The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-03-29

b dif3cultiea OF tho sugar Question. which
no Ou who becomes acquainted IN WASH
ingtOn with the motives and currents that
influence legislation can fail to realize. All
Of these gentlemen c0ncurred in the idea
that the sugar duty was not simply protec
tive, bnt was q revenue necessity; and that
the monopolies fostered by the iuequa!i-
ties of the Tariff ought to 10 dealt with be
fore sugar was assailed.
1T was conceded by all that the Govern
ment was collecting over se~venty.tive mil
lions of taxes more than the public ser
vice required ; and therefore, there must
he a reduction of taxation. As this point
had grown patent the Republicans have
planted themselves upon the platform of
free sugar which would reduce the reve
nue. fifty million Dollars. and leave all
the Northern and Eastern interests fully
protected. Mr.. HiscOck, y republican lead
er in the House, has introduced . bill of
one section simply declaring sugar free of
duty.
L was much impressed with the idea
that at present the only hope for sugar
was in the idea Of q fair tariff reform which
would not single out sugar by itself and
sacrifice it as q victim to save steel aud
iron and the other great protected inter-
ests-"
Q. What about swapping votes ::
A. In answer to inquiry about swap
ping the votes Of our Congressman. l know
nothing. l made to them no such PROPOSE
ton : aud it may b. that they considered
the proposed bargain and trade offensive.
or they aspire to he governed by principle
IN their political action. The standing of
our delegation is very high. Mr. Ellis
is one of the recognized leaders of the
House who always can get its ear. Gen.
King by his energy, is very influential,
aud blanchard, tho in his second term 0n.
~ Ia one Of the brightest men in Congress. !
ranking high on the important committee
OF Rivers and HarbOrs, IA we'll as In the es |
TEEN Of the members. Mr.. Hunt. tho in
his first term, has disclosed ability aud dis
elimination, especially on financial ques-
tions and has manifested a power and in- i
11uence upon the action of the House very
unusual for . member in his first term.
The State is honored by such representa- !
tives. who are looked upon by their fellow
members as leaders and l have no doubt,
from the report of Beattie and Minor
that our delegation felt the proposal to
swap their votes off for other votes was
personally offensive. tho l am confident
Messrs. Beattie and Minor had no
evil intention and were only Influenced by
what they considered to he Their duty.
II doubt myself whether ANY political
would give rs ADLER representation
'r one capable Of better protecting the in
'erest OF the State.
q. What do you think of Judge Goodies
dea to organize . new party!
1t is very difficult to organize new par.
les. The Republican party is the only
lew organization since the days of Jeffar-
on. l doubt tho policy of Inducing the su
ar planters, rs q body, to sntagonize eth.
Of the great parties. / know of no 9TH
interest that has taken o similar posi- ,
ion. Tho q planter, I do not expect to in 9
luce pc. pie to tax themselves for nv ben I
tit exclusively but l do believe that a q
ariff on sugar is more beneficial 10 the tax ]
aver and the country than q tariff on !
ny other article. The enhanced value Of
ugar caused by the tariff is paid into the
nblic Treasury for the benefit Of the peo
lie, except q few cents which benefit the
while on Bessemer steel rails and
Ike articles We pay SIS q ton bounty to
IL manufacturer aud not over two dol.
lrs to the Treasury. Therefore. l am un-
1lilng to pool sugar with every other pro-
'cted interest as l think we stand GU bet J
r. ground than the most of them-r l