The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-08-18
Republican Senator'S Decide TO
Stop Waste of Time.
THE HOUSE BILLS CANNOT PASS.
In the Senate, as In the House, a
Quorum l. Uncertain.
The Democratic senators Select White
az Member of the Finance Commit
tee-The President, Who Is Tired,
Arrives st Gray Cables.

washington CRY, Aug. 1.-THE senate
finance commit;ee inet az 10 O'Clock today
70 consider further the free sugar and
other separate tariff bills. The Repnb-
lican members said they could not take
the responsibility of reporting these bills.
The Republicans have four members of
the finance committee here, and as the
Democrats have but the same number. the
former do not propose to have the Demo
Gratis counted as flyc. The committee ad-
journed, and q meeting of Democratic
leaders was held to consider the filing of
the vacancy on the finance committee.
They chose Senator White. of California,
to fill the vacancy on the committee.
While there was some opposition on the
part of the members opposed TO the sup
elemental tariff bills. a large majority was
favorable 20 his selection.
After the adjournment of the senate to-
day the Republicans went into caucus on
the tariff question. There had previously
been great deal of discussion as to what
course the Republicans should pursue.
Among q number Of them there was dis
position to enter the fight and name some
other Democrat IN the place OF White for
membership on the finance committee.
1t was understood that Mr.. Murphy. OF
New York, was to be pushed by some of
the conservative senators. Most of the
senators expressed themselves as against
interfering with the Democrats in saaking
up the committees, and also said they
would not want to see an anti-silver man
selected for the place, and would no doubt
oppose Murphy for the position. 1t is
probable, however, that the Republicans
re,lf al. - H.
further legislation at this time. and may
try 10 prevent the filing of the vacancy
during this session. Ii is believed that
before an important vote can be reached
the quorum will have disappeared. The
caucus lasted until 8 p. m, when il ad-
journed without having accomplished
great deal.
Senator Aldrich brought up the question
of Republican interference in the selection
of a Democrat on the finance committee.
when Mr.. Pettigrew stated that there was
no need of discussing the subject, as there
were eight Republicans who would agree
to it, as interference would result in break
ing up all party discipline in tho senate.
That matter was then dropped. As TO
taking action on the filing of the vacancy.
the general feeiingaas that no party ac-
tion was necessary.
Tie resolution of Mr.. Murphy was dis
cussed, and IL was decided that Republic
ans would support il in modified form,
which would not specify tariff legislation,
but would state that in view of the fact
that the session was so near the end 1t is
impraciicable to attempt TO pass any con-
tested legislation during the remainder of
the session. and that 1t is the duty of con-
gress TO adjourn as soon as possible. 1t is
probable that IL vote can be had upon
this resolution ii will secure enough Dem
ocratic votes TO pass.
The Republicans claim that any sepa-
rate tariff bill to which there is an objec-
tion will be debated until it is defeated by
lack of quorum. and il is useless to make
any attempt 20 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 Mr.. Hill on the appoint
ment 10 ill the vacancy on the finance
committee it would be proper return for
the Republicans to support any resolution
that he wsy offer to them in regard to the
appointment, thinking it probable that he
might desire TO secure the name of some
senator for that of Mr.. White. When
Mr.. Hill was appnsed of this action ne
said that he should not attempt
TO substitute some one else, because
he had no personal objection to
White. Republican senators expressed
the opinion that the Murphy resolution,
amended as they are willing to accept 1t,
will pass by a majority of ten or fifteen.
The resolution will probably be amended
so as TO strike out al reference 20 Secre-
tary Carlisle's letter aud to put the reason
for no further legislation on the ground
that none is practicable. instead OF. as the
original resolution has II, that none Is de-
sirahle. Prominent conservative Demo
cratic senators we're appTised, after the
caucus adjourned, OF its action, aud IL is
understood they aequiesee in the present
modification OF the Murphy resolution.
There is hardly quorum OF the house
Of representatives in town. The members
are leaving on every train. Most of the
Democratic leader. are remaining to make
a quorum in case of sn unexpected emer-
geney on the tariff.
The ways and means committee voted
today 10 present iiith tarf bill. making
silver and lead ore free Of duty The Wiz
son oil made these ores free, but the SEN
ate bill put duty OF thres-qGarters of q
cen per pound on them. Tarsney OF Mis-
souri vail make = report on Monday.