Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-25

The eras OK protection had been eras OF
prosperity. The eras OF free trade had
been eras Of depression. In the exuber-
ance of the Presidents zeal for free trade
he wanted entire reduction secured by a
revision OF the tariff, but even the free
trade OF the Democratic party lacked the
courage TO advance on that line and oc-
cupy this advanced position. Efforts
were being made persistently to induce
the American farmer to believe that pro-
tective tariffs were hostile 10 his interests
Mr. Burrows argued at length that
the farmer was directly interested in
maintaining a protective system; that
the value OF faTm-lands increased enor-
mousiy rs manufacturing industries grew
up in the vicinity. There was lesson
to he drawn Of the value to the South
from the history of the past Protec-
lection had enhanced the value OF land
in tho North it would bring it TO the
South it would bring an era Of unex-
ampled prosperity it would develop her
mines. light the fires of her furnaces,
construct her railways. invite capital,
employ laborcrs, plant cities in her waste
places. and lead her people into the
highway Of industrial prosperity. During
the last ninety days S3G,00J,0 900 of capi-
tai had gone INTO her manufacturing IN
dustrics, and in this he rejoicod There
was not an industry of the South which
he would not cherish as though it were
an industry Of Michigan. He believed
in protection, not for his State alone,
but for his country. lie believed IN
American industry, IN American capital,
IN American labor against the whole
world. Applause.
In conclusion he said The chairman
OF the Committee on Ways and Means
expresses the hope that tins measure will
pass. he is not alone in this desire.
There is not member Of the Golden
Club or a Free Trader in the United
States who is not in sympathy with him.
More than this: tree-Irade England
stands on the tiptoe of expectation and
screams with delight. Let me warn you,
gentlemen OF the South, that this
measure BODIES no good TO you. 1t will
arrest the investment of capital and
bring your industries TO a standstilL
There is no portion Of the country
where this measure should meet with
more united aud determined opposition
than in the South. Untoward clrcum-
stances have heretofore retarded her
progress, but the way Is now open for
her to march unimpeded to
splendid industrial future. The ed
vance is already sounded. Tie who
does not respond to its inspiring
summons will soon find himself with
out party and without following.
| rejoice that there is a new
South, a new industrial South, born of
the thrces Of war, but full Of hope and
full of courage. She stands to-day with
upliited brow, facing the dawn Of the
mighty future Her loins are girt for
new race. With unfettered hands she
smites the earth, and fountains Of I'M
measured wealth gush forth. Beneath
her feet she feels the stir Of life.
Her pathway Is already ilu-
mined with tho light OF blazing
furnaces. Her heavens are aglow
with the break of a new day. And when
the sun shall reach the zenith of that
glorious day North and South, cemented
IN the iudissoluble bonds of commercial
aud fraternsl unity, will stand together
under the banner Of protection to Amer
can industries and American labor and
march to grander industrial triumphs.
As Mr.. Burrows closed his speech he
was greeted with long-continued APP
plause, and when he took his seat he
was warmly congratulated by his party
colleagues.
In the House this evening, at the close
of the tariff debate, Mr. Reed, Of Maine,
said that it was well known to the House
that efforts had been made to reach an
agreement as to the time to be given for
debate on the tariff bill. He asked Mr..
Mills to fix upon some time for debate,
and suggested that ten days be allowed
TO each side, with so many evening SEES
sions in addition as the House might he
disposed to give. Such a length Of time
would beft not only the importance
Of the bill, but the circumstances
under which it had been pre-
santed. There had been no considera-
ton Of the bill 10 public hearings on
the Republican side; no public hear
ings on the part of members the inte-
rests Of whose districts were concerned.
If it should turn out that it Was not ne
ccssary to prolong the discussion for 50
Tonga time as was suggested the debate
might be shortened. 1t had beer claim
ed by gentlemen on the other side that
there had been an informal agreement
in the committee that these two days,
with evening sessions, should be gwen
mp to the bill, but so far as he was con-
cerned he did not remember having en-
tered into such an agreement.
Ar. Brecklnrdge. Of Kentucky, held
that formal arrangement to that effect
had been entered into In the committee,
while other members of the committee
sustained Mr.. Reeds understanding Of
the committed arrangement
Mr.. Mills, in answer to Mr.. Reedspro-
position, urged in favor Of night sessions
that the discussion would 90 into the
public press it was not necessary to
have the galleries packed The people
would know it. There could be no just
reason why the discussion could not pro-
,eed at night as well as III the daytime.
However, he would be glad to meet tine
gentleman tomorrow in the committee
room to make another effort for agree
nent. In the mean time he would move
a recess until o'clock.
Dir. Durham, of Illinois, interpOsed
motion TO adjourn, which was defeated by
a vote by tellers. The yeas and nays
we're taken on the motionto take arecess,
,esulting-yeas, 13l nays, T..
No quorum appearing, Mr.. Mills said
INIT as there seemed to be no disposition
IN the other side Of the House TO pro-
,eed with the discussion he would move
o adjourn. The motion was agreed to
md the House accordingly at 6 O'Clock,
adjourned.
Presidential PnFdOns.
by telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l
WAsHlNGroS, april 24.-The Presi- !
lent has granted pardons i'll the follow /
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