The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-30

The hold threat made yesterday by Mr..
Frye that from now on his Ship Subsidy
measure would remain before the Senate
until voted upon, and that he proposed to
block every appropriation bill until his
scheme had either been adopted or re-
jected, has aroused much antagonism
among those Republicans who formerly
favored the measure. They are exceeding
ly hostile to the blunt. brutal Hanna
method used By Mr.. Frye and promise to
show that they cannot be whipped into
line by the threats Of any Senator desir-
ing the passage of a favored measure.
The most powerful opposition comes
from Messrs- Allison and Aldrich, the real
Senate leaders, who were out Of the
Chamber when the threat was made The
responsibility for the safety of the ap-
preparation bills lies upon Nr Allison. as
chairman OF the Committee on Appropria-
tons. and he regards the slap as q per-
sonal afront. This is the first time in
his years of service in the Senate that
any man has dared dictate TO him what
he shall and shall not do. and he does
net propose, IL Is said, to remain passive
Il has ROW come to a struggle between
the Hanna-Frye combination and their
henchmen and the Allison AIdrich team
and its followers. Il IS a a=II-knon-n fact
that the statesmen froz t55a ana Rhode
Island have more influence on the Repub-
lican side than has he President himself
Il nov remains 10 be seen whether the Re
pubijcans VIII stink under the lash of the
Ohio boss. OF VIII follow the more con
servative leadership Of Messrs. Allison and
Aldrich
II was stated today that If Nr. Frye
attempts 10 follow up his threat and block
appropriation bills. Nj Allison VIII Sc
cure enough Republicans 10 vote with the
Democrats TO call up one appropriation
bill after another, and so defeat the
scheme. Those Senators who viii have
charge Of appropriation bills are ANYTHING
but pleased with the action Of Mr. Frye.
These include 4Lessrs. Lodge. Hale. Nc
MILAN, GaIlIngar- and Others. who 10 not
propose 10 have Inc measures DELAYED.
Many Of the Democratic Senator. are
inclined 10 make light over Mr. Frye-s
threat
I DO not see why the matter should be
taken seriously said a prominent South
ern Senator this morning To nv mind
1t Is nothing more than a huge bluff and
l an pretty. certain that he viii lie down
before long. # Mr. Frye or any other
one Senator. believes that he can mold I'D
eleven big appropriation bills. with four
weeks Of tine left in this session. he is
badly mistaken and you will soon see this
to your own satisfaction. Il amused me
70 hear Mr. Frye state that he would weld
10 Mr. Turner but 10 no other Senator.
Now. how Is he going to help himself? I
and a score Of others intend 10 offer
amendments 10 the Dill and We viii tall;
as long as We please an ztiu waiting
TO see how he Is going TO help himself from
yielding"
prominent Republican Senator said
today that he considered II q very unwise
move on the part OF Mr.. Frye 10 attempt
an open threat
No Senator with any strength Will sit
in this chamber and be dictated TO in
public said he I think Mr. FRYE has
materially injured the chances Of his bill
by his hasty action
Mr. Frye has been relying on night
sessions 20 enable him 10 force the Dem
ocrats 70 make their speeches without
great delay This plan IS doomed to
failure, according TO these who know. as
an attempt made 10 secure promises from
enough Senators to remain IN their seats
at night 50 as 20 have quorum has
failed The Democrats will only supply
two members to watch the proceedings
and 70 constantly demand a quorum. II
IS admitted that were the Republicans
10 get together they could force the
measure through The very fact that they
have trouble in so doing shows that they
have opposition IN their own ranks.
A. o'clock the Ship Subsidy bill was
called Up, and MT. TurIey began a speech
against Il.