The Washington times., 1895-02-10

II report is true no legislation such as WAS
suggested by President Cleveland in his last
message will be recommended by the Com
mittee on Ways and Means. In fact, it is ex-
ceedingly doubtful If any legislation what
ever will be agreed upon.
The proposition of the Presidents for 8
per cent. thirty-year bonds, payable in gold
coin was not formally voted upon by the
committee yesterday; 1t was not, indeed,
taken up until two other subjects had been
disposed OF, but the discussion upon 1t dis
closed such divergence OF opinions that twas
deemed best TO let the matter rest over Sun
day, and after prayerful consideration the
committee will tackle it again tomorrow.
NO ACTION PROBABLE.
Conversation with several members of the
committee warrants the conclusion that no
positive action need be looked for. While all
were very guarded in their utterances, it was
not difficult to gather from their remarks that
none OF them contemplated the situation
with the hope of attaIning any tangible re-
suits. Mr.. Bynum offered a proposition In
accordance with the Presidents su- -gestion.
while Mr.. Wilson presented one having
only, but neither of these found favor.
1t is clear. of course. that this state OF feel
ing in committee will be but intensified II,
contrary TO all expectation, anything in the
shape Of bill should be reported to the
House. In the light. moreover. OF the now
established fact that no gold coin bond legis-
lation can pass either the House or the Sen
ate the ten days option rendered the govern
ment appears like gigantic joke.
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"There never was in the history of this gov
ernment, believe. such antagonism between
the Executive and his party said we'll
known member of the committee in the
course of a. private conversation after the
COMMITTEES had adjourned. Il doubt if ever
again such q spectacle will he presented. III
Mr. Cleveland were Republican OF extreme
partisan type the Democrats could Lot assume
a more hostile attitude toward him. There
are exceptions, of course. but they only serve
10 point the rule. / am inclined to believe
that Mr. Cleveland will not be sorry when the
Rebublicans OBTAIN control in Congress.
They certainly will not give him any more
trouble than his own party has given him. "
So far as the Senate is concerned the mes
sage has not caused ripple, and there are
no indications that it will be even formally
considered.
MAY TRY FLANK MOVEMENT.
There is possibility that the sundry civil
appropriation bill may carry an amendment
when reported to the Senate for limited
short-iims issue OF certificates OF indebted
ness.
The matter Of making provision to meet
the deficiency in the revenues has been under
discussion in the Committee on Appropri-
ations and while there has been no positive
agreement TO this end il is understood that
the feeling in the committee in favor of such
action is so general as TO render it probable
that it can be obtained If the Treasury De-
partment shows any desire for il.
Senator Germans remarks while the DE-
trict appropriation bill was under discussion,
indicated that such a course might be pur-
sued.
Much will probably depend upon the char
acter of the reply of the secretary to Senator
HILLS resolution of inquiry. There is no dis
position, however, TO go beyond a temporary
provision TO meet the current expenses of the
government until the revenues so increase as
to be sufficient and to make good the deficit
which already exists.
There is so far no definite data as 70 the
amount required and no suggestion is made
as TO what viii be agreed upon.