The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-07
IN THEIR OWN HANDS
The House Democratic Caucus
at 3 p. H.,
Is the Chief Topic Of COnversa-
tiOn at Washington
NO DISCREDIT CAST
On the Conferees by Calling
the Caucus.
Is the Protest of Those Who
DISCREDIT CAST
Is the Protest of Those Who
Originated 1t.

WASHING TON, Aug. 2. - The house
Democratic tariff caucus at o'clock to-
day and the interview of Senator Voor-
hees, pronouncing in favor Of the house
position on free iron and coal, are the
absorbing topics among members Of the
house and The routine proceedings re-
ceive sCang attention.
An adjournment will be taken about
$3.50 p. u, in order that the caucus may
be neld
In the meantime there is intense feel
ing manifest as 10 the outcome of the
caucus Those who projected the eau
Gus are asserting that il IS not intended
to discrediC the conferrees. The anti
caucus men denounce the move, how
ever, u flank movement toward sur
render to the senate.
Representative Patterson Of Tennes-
see, one Of the leading signers of the
caucus petition, denied EN- phatically that
there was any purpose 10 discredit the
house conferree5 or the president 1t
was, he said, move to have Democrats
meet and make the most of a bad situa-
ton.
The main thing was to get tariff bill
and get it quickly. He thought how
ever, that such men as Senators Harris,
Bates, Vest and others were quite as
much entitled 10 credit as house Demo
Gratis 1t had been learned from those
senators who are earnest tariff refOrmers
what was the best that could be secured,
and this should be Immediately accepted
Mr. Patterson did not think Senator
Voorhees, statement changed the sItua-
ton.
Representative Maddox Of Georgia,
one Of the signeIs of the caucus, said he
and others who signed the petition had
not wished in any way to discredit the
house conferrees.
The idea of passing a resolution ad-
verse 10 our cOnferree5 was never sug-
gested,' said he. "On the contrary. |
have the greatest confidence IN the judg-
ment OF Speaker Crisp and Representa-
tive Turner Of my state, who are familiar
with the conference work. But the idea
that the cOnferrees had been
out for many days. We did not know
what they were doing. By having them
come here and tell us their successes and
reverses there Was every probab ability we
could give them our help and, if need
be, strengthen them by expressing our
confidence in their course. The caucus
is for Information. not criticism
Representative Tarsney of the WAYS
and means committee said: The
Voorhees, statement shows that the
spirit of compromise is abroad
1t should pave the way to
speedy settlement The caucus today
can have but one result-the uphoIding
Of the house conferrees"
Representative Kugore of Texas. an
anti-caucus man, said all efforts to dis
credit the house cOnferrees would fail
particularly at time when Senator
Voorhees, held out strong encourage
ment to the house. The caucus mana
gers, he said, would find very few behind
them if they tested the strength of a sur
render to the senate.
Representative WeadOck of Michigan
said: Il believe in standing by our con
ferrees, whether il takes a week or ten
weeks. | don't believe in turning tails
starting fire in the rear"
Representative Camineuti of California
said: Everyone will endorse the views
of Senator Voorhees,. The caucus is
likely to go the way of all caucuses-re-
suit in nothing"
Representative Cooper of Indiana SAYS
he will make the point of no quorum at
the caucus if possible He will also en-
deavor TO secure speedy adjournment
before any action has been taken or bad
blood stirred up.
Cnucu Called to Order.
Chairman Holman called ike house
caucus'tO order at o'clock today, 1O9
mem bers being present
MIR Bynum at once offered resolution
reciting the fact of a disagree
ment a tariff bill declaring
that the cCnferrees should meet
in spirit of liberality, and
By mutual concessions agree upon a
measure that Will meet with the an
proval of both bodies
The resolution further provides for ad-
jOurnment until o'clock Friday next if
no agreement is meanwhile reached. The
Democratic senators shall be invited to
meet on that day in joint caucus.
Speaker Crisp, Chairman Wilson. Rep
resentatives Mcmillan. Catchincs and
Outhwaite. and those who were expected
to tight the session, were on hand when
! the caucus was called to order
In support of the resolution Mr.
! Bynum said that above all things. an
agreement was necessary. He was not
prejudiced tor or against the senate BILL
and would give his support to any bill
I the conferees might agree upon.
but he spoke for the people Of
his state who demanded that A bill
should be speedily passed His tone was
mild and conciliatory.
Speaker Crisp entered while he was
speakind- No motion to adjourn was
made and good feeling prevailed
Chairman Wilson replied to Mr By
mum.
Chairman Wilson's speech was marked
BY much spirit. He detailed the work
the conference and told Of the troubles
/ that had been encountered
Mr.. Wilson said that one of the Drea--
est troubles was just such movements as
this for caucus by which the house
conferees were subjected to a fire in