New-York tribune., 1884-03-26

the Hopkins amendment and one on Morrisons
original resolution as amended The HOPKINS
amendment as amended was adopted without a yea
and nay vote The Morrison resolution as amended
was then adopted by a vote of ia TO 57 exactly
two TO one.
Speaker Carlisle then brought forward the propo-
sition for modification of the internal revenue
laws which is to be linked to the Morrison bill and
share its fate 1t provides for the aboll-
tion of the tax on tobacco, cigars
snuff etc. and for reduction of the tax on spirits
made from apples, peaches etc, TO ten cents per
gallon. After a short debate this proposition was
adopted by vote of IS to 27 and the caucus,
after session of more than four hours, adjourned.
EVERY DEMOCRAT STILL AT LIBERTY TO VOTE AS
HE PLEAsEs.
These results may be summed up briefly: The
Democratic party in the House stands just where
it did yesterday-astride the tariff question. Every
Democrat is free TO vote for or against any
provision of the Morrison bill, for or against any
amendment to it, or for or against the whole bill.
No Democrat Is bound even to vote for the consid-
GRAFTON of the bill by the COMMITTEE of the Whole
The free traders say they have won great We
tory, and the opponents of the Morrison bill glee-
fully declare there has been no surrender on their
part. The Democratic party IN the
With divided ranks-toward tam reform =,
and try to amuse the country with pretence OF
doing something during the next three months
The Morrison bill will be thrown into Committee
Of the Whole probably neft 16nDT week Res 4efs
against its consideration, and there will be a
tedious debate which can have only one result to
keep business i'll an unsettled condition. 1t is
not probable that enough Democrats will
have sufficient patriotism -, to unite
with the Republicans and prevent this injury to
the country. That single step viii be taken ken
toward tariff REFORM even Colonel Morrison and
Speaker Carlisle do not believe.
The Democratic opponents Of the Morrison
bill. who they Will continue to oppose
the measure, can stand twenty desertions and then
by uniting with the Republicans, to strike out
Wl Tnf enSf'n nSf Sc fff fey to ose 0 twenty votes
no matter what amendments may be adopted.
The Democratic leaders, however. hope that, what
ever happens, the Dem0cratic,, party as party
will not be held responsible. They have fairly en-
tered upon another campaign of dodgng and double,
dealing the tariff question Noone has been read
out of the partv" and hereafter the freetTade fac
tion and the sO-called prOtectiOnst faction Will be
really as harmonious as doves, no matter What ap-
pearances may indicate. Anything 10 VIII Is the
motto of both factions.
TEXT OF THE RESOLUTIONS.
WASHINGTON March 25.-The Morrison resolu-
ton adopted by the Democratic caucus tonight is
given below, with the one added by Mr.. Hopkins
and Mr.. Morrison.
Resoleed That the bl commonly known as the Morrison
earliest practicable day and reasonable for debate
be allowed thereon and after such debate that Dill De
passed for the reduction OF duties aud war tariff taxes
RcSolred. Further that the adoption of this resolution
shall be considered binding controlling the lnd
each member may feel that he ouglt TO be Influenced by
the expressed opinion of the majority of his associates
Mr.. Carisles resolution reads as follows:
Resolred That IN order reconcile conflicting opinions
the reduction Of taxes at the present session Of Congress
shall embrace provision repeating all nternal revenue
taxes tobacco, snuff and cigars and special taxes
connected Herewith and also reducing the tax on brandy
distilled from fruit to ten cents per gallon; Prortded
such repeal and reduction shall not he made except
connection with reduction OF lillH uutro'