The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-24

William r. Morrison, all three OF them
out and out theoretical free traders; and
today Mr.. Mills, of Texas, was chairman
OF that committeeman Mr.. Mills was
ever crank in his devotion TO the princi-
pies of free trade and Endorsed the mes
sage of the President. The distinguished
speaker of the House (for whom lac had a
profound esteem) in his devotion TO the
principles OF free trade had dared in the
last Congress TO arrogate to himself almost
despotic powers, and TO declare, from his
high place, that he would recognize no
member OF the House TO make any motion
TO cut down the surplus unless it was first
submitted to Democratic caucus. The
Democratic Secretary of the Treasury had
also joined in the choral song OF the free
traders, apparently with all his heart
In fine, he was satisfied that all the Demo-
cratic leaders agreed with the President,
except that they had not the Presidents
boldness or honesty. II, however, by
cheating the people in the next cleo
ton as TO their position they could get
new lease OF power and obtain control
OF the United States Senate, then the
people might bid farewell TO every princi-
pie of protection. The Republicans took
up the Presidents gauntlet of free trade
with great pleasure, and joined issue with
the Democrats. The Republicans declared
that instead of the tariff being vicious, IL
logical and inequitablc, II increased mar
velously the prosperity OF this country
and that instead of a duty being tax paid
by the consumer, no instance could I've
found in which the duty had not decreased
to the consumer the cost Of the article con-
sumed. The Republicans further declared
that the future prosperity Of this country,
for twenty-five years, at any rate, de-
pended absolutely upon the benign inau.
ences of protective tariff. lie admitted
that this country possessed many advan-
tages over competing nations but he
declared that with all these advantages IL
could not compete in manufactures with
European nations, because il was handi-
capped in the matter OF wages. On this
point, and on the additional point that the
price OF all manufactured articles had
diminished under the protective system,
Mr.. Frye supported his argument with
numerous illustrations, many OF them
drawn from his own observations in
Europe. As 10 the surplus, II was Demo
cratic incapacity, he said, which caused il,
and now the country had TO look out TO see
that the same Democratic incapacity
in administering medicine, did not give
poison and kill the patients. He wns as
much against the surplus rs the president
was, but he was not frightened nj II. lie
would rather have a surplus than deficit.
| Ii there was any honest purpose 20 get rid
OF the surplus il could be done without the
slightest difficulty. In the first place some
oft ought 20 be expended wisely In coast
defenscs, in increasing the navy, in build
| ing up the merchant marine, and In edu-
eating the people as proposed in the bill OF
| the senator from New Hampshire (Blair).
The senator from North Carolina (Nancel
had Indicated n way 10 prevent a sur
plus; and the senator from Georgia
| lBrown) had proposed way which would
do Il beyond all manner OF question. That
was a repeal of all the internal revenue
laws. But his Democratic friends and
their allies, the dislillers and brewers and
saloon keepers, had recently developed a
wonderful regard for temperance, and had
become great temperance champions. pro.
testing against whisky being made cheap
or. But he told them that the temperance
sentiment Of the country was rapidly crys-
tallizing into the opinion that the sooner
the tax on whisky was repealed the better
and quicker the principles Of temperance
would be subseryed. lie could see, how
ever, one or two objections 10 It's repeal,
and one Of them was NO much nvenue
could not be spared. As TO the duty on
sugar he declared himself in favor Of taking
Il OF; but he would not kill the sugar In
dustry Of this country, feeble as II was.
lie would give bounty equivalent 10 the
present duty on sugar; but u the purpose
Of the Democratic party was 10 destroy the
tariff and 10 cripple many, and absolutely
1 A. II Al "a Ia.
country, the Presidents method could OF
course do that. American workmen could
be reduced 10 the degredatian, almost, Of
the w6rkingmen and workingwomen Of
Europe. But, here was splendid coun-
try. perfectly marvellous In IT, possibilities.
Why, he asked, should not this country
lead the world In pure, lofty civilization,
In religion, In education, In temperance,
In the ffis In literature, and In material
progrcas7 Who doubted that Il would dc
40, II men only remembered that they were
Americana Who doubted that u would
do 10, u. in the administration Of lie affairs,
and In its legislation. they undertook, In
honest purpose, 20 provide In the best pos
sible manner for their own peoplcf
As Mr.. FRYE concluded, there was con
siderable applause from the galleries (which
were well hlled), and ho WIS congratulated
by several senator's, including Mr.. morrill,
who has been absent from the Scnat,
chamber for some time past, through sick
mess.
Mr.. Palmer gave notice that he would
address the Senate tomorrow on the sub
ject Of his bill 10 regulate immigration.
Mr.. Blsr spoke Tor an hour on his cdu
cational bill, and then the Senate, after 90
executive session, adjourned.
REGULATIONS 90 ELECTIONS.
Senator Chambers bill, introduced 10
day, 10 regulate national elections, has ref
|, ercncc only 10 elections Of members o
, Congress. II grants 10 tho circuit and dis
trict courts power by writs Of mandarin
and prohibition, which may be dirctc'
when necessary 10 any officer Of State q
|, compel an enforcement Of the laws will
reference 20 the election Of oongrcwmel
aud 10 prevent the issuance Of any ccrtifi
|, cate OF election where the election ha
been conducted Illegally or the apparen
|, result procured by fraud. Whenever tn
I laws OF the State require any person 10 ap
/, point suitable persons 10 hold congrcs
rional elections and the pcpOns 10 M
, pointed cannot read nor write, or have q
any election, State or national, been guilt,
!. OF any illegal practices, II Is made th
, duty Of the court, on the sworn petition o
= any person setting out these facts, 10 hca
: the case, and II the allegations are foun'
!. 30 he true, 10 issue a prohibition 20 PR
!, vent the appointment OF the unsuitabl
!, person or persons. II also directs that
after any election for representative Il