The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-08

Nc'iulHb lHAl the house CoNltIctS on tHe
tariff bill should not be embarrassed by
instructions of any character from their
Democratic associates.
This action Of the caucus was disap-
pointing 10 its promoters. who had hoped
for a different result, whereby a speedy
settlement Of the matters in dispute be-
tween the two houses might be reached.
Another disappointment awaited those
present in that Mr. Wilson, chairman Of
the Ways ana Means Committee, failed
10 inform the caucus what progress the
cOniertes had made; what propositions
had been advanced and rejected by the
representatives. OF the two houses. and
when, in his opinion, report cOuN Dc
made
NOR Dm CRISP.
Nor did Speaker Crisp. who spoke at
length. throw anv lleht on the situation.
for the most that he said was that an
agreement might be reached At an early
day. while he dampenci the spirits oi
those who are presslns for am carry ad.
1Ournment by saying that Congress might
remain In session ninety days, but thdt
tariff bill satisfactory TO the country
would be passed before IL adjourned.
statement made by Mr.. Boatner, OF Louis
lana, on the authority Of senator NILS
that the House must recede from It's
Objection to the Senate amendments
tariff bill is to be expected.
The characterization of this Geclara-
ton by Mr.. Cooper, Of Indiana, as
bluff" seemed likely for "a moment 10
result I'm an acrimonious debate. IL did
rot. however. 50 result, and the entire
proceedings were characterized by
spirit Of harmony ana good feeling.
NEWs FROM ALABAMA.
Before the serious work of the caucus
began, telegram was read from the
clerks desk announcing That Colonel
Oates had carried Alabama by "a ma-
loud applause, and put everybody IN Il
good humor.
Mr.. Holman. the chairman Of the eau
Gus committee, presided. The rol-cal
disclosed The presence Of lGS members,
an unusually large number.
MK. BYNUM's RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Bynpm. Of Indiana. who was the
moving spirit in securing the caucus,
promptly offered the following:
Whereas, House blll 1864, for the reduc-
zion of taxation, and 10 provide revenue
for the GOvenment, passed the House
on the first day OF February, and the
Senate on tho third day of July. and
was sent 10 conference on the seventh day
of July last. ana
Whereas the commercial interests Of the
country have been held i'm suspense,
awaiting final settlement Of the ques-
tiOn. and
Whereas the people Of the whole coun-
trv have through The public press and by
petitions and memorials 20 both houses
of Congress. demanded speedy decision,
that the Industries may as soon MS pos
sible be adjusted 10 the proposed changes,
and
Whereas conferces appointed by the two
houses 10 hold a fun and free conference
over the disagrecing votes Of the TWO
houses, have had the matters IN dispute
under consideration for q month ana
nave nay, IaiIed to come To any agreement
Whereas The House OF Representatives
under the Constitution ~ tho United
States as clothed ,yith tha exclusive roura.
TO originate bins raising ro,.onua ana is
upon am anenlfrert4 rr,roeoI Ly tbe
Senate freely and wfihouf restraint and
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LlNlNGeToSE'~ SUBSTITUTE.
Mr. TJvincst0na offered the fol1ovvipo,
as a substitute for Mr. Bvnl,rn's. mo
Resolved THAT w. have unlimited CON
ndence I'm the House confere-e ana re-
quest them to present "a tariff biIl mat
viii meet the plodees and princiUles of
the campaign and platform OF 1892.
In the discussion on these resolutions
Chairman Wilson OF the Ways and Means
Committee. said he was glad of an oppor-
tunIty 10 meet the Democrats In council,
nul nlshl Ho' nave seiecled ms tline Tor
.ll .ue Pun us. re r "a hot Cohslder IL IOr-
tuHd'c Jus1 al tie iiiile Wheh the SITUATION
VIZ, wa, Ntpa ii"o"i iaSt VIZ iuu lni9
"a. a.. t.S cGI LOT Il caucus hho9iu
a. NIr Rvnu,n's reenintl, - 80. -, -
- ia g. .,nrae-.l .,s.',f,, -. -
ro,, f.r.as bad h.en d,i,'r nI 80 IN,
doing Referrine to the merits of he TWO
measures Mr. Wilson said fhat The Uouse
bill proved to be acceptable 10 the people.
while the Senate bill appareutlv had
not He appreciated the necessity OF the
Democrats passing some Dill. but IL was
not desirable that that bin should be one
which would put the Democrats upon the
defensive lie expressed the opinion that
II necessary more than Il month might be-
Well spent IN reaching an agreement upon
a proper DlIl. II ihe house conierees az
result. honorable alike to the House and and
snTe1 snT 9eaa, 6e ca nu 'S Mo fnd no M IN "'a MS aps M
ion, be haste6ed BY any action hat Would i
- tbov ~@,,Id h1iJ o,ii fo, ent,t I..,i,1.