The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-30
House OF Representatives.

Owing 10 the action on the Silver bill yes
terday, which relegated il TO the House cal
endar. the attendance this morning was small
and an expected red-letter day in the an
mails OF legislation was thereby lost. the House
devoting its time % the debate on the tariff.
A letter was read from Mr.. Mills, of Texas.
stating that he had transmitted his resigna-
ton rs a member of Congress 10 the GOV
ernor of Texas. to take effect to-day. The
House then went into Committee OF the
Whole on the Tariff bill
Mr.. Harter DEM. Of Ohio, was the first
speaker. lie favored the Free Wool bill. lie
said good government cost money. and the
only way 10 raise money WAS by taxation.
The only justification Of any tax upon citi-
zen was the necessity Of his government.
Direct taxation was the only proper method
Of raising money. This was the most equi-
table. complete and just way to raise revenue
because II was open.
Every citizen knew precisely what the cost
of the Government was under the operation
of direct tax. Indirect taxation was unjust
and wrong. Since the beginning of the
Government this nation was free-trade
country and this had created the enormous
prosperity OF cur land. We now have abso-
lute free-trade between States. Every de-
structon of a burden upon the producing IN
dustry on this country Is great blessing
Reviewing the history OF the tariff policy OF
the Republican party he said the Mckinney
bill was ine uitious, and as an evidence OF
this he cited the business depression OF the
present day.
Mr.. McCrery Dem !, of Kentucky, favored
the Free Wool bill The tariff question was
increasing in importance every year. lie at
tackled the Mckinley bill and would repeal
every line of 1t if he could, but be yielded 10
the Judgment of his colleagues, who believe
that II was better 20 move slowly and repeal
certain portions Of it first. without attacking
it all along the line. If the Free Wool blll
passed il would save to the people OF the
country nearly one hundred millions OF col
lars. which now went into the pockets OF the
protectionists.
Mr. Brets Dem. J. of Indiana, made two
minute speech in favor of the bill
Mr.. DeForest Dem.), of Connecticut, IA
vored the bill and spoke enthusiastically OF
the tariff policy adopted by the Democratic
party.
Mr.. Dolliver Rep.). Of Iowa in opposing
the bill said that the Mills bill only reduced
the tariff from AZ to 4S per cent If argument.
by which cotton ties and binding twlne are
nut on the free list is not absolutely worthless,
then the Democratic bill shows most astound-
ing treachery 70 the public elfare. The aIgu-
ment had been reiuted many times IN this
House. and the fact that the House is almost
unanimously Democratic. sent here as they
claim as q protest against the Mckinley act,
with their leading candidate Tor the preslden-
tial nomination advising its repeal, they now
attack the tariff law in a childish way as
an example of demagogue's proclama-
ton. The Democratic system of com com
petition was a system that juggled with
rates. with the skill of magic itself, reduce
the tariff only per cent. BY their own show
ing the Democratic party compromised with
cannibals. made peace with thieves, COM
rounded the felony Of burglars, accepted the
apologies Of pckpockets, and acquiesced IN
the new slavery that put its fetters upon
C5. 600 600 of peope-all for a paitry conces-
sion Of per cent Applause ! # the Demo 10
stincts which distinguished them in private
life. they would now be on their feet apollo
cizing for what they said last year Recall
In an incident in his own city. he said that
Inc had been called upon frequently to write
letters for q newly-married couple. who occa-
sionally sent money home to the old folks, and.
while he was writing the letter the paper was
wet with their tears.
Mr.. Caruth. OF kentucky. naively inquired
why should they cry - sally which elected
prolonged laughter. ~
The House then adjourned until tomorrow