The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-09

would recommend currency commis-
sion in his inaugural address. IL Is
possible therefore that Mr.. Platt ana oSn-
or Senators may modify their views loI
the sake OF party expediency anu Pai -
harmony. There is little question t'a1
Mr.. Mckinley viii be authorized oy - u
gress to appoint a currency cohlniS'iVi'' H.
n not during the extra session then AZ
the regular session next December as the
easiest way out Of tho difficulty.
While II is generally believed that Tue
tariff bill viii be put through tne Se"-
ate in the course Of time. NANNY ue-
cause the Democrats and silver hepuD'i-
cans have 10 desire 10 prevent us pas
sage. il is still matter OF conjecture
where the regular Republicans VIII Sc
cure the votes essential TO success Inc
probability is very strong that there VIII
be vacancies in the representation from
both Oregon and Kentucky, making the
maximum Republican vote A.
It is believed. however, that one or
two OF the Populsts will vote FOR the
tariff bin. and that some of the silver
Republicans will refrain trcm votins'
such a course Is necessary to permit the
passage Of the measure.
But the Republicans now realize that
tariff law is necessary. n there IS 10
be such Improvement in conditions as
will ensure the continuation Of Repub-
lcan rule and Republican policy atter
the expiration Of Mr. McKinley's term
OF office.
SECOND-TERM ASPIRATIONS.
Regarding an these questions, which
must receive attention after the t1ru
bill has been disposed Of, the Repu0-
ucaus are i'm a state of great perpieXity.
The House of Representatives can he
depended upon TO pass such bills as the
Sneaker of the House and his heuton-
ants on the floor may deem advisable.
in tho Senate. however. there is no
unanimity of sentiment. but on the con-
trary. a strong ant-administration feet
ing. which may at any time burst forth
10 thwart the plans Of the resident'
Nor is it believed that the presence oil
Mr. Hanna I'm the Senate viii aid IN
pacifying those influential Republican
senators who viewed Mr.. Mckinley ele-
walton 10 the presidency with mdiffer-
once. II not positive dlsapprcyal. ON the
contrary. it IS anticipated that any et-
forts on the part Of Mr.. Hanna. as the
personal representative Of Mr.. Mckinley
on the floor. viii increase the coldness
with which administration measures win
be viewed.
There are many senators ON both sides
Of the body who regard Mr.. Hanna s
method of breaking into the body wi,n
hearty dislike. and who Will avail them
selves Of the first opportunity
to demonstrate his inability 10
control or affect legislation. Tha
belief, too. that from the present
time until the expiration OF his term
Mr.. Mckinley. with the assistance OF
Mr. Hanna, viii Doe formulating plans
/ and laying wires for his own renomi-
nation and reelection. will cause men
Ike Chandler Platt Quay. Lodge, and
the New England friends to watch with
jealous and hostile care every move
ment made by the President or his rep
resentativos I'm the Senate.
THE APPROPRIATIONS.
The failure Of four OF the principal
appropriation bills-thrce Of them bee
cause of the Presidents veto-will make
it necessary for the House and Senate
20 pass these measures prior 10 July 'ft
This viii necessarily force tho appoint.
ment IN the House Of committees TO pre-
pare the bills. and open "a way TO al
manner Of general legislation.
There has been considerable criticism
lof Alr. Cleveland f0r his refusal 90
4en these appropriation bills. That
DC was justified I'm what he aid is mani
fest however. from tho fact that mem
bers Of both houses anticipated his ac-
ton. The Senate had loaded down tho
bills with all manner Of claims and
various legislative schemes. many OF
| of Congress when presented as separate
and distinct measures.
II Is TO be regretted. however that
these questionable claims should have
caused also the defeat Of some very
just ones. which the Government ought
10 settle without further delay.