New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-28


Representatives from several Of the States-Ne-
braslSa NewYorl aud Wisconsin among others
will hold conferences and try 10 agree 10 Vo'c
solidly for the candidate who is the choice oil q
majority. or twothrds of their number Inc
Eew-York Congressman are to hold conference
about the middle of November and IL is understood
thas they Will cast their nineteen votes ior inc
man who is the choice of two-thirds oil the ueie-
cation. Messrs Reed, Mckinley and Burrows all
have friends in the delegation. The Republican
REPRESENTATIVES from the Southern States are also
10 hold caucus and try to agree as to which
candidate they will support. At present they
are divided as TO preferences. but they may be
able TO unite
LIGHT Of VARIOUS TOPICS.
Following are extracts from some of the letters
received which will be found to throw con-
siderable light upon the subjects Of inquiry ana
reveal the reasons which have led TO the con-
illusions stated by the writers 1t should be OBJ
served perhaps, that in accordance with pledge
given in the letter of inquiry the names OF Repre-
scntatves who expressed such desire have Dech
suppressed:
Mr.. Dingley Maine.-wthin proper limits u'
favor National contro! OF Congressional elections
SIR. Walker Msss.-Upon military CONSCIENTIOUS
alone as well as upon social and economic, this country
ought at once to expend large sums In building uP Pho
Government ANA commercial navy, %s'Cn IL. II i'm.
a coast defencHS Noun Hidho ~
polite 10 lessen the receipts from informal TAXATION
Mr. Perkins, Kansas favor revision oil INC
tariff substantially the lines adopted by INC 'pn',N
bn would have slight notifications thcy 9V ,a~ IN
tSsceo and ON alcohol used for scientific and manu-
featuring purposes, If the Government ca" NC P''
against fraud. . ,ro
x,psas Ronre.entatlve-I would prefer 10 have
,l,c internal rayenue laws remain as they are WIN
some slight changes relieving those who raise ~
from the annoyances that they are nov ~ !!o,rce 10
The poyment of pensions those not on me PensiHH
ocean mail service and feel that SPECIAL EFFORTS sn"U
be made 10 revive the American merchant nlSII"o'
a distinguished Western Congressman-l shal
want much information before committing myseh' d.
though favor Of revlyng our nIdept at this
chant marine II ma u pose''io an" paw
time 10 do 80. -, ,ra
Mn sweeney Iowa-I favor liberal action for the ouio
ing M Of the American merchant marine MY opll'on -
that This NAV be done by Governmental aid III OuIu-
ing FIRST class vessels for mail and commercia p9r
poses in peace, but cOnVertlOC az uno Pccssion re-
Government into vessels whenever ocoasio" 10
qures. -. .h .or,g
on substantially the lines of the Senate Dill "ouu 20
carrying the will of the people as eXR Grs should ~
nCt be disturbed the tobacco tax should De sae% t
reduced The question as, as I to now Authorities do not
do their duty is most perpleXing one ongros in
scna,on Of minority of tho voters IN C3 9 81 re-
stead of majority IS subTeFslVe 0 T on tbat IN
preventative government il is well Khowm ,1 Of
some localities the suppression or lalsc itnd In
the votes of the people has no, o i ,,cates in
change in the representation OF nose iocaHGJ scf
Congress but has changed the control oil their
rte local authorities having neglecie OF ~ w
DUTY tlcro should lie such National supeFNiso III, ,
Insure free ballot ana ncr an hHne Of vital
Railroa4 building Which mas Tahg" Snst be- greatly
SsSureS IN tur as the wants OF the country in that
respect are nearly sufficiently supplied The attTac
Is greatly 70 be desired think Congress ,nsht to
aid this purpose by liberal compensation V a H1 Is
~, ~ Trad
recognized by all nations. If to have large
South American trade We must SEND our ns , r ,to
fyng over our ships. Iowa Is UNI lor INC
gallant one-legged solder. Colonel D. b. Henderson,
OPINIONS OF WESTERN MEN.
An Influential Northwestern Cong1ce sman-l favor
revision Of the laws in certain particulars put
do not favor general revision Of the tarh al NE
coming session and am not prepared to say that
favor all the features Of the Senate bill. think IT.
,egrlarities can be corrected without attempting
general revision, and with greater likelihood Of sue
cess am not prepared TO advocate National control
Of Congressional elections further ah a, vt,oa
election law. Terrorism which Keeps votoie awuS
from The polls se S9e a but don't think have
reached that point yet
Mr. Payson Illinois-The Hon. J. G. Cannon first
admire the fidelity of the man who said he didn't
believe in a man looking out for second wife while
the first alive and in good health
Another Illinois Congressman--I learn that there Is
an irresistible pressure for the repeal of all Internal
taxes on tobacco aud fruit brandy. As to leaf To-
reluctantly as 10 fruit brandy cordially as
seni The best and simplest way is to allow con
tssants 10 Rave their cases tried after the cleo
ton hy Federal judge. Let his Judgment give Inc
piima lacie light 10 the seat.
Mr. Russell. Connecticut favor any necessary re
vision of the tarn on lines calculated secure proper
protection TO all American industries: When the ne
ccssary and desirable public expenditures are HHlc,
The Government satisfied then we can better decide
TO what extent our revenues Will allow modification
in Connecticut do not particularly require NauOhal
control In some parts OF me country LhcS 90 par
IN the first case, National control can 40 no mann, 50
IN tG yc Isrre >,Im indeed 10 seem 10 me- too liberal
an appropriation for mail service aud for aid IN
revival Of the american merchant marine am h
favor Of The old nag and Big appropriations TO foat it.
An indiana Representative would repeal all In
terral revenue taxes except the tax on lntoNlcalng
liquors used as beverage.
Mr.. Finley, kcntucky-The tariff should be so re-
vsed as to protect labor, home industries and homo
markets and pay the expenses Of the Government, and
al Internal taxes should be abolished
Mr. Coleman, Lousiana--Nl No, because it cuts
sugar so per cent If the tariff sugar is cut so
uer cent WHY not cut all other American industries
30 cent? @ Abolish the TAX on whiSkey and md
tobacco 49, Yes Whenever and ~f 9e c IT Is
Yes. enough TO enable us 10 compete with other cOuh
tries which subsidi1e literally
BOOMING REED FOR THE sPEAKERsHIP.
Mr.. Bouellc Mane-I am in sympathy with the
main purpose OF inc senate DILL Dut shuuId "S" sVN
notifications In the direction Of strengthening its
protective features. would increase the duties on the
articles worth 5000, 900 which imported and
come into direct competition with the products OF
horc.l labor sk aud preserve that portion of the
home marlgt for home industries. l would make any
further reduction that may BIZ necessary by removal
OF internal revenue taxes from tobacco. alcohol used IN
the mechanic arts, etc. For Speaker, tie man who las
been thrice chosen the Republican candidate Tor
tina; Office. when the selection meant the labors ana
responsibilities OF leadership without the omcial
lOnOrS
the brlt Of battle for his party, in all the tedious ana
afduOus championship Of the minority on the floor the
thoroughly equipped pal]iamentarfan on the Ko
publican side Of the House of Representatives. the Hon
Thomas =. Reed
SIR. McCOmas. Naryland-I do favor revision OF
the tariff the lines Of the Senate bill. favor an
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