Evening star., 1898-12-01
Opposition to the Proposed Extra
Session.
THEY REGARD IT As UNNECESSARY
The President Believed to Be Of a
Similar Opinion.
QUESTIONS TO BE SETTLED

In the opinion of prominent men visiting
the White House 1t is probably too early
for the republican leaders to definitely set
tie the question of an extra session OF Con-
gress, but they believe that one will not be
necessary. Moreover, a belief is gaining
ground that President Mckinley, backed
by the administration, is opposed to an ex-
ira session, being willing for the currency
question to wait another year before So
luton is attempted.
Representative Hit. who was at the
White House today said he did not think
an extra session would be necessary.
California Sentiment.
Representative Barham of California de-
clares that his constituents do not care for
any change in currency laws at this time.
With this question eliminated for another
year, Mr.. Barham believes that Congress
can finish all the work which will be ma
tured for it. We cannot take up the rela-
tions of the Philippines to this country at
this session. he said. Neither do 1 be-
lieve we would be ready to do so at an
extra session. The question is new and
important one and we will have to secure
information before we can decide. The ad-
dition to our territory is unlike any we
have ever made and the question of its dis
position and government cannot be settled
quickly. l do not think the people of the
country want a settlement until they can
study all sides and express themselves.
Porto Rico's future can also go over, If
necessary.
Mkt to our new possessions, the ques-
ton of currency reform is the most promi-
nent l think this question can go over for
the present. No large number of republi-
cars can agree upon any one measure.
ANYHOW the business men in my section
demand that the question be let alone. They
are satisfied with present conditions. The
people are doing well and are happy.
Next to this, the Nicaraguan canal is
the most important question. 1t could be
settled at the coming session. do not see
why there should be SO much time in set
Ting Hawaii's relations to us"
Can Finish All Necessary Work.
Representative Grout of Vermont said
that he could see how Congress could easily
deal with all necessary work at the COM
ing session and thereby avoid an extra
session. THE question of the relation OF
our new acquisitions can be held in abey-
ance without injury to their interests or
to ours. Extra sessions are unprofita BIZ
Senator Cockrel of Missouri paid his re-
spects to President Mckinley today.
In Interest of Democrats.
Politically an extra session would be to
the interest of the democrats he said,
but no one yet knows what W II be neces-
sary. / do not think we could settle the
Philippine question at an extra session.
Representative Sayers of Texas called up
on the President today to pay his respects.
Mr. Savers will serve in the House until
January, when he will resign to become
governor of Texas. He will be inaugurated
governor on the 10Th of January.
IAN extra session will depend on con-
tngencies'' he said mo man can foresee
what will arise. / hardly think there will
be enough information about the Philip
pines to justify earlysaction as to them"