New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-13
A TALK WITH SENATOR ALLISON.

he HAS COME HERE REGARDING THE SENATE
FINANCE COMMITTEES INVESTIGATION.
The sub commttee Of the Finance Committee of the
Senate will resume It's sitngs to-day. Several weeks
ago the subcommittee started an examination OF tho
working Of the tariff. At that time programme was
mapped ont to be followed by experts, and the meet
ngs to be held this week for the purpose OF ascer
taning what progress has been made also to determine
upon other plans in connection with the same line OF
work. Senator Allison, Of Iowa. IS one OF the mem
bers Of the committee. His colleagues are Senator'S
Adrich and Carlisle Senator Allison arrived on satur
day evening, accompanied by his nephew. He said to
a Tribune reporter that he expected TO remain here
three or four days and then would take short vaca
ton at the seashore lie was asked about political
affairs in Iowa. The Senator said matters In our
state looking very well are good and the
people are generally prosperous. When things are
that way it Is not good year for Democratic success
In our State; at least so it TO me. Iowa is Re
publican State bu once in while exceptional Things
are likely to arise which affect State elections.
1.-TWO years ago BOies elected owing 10 some dis
affection on the liquor question our people then were
somewhat dsCOntented, and a good many Republicans
did not 20 out TO The Democrats of course, were
out in full force They always are. But think We
shall elect our candidate, Hiram c. Wheeler, for Gov
ernor this fall. lie a large farmer, good business
man and very popular. Last year we carried the
state By 5000 majority, notwithstanding the general
Republican failure all over the country
Are the Democrats going 10 make strong hght'
They are going to make a desperate effort to carry
the State They organizing and hope to carry the
Legislature"
VIII the liquor question be as prominent now as
it was two years ago -
The liquor question: said the Senator, ais
living one with us, and will not be eliminated from
the campaign by the Republican party. In fact our
platform IS pledged to support IT, The Democrats
want q license law, instead Of prohibition, and we
will probably lose votes On that issue In addition TO
those we have lost heretofore The liquor question
will be largely controlling in the campaign. although
it will not be the leading one. think those Repuoli-
cans who are opposed to prohibition and who voted
for Boes two years ago that account, VIII row
vote the regular Republican ticket notwithstanding
their hostility to the liquor question, because the
Legislature 10 be elected will reappOrtion the State
We feel very sure the Democrats gain control they
will do they did In Michigan and arrange the districts
so they will have a majority OF tie members, whereas
we are entitled TO a mOlOnty'
The Mckinley bill will be discussed, then3'
Eyes, but as to what extent do not know. The
Republicans Of Iowa Proectonsts, but there are
some things about the bill! they do not like. There
IS not much fault found about it, and don't think we
shall lose many vOtcs on account Of II"
The senator said he thought that in the next Con
gress there would be good many important measures
Considered The House Undoubtedly would att mpt t.
change the tariff but probably without success Inc
present. the Senator continued that was subject Of
diplomatic negotiation. No doubt, however, the
arrangement between the United states and Great
britain would have TO be supplemented by agreements
with other foreign powers The poachers would sail
under any flag long the nation Of which 1t was
not an emblem not party 70 an agreement TO
observe the closed season. These poachers were not
all Canadians. Many Of them were Americans, who
were ready and willing t. evade the laws by p0aohing
or smuggling. Senator Allison made trip to Alaska
and the fisheries two years and is familiar Nth
the whole subject. The Nicaragua Canal would also
be considered among other important subjects.