New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-03

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PLAIN TALK ON MR. BAYARD'S TREATY.
Mp RIppIEBERGER's sCATHING DENUNCIA.
TON OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS.
Washington, Aug. 2.-Mr. sherman secured con-
alteration for the Fisheries Treaty I'm the Senate to-
day by a vote OF "a TO %, whereupon Dr. Riddle
berger rising to speak, said that the vote settled con-
cllslvely the only question that could be In contio-
ycrsy at any time in reference to the treaty. mat
was that the Republican party favored It's RATIFICATION
II was party question In England; 1t was proper 10
consider It as such In this country. He proposed 10
bring the treaty before the Senate, as question
which concerned the people Of this country outside
OF the mere catching and curing OF fish II concerned
not only the people of the whole Atlantic Coast but
also the people tho coast Of Chesapeake Bay be-
cause Judge Ievi Woodbury., a Democratic 1urlst OF
acknowledged emnence, had given ii as his opinion
that under tho twelfth article Of the treaty, the
Canadian fishermen would have right to participate
I'm all tho coast bay, sound aud river fisheries OF the
United States; and that Congress the States would
be precluded from passing any laws on the subject
without tho consent OF the British Government. lie
Cfr RiddlebergcD would DO willing to risk the whole
case on that opinion lie quoted from sr Charles
Tuppcr's speech In the Canadian Parliament, Which,
he said had been Denied Ia the effect That ME-
Dayar had assured him that II the fisheries irritation
was alIayed, there would be no obstacle to arranging
for free interchange OF the natural products OF both
countries accordance with tho policy OF the Demo-
cratic party THAT meant" said Mr.. Rlddloberger,
that the Fisheries Treat intended to lead up to
Free Trade"
lie arraIgned tho Administration and the Demo
cratic party a pro English organization, and no
proceeded read extracts from English periodicals to
prove that the Mills bin and the Presidents tariff
message were in the direction Of Free Trade.
He read an extract from the speech of s. S. Cox in
the House. speaking of Proecopsts as robbers, Tas-
Gals and plundcrcrs He was not surprised at that
sentiment when he read book published by the same
gentleman many years ago, entitled The Buckeye
Abroad In which were such sentences as these:
Old Engand-God bless her. With tears in my eyes
bescech heavens best benson upon her. ] remember
her only the land of noble deeds and generous hearts
! hope that the Pope will create no Cardinals
for America. The ll-success attending tho
Wiseman experiment In England Will prevent the PoIe
from creating any Cardinals In Protestant countries.
lie knew that Mr.. Cox had in the House debates
pleaded the baby act" In reference to that book and
he supposed that he would plead dotagc In reference
10 MS later utterances.
Coming back to the treaty, Mr. Rddleberger de-
clard
We Will never be O National Government until we have
Whipped England for the third time. Our boosted Monroe
Doctrine Is being annued and wiped from the face OF the
to-day and ind gentlemen on the other side OF
chamber saying that we must afDIIate OF We ua"
nsht l would - make treaty OF commerce with
the FIJI Islanders with tho British Government 1t
becomes so-caed American Democracy to make such
treaty, but Ill becomes the Republican party The
duty this Government is to let that know that the
liberty which fathers fought and which they won
Is still cherished and that have nothing In common
with Government which does least recognize the
forms OF law.
Mr. Morgan then spoke in behalf Of the ratification
Of Mr.. Bayards treaty Coming down to the Treaty
Of 1915 he was asked by Mr. Hoar DO you think that
the Treaty of 1918 would have been improved If 1t
had contained provision that tho trial of our fisher
mon should DO before Canadian tribunals with The
burden Of proof lshermenl'
Mr. Morgan-I think That the Treaty Of 1878 Is
greatly improved by the present negotiations.
Mr. Hoar-That Is not answer TO my question.
Mr. Morgan-I do not propose to answer any IT.
relevant question
Mr. Evarts-suppose ihc Treaty Of 1913 were abro
gated by either country what would be the subsisting
arrangement between the two countries respecting tho
fisheries
Mr. Morgan-I Judge that should have no rights.
Mr. Evarts-I understood the Senator to say the
other day that he was in favor OF abrosating tfat
treaty.
Mr. Morgan-I sald and say now, that when
bill IS brought here to abogae the Treaty Of lsls'
would Join the senator from Network, although
know II would lead TO war, In voting for II ana 10 re-
covering our rights resulting from the Revolutionary
Mr.. Evarts-Thcn It IS worth while to fight for our
Revolutionary rights, but not for our rights under tho
Mr. Morcan-It is not worth while to fight about
matter which you intend 10 give up. II we have 10
yoke, let us put something SOIL uhder inc
Mr.. Morgan concluded his speech with an attack
upon tic report OF the majority oil the Foreign he
The presiding officer announced the appointment
of the select eommttee under MI Hoars
the United states and Canada as follows: senators
IIoar, Allison, Hale, Dolph Pugh Eustis and Biodgeu'