The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-01-18
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

WA>HINGToN. ID. G.. January II.
The rainbow which your correspondent
thought he saw through the clouds in tho
democratic SKY last week WAS Il mira &c
There was rift in the clouds and San.uin,
democrats thought the rainbow was jus,
behind and that the long storm was over
that the sun was again about to shine up
on Il united democracy. But even while
congratulations were being cNchange the
rift was closed. darkness again prevailed
and the storm demon was again supreme
in the black and lowering clouds which
shrouds the future of the democratic
party.
Secretary Carlisle was naturally disap
pointed that fortv-odd democrats should
have joined with the republicans ant
p"puliSts to prevent his currency reform
bill from reaching direct vote in the
House after it had been approved by &
democratic caucus, but he spent no time
in 'crying over spilled milk he ism,
that sort of il democrat. On the contrary
he went right to work to ascertain the
reason for that democratic opposition
and whether it was possible to overcome
it. His investigation encoura ged him to
believe that Il currency bill can vet he
passed and he is now engaged in perfect
ing it and expects to submit it to the
House committee in few days, posi-
bly, during che present week. This is 4
sufficient answer to the new batch OF
Wall Street rumors concernin" Secretary
CarliSlc'S resignation.
Democratic Senators are also trying tG
arrange a currency reform bill that can
be passed. and the Senate Finance com
mittee. protitin" by the experience of the
House Banking and Currency committee
which reported bill before ascertainine
the sentiment of Il ma ority of the House
towards it, will report no bill until il
agrees upon one that is certain to pass the
Senate if that is possible.
Certain Senators are wasting valuable
time in trying to defeat the appropriation
tor the collection of the income tax
There is no probability of their success,
but even if the appropriation failed. the
tax would still be collected: the only
difference being that with the appropria
ton made the tax will be easier collected
The suspicion is gainin" ground that the
real object is not to defeat this appropria-
ton but to kill time and thus prevent other
legislation.
The House Naval Committee has in
formally agreed that the building of the
three battleshipS recommended by Secre-
tary Herbert shall be provided for in the
Naval Appropriation bill shortly to be
reported to the House
\ gain pressure is bcin" brought to bear
upon President Cleveland to send a
special message to Congress, urging the
necessity for financial legislation at tho
present session. but he has not yet con
scented to do so because he has not been
convinced that it would do any good.
\ number of minor officials connected
with the Land Office may soon find them
selves dropped from Uncle SamuerS pay
roll because of their having aged in Il
little scheme to raise money to pay the cN-
p ,nseS of Il lobby which was to try to de
feat the legislation necessary to carry out
Secretary Smith recommendations con
corning changes i'm the Land Office The
Secretary has publicly shown his di>appro-
val of the scheme. which was only lately
brought to his attention and intimatcd
that he thought the good of the service de
mandcd the dismissal of those actively en-
ga red in working it up.
How little it takes to build up Il Wash
inoton sensation may be Judged from some
people seeing. or pretending to see, in 4
dinner mivcn to Joe Jefferson. the actor
by Secretary Lamont, a few evenings ago
Il movement for a non partisan financial
bill in Congress. The only reason for
: lch 4 belief WAS the attendance AT the dim
ner of number of prominent republicans
and democrats. including Secretary Car
Isle. Attorney General Olnev. Chairman
Wilson. senator Hill and Representative
Everett among the democrats. and en-
Speaker Reed senator Morrill,, Sherman
and Hawlcv among the republicans. 1t
seems Il pity To destroy such an interesting
story but it can hc stated upon the very
best authority that the guests at this dim
ncr were. as usual in such cases. invited
because they were known to be personal
friends of the guest of honor-Mr Jeffcr-
Son-and not with any idea of maxim" the
dinner Il factor in the Congressional >itua-
ton.