The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-25
SHIFTING RESPONSIBILITY.
Such The Schtms Of Republicans 10 The
Two Bills CEortd.
The Bond Eli VIII be Defeated and the
silver Men Forced From Their Position.
The DsMocrats Ia the House VIII
he shut on. but They Can Talk
In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, u. C.. Dec. 2i.-Soe-
cial.-Thc Republicans. in deciding 10 IN
troducc two bills on Thursday. one pro-
viding FOR an increase in tariff rates. and
the other authorizing the issuance Of low
interest bearing bonds. have they think
prepared the way for the passage OF the
tarir bin through both houses. and the
shifting Of responsibility Tor any failure
of the second from their own shoulders
to those OF the silver men, t0th Demo-
cratic ana republican, ~ the senate.
The conferences the House leaders have
had with the Republicans OF me Senate,
including Senator Teller ana oth"r Vest
eru silver men, have made them COniGtIt
thai the full strength Of the party IA
both houses VIII support any taFih o'ii
the Ways and Means Committee may
introduce. The parry IL DIVIDED, however
regaroiug "a bono bii. and even IN the
House the Republicans are depending
upon the votes n sound money Demo-
Gratis for the success OF the measure
THE BOND BILL.
In the Senate the bond bill. however.
Is certain OF defeat and the country VII
have 10 driit along IA - present conai-
ton until public sentiment becomes sum
ciently strong to force the silver fner
IRON the position ihcy have assumed
The opposition the Democrats OF the
House VIII De ahie to offer against the
be very limited in its effect
II IS probable discussion VIII be so
curtailea uy nc Committee on Rules
that vote Will be taken before the ad-
journmcnt or Saturday
MAY DELAY ACTION.
Id the Senate. however the Democrats
can delay action for months, If ncces-
sary, ana the ultimate late OF Inc Dill
will depend largely upon The presidency
with which the Republicans keep II be-
fore the body.
10 make tho tariff the issue m the next
campaign. and propose TO 70 10 the coun-
try with their tariH principles embodied
In BILL which the President VIII nave
vetoed they will doubtless force me
measure through. Feeling confident that
the President Will not permit the measure
10 become law the Democratic senators
can hardly 3c expected TO carry thelr
oppOSitiOn further than a general ana
emphatic declaration OF Democratic prin-
ciples ia opposition TO republican, pro-
lection. Besides. IL would not ne "A pad
idea TO let the Republicans pass this ideal
tariff bin in order that the issue may be
clearly defined in the next campaign.
BIG CROWD FOR THE SEASON.
Considering that it is the day before
Christmas. the attendance IN both houses
this morning was remai kaole iherc II
no doubt there will be q quorum OF ne
publicans present on Thursday ana tha'
WAYS and Means Committees blil WITH
out delay Most of tie Virginia dele
cation were here this morning, put q
number of them left Tor their MONIES
this Afternoon. intending 10 ne pach
again Thursday morning. Mr.. hlletl
left for Richmond on the afternoon tram
The Democrats are determined 10 maze
as good fight against an increase o.
tariff taxation as the circumstances VIII
permit. and they win probably all be
In their places when the House meets
Thursday.
THE CONFEDERATE MEASURE
The massage by the Senate to-day o.
the bifi removing the military disaplll-
lies of all ex-Confederates is great
stride in the right direction. Iherc u
thought 10 he little question that the
measure will also pass the House
IA. Easley and sister. OF South Boston
Mrs. T. II. Merritt Of Lynchbufs. ana
g. H. Bingham, OF Richmond, are AT
the ST. James 80
X II Enox. Of the University OF Nir-
sinia is AZ the Hotel Regent.
j. Charles. of newport News IS az 'he
r. d. Doyle. of Norfolk. is at the Ed
hitt. -
Howard. MI.
] A. Ellyson and r. Waddev. of Rich
mond. are at the Metropolitan.