The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-08-23
Republicans and Sore Democrats
Can Stop the Trouble.
DAVEHILL LAYS DOWN THE LAW
Whites, appointment Laid Over-Demo-
cratic Senators Want to Talk on
Finance Committee Affairs.

greut deal OF discussion as 10 WnaL
course the republicans should pursue
on the new member of the finance
committee. Among a number OF them
there was a disposition to enter the
fight and name some other democrat
in the place of White for member on
the finance committee. 1t was under
stood that Senator Murphy of New
York was to be pushed by some of the
conservative senators. Most of the free
silver senators expressed themselves az
gainst interfering with the demo-
Gratis in making up committees, and II
was also said that they would not
want to see an anti-silver man secure
the place, and no doubt:would oppose
Murphy for this reason. 1t Is pro ba-
BILE, however, that the republicans will
take decided grounds against any fur
ther legislation at this time and may
try to prevent a filling of the vacancy
during this session. Itis believed that
before this important vate can be taken
quorum Will have Disappeared.
The caucus lasted until 3 p. M, when
1t adjourned without having accom-
plished n great deal. AS to taking
action on filling the vacancy, the gen.
eral feeling was that no party action
was necessary. Some of the senators
present expressed the opinion that in
view of the position taken by Senator
Hill on the appointment to fill the
vacancy OH the financial committee, IL
would be proper In return for the re-
publican senators to support resoiu-
ton that he may offer them in regard
to the appointment. thinking it proba-
ble that he might desire TO secure the
name of some senator for that of Mr..
White. When Senator Hill was ap-
prlsed of this action he said he should
not attempt to substitute someone else,
because he had no personal objection
10 White.
MITES APPOINTMENT LAID OVER
Democratic Senators Want to Talk on
Finance COMMITTEES Anairs.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 17.-As soon as
the reading of the journal of the sem
ate was completed, Senator Harris, on
behalf of the democratic steering COM
mlttee, moved that the senator from
California Whlte) be appointed to the
vacancy on the finance committee
caused by the death of Senator Vance.
Senator Chandler interposed objec-
tions. Senator Harris made point of
because 1t looked to organization of the
senate.
Senator Chandler remarked sarcas-
tically that 1t was a little late to begin
the organization of the seunte. He
called attention to the fact that the
vacancy on the finance committee had
lasted for mouths. and 1t was proposed
now to fill 1t at the very close of the
session.
Senator Harris declared holly that it
was with profound nstonishment that
he heard an objection from the other
side. In the Is years he had been a
member of that body, no matter what
party was in power, the majority
named ut will the members of the sew
eral committees of the senate and no
voice was heard in objection. The
course of Senator Chandler he con-
demned as most revolutionary.
Senator Chandler declared 1t came
with Ill grace from Senator Harris to
condemn a request made under rules
of which lie (Harrls) was such a
master.
Hnl Wants Fair Play.
Then Senator Hill got the floor and
Immediately plunged into criticism of
the legislation which the filling of the
vacancy was designed to expedite. So
far as bills placing coal. iron ore and
sugar on the free list werc concerned,
he voted, lie said, for them when they
were legitimately before the senate,
and he was not trying 10 escape from
record.
Senator Hill said he stood ready To
vote again to place them on the free
list. None of his democratic associates
had opposed placing these articles on
the free list when the tariff bill was be-
fore the senate, because they had been
bound by caucus agreement. But II
that agreement had not been rent In
twin he had certain amendments 10
offer. He wanted the income tax pro-
vision repealed, and the finance COM
mittee had been governed by liberty OF
Judgment and conscience before il
would have reported adversely on the
income tax. and now there was an at
tempt to pack the committee to secure
an adverse report on this amendment.
Heretofore in the filing of vacan cies
the steering committee first consulted
the caucus of their democratic col.
leagues. Why was different course
to be pursued now? He suggested that
the resolution go over until the demo
Gratis consult on the subject. There
had been a series of blunders through
out the tariff controversy. 1t 1t was
the policy to have the sugar duty re.
tained there ought to have been n con-
sultation before an attempt was made
to place IL on the free list. In the
spirit Of harmony he would suggest q
conference, and that this matter be al.
lowed to go over 20 democratic con.
ference might be held to determine
what was best to dc.
Everything Went over
Senator Harris then put his motion
In the shape of a resolution, and asked
that 1t be allowed to go over. Senator
Geary objected 10 its Introduction un.
til the other morning business was dis.
posed Of. Senator Harris resolution
nnally went over under the rules
Senator Murphy of New York pre-
sented resolution (which, being Oh
Jected to. also went over) declaring in
view OF Secretary Carlisle's letter il ia
the sense of the senate no further tariff
legislation be attempted this session.
The resolution of Senator Gray di
recting the finance committee to report
without delay bill II, sol, so amended as
TO provide for revenue duty on all
sugar without any difierential duty on
refined sugar, was laid on the table and
the senate adjourned.
Republicans Hold the Fort.
The senate finance committee met at
10 today to furfhar consfdar a. g