Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-26
TARIFF REFORM,
As Represented by the Morrison Bill,
Adopted by the Democratic Caucus
as the Party Issue.
The Meeting, While Not as Harmonious
as 1t Should Have Been, Still Much
Better Than
Was Generally Acknowledgements by
Messrs. Carlisle, Morrison, Ran
dali, Cox and Others.
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
The Debate Very Lively and Ritter
The IariT Reformers Victorious.

The Debate Very Lively and Ritter
The IariT Reformers Victorious.
Special to the Appeal
WASHINGTON, March 25.-It was nearly
u o'clock tonight before the tariff caucus
adjourned. 1t was not harmonious in its
general discussion, but there were few
bitter personalities. At the-eutstart each-
side made the usual demonstration OF
not yielding. Carlisle made a speech
which was strong argument for tariff re-
form. He did not, however, mince words,
and spoke plainly, the Randall men
say dictatorially. He said it was absolutely
necessary that the party should declare
for tarifreform. His was the longest and
most emphatic of the many speeches
made. Mr.. Cox N. Y. was next to him,
in fact surpassed him in vehemence. Mr..
Cox was for
FORCING THE MORRISON BILL UPON THE
CAUCUS.
Mr.. Morrison made the first motion of
the evening. 1t was that his bill be
adopted per Sc. This gave rise to long
discussion. 1t was earnest and solemn
New Jersey, Connecticut and Ohio Demo-
Gratis would say nothing. Mr.. King, of
Louisiana, and one or two others, Mr..
West among them, asked them to take an
active part. They then threw aside their
stubborn silence. They made speeches
against the Morrison bill. They said
that ifit were passed by the House those
States would not go Democratic. Various
attempts were in the meanwhile making
to draw Randall out. He would not talk,
however. He said nothing except to one
point OF order. 1t became evident that
the Morrison bill could not
co THROUGH THE CAUCUS.
\ motion to that effect was voted down
when the yeas and nays were called.
Hopkins, of Pennsylvania, then moved
that when the tariff comes up in the
House each member shall be allowed to
vote as his convictions and the interests
OF his local constituency are. After much
discussion this was adopted. King, of
Louisiana, Offered resolution referring to
joint committee of six from the House
and five from the Senate Democrats
questions OF tariff, with instructions to re-
port what legislation is advisable at this
session. Nichols, of Georgia, moved to
amend by having a committee composed
OF one member from each State. Neither
motion prevailed. Morrison then arose,
and said he would not persist that there
should be Morrison bill, but that there
must be a tariff bill. This
CoNcILIAToRY MOVEMENT
was met by vote of adoption. Carlisle
again arose and said that in the interest of
harmony he would move Chat in any re-
duction OF the tariff there should be- pro-
portionate reduction of the tax on tobacco
and fruit brandies This met with
favor rallying around it, especially
North Carolina, South Carolina and
Virginia members. Frank Hurd moved
| that instead of the Carlisle proposition
there should be reduction to ten per
cent. tax on tobacco, fruits and brandies.
This, which was adopted, was the last
thing before the caucus. There was not
much talk of
READING OUT OF THE PARTY.
The policy of the Democrats as deter
mined by the caucus is. therefore, that
there shall be tariff reduction; that men,
bers may talk and vote as are their con-
victiens; and that there shall be in the
tariff bill an internal-revenue reduction
on tobacco and fruit brandy. AS indi-
Gated, the discussion will come up in the
House next week. The basis of reduc-
ton will, of course, be on the Morrison
hill