Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
The interest and adynu,are O, The American


vote upon the bill. 1t might az well he I'M
dorstood now as at any other time that the
majority OF the Representatives OF the peo-
pie upon the floor intended 70 have vote
on the bill unless the 4th OF March was
reached by obstructive tactics.
We are perfectly willing, interpolated Mr.
Buchanan, OF New jersey, and II the gentle
man from Maine (Reed) was candid IN hrs
statement, and he accepted the statement a.
candid. and nothing up to this time bad been
done for obstruction and nothing would be
done for obstruction IN the future, surely
some practical agreement could be arrived
at. This WAS an effort % reduce taxation.
"Oh, not" came in chorus from the Re-
publican side
"Oh. yes" retortcd Mr.. Breckenridge;
mot con. no. but ooh, yes; II does re-
duce taxation. II does relieve burdens. IL
does take money that would under the
present system 20 INTO the pockets OF
favored class and keeps it'in the pockets
Of The men that earn 1t. [Appl9use on the
Democratic sidc.l That Is lis object, and
that Will be It's effect"
Continuing, MIR. Breckenridge remarked
that the Republican party had said that IT
would reduce revenuc-not burdcns-by the
repeal Of the tobsccO-tax and the tax on
alcohol used m arts. That party had formu-
put Us platform into the form OF logisla.
tive proposition; let that proposition come
10 a vote. then let the Democratic PROPOSE
ton come to vote. II the Republican
proposition prevailed II would become
he enactment OF the lower house
and would 20 TO a Republican Senate.
II the Democratic proposition carried the
Republican senate would take it under con-
sid ration. That was practical legislation.
Could not beth sides agree on some PROPOSE
ton 10 bring the proposed legislation into
practical c1ectf The Democrats had shown
no spirIt 10 prevent fair discussion. No al
tempt had been made 10 limit debate. The
Democrats desired to be liberal, but with
tLat liberality they desired 1t 10 be under
stood that they intended 10 pass this bill If
the gentlemen did not use obstructive tactics.
They intended to pass It il obstructive tao
ties were employed unless The gentlemen
wore out The time for which this House bad
been elected. Applause on the Democratic
Side.l Nith that understanding was IL not
possible that Some practical agreement could
be- madey conclusion ought TO be reached
after ten DAYS more Of discussion. IL that
was too short a time the gentlemen on the
other side might suggest a proper period.
Let the gentlemen deal with this question as
a business dealing with business PROPOSE
ton.
Mr. Reed said Il was an utter impossible
itv for The minority Of the House OF Repre-
sentatlves 10 present bill which could pass
because il was minority. And II the Re-
puhlicaus proposed a bill TO pass the House
10 would have 10 be with such an abatement
II Republican principles as would secure
/ the Democratic votes. Laugbterl For
/ them 20 make proposition Ike that would
Dee simply absurd.
/ All discussion on the Republican side in
;hc future. AZ 1t has been 10 The past. VIII be
solely for the purpose OF elucidatlug the
principles and questions involved I'D The
measure. There never had been an effort
| ON the Republican side since the beginning
/ Of the discussion TO induce any mau 10
speak Whatever discussion there had BEEN
+ had been spontaneous, arising out OF the
! imperilled business Interests Of the county.
Mr.. Springer. OF Illinois, asked the unaui-
nous consent for the present consideration
OF the following resolution:
Es>olrcd, That the Committee on Ways
and Mean, be instructed 10 report TO the
/ House rule for the tariff bill, providing for
stated times for votes on more important
propositions, and fixing a day on which the
/ bin shall be reported TO the House, and put
upon its passage.
Mr.. Kelley objected
/ MIR. Breckenridge Of Kentucky, said that
| one Of the reasons why ne made the sugges-
/ ton WIS because it had first been made by
/ th, gentleman from Maine aud his colleague,
who. with their report, stated that rs a
la.l resort they would present substi.
tutc. What he was proposing to-
I DAY was simply TO offer an opportunity
l' We " 30 find our opportunity" UNEXPECTED
/ SIR. Reed which those gentlemen sad they
/ would seek AS last resort. "a when the
+ gentleman charged him. with good many
+ adjective. with acting unfairly. he lBreck-
nridee) was simply Offering the gentleman
an opportunity 10 do what he aud his COLI
leagues had publicly pledged TO the country
/ that they would seek an opportunity to 90.
/ rApDlausc on the Democratic side.
Demands for the regular order cut of
/ further discussion. The House then went
/ into Committee Of the Whole on the tariff
/ bill. MIR. McComas, ot Maryland, moving 10
/ strike ont nnc Sc" coal tar, crude" Lest
/ as were motions 10 amend other lines rela'
I tingt 10 coaltar products and to dye'Woods
and decoctions.
Al the instance Of Mr.. Russell, Of Massa-
/ etusetts, aiizarcne colors were added TO the
/ free list.
| Mr. Mills offered q committee amendment,
which was adopted, striking out line 90
D $3.50
/ char
/ Mr.. Brcckinrldgc, Of Arkansas, also offered
| q substitute for lines go TO lob inclusive, re-
/ lating TO essential oils, &c.
The substitute, which was adopted, names
/ specifically, olive salad, cOtton-,eed. whale.
/ seal, and neais-ioot oil ., entitled to free en-
| try. China lsy,or kaoline. WAS stricken out,
/ and the line was replaced by another placing
/ on the free list unNrOueht glass for Use IN
/ the manufacture ~ optical instruments, spec
[ tacics, and eyeglasses.
/ Another general political debate arose
upon motion Of Mr.. Buchanan, OF New
/ Jersey. {, strike out hriek ether than tire
/ brick. The amendment was defeated.
Mr.. Mills offered committee amendment
I placing German looking-glass plates on The
/ free list; but at the suggestion OF Mr.. Bayne,
Of PENNSYLVANIA, the matter was allowed TO
| 20 over until tomorrow.
The committee then rose and the House, at
> O'Clock, adjourned.