Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-14
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the duties largely on the finest grades Of
manufactured cotton goods; that no protec-
ton was offered 10 the cheaper or cOArser
cotton fabrics made In the South. u VAS toe
same way With regard 10 the wOollen fabrics.
New England had been taken care OF, but no
provision was made for increased protection
to cheaper Uoollen goods made In some OF
The western States.
One leading feature In Mr.. VESTS speech
was bis discussion Of the race question 10 the
South. lie remarked IN substance that u
was easy enough for people who were not
confronted BY this terrible problem to stand
on a pedestal FAR away aud prophecy, but the
ssuth had terrible question 10 settle. lie
alluded 10 the impoverished condition O.
the South at the close Of the war and
called the attention Of the country 70 the
isct that the Senate Republicans. instead OF
being willing 10 help the cotton-planters,
were doing all they could 10 increase their
burdens. They protected wool but refused
absolutely 10 do anythisg for cotton, which
is the greatest and most reliable commercial
product in the United states. The heavy lax
on cotton.ties, he insisted. was burden that
the industry could not stand without solemn
protest.
Mr.. Vest went into the subject most elabo-
rstely. and drew q comparison between The
farmers and even the manufacturers in the
South and West
SenttorVauce 10 bis speech laid stress upon
the fact that there was more capital invested
in agricultural industries than in manuisc-
turing four times over; and found fault
with the Republicans for doing nothing TO
accelerate the condition Of the farmers.
The Democratic senators who spoke to-
dav charged that The Republicans had framed
iheir bill solely with view OF having 1t re-
jccted by the House.
The prevailing opinion is that the Senate
will not dispose OF the bill before the holiday
recess. A week ago II was generally sup
posed that the bill would be gotten out OF the
way before the recess, but since then the
Democrats have had conference snd deter
mined to make a GEht on all tie leading
paragraphs OF the bill.
RIDDLEBERGER, AGAIN.
Mr.. Riddlcberger. Of Virginia, created
qnite a scene in the Senate chamber this
afternoon. IL will be remembered that be
declared on the floor yesterday that hs would
every dsy between now and the 4th OF March
move TO take up in omen scssiOn the British
extradition treaty. The Republicans were,
therefore. expecting the eccentric Senator %
pop up. and they set IN work 20 circumyent
MIN. The game was 10 either have Sir. In
gals refuse 10 recognize him or 10 have some
other senator get IN ahead whenever Riddle
berger attempted TO make The motion.
But the Re9djuster didn't propose 10 be
silenccd. His voice was more husky than
n was Yesterday, ana he evidently
had bis blood no, for his face was
very red and his temper up. lie persisted
70 thst finally Dir. ingalls, called on the SEN
ate officers 10 quiet the senator from VIZ
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chamber and in about an hour came back
senator Vest was then speaking and Mr..
Riddleberger asked him to yield 20 that he
could offer 3 resolution. The resolution
was read by Mr.. Riddleberger, and was 10
the effect that Immediately after the holiday
recess the Senate proceed 10 3 reOreaniza.
ton g. 10 IFS officers. There was a litter all
over the senate chamber. The resolution
under the rules had 10 go over aud Will be
called up later for action.
THE UNION SOLDIER.
The most important matter before the
House to-day was the Oklahoma Uill. Mr.
Pavssn, OF Illinois, offered au amendment
presumably IN the interest OF the Union
soldier, and giving these people an sdyan-
tage over everybody else. His proposition,
OF course, was inspired by a demsgogic
spirit, and Mr.. Springer. Of Illinois, told MIN
50. Then General Weaver. OF Iowa, fired a
few telling shots At Mr.. Payson, and fought
bis proposition fiercely. Then Major War
ner, OF Missouri, the present COmmander.iD-
Chief Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, got
up and literally rddled Payson. lie told him
that no such amendment could be adopted,
aud that the Union soldiers were not beggnrs
and only wanted justice. He ssid TIE sol
diers wanted the Territory opened, and that
they did not want any su0h amendment
tackled on the bill, as it would certainly de-
feat the bin II 1t were adopted. Maior War
ner's attitude spread CONSERVATION among
the cheap demagOgues over on the Republl.
can side. Major Warner Is a biz, brany, aud
fair man, aud his utterances to-day were
applsuded oa the Democratic side OK tbe
House. Strange TO say he got no
applause whatever on bis own side o. the
House. His remarks stirred those fellows
up, however, and they we're evidently not
prepared 10 hear the Commsnder-n.Chid
OF the Graud Army jump on the Payson
amendment There's rome OF the demsgogue
in Major Warner, and he told the support
ers OF the amendment that be wanted To
nut himself on record ne being against the
Payson amendment. Mr.. Peters. Of Kan
sss, fought Mr. PaysOn'S proposition savage
". as did also other Republicans.
PAID THg FINE.
Congressman Martin. Of Texas, went
down TO the Police Court to-day and paid the
fine imposed upon him for assaultlng one Of
The star reporters last Saturday. The Msi0r,
as the Texan u called, has been considerably
worried over this matter, as he says he Is
afraid bis constituents will think that he las
lost his nerve aud proves because he failed
10 be reported rs having whipped the news
psner-man.
The Nicaragua canal bill will probably
come up again in the House tomorrow, but
the measure is being opposed by some OF the
strongest men in Congress. It's friends
claim, also, that 1t Is being fought by The
Trsnscontinenta railroad influence, and
by the Panama canal syndicate. tine OF the
Democratic members OF the Commerce Com
mittee saws that the estimates of tue probA-
bile cost OF the canal runs all the way from
s47, OCO, 900 to $4,000 900. lie thinks that
II cannot be built for less than Sl25, 600, 600.
The Suez canal cost something over $780,
600. 900.
Representative O'Ferrall, Of Virginia. has
recovered sufficiently from his attack OF
rheumatism 10 resume his congressional du-
ties.
one Of the most prominent Republican
members OF The House expressed The opinion
10 the Dispatch correspondent this evening
that an extra session OF Congress would de-
pend entirely upon what legislation IL put
through tue present session. He said that he
thought the territorial question aud the rtve-
nue. question were 10 be taken into coDsidera-
ton when specializing on the probabilities OF
sn extra session. IL would depend entirely
on the condition Of the revenues whether
40 extra session would be called. This same
gentleman thinks that General Harrison will
not call an extra session il he can possibly
help II.
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