The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-31
DEADLOCK UNBROKEN.
TARIFF CUSFEREBs ADJOURN SUB
JECT 70 CALL or CHAIRMAN.
SENATE and House Conferees as Far Apart
ms Ever on Coal, Iron Ore and sugar.
House Democrats Determined.

WASHINGTON, July 3O-The President
and Secretary Carlisle had an extended
conference after o'clock this afternoon,
presumably on the tariff situation.
The Democratic conferees on the tariff,
bill were in session more than an hour
this forenoon. but failed to reach an agree
ment on the three items Of coal, iron ore
and sugar.
The House conferees maintained their
previous position Of standing by the
House bill and the Senate members were
equally firm IN their attitude OF loyalty
to the Senate.
At / o'clock the Democratic and Re-
publican cOnferees met and the situation
was announced 10 the full committee
The c0nferees then adjourned subject to
the call OF the chairman.
VOORHEES, AND VEST ABSENT.
Messrs. Voorhees, and Vest were not
present. Mr. Voorhees, Is confined to his
bed and the impression prevails that his
condition is worse than has been pub
licly acknowledge Mr.. Vest was at the
Capitol, but remained in his commit
tee-rOom. He has erysipe'as and his
face is painted up with iodine, so he
remained away from the conference, sub
tect to call If his presence there was
needed.
When Mr.. Harris made the statement
that the Democrats were unable to agree
and they would consider the matter fur
ther, Mr.. Allison, speaking for the Rep
leans, said that he hoped the Democrats
would get together ana agree upon some
thing as soon as possible, as the country
was anxiOusly awaiting final action, and
that such action should be had.
In anticipation of some such result as
has happened, Mr.. Springer had cir
culated a call for a caucus of the House
Democrats 70 meet Tuesday, but this
a n Of
changed to Thursday.
Meme Of the House cOnferees signed
tho call for this caucus, and they are dls-
posed TO regard II as reflection upon
them. This proposed caucus was not,
however, touched upon at the tarin
conference this morning.
HOUSE DEMOCRATS DETERMINED.
II Is apparent, even TO casual OBJ
server, that the House Democrats have
determined not 10 accept the Senate blll
without some concession. Three Of the
four House cOnf6TceS, MeSsrs. Wilson,
Montgomery and Turner are willing 10
remain in seesion until the 9Th OF next
March rather than 10 surrender TO the
Senate Mr.. Mcmillan, the remaining
member Of the House Committee. is more
liberal. and Is willing 10 meet the Senate
Conferees In more cOnciliatOry spirit
The House cOnfereeS know, however
that their position has the endorsement
Of the President and Speaker Crisp, as
well as that Of majority OF the leading
members Of the party on the noOr and
this Is great encouragement TO them.
Last week there was considerable talk
of a recession on the part of the House,
ana the acceptance OF the Senate bill as
being better than no bin. These senti-
ments were expressed again in the House
to-day, but not TO the same extent as
formerly. while 1t was significant that
those who insisted upon the House bill
were more determined than ever. Not
withstanding the apparent hopelessness
OF the deadlock. there are plenty OF mem
bers IN both houses who predict that
tariff bill will be agreed upon and passed.
They are not however. willing 10 be
quoted as TO how it Is TO be done.
PROCEEDINGS or THE CONVENTION.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 2O.-The
dicussed the situation this morning for
more than an hour, but when they ad-
jourDed. pending arrival of their Republi-
can colleagues, at ! o'clock. they were as
far apart as ever on the main items over
which the deadlock between the two
houses resulted. The whole situation was
considered IN a very frank manner, and
there appeared TO be no resentment over
the debate in the Senate last week.
Neither side was willing to give In on
three items-Of coal, iron ore, and sugar
and absolutely nothing looking 10 the
coming together Of the two houses was
accomplished.
The full conference committee on the
tariff met shortly after l o'clock, and on
suggestion OF Mr.. Wilson 1t was decided
to adjourn 10 meet at the call Of the
chairman, the statement being made that
the Democrats were unable 10 agree
among themselves as yet, and further
conference Of the full committee would
avail nothing.