The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-10
CARLISLE Is CHAGRINED.
He Didn't Say So. But He showed IL
just the Same.


He Didn't say So, But He Showed lt
just the Same
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Secretary Carlise
remained in the speakers private Office
an hour this afternoon comforting with tho
house leaders, talking on the effect of the
reverse suffered by the currency bill. Be-
sides Carlisle and Crisp there were pres
ent Catchings and Olthwaite of the rules
committee, Springer, Hall and Tucker.
The talk partook somewhat in the nature
of a conference as to what course of ac-
ton should be pursued in view of the un-
expected turn of affairs.
Carlisle gave no indication that he felt
rather chagrined. On tho contrary, he
spoke jocular of the sensational speeches
yesterday and said he would like to know
whom he had "bribed with q revenue coll
lectorship," as Siblcy had alleged. The
secretary expressed regret that tho
rule had been defeated and shared tho
opinion of others present that the defeat
closed the prospects of the bill in its pres
ent form. The result was surprise to
him, for the secretary had not shared tho
doubts of the house leaders up To ths-tinie
of the vote. He expected amendments
would be suggested that would overcome
the opposition of certain elements and
make the passing of the bill possible.
Now Carlisle agrees with the house leaders
that it was advisable to let the bill rest
for a time. lie did not suggest any new
measure or any material changes in the
bill.
1t appeared to be the idea, however.
that efforts had been directed toward
learning the objections of those demo-
Gratis who had voted against the rule in
order that these objections might be over
come if possible.
After the conference Springer said that
while some concessions might be made in
the interest of harmony, no concession
could be made on the basis OF giving tho
silver men anything they wanted.
"If Bland and his friends will not give us
their assistance except on condition OF sill
yer at n ratio of 10 to 1 they must shoulder
the responsibility of the defeat of legsla-
tion as no such compromise is possible"
Representative Bland, the exponent Of
tho silver element of the house, who aided
| in the, defeat of the rule, said: "Thc.voto
undoubtedly means the Abandonment of
| all hope TO pass tho Carlisle bill in its
| present form. But it Is too soon to say 1t
ends the possibility of any legislation by
| this congress. rs long as the effort is
made TO give a monopoly to tho national
banks and exclude silver, the plan will DO
fought. There may yet be time to frame
a measure adequate for the present situ-
alton. but it is certain any such measure
will give proper recognition to silver"
| Tho views of Bland and his associates
| led many members to believe tho reverse
| of the day might be turned into a victory
/ by making concessions to the silver men.
| Their votes would be much more than
! -, slt, nd no l.
would be such radical step, however, in
bringing silver into the question that tho
conservative men do not regard the plan
as feasible. 1t was, however, the main
topic of prospective action.
! On the republican side the opinion was
| General that the defeat Of the rule ended
! all chance of currency legislation IN this
congress. The republican leaders in the
| house assert that they had agreed to offer
/ no parliamentary obstruction to a vote
/ whatever II they had been permitted 10
voIe first on the ninth and tenth sections
| of the bill.
Reed was on his feet for recognition n
| with the draft of rule IN his hand pro-
viding for a vote on the bill according TO
| this plan, that Is: Vote for the 9;h and
10th sections first. The republicans would
have all voted for this rule.
! Walker of Massachusetts, who had to
lead the republican opposition, had de-
| termined 10 withdraw his bill, which he
had previously notified the house he
would offer as a substitute, and which
was the only plan proposed by a republi-
can. lie says also that no amendments
| would have been offered TO the Carlisle
bill b. the republicans, although ali Of
| them would have voted against the bill.
The collapse is complete said Walker,
speaking Of the days events. There
will be no financial legislation by this
congress unless the senate sends bill 20
10 the house.