The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

Says that sherman "rousn'
chief-Dsrkssf Hour for the Measure

chfef-Bsrhstf Ho"f t"I fhT $780,"
No man in the Senate was more peas
ed at the adjournment than Mr. WIZ
bees. chairman of the Committee on
Finance, who was the manager OF the sn-
yer repeal bill in the Senate during sne
long weeks that the measure was unue'
discussion. After II was all over Al.
Voorhees, was asked 20 give his views
on the contest and the prospect Tor tne
future. He was 10th to talk, but hhdi'y
spoke: 80
,eThe adjournment OF this iong-to-be-
repoernbered session OF Congress brings
with II a sense Of relief" he said. we
me, amidst the crash OF business disas-
ters bank failures, all the distressful
Incidents Of one OF the worst financial
nanics ever known In this or any other
country. We adjourn with quiet business
circles. and a fair degree OF restored
confidence prevailing In all parts OF the
country II will, Of course, take time for
the various business pursuits to fully
recover from the overwhelming financial
shock and depression which have az
nIcted the country for the last six
months, but the signs Of healthy i'm
provement are now visible on every hand,
and good omens for the employment OF
labor cheer us from all quarters.
with a careful fair and honest re-
vision Of tariff taxation now to follow
at the regular session, only thirty days
distant. I predict that we viii enter upon
a solid and lasting career Of prosperity
for the laboring and producing masses
OF every section OF our beloved and
glorious Union
'Tn looking back over the incidents and
scenes which marked the session Just
closed. I have nothing but pleasant and
kindly feelings towards all. ] attribute
my success I'm the management or my
bill to the fact that, while firm and
in pushing 1t forward,
aimed at all times to be patient. liberal
and fair toward every member OF the
Senate, and 1 am now thoroughly con-
WINGED that a contrary course would
have resulted in defeat. I believe SUCH
is the opinion also Of every other sena-
tor; very many Of them have personally
so assured me.
"The darkest hour for the bill was al
ter Senator Shermans famous interview
n month ago. I'm which he encouraged It's
enemies. and discouraged its friends, by
declaring in the strongest terms that I'M
conditional repeal could never pass lhe
Senate felt that blow more than any
other in the long contest, and, In my
Judgment, It prolonged the fight at least
two weeks. Mr. Sherman was very a1X-
ious for a compromise embracing the IS
sue OF bonds. and that was the meaning
and purpose OF his strong speech in the
Senate, when he arraigned the Democratic
side Of the chamber for having so long de-
layed an effort OF compromise. All these
ntterances and dismal predictions on the
part Of the acknowledged leader OF the
Republican party could have but one et-
feet.
"They encouraged Mr.. Teller, Mr.. Du-
Dos and their allies TO fight on, and they
,hlled and dampned the hopes and cal
of many staunch supporters Of the bill.
nave very great respect for Mr.. Sherman's
nigh ability and for him personally, but l
nave never believed. and DO not now,
hat he had any real liking for the bill,
n that ne keenly desired its enactment
nto law, unless it carried an amendment
providing for the issuance Of goodly
supply Of government bonds.
81 do not, however, desire TO indulge
In a word of unhnd criticism Of any one,
md / gladly bear testimony 10 the kind,
intiring, faithful support which the bin
received from the large body Of Repubh-
AN senators who finally gave II their
yotes.
ION the Democratic side OF the chamber,
while there were very strong differences
II opinion, I do not know of a single un-
friendly feeling left by the protracted dis
.ussion. Neither party organization nor
PERSONAL relations have been disturbed
We will take up our work on the tariff
md other great questions when we meet
here in December as II nothing had hap
)ened TO mar our peace with one another
II to impair our strength for the public
good. Our faith In the present lie and
thoroughly patriotic administration has
never been greater than now and. 10 my
mind. the future wears a bright and
promising aspect "-Washingto Post.