The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-01

Washington, Feb. 2S,-The Democratic
over. and both sides are claiming to
have made progress for the interests
they represent.
The outcome is in the nature of a vic
tory for the Democratic members of the
finance committee, who prepared the
bill, as it is returned to them without
any instructions to make changes.
Immediately after the adjournment
of the caucus, Senators German, Brice,
Hill, Smith, Murphy. Camden, and one
or two others who have been known
to be very much opposed to the bill
of the finance committee, had a con-
sultation, and their attitude is in direct
contrast with the members of the
finance committee.
When Senator Pugh of Alabama,
stated that he would not be bound by
the action of the caucus, several sena-
tors at once declared it would be use
less to take any more votes.
The opinion seems to be divided as
| to whether the finance committee will
now make any changes The impress
sion is that some changes of a minor
nature will be made, as well as some
concessions granted where the demands
have been apparently just, and where
the changes will not necessi-
tate other changes in the bill.
It is expected the bill will be now dis
posed of as soon as possible.
One member of the committee said he
expected the bill to be reported to the
full committee by Saturday and efforts
early next week.
The Republicans look upon the result
of the caucus as one of distinct adj
vantage to them and possible disaster
to the bill.
1t is thought the strength which the
opponents of the bill have shown indi-
Gates that the bill will be modified in
the Senate, or it may be postponed to
the first Monday in December.
The probabilities are the opposition
may be very much like that in the
House-maNng a great show to secure
concessions but in the end viii melt
away and the bill will be passed.
The Democratic senator's c1u-
CT ssed on the tariff bill till
the time for the session without
settling any questions at issue or
reaching a vote on any point. The
caucus will reassemble at 2:30 with the
understanding to remain in session til}
the bill is practically disposed of. 1t
is recognized that there will be no fur
Their change of votes by the arrange
ment. White, of California, occupied
most of the morning session with dis
cuSsing the fruit and wine schedules.
He asked only a few changes, which
he said were necessary.
Brice attacked the methods of the
finance committee shaping the bill.
The conference Of Democratic sena-
tors while the Senate was in session to-
day was devoted to hearing the state
ments from senators who desire changes
in the bill.
Senators Hill, Brice, White, Caffrey,
and German were among those present,
and it is understood they expressed
themselves quite fully as to the changes
they desire.
The question of the method of levy
ing duty was discussed and the con-
test was between those who favored
specific and those who advocated ad
valorem duties.
Senator Hill led the opposition to
tor Mills contended for the ad valorem
system.
The caucus adjourned until 4:45
o'clock.
The only vote taken was on the prop
osition to put a tax on iron ore, which
was lost by majority of two votes
Senator Pugh announced that he
would not be bound by the action of
the caucus on the proposition.
By general consent the caucus con-
Guided to recommit the bill to the
finance committee with no instructions,
except so far as the wish of the various
senators represented in caucus may be
considered as such.