finish"
Cloture is a question which senator's
discuss in whisper since the hot words
Of last week. There can be little doubt
that Senator Voorhees, had in mind early
in the day, when he said he would ask
for adjournment instead Of a recess to-
night, the bringing up of the cloture
resolution tomorrow. When he after
ward allowed Mr.. Faulkner to move a
recess instead of an adjournment he cut
of all possibility Of taking that question
up tomorrow. What he may design later
in the week Is not known. He may be
awaiting the return of Senator Hill. who
IS the real author OF the cloture resolu-
ton, and he may be of the opinion that
the senate is not in temper for the dis
cussion Of that question, debate upon
which generally excites more feeling than
upon any other topic. There are. how
ever, some senator's who think IL should
be given preference over all other topics.
Confer with the President.
Senators Palmer and Mcpherson and
other repeal senators had long confer
ence with the president today. When he
returned to the senate chamber Mr.. Pal
mer said he thought cloture would be
undertaken soon. "It has come" he
said, Ito be a question whether the min
ority shall rule; II Is more important
even than the financial question. We
shall have to have that fight out
It Is believed that Senator Palmer ex-
messed the sentiments OF the execu-
tive The senators with whom he talked
got Aat impression. IF this is truer