The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-07
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
SUMMARY OF FACT AND GOSSIP.
The Debate ON the Morrison Tariff Bili-Ths
Enactipa Cianse stricken 0ut-PersonaI.
IFrom our Regular Correspondents

WASHINGTON, May SIN spite OF the
fact that Jumbo and the white elephant
are on exhibition an immense number Of
people to-day crowded the galleries OF the
House TO hear the closing speeches OF the
tariff debate, and many ladies were COM
PEELED 10 stand at the doors. After several
speeches, including one from Mr.. Gibson,
OF West Virginia, who announced his pur-
pose to vote for the Morrison bill. though
Il did not altogether please him, Mr..
Randall took the floor and read lengthy
speech in opposition 10 il. Everybody
listened TO him, and he was frequently
applauded. He alluded to the incorporate
language that had been used in the de-
bate, In which II had been substantially
charged that manufacturers were outlaws
instead OF the important element in the
business interest OF the country they are.
He reioiced IN the prosperity OF every Sec
ton. feeling that what benefited one would
rebound 10 the success OF every other. lie
was ready 10 applaud the man as a benefac-
tor Of his race who makes two ears OF corn
grow where onlv one grew before. lie
discussed the policy OF England, and
showed that il did not suit this coun-
try, He then proceeded 10 critlcise
the bill, and asked il we shall con-
tinue TO disturb trade by tinkering
with the tariff. and whether nothing
shall ever be settled. He was opposed TO
the suicidal policy proposed, and thought
il would bc madness for any party TO pur-
sue il. why agitate The question for the
sake Of agitation on the verge Of a preSI-
dental election" he asked, "when no
result can be reached because we have an
adverse Senate and adverse President y
He quoted the request Virginia made 10
the first Congress for the protection
Of her minerals. The bill, he argued,
was not based on sound principles,
and was really no adjustment Of the
inequalities Of the tariff system. II
makes worse, said he, what was bad be-
fore Clear common sense. in his iudg-
ment, dictated that we should wait TO test
the present tariff and see how II operated
before passing a new bill. lie quoted from
Mr.. DorShelmer to show that il was meant
A. a step toward free trade, and argued
how impossible il Is TO have free trade in
This country. Under direct taxation,
which free trade would neceSSltate, Nir.
ginia would, he said, pay SS,000,000
While opposed 10 protection for protec-
tior'S sake, he defended the Ohio, Nir-
rinia. and Pennsylvania platforms, and
cortended that a tariff for revenue, with
incidental protection, is the true doctrine
for the American people. He advocated
the reduction of our income by the abOli.
ton Of the nternal-revenue taxation, with
lis Objectionable officers and oppressive
methods. He said Of the ffty-tiye millions
OF people IN this country twenty-five mil
lions are engaged in agriculture, and these
have none OF the commercial fluctuations
to contend with that are incident &c
those of the remaining thirty million
who are engaged in trade. He die
not hesitate TO discuss the effect which
tariff agitation will have in the com
ing elections ia the States OF Connects
cut, New jersey, New York, &C., which
the Democrats had reliable chances Of
carving. IL disaster came TO the party he
would not feel that he was to blame, be
cause he had advised against tariff agita
ton at this time.
Governor Curtin obtained leave to print
speech on the same line, and Mr.. Nc
Adoo. Of New Jersey, made an earnest and
eloquent effort in opposition TO the bill.
Mr.. Finday, Of Maryllnd, spoke strongly
against the bill. and objected to the state
ment in its title-that is, 10 reduce wal
taxes. This to him looked like the re-
verse OF the bloody shirt. He said kind
things OF ex. Senator Eaton, and appealed
TO southern members to oppose the bill
and put stop 10 tariff agitation. Mr.
Blackburn followed in defence OF the bill,
and received a good deal OF applause al
the hands Of its supporters. He is the
most fluent speaker in the body, and
his pet phrases are very striking. Mr.
KassOn spoke against the bill, and was evil
IDENTITY fiattered that seats in the diplomatic
gallery which are usually empty weretilled
Mr.. Morrison in his speech said that while
Mr.. Findhy had complained OF the tax
gathering officials under the interna-reve'
nue. system, they were rs nothing compared
TO The tax-gathererS under the tariff laws
He did not hold the House as a leader
ought TO have done.
The aisle was filed with tarlfI-reformer'
during the close OF Mr.. MOrrison's speech
and he was much applauded. Mr.. Con
verse (Democrat), Of ohio, moved TO strike
out the enactng clause Of the bill annie
groans and applause. [rhe enacting clause
was finally stricken Out-ayes, 1859; noes
15j. Hon. 6. ID. Wise voted "Aye."]
THE POTOMAC FREE BRIDGE.
Mr.. Riddleberger got his free-bridg'
bill through to-day by decided majority
Ii provides that if the aqueduct bridge can
not be purchased in ninety days from thu
passage OF the act for $4,000, then that
new bridge shall he constructed at the
Three Sisters At a cost Of S2O0.000.
Personal NEWS NEWS ITEMS.
All agree that Hon. John s. Wise coulC
hardly have injured his case more than h'
did by his remarks Yesterday. Mr.. MASSEY
is here, and will remain here until bis cast
ia disposed OF. Mr.. Phillips, of the HalJd.
Record. was at the Capitol to-day.
THE LATEST BLAINE ESTIMATES.
One who speaks by the card says Mr.
Blaine expects on the first ballot to get 30
votes. and that Arthur will get 234 votes
Logan %, Edmunds about 80, John Sher
man 30, and Hawley 10. There are 70 un
developed votes his friends allege tonight
The Blaine men think they will win easily
on the second ballot.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
Government receipts to-day: 1nterna
revenue, S4s3,371; customs, SG0i,S59.
The Senate to-day further discussed tht
free-ship amendment to the shipping bill
Governor Vance made an excellent speech
aud Senators Beck and Dawes became re
conciled after their spat Of yesterday.
The doctors Of the United States are now
here IN convention. DIR. A. \. i. Car
nett made All admirable speech OF wei
come.
The Senate agreed to-day TO attend the
unyeiling ceremonies OF the Marshall
statute on Saturday.
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