Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
THE TARIFF BILL
Discussing the Probabilities of q
Caucus of Democratic Senators.
ONE MAY BE HELD ON MONDAY
A Plan on Foot to RepssI the
Sugar Bounty.
THE REPUBLICAN PLAN

There were not many signs OF yester-
days storm about the Senate wing OF the
Capitol today. Senators who put In ap-
pearance at all went about their business
as though nothing unusual had occurred.
and all professed as much ignorance as to
the probable outcome Of the enlargement
as the vcriest outsider. There is stim great
uncertainty in the minds OF Senator's, not
only as to the ultimate outcome but as to
the probable proceedings in the immediate
future. There are also differences Of opin-
ion as to whether a democratic caucus Will
be called for the purpose Of trying to reach
an understanding.
Caucus Discussed.
There is no doubt that the conservative
leaders have discussed among themselves
the advisability of such a caucus They
have been together in groups OF two, three
and four a great deal OF the time since the
adjournment Of the Senate last night, but
,hey are all reticent as to the tenor OF their
tsik among themselves, or to their plans
Tor the future. Senators Murphy and Smith
came TO the Capitol together, and Senators
GoFI;lan ana Brice were closete1 together
| IN the appropriation committee room for
some time. One Of the so-callei conserya-
tive senators said today that he thought
II probable caucus would be held Monday
! morning
AZ neBcuf the sugar Bounty.
1t is stated that there is a plan on foot
for the repeal Of the present sugar bounty
by an Independent measure, In case the
difrerential duty on refined sugar should bs
stricken out OF the tariff bill. and the tarfff
BILL then defeated In Consequence of this
action.
The Republfcan Plan.
The republican advisory committee Of q.
Senate held meeting today FOR the pus.
-
present situation In the Senate IN regard
TO the tariff. The opinion was generally sxJ
pressed among Sena tors present that the
democratic situation was very delicate. ana
it is understood that a decision was arriv-
ed at that II could not be improved from
! a republican standpoint by the interference
Of republican Senators. Hence they will ad-
wise members OF their party TO allow the
democratic Senators to continue to DO the
| on the subject OF the tariff. 30 long as they
| will do 30. 1t 10 also understood that they
| discussed the question OF policy on the
| part OF the republicans with reference TO
the direrentiai duty on eugar. and con-
| cluded to advise that the republican Sen
ators should vote solidly TO strike IL out II
they should have the opportunity to do 50.
| What Senator Drfce Says.
| There has been a persistent rumor about
the Capitol today that the conservative
1
ence ana adopted a plan OF proceeding.
which was to take steps to defeat the
tariff bill If by o'clock Monday the Sem
ate had not definitely instructed the tariff
conferees to stand by the Senate bill
When asked about the truth Of this re-
port, Senator Brice, who is regarded o
\ leader OF this element, pronounced the story
as without foundation. He said II was true.
| however. that the conservatives had been
/ a great deal together. two or three at Q
time and that they understood one another
| perfectly.
was concerned. he had decided TO support
| Mr.. Villas in his effort to have the sugar
| diferential stricken out Of the bill, and
added that the sugar schedule being an sd-
| ministration measure. he saw reason
why the administration should not have Its
way about II now. He added that II insist
ence Upon this course should result In the
defeat Of the bin. as he thought 1t might,
the conservative democrats would not b
| responsible for that result
Senators Are Defiant.
There Is no apparent modification o: the
anger of the Senators over Mr.. Clevelsnd's
letter. All their expressions as TO the situ-
alton are explosive ana there is no dispo-
eition toward calm consideration or con-
| cllliation manifested. Ia this state OF mind
they are not prepared to take aay steps
| lookins to an adjustment There is some
| talk of a conference Of democratic Senators
| to be held Monday. but ali 10 whom The
Star representative kas spoken OF the SUBJ
ject declared ttat there is nothing TO cau-
Gus or confer about
Nc Spirit OF Cancellation.
I. is insisted ,hat the Senate BIZ, is The
best tlat can be gotten through and that
| The democratic Senators arc nearly all of
| the same mind. So that the Senate bill must
be accepted or else the Mckinley bill viii
stand. This is said In hot blood, however,
! and It is possible that after the FIRST irrita-
ton is over there ilay be some means saS.
| gested OF adjusting the matter ct present
| The almost universal declaration on the
| Senate side is thet II the Senate lill is not
| accepted by. toe House there VIII be 10
\ legislation.
It is just as positively asserted on the
| House side that the Senate bill Will not ana
cannot be agreed to. There WAS 40 spirit
OF conciliation shown in any quarter. The
most hopeful phase OF the situation is that
| * is so very baa that IT can't last
Talk OF Yielding Free Coal.
There is some talk Of a proposition to bs
rresei ted as soon the present feeling Of
resentment has cooled off a little. which
will involve the yielding OF free coal on the
part OK the Senate and the retention OF
| sugar and iron. as in the House bill.
1t is said that on Monday Mir. German
Viii deliver q speech IN which lac viii at
| lack Dir. Cleveland in most direct and
leSGressiye nl@nHer. expressing perfect wilt
| ingness to take any responsibility for the
| Sste of tariff legislation which shall be
| placed upon h.Tl by reason OF his insistcnce
| uron the falhllnlont of the terms of he
compromise by which the bin Was passed In
| TIE Senate.
All the conservative Senators who ere
responsible fer the features OF the bIll ts
which Ar: Cleveland and tie House object
! axe defiant Ia their attitude.
To Remit vcnultics.