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DENocRATIc cAucus-TuE TARIFF.


DEMOCRATIC cAucus-TuE TARIFF.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-The third meeting
of the democratic caucus of the House Of Rep
resentatiyes, was held at the Capitol last night
Mr.. Jones, of Tenn, occupying the chair and
Messrs. Jenkins, of Va, and Pendleton, of Mo-,
acting as secretaries.
Mr.. Phelps, of No., introduced series of
resolutions, to the following effect: That the
temporary necessities of the govt should be met
by an extension of the law authorising the issue
and reissue of treasury notes for period Of two
years; that the appropriation bills ought to be
acted on as speedily as possible; that the ex-
penditures of the govt ought to be reduced to
the lowest point consistent with the wants OF
an economical administration of the government.
Mr.. Phelps argued briefly the necessity for an
extra session.
Mr.. Crawford, of Ga, proposed the following
as a substitute for Mr.. Phelps resolutions.
ResoIUed, That it is inexpedent aud unneces-
sary to disturb the tariff of 1854.
Resolred, That the temporary necessities OF
the government should be met by reissue OF
Treasury notes.
ResolSed, That the President be requested to
convene the Cabinet and submit to them the es.
Inmates heretofore presented, for the purpose of
ascertaing what reduction is practicable.
Mr.. Crawford made speech in advocacy OF
Mr.. Hatch, of n. Y, desired further informa.
ton on the subject before he would be prepared
to vote.
Mr. Dcwart, of Pa, said that he did not ex-
pect when he came here, that the tariff question
would be introduced and discussed, and wished
to know whether any one would be considered
rs bound by the action of the caucus.
Mr.. Reilly, of Pa, spoke to the same effect.
He was Democrat, and wanted the gentleman
| from the South to understand that there were
Democrats from his section of the Union. II
the action of the caucus was to be binding on
all present, he should object, and beg leave
quickly to retire.
Mr.. Stephens, of Ga, thought it very proper
that the tariff question should be considered
| 1t was of great national concern. The tariff
act of 1857 ought not to be disturbed.
Mr.. Kunkel, of Md, proposed as substitute
! for Mr.. Crawford's resolutions, series declar-
ing that the necessities of the govt ought to be
supplied by an increase OF the tariff OF 1906
that the amount to be raised under such a re-
vision ought not to exceed more than Sixty.tve
millions Of dollars, that the revision should be
on the principle of the tariff of 1916.
| Mr.. Sickles gave notice of his intention to
offer resolution provididing that a committee
be appointed by this caucus to confer with
similar committee on the part Of the Senate
caucus, to take into consideration the proper
manner practicable for reducing the cxpendi-
lures of the govt He urged the Importance Of
harmony as essential to tbs success eff the
Democratic party, urging that they should have
a common ground on which to stand.
Mr.. Bowie of Md, gave notice of his inten-
ton to introduce resolution declaring that the
Democratic party ought TO adhere to its ancient
| policy of tariff strictly for revenue; that
tariff calculated to raise forty millions Of dollars
could not be arranged on the basis of an expen-
diture of sixty five millions, and that it is the
duty of all honest men, without distinction of
party, to unite on an adjustment, such as would
benefit the country.
Mr.. Clay, of KY, said that he was not pres
ent to dictate to the Democratic party. Not
long ago he was called only yearling Demo-
crat, and he was of course but little more than
a two year old now, but he wished to say that
the question of the tariff was above all paroles;
one in which the interests oft he entire country
is concerned; therefore he hoped 1t would be ad-
| justed in accordance with this sentiment.
Mr.. Mckee, of Miss, gave notice of his inten-
ton of introducing a resolution laying down GER
tain fundamental constitutional principles, and
proposing to instruct the Committee Of Ways
and Means us TO the sense of the caucus to re-
port bill levying direct taxes.
Mr.. Boyce, of S. c., said that it was evident
there must be an increase Of the revenue or de.
crease of expenditures, and therefore he
thought the only security for economy would
be the presence of the gatherer of direct taxes
Mr.. Owen Jones, of Pa, was in favor of
change in the tariff. He spoke of its import
ancc to Pennsylvania. He would not be satis-
! lied without some reasonable adjustment
Mr.. Seward, of Nd, favored an increase of
the customs, and especially taxing articles on
the free list of the present tariff
Mr.. Seward, of Ga, thought it was impossi.
BILE for the govt to be carried on with less ex-
penditure than is now estimated and that the
only solution Of difficulty was in the restoration,
either temporarily or permanently, of the tariff
1916.
Mr. Cayanaugh, of Mimi, moved Intellectually,
to lay the whole subject on the table, under the
operation of he previous question.
Mr.. Kuhkle's resolutions were rejected-ayes
10, nays not counted.
Mr.: .Crawtord's first resolution, that it was in.
was rejected, yeas ~, nays SO. Some members
present not voting. Mr.. Graz ford then with.
drew his two remaining resolutians by unani-
nous consent
Mr.. Sickle's resolutions, mentioned in the
commencement Of this report, were adopted By
! large majority. The caucus then adjourned.