The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-26

- statements made by Mr.. German, as son
are prone TO believe. but rather fee
a sympathy for the Senator In mistak
which the country at large will cred
q Mr.. German with having made.
The visit OF Mr.. German yesterday I
the White House. and his speech follow
ing soon after represent a piece OF IN
sincerity probably never before perpcira
ted upon an Executive. The Senator wen
10 the White House knowing full vel
that he would attack the Administering
later I'm the day before the Senate. ne
left the President with no intimation ina
ne would spring surprise. as duIink III,
hour interview he never once intimateu
mat he was TO play the part ne AFTER
Senator German was sent for by the
President at the request or irlehu
OF the Senator TO talk over the situaupn
OF the bill. The Senator responded Dy
calling early yesterday mornins anI
| staying one hour. during when tarIn
matters were generally discussed IN
all this time. however. The senator was
| careful not 20 let the President Know
that in his sleeves he carried a knife,
! which he was to use a few hours later.
! The conference. as such II may be call
ed was Of the most pleasant nature 10
the President. who had no reason 70
| expect but that the Senator was entire
! Is sincere
| Senator German informed the President
| Of the feeling Of the Senate toward him
/ on account Of his letter He represented
and expressed the belief that 1t was ILL
advised. The President was told that the
Senate would probably insist 10 the Bit
ter end upon the Houses accordance OF
the bill. and that unless II did, tariff
legislation might be defeated or indeh
nitely prolonged. The Senator closed his
statement by telling the President he
was going 10 make a few remarks that
day in the Senate. He never alluded TO
the nature of these remarks, however,
but plainly and Enthusiastically left the
President to believe that while he tSena-
tor Gorman) did not approve OF the |
Wilson letter he would be faithful to |
the Democratic party and In his speech |
outline plan by which "a prompt agree !
ment might be reached in tariu legisla- |
ton. The Senator then went at once !
to the Capitol and delivered himself of |
a speech which will 30 down in history |
as one Of the most remarkable effusions,
considering everything. that was proba-
bly, ever listened to by the Senate.
ONLY ANOTHER or HIS MANY MISTAKES.
From an administration standpoint the
remarks Of Senator German VIII nave 1T
tie effect in view OF previous antics by |
him on legislative questions. The opin-
ion Is EXPRESSED that the Senator has
only lost his head once a1ain, as ne
has frequently done before, notably
among them being the Australian ballot |
question. questions relating to the tariff
when this was "A crucial test OF Demo-
,racy, upon occasions In his manaeeinent |
IF important party issues IN national
.lectiOne and more con SpicuOusly Of all
his attitude in the great silver fight last
summer. when the Senator was complete
y demoraliZed for a time by the over
brow Of his programme Ply th' AiHlih-
stratiOn. His great blunder at chicago
5 fresh In the recollection Of all.
Senator German has tried several bouts
With the Administration before. and has
Invariably come out worsted Eacn ume
q bid for popular favor, and cach tme
D. 1.sr h4 President
eOple were then quick 10 see Mr. Cor
ians incapacity for approaching popular
eminent upon vital questions OF me
ay. and while he prOfessad 10 occupy the
osition of the aristocrat or olgarch,
no holds public opinion in contempt,
g refused to listen 20 appeals or advice.
4 his speeches In the Senate he has al
avs boosted Of his ignorance Of what 1
as Transporting In the world, as repre- !
,nted by the press. He casts sentiment
the wind and believes little in II. Upon
very occasion Of speech he usually
axes some comment upon what he ap-
irently believes the impudence Of the
sOple in petitiOnng for legislation. and
'ndemns them for insisting upon prompt
'tion and some needed remedies. such
ntiment as he is able to manufacture
his opinion, should be accepted by the
ople. Whenever it differs with him
seems 10 have no weight and should !
II be regarded at all.
HIS TWO POWERFUL MOTIVES.
In Administration quarters Mr. Cor
ans attitude toward the President |
ems TO have two powerful motives-the | =
sire 10 further certain monOpOlistic in
rests no matter how greatly the party
his people may suffer and to bring to
s knees the sturdy and resOlute Pres
ent. Those who judge between the two -,
now how impossible will be the latter !
ne President. while differing greatly
I'm Mr. German upon public questions
IS given the Maryland Senator all the
nhdenCe that was possible for Mr. Cor =
an TO possess as senator and his de- /
ands, direct or indirect, for public |
ices for his friends and party assoc a
ties in Maryland have always been
'prted and accorded fair play by the
eSldent 1t IS generally regarded that
the President has made any mistake
all In his treatment Of Senator Cor
I'm 1t will probably be found 10 consist
100 great concession. Nothing seems to
1sfy the Senator, however. An official -
the Administration to-day remarked.
he Senator takes gift from the Pres n,
mt with one hand and smites him with vi
other. Very possibly, if the Admins
tion had made no attempts to Concil-
German and Gormanism. II would
We avoided many rocks which have
eatened II several times since March
While Senator German may succeed. to Y
ne extent. in saving the cause OF the
n tariff barons, he will most undoubt-
y ran IN his war on the Administra-
n, winch he opened by his utterances -
yesterday. He has tried il before
MS success has not been conspicuous.
sons for the opinion held by unpreiu-
ed observers, that for the third or
nth time in the last half a dozen wears
mas lost his head and thrown AWAY
endld chances of taking advantage OF
cry Opportunities Tor serving his party.