The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-10-25


among themselves and with those VINO
chanced to stroll in as If they had just re-
turned @ ed from long journey , ana q m had oysr nIt
or as IL they had become accustomed TO
the long hours and had become so attached
to the chamber that they felt loath to leave
out and found the sun still shining, an un-
usual experience with them of late, most OF
them drew long breath OF relief They
realized, apparently, for the first time, that
the end was reallv near, and began TO
make plans for the future They asked
themselves whether they were going to ad-
journ until time for beginning the regular
session. Apparently they had not thought
to discuss this vital question among them,
selves while in the Senate chamber ana
when there might have been an inter-
change of views which would have been of
value. Left to himself, and with only MS
personal convenience and comfort to con-
slider, each Senator would probably decide
in favor of adjournment Immediately after
the passage of the repeal bill. Most OF the
Republicans, Populists and many of the
Democrats said that they expected Con-
gress to adjourn early next week unth the
first Monday in December
Senator Faulkner, who has acted as Sen
ator Voorheess principal aid In the long
spoken to upon the subject. that he be-
lieved adjournment would soon follow.
There is nothing he said, Ito be gained
by remaining here now. There is no leg
islation pressing The ways and means
committee of the House will not conclude
its labors upon the tariff bill and have it In
fore the 20th of November, if then. / think
Congress might as well adjourn and let
that committee continue its work Most OF
the Senators came here expecting to re-
main only two or three weeks, leaving their
affairs at home in bad condition. Naturally,
they wish to return and have few weeks
TO put things in order before taking up
the work OF the regular session. 1t would
be hard work to hold a quorum. Conse-
Quently, think, we shall adjourn soon."
The older leaders of the Democratic party,
upon whom the decision will largely rest,
We're not quite so confident of adjournment.
Senator Harris said there was a great deal
for Congress to do, and he did not see why
1t should not proceed with the work with,
German refused to discuss the question at
all, saying taat it had not been canvassed.
THE DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.
The conference of silver Democrats held
to-day to decide whether filibustering should
be resorted to was not large nor long con-
tinued, but upon its decision hung the inn
portant question of the possible defeat Of
the bill. and certainly that of the delay of
its passage. They simply canvassed the sit
uation and concluded that it was not wise
policy to attempt to make good the promise
they had made yesterday to the silver Re-
publicans of making further opposition to the
bill by the use Of obstructive tactics. They
made that pledge while laboring under a
fit of resentment over the defeat of their
SUBJECT fully they concluded that, while
their constituents would justify them in
making as strong a fight for silver as they
could make in a legitimate and regular
way, their people would not indorse them
In resulting to flibustering methods. They
also recognized the fact that with a ma
jority In the Senate against them they
would be compelled to yield sooner or later
and that If they should succeed in getting
any concession whatever 1t would be of
very small consequence. Furthermore
they contended that if the settlement of the
ness depression would be laid at the doors
of silver. Taking all these matters into
consideration, as they also did the physical
condition of members of the Senate on both
sides who have been through the long seige,
they concluded to repress their resentment
and yield Immediately. Senator Harris was
publicans. Immediately afterwards halt
was called upon an incipient filibuster, and
the long fight was practically at end.
The Republican silver men conferred
among themselves briefly and agreed that
1t would be q. waste of time and in every
way foolish, because in the end futile, to
continue the fights Two of the Populist
Senator's had agreed to abide by the de-
cision Of the Republicans I'VE were ready
in unison, to reporter "and could
have continued the fight for some time with
a al little assistance, but we are willing to
The fight has gone on long enough and has
terminated in a way to show that neither
of these parties are friendly to silver. We
feel badly to have silver receive this set
back but, politically, we view the situation
with complacency. We cannot mourn, for
to make millions Of votes for the Popu-
lists"
The silver Republicans and repeal Repub-
licanS made a mild but Intellectual effort
to unite forces before the close by bringing
Senator's Sherman and Teller together, but
they soon found that they could not unite
upon a measure that would stand any
likelihood of receiving the necessary ma
jority to insure its passage. The repeal
b1iaor sod thaxx1
ing to support bill providing for the pur-
chase and coinage of 100000 ounces of sill
yer per month. until Jan. 1, 1896. and also
providing for the issuance of 100000, 600
worth of bonds. The silver Republicans
did not consider that this proposition Of
fered @ them hen, much 11 more In the interest Of
| measure which knocked over yester-
! day. They also said it would be impossible.
| the support necessary to pass the bill from
| the Democrats or Populists.
TELLER GIVES IT UP
| Upon being asked this evening if he did
| not think ii would have been better in tha
| interests Of silver, for the silver Republic
| ans to accept the Democratic compromise
| bin than to refuse that and take in its
stead unconditional repeal, Senator Teller
| said: Possibly it would have been and
| probably that would have been done If it
had been in the power if the silver Repub-
| EcanS to control the matter. Such was not
| the case, however. That was distinctly a.
| Democratic measure and the agreement
| for its support was signed by the Demo-
| Gratis who did sign ii with the understand
| ing that if all the Democratic Senators
| did not attach their names il was not to
| be binding upon any of them. Hence, when
| eight of the Democratic Senators refused
| TO give their assent to the compromise the
| agreement was no longer binding upon
those who had signed. Further there
| would have been no chance of getting the
bill through even if the silver Republicans
the executive had signified it's disapproval
| OF the bill. 1t was not only impossible
| then to get the additional eight Demo-
| cratic signatures, but those already OBJ
| tanned could not be held. If, therefore, all
| the silver Republicans had allowed them
selves to be controlled by the agreement
the compromise bill would have been no
| stronger than, for instance, the free-coinaee
amendment; not as strong even. 1t would
| OF the silver Democrats and the silver Re-
| publicans. 1t would probably not have got
ten any Of the Populist support AS a
| matter of fact, however il would have
been impossible to hold the silver Demo-
| Gratis. Some of them were only too we'll
| pleased to have the agreement declared off,
for they did not consider the compromise
as desirable as unconditional repeal"
| Mr.. Teller is well-nigh exhausted by his
long vigil and hard work in the Senate
| since the silver fight began. He said to-
night that he did not believe that he could
have continued the ordeal for another
| month. He expects to start away on
| a recCperative tour, and says he will prob
ably extend his trip TO Mexico. Mr.. Teller