The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-27
Senator Sherman Had Not Made Up
His Mind This Morning.
he CoNSULqS WITH VOORHEES,.
The Impression Prevails That He May
Introduce an Amendment-This Pos
sibiIity Causes Much Uneasiness
Among the Democrats.

WASHINGTON, Oct. N.--To-day's ses,
sion of the senate did not convene without
the usual accompanying rumor relative to
some thing which had transpired over
night This time 1t took the shape OF a
rumor that there had been conference of
republicans at the residence of Mr.. Sher-
man, which had been attended by Senators
Hale. Dubois, Manderson, and others.
The purpose Of this alleged conference was
IN consider the proposed bond amendment
of Mr.. Sherman and fix up coalition be-
tween the republicans and the silver men.
This story was promptly exploded by Mr..
Henderson, who said there was no truth
ir it. Concerning the bond amendment
of Mr.. Sherman, Mr.. Henderson said he
did not think it would be introduced.
"There ought to be an issue of bonds" I"
continued Mr.. Henderson, "but the sug-
gestion of action in that direction ought
to come from the other side OF the cham
ber."
Sherman and the Bond Question.
Mr.. Sherman himself does not make the
positive statement that he will not intro
duce the bond amendment. He said this
"
mind. Before tho senate convened Mr..
Sherman was in consultation with Mr..
Voorhees, in the finance committee room,
and 1t is believed that Mr.. Sherman was
again told that any proposition to saddle
bonds on the repeal bill would be taken as
an open declaration of unfriendliness to the
bill Other senators who are members of
the finance committee are said to have
stated to Mr.. Sherman that they would
look upon such action as breach Of good
faith, inasmuch as the bill reported to the
senate was the result of the joint action Of
members of both parties. Democratic
members went SO far as to say that when
the time came they would provide for
bonds il it was necessary, and that GER
tainly no attempt would be made TO pass
such bill until the matter had been Off
cially called to the attention OF the senate
by the secretary of the treasury himself or
the executive.
Attorney Generals Opinion.
When Mr.. Sherman pointed out the
necessity for the issue Of bonds he was met
by the democrats on the committee with
the opinion Of the attorney general, who
construes the law OF 1875 as authorizing
the secretary of the treasury to issue bonds
when In his discretion It became necessary.
II bonds of . different character were
needed, Mr.. Sherman was informed that
the democratic party would take care of
the matter.
Uneasincss Among Democrats.
Although Mr.. Sherman has declined to
state positively what no will do, the inn
preston prevails that he may introduce
the amendment and the possibility of such
ction has caused much uneasiness among
the democrats who see in such action
menace to the speedy passage OF the bill
voorhees, has asserted that no amendment
shall be tackled to the bill, and that the
measure shall go through just as it was
reported from the committee. IL is as
serted that many Of the republicans will
not support Mr.. Sherman IL he presents
the amendment, not because they believe
1t will jeopardize the cause of repeal,
but that democrats should take the in
itiative IL they desire bonds.