Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-17
TARIFF REFORMERS.
Annual Dinner of the Re-
form Club in New York.
Mr.. Villas Blows Grover Cleve-
lands BaZOO.
Tariff Reform and Free Coinage Not
Twin Brothers.
Chairman Springer Elucidates the Demo-
cratic Tariff Policy Mr.. Harter
of Ohio Assai1s Free
Silver.
Associated Press DISPATCHES.

New YORK, Jan. 16.-The annual din
ner of the Tariff Reform club took
place tonight at Sherry's. Ellery An
derson, the presiding officer, in brief
address, extended greeting to banner
bearers of tariff reform. and introduced
as the first speaker, Senator Villas of
Wisconsin, who responded to the toast
1.-THE PRESIDENCY IN '92."
He recommended the organization and
enlistment of all justi6able influences
| deprecated impracticable methods, and
said the Democrats would always be
outmatched in fraudulent arts by the
Republican party. ITO win the trust OF
the people," continued he, tariff reform
and free silver coinage are not twin
brothers. prolonged cheers.l do
not think that in our good state of Wis
consin, the Democratic party, with all
they have to prove the seeming para
dox, can be made to see in 73 cents
worth of silver, even with mint sta mp
upon it, a dollar OF our wheat or corn.
| [Cheers. We want no platform for the
sake of words. We do not care to formu-
late policy merely to win an election.
| But we want to win an election to exc
cute wise policy. Determination will
subdue differences, and we may Justly
hope to see the Democratic party true
to its name and origin; sincere in
heart and strength and purpose, wisely
gathered in harmonious cooperation
behind a leader, loved and trusted by
the people, to 60 forward lCries OF
"Name!"l to the deliverance of labor;
the promotion OF our true prosperity
the country's honor and glory. by the
establishment of Justice and equal
rights Tor all [Cries of cleveland!
Cleveland !"]; and we shall see the fifth
century of the new world begin with
firm advancing step. by great republic,
in that path of haman progress, where,
with flashing orb, the queen shall head
grand procession around the world"
At the conclusion OF Vilas's speech
calls OF sName Name !" intermingled
with cries of "Cleveland Cleveland /"
| Three cheers were given at the sugges-
ton of the chairman, and then the
next toast was given by Hon. VIM. M.
Springer.
sPRINGER's SPEECH.
Mr.. Springer began his remarks by
pointing out the difference between the
ways and means committee of the
house, and the same committee in the
commons of England. "But I sup
pose," said he, "we are not so much in
teiested in that matter as our oppon-
ents, and the purposes of the Demo
cratic members of that committee in
the present house OF representatives. J
have no authority to speak for them,
nor can | state what measures will be
| reported by the committee hereafter.
| So far the majority has taken no
definite action. AT an early day will be
| brought to the consideration OF the
| house such measures in reference to the
| tariff as the committee deems best. A
general revision of the tariff by this
congress is, of course, impracticable.
| The position of the Democratic party on
| the subject is hardly matter of doubt.
! The duty of every Democrat at the en-
SUNG election is to use every effort
to elect Democratic president
and congress. Ii the tariff issue
is kept steadily in view and made para
mount to all others, there is scarcely
any doubt of the result. We must do
our best this season to improve our
chances OF success. 1t is my opinion
that much good will be accomplished by
the passage through the house of bills
for the enlargement of the free list, etc.
Our party favors reciprocity which
brings reciprocal benefits. If free trade
in some things with some countries is
desirable, why not extend the principle
to all countries where important results
may be expected? While do not know
what the WAYS and means committee
will do, yet they will not disappoint
their constituents who are looking to
the Democratic party for relief from the
burdens OF high protective tariff. Do
not criticise our acts or impugn our mo-
tives until our work is done, and when
it is finished, believe it will receive
the appreciation of the people. and be
ratified next November by the election
of Democratic president, vice-presi-
dent and congress-"
Congressman Breckinridge of Arkan-
hsas WAS the next speaker.
| BREcKINRIDGE's SPEECH.
Congressman Breckenridge declared
that the only issue, vital and pressing
matter that demands immediate atten-
ton, is tariff reform. He referred to the
!
easier to beat with a surplus than with
a deficit. Relative to the Mckinley law
and the time it had been in force. he
said exports have exceeded imports,
presumably an evidence of profit by
nearly $130 ,000,0 900; yet the commercial
failures of the past five months are
roundly $4,000 900, compared with
| $175, 900, 900 for the much-talked-of hard
year before. If under conditions excep-
tionally, phenomenally favorable, we
have these results, what will be the
condition of our county with normal
crops in Europe and normal crops and
| prices here. The plain remedy for all
this is to radically reform the tariff.
HARrER SCORES FREE SILVER.
Hon. M. d. Harter, of Ohio, spoke on
the silver question. He said volume
was The least important factor in any
currency. II we keep our standard of
money where it should be, and enforce
absolute stability in 1t, we can never