The Portland daily press., 1890-04-29
REPUBLICANS AGREED.
congressmen Express their Views on
tho Mckinley Tariff Bill.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2s.-The Press
prints this morning of the most complete
aud careful poll the majority in Congress
ever made by newspaper. The purpose was
to ascertain the views Of individual men,
bers as to the necessity of passing a tariff
revision and reduction bill as speedily as
possible. Interviews were obtained with 200
members. The Press interviewers have
found what opposition exists to the Mektn-
ley bill on the Republican side OF the House
and. by extending the interviews TO Leading
Democrats, have found the particular line Of
attack upon the bill likely to be adopted by
the opposition.
The fact of supreme Importance Is that a
bill revising the tariff and reducing the rev.
nue. will be enacted before Congress adjourns
for the summer. The Press has interviewed
ceptions, they all agree that Republican
tariff bill will be passed, and that while diff
ferences exist as to the make up Of schedules
the entire party is In accord on the general
principle and purpose OF the Mckinley bill.
Among the interviews are the following.
Senator Hale-I have not examined
fully the details of the bill, but from what
have seen of it l rec0nize 1t as strong, thor
ough Republican protection measure, and
while it will undoubtedly be varied In some
Of the items, 1 think the general PROPOSE
tlons OF the bill will be maintained and car
ried through. The Republicans, both in the
Senate and House, recognize the Importance
Of passing tariff bill which shall settle the
issues raised upon 1t and the uneasiness felt
by business interests for probably twenty
years to come. The burden Of doing this
rests now upon the Republican party, which
hasspossess.on of both Houses OF Congress,
with President in full political sympathy.
No matter how much time 1t may take, the
tariff question must be met squarely and
discussed and finished for the present. 1t Is
QnmmitfQa
not been able to report the bill before, be-
cause the delay will inevitably put upon us
the burden of long session. The bill must
be debated to some extent in the House, and
when 1t reaches the Senate will be subject to
more. But whatever time is taken, aud
whatever difficulties there may be in adjust
ing the details of the bill, there is no doubt
in my mind Of the obligation which rests
upon the Republican party to pass it, All
interests in the country are looking for this
the Senate it will be taken up at once and
every effort made to push 1t forward to its
final passage. 9.
Senator Frye-I think that the peo-
pie of Maine are satisfied with the bill. Il
belive that it is conceived in the best inter-
haps with some amendments. /.
Nelson Dingley-I am unquall-
fedly in favor of the proposed tariff meas
ure. When the Democrats say that the Re-
publicans are not in earnest in their ex-
pressed desire to pass the bill. they simply
speak nonsense that is unworthy Of serious
attention or reply.
Charles A. Boutelle-I think it lisa
very good bill, and have no doubt that It
will pass. have had some little doubt In
my own mind about the sugar schedule, but
believe the committee have done the best
possible thing under the circumstances. The
increased protection to American farmers,
particularly along the Canadian border, gives
great satisfaction in my district.