The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-08

srtClAl nSpltch 10 tho lntClltGenCCr,
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec, 7.-PrCs-
Ilest Clevcland's last regular message
L!l not measure up TO public cxprcta-
ton By any means, and representatives
r!llI parties have had unkInd. things to
sly about II. Republicans crlttc!sc Me-
Cleveland for hts defense OF the Wilson
tIrlH bill and for the abscucS OF prac-
deal recommendations for the relief OF
"a, financial situation. Democrats are
NJ, satisfied because he did not make
his t.IeWrll mure encouraging 20 the
rralnt ut his party, 80 that partlsans
u tha aggressive stripe might use l. as
, platform upon which TO reorSanl2c,
and the Populls:s are dlepOsed u ilnd
Ault with Il upon general principles.
There Is feeling manifest among the
Republican members since they heard
the message, to Use the D!nglcy D.ll a.
,h, basis FOR Il tar!u measure ot the reg
glltivp stripe, exercising discretion in
rs preparatl0u 10 the exclusion OF radi-
ca. features, and placing the RESPONSE
LILY U! lts failure upon the President.
should Il reach him, or upon the scnGIo-
rial silver bugs in case they refuse 10 let
Z; 20 through.
The argument In favor OF such prop
cs.t1n Is that the condition OF the treas
ury demands immediate relief. So FOR
is the Republicans are concerned. they
are pledged TO a t1r!tf that VIII protect
IS we'll Is provide revenue. X they
SHOW an honest purpose 10 meet their
responsibility, the failure OF the meas
u!e will not be charged 10 them.
Republicans say that an extra session
may be thus avoided. hut II they permit
,Ae opportunity for Offering a remedy
10 pass the called session will not only
Ls : necessity, but Il will last for
z1alhs, They are. therefore, IN favor
.; taking the init!atory tariff steps At
iae present session. This idea has not
had time 10 crystal!zc and develop It's
strength. but Il will be advanced with
ou! A doubt.
As 3 preliminary TO the work OF get
:!nc together the Republicans In the SEN
ate have called Il caucus 10 meet to-mor-
rJw at 10 o'clock. They have invited
every member OF the senate who hereto
:0Ee participated in nepIblicIn confer
sEccS, including tue recent boilers. as
Ee!l as the older ones TO be present. This
g understood 10 be a winnowing pro-
c>Ss. Should the silver advocates attend
Iaty will under the rules be pledged 10
n. caucus action, unless they repeat
TIE boiling act in advance OF action.
N the event that they decline to attend
~ withdraw betor. the decision OF Is
Fges. the regular Republicans wIll know
wEere to place them. Not only during
The present session will they be kept
outside the breastwOrks, but eyermorc.
This. a, least. was the view Of prnml-
Kent Republican member as expressed
t0.Gight.
Faulkner Won't Resign.
Senator Faulkcner denies that he Ia.
any Intention OF reslgn!ng and cx-
slAins how the rumor gained currency In
this way: "'A' very desirable and luCra-
tive offer was made TO ne In 1884,. After
c4Te:ully considering Il, | decided to ac-
c-p. L. but with this provlso: said TO
number OF leading Democrats In the
Eate that Il they carried the legislature
.ShgII! rctIr- and they could then elect
Two senator's.
We had carried the state at every
election since 1872 and I had no Idea
tait the result would be nSa!nst us
tcs9. But It was and / dlG not resign.
The situation Is the same now and
Shall not leave until my term expires In
1871"
ne OOJectOHS 10 the selection OF -hE.
5. W Woodward. the gold Democrat. as
chairman Of the inaugural COMMITTEES
Fsm 70 haze been cifcrtually placItcd.
Hr Woodward declined the place to-day
md then turac about and subscribed
400 10 The inaugural fund. His bust
r~-8 partner. Mr.. Llthrop. also con-
E.5ut-d 1900. Republican obJcators.
e. previously stated In the IutelliEcncer,
were not actuat-r by personal nntagn-
a,sm 10 Mr.. Woodward. They prefer
tof 70 have Republican nj the mead OF
tHe committee: tncy were not consulted
When the choice WAS made and resent
-! II. Mr.. v Oodwarls successor ns
taa.rman Is Mr.. c. J. Bell a Republican
t"i business man nf cqua! prominence.
i'f Is ot Irish birth. having been horn
~ Dublin He will begin work on the
Ly;lms al once.