The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-05

WASHINGTON, July a. Speaker
Crisp arrived here this morning on an
early train and went at once to his old
quarters at the Metropolitan hotel. His
arrival was not generally known among
the politicians, ana he was permitted
to have a guist rest after the fatigue
Of the journey from the South. Mr..
Crisp had not been here long, however,
before he went to the treasury, where
by previous appointment, he had con-
ference with the secretary of the treas
nry that lasted upward of an hour.
This conference was the result of tele-
gram that reached Mr.. Crisp and hur-
ried him 10 this city before Secretary
Carlisle's departure from Washington
for his intended trip to Chicago. The
speaker declined to say what was the
subject matter OF this conference, but
the inference is drawn that it pertained
TO contemplated legislation in line with
the known policy Of the president. The
probability of the repeal of the Sherman
law was discussed. and it may be that
some conclusion WIS reached as to how
legislation should be commenced when
congress meets. After the conference
the speaker returned to his hotel. where
he will remain quietly until a late
train tonight or early tomorrow morn
ing, when he will go to New York to
make speech before the Tammany
braves.
My visit to Washington at this time"
said Mr.. Crisp, was not the outcome of
the call for an early session of congress.
for, as a matter of fact l did not know of
ii. until after I had left home and only
heard Of it after I was on the train and
coming this way. I believe the action
Of the president to be exceedingly wise
and think all factions can agree upon
that for the reason that however MEM
bers of congress may disagree upon the
question Of policy in this financial legis-
lation, it is better that the contest should
come, for come il must, as soon as pos
sible, and the earlier it is disposed of the
better for all parties. Whether the Sher-
man purchasing act will be repealed is a
question / am unable to answer NY
own position upon that question needs
no discussion now, for 1 believe it is
understood. have not talked with men,
bers upon the subject and have not seen
them quoted to any extent, certainly not
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gent opinion. The subject has been fully
discussed in the press and it looks as if
there was an abundance Of expression in
favor Of the repeal. Speaking, however
from my personal knowledge of the
situation, / am unable to predict the out
come I would speak with more positive
ness had 1 been where 1 could have con
versed with the members The early
call for the session will have a good
effect, for it will put the members to
thinking and cause them to discuss the
subject with their constituents and
thereby come here prepared to do some
thing and do it without unnecessary
delay. I think it is safe to say that all
democrats desire to stand on the plat
form of the party and they will unite in
congress in carrying out such legislation
as viii harmonic with the expressed
sentiments Of the party as found in that
platform
While Judge Crisp avoided the ex-
press declaration of his belief in the re-
peal Of the Sherman law. his confidence
that such viii be the result from the
meeting Of congress was apparent. He
evidently hopes that the wishes of the
administration will be carried out in
this respect.
Mr.. Crisp also intimated that there
would probably be a change in the rules
Of the house that would permit the ma
5ority 10 shoulder the responsibility of
such action as might be determined upon.
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 PROPOSE
ton would carry. Concerning the or
ganization of the committees of the
house the speaker declined to talk. say
ing he had given that matter no con-
liberation. Later In the day a few MEM
bers now in the city called upon Mr..
Crisp and assured him of their friend
bhip and their support for the position
be held with such distinction during the
Fifty-second congress.
Secretary Carlisle decided not to re-
sumo the purchase of silver today
Whether silver purchases will be re-
sumed on Wednesday next is left open.
and will not be determined until
Wednesday.
THE NEW YORK BANKS.