The record-union., 1894-08-18
Special to the REooap-Uxrox.

Special to the REooRD-UNToS-
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE Senate
Finance Committee met at 10 o'clock to-
day to further consider the free sugar
and other separate tariff bills. The Re-
publican members said they could not
take the responsibility of reporting these
bills The Republicans have four mem
bers of the Finance Committee here. and
as the Democrats have. but the same
number, the former do not propose to
have the Democrats counted as five.
The committee adjourned and meet
ing of the Democratic leaders was held
to consider the filling Of the vacancy on
the Finance Committee, at which Sen
ator White of California was chosen to
fill the vacancy. While there was some
opposition to White on the part of the
members opposed to the supplemental
tariff bills, large majority was favora-
BILE to his selection.
An attempt in the Senate to fill the va
cancy by the appointment of White was
objected to by Chandler. The Republl-
cans insisted the motion must go over
under the rules.
After a spirited contest Harris motion
for the appointment of White was with
the form of a resolution and il went over
until tomorrow.
TARIFF LEGISLATION.
Senator Murphy offered a resolution in
the Senate to-day to the effect that there
should be no further legislation on the
tariff at this session, in view of the Car
Isle letter. He asked unanimous con-
sent for immediate consideration. but il
went over on objection by Cockrell.
a FIFTH BILL.
The Ways and Means Committee voted
to-day to present a fifth tariff bill, max
ing silver lead ore free of duty. The
Wilson bill made those ores free. but the
Senate bill put a duty of three-uuarter
cents per pound on them. Tarsney OF
Missouri viii make report u onday.
CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
So far the American Ministers in Cen
tral America have not advised the State
Department OF the movement for COM
bination OF five small Central American
republics into one large nation. While
such a com bination would be welcomed
here, it is felt that it is scarcely practical
BILE, because OF the personal jealousy of
many self-cOnstituted leaders, a condi-
tion which led to the downfall of the old
confederation a quarter OF a century ago.
CoEGREssMEN LEAVING.
There is hardly quorum of the House
of Representatives in town. The men,
bers are leaving on every train. Most Of
the Democratic members are remaining
to make a quorum III case of an uneX-
pected emergency on the tariff.
OPPOSITION TO PORTER.
The Committee on Judiciary has made
an adverse report TO the Senate on the
nomination Of James d. Porter as United
States Judge of the Eastern and Middle
Districts or Tennessee. It is understood
the opposition is based on the ground
that Porter lives outside OF the district.
CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS.
The Repu blican Senators held a caucus
after the adjournment of the Senate to-
day to consider the question OF party ac-
tion with reference to the appointment of
member Of the Finance Committee and
The policy generally with reference to
free sugar and other supplemental bills.
Before going to caucus there was great
deal of discussion as to what course the
Republicans should pursue. Among
number of them there was a disposition
To enter the fight and name some other
Democrat IN the place OF Mr.. White for
membership on the Finance Committee.
/ was understood that Senator Murphy
was 10 be pushed by some of the conserv-
atiVe Senators. Most of the Senators eX-
pressed themselves as against interfering
with the Democrats III making up COM
mittees, and also said they would not
want to see an anti-silver man selected
tor the place. and would no doubt oppose
Murphy for the position. IL Is probable.
however, that the Republicans will take
decided grounds against further legisla-
ton at this time, and may try to prevent
the filling OF the place during this session.
1t is believed that before an important
vote can be reached the quorum VIII have
disappeared.
The caucus lasted until P. NJ, when it
adjourned without having accomplished
great deal.
Senator AIdrich brought up the ques-
ton OF Republican interference at the
selection oI a Democrat on the Finance
Committee, when Senator PeLtigrew
stated that there was no need of discuss
ing the subject, as there were eight Re-
ppblicans who would not agree To it, as it
would result in breaking up all party
discipline IN the Senate. That matter
was then dropped.
as to taking action on the filling of the
vacancy, the general feeling was that no
party action was necessary.
The resolution OF Senator Murphy was
discussed, and it was decided that the Re-
publicans would support il in modified
form, which would not specify the
tariff legislation, but would state that
in view OF the fact that the session
was so near the end that 1t is impractical
BILE to attempt TO pass any contested legis-
lation during the remainder of the ses-
sion, and that 1t Is the duty of Congress
to adjourn as soon as possible. 1t is proba-
bic that II vote can be had upon this
resolution that it would secure enough
Democratic votes to pass.
The Republicans claim that any sepa-
rate tariff bill to which there is an oDjec
ton will be debated until it is defeated by
lack of a quorum, and it is useless TO
make any attempt TO secure the passage
OF any OF those now before the Senate.
Some of the Republicans present ex-
pressed the opinion that in view of the
position taken by Senator Hill on the APP
pointment TO fill the vacancy on the FL
nancial Committee, it would be proper
return for the Republicans to support
any resolution that he might offer to
them III regard to the appointment, think
ing it probable that he might desire to
secure the name of some Senator for that
of Mr.. White. When Mr.. Hill was APP
prised of this action he said that he
should not attempt TO substitute some one
else because he had no personal objection
TO Mr.. White. Republican Senators ex-
pressed the opinion that the Murphy
resolution, amended as they are willing
10 accept, will pass by majority Of ten
or fifteen. The resolution will probably
be amended so as to strike out all refer
ence to Secretary Carlsle's letter, and to
put the reason for no further legislation
on the ground that none is practicable,
instead of, IS the original resolution has
it, that none is desirable.
Prominent conservative Democratic
Senators were apprised after the caucus
adjourned OF its action. and it is under
stood they acquiesce in the present Inodl-
fication of the Murphy resolution.
IN THE SENATE.