The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-17
A TARIFF REFORM FEAST.
EX-sECRETARY Villas OPENS THE
SPEAKING.

The Lofty Aims of the Democratic
Party Set Forth in Words of Burn
ing EloqUsnce-Chairma Springer
Speaks on the Work Before the Dem
ocracy in Congress-
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-The annual din
ner of the Reform Club came off tonight
at Sherry's. The banquet hall was taSte-
fully decorated and the menu was all that
could be desired. In his opening remarks
President Anderson said: "The rank
and hle of the democracy in this
state ara true to the principles Of
tariff reform. They are absolutely opposed
to the exercise of all unconstitutional or
arbitrary powers. They ara profoundly in
earnest in their demand for honest currency
Of the precious metals, every dollnr of
which shall be Of tie same intrinsic value
as all dollars which issue from the
mint. They do not limit tariff reform TO the
repeal Of the Mckinley bill and they do not
believe that equality in intriutic value be-
tween gold and silver dollars can be at
tained by giving to both the privileges Of
free coinage"
President Anderson then spoke of an
alleged attempt that would be made by the
democratic state committee at the state
convention for the naming Of the New
York delegates to the national convention
TO arbitrarily refuse seats to delegates
not willing to obey It's commands.
The speaker urged the electors and press to
do all in their power to make such action
impossible
Villas ON HOW TO WIN.
Chairman Anderson then introduced
William f. Villas, senator from Wisconsin,
who responded to the toast of 1.-THE Presi-
dent In 1892; how the Democratic party can
secure it," He recommended organization,
use Of all proper means, enlistment of all
justiflable influence. He deprecated i'm
practicable methods aud said that the DEM
ocrats always would be outmatched in fraud
ulent arts by the republicans. [Applause.1
y = Tariff reform and free silver coin
age are not twin brothers. Prolonged
cheers.l do not think in our good state
of Wisconsin the Democratic party, with
all they have to prove the seeming
paradox, that they can be made to
see in IS cents worth OF silver, even
with the mtAt stamp upon it, dollar
Of our wheat or corn or labor any more
than gold. [Cheers.1 "But, If, In fact"
continued Mr.. Villas, there are convincing
arguments in store for free coinage, as
claimed by the president Of the silver mine
class, we cannot possibly afford now
to listen to this silent silver
mine voice to be lured from the greater
object and path of duty. [Cheers.l
Whether saint or Satan, we cry aloud TO
the siren silver, Get thee behind us, now.'
[Applause.l Aud think may add somer
thing more with reference to this contro-
versy on tariff reform, and that may add
for the democracy OF the northwest, in the
pregnant vefnaculsr OF the street, They
mean business
NOT A MERE PARTISAN OBJECT.
"They are not fighting this cause for mere
partisan success. They do not look on the
Democratic party as being all and the end
OF all endeavor, buu as the great instrument
tally of achievements of benefits for our
countrymen. They want no platform for
sake Of words. They do not care to
formulate a policy merely 70
win an election to execute a wise policy.
[Applausel They want not only no steps
backward but strides forward.
! believe, feel that we shall not lose it.
Patriotism and determination will subdue
the difference, repress ambitions,
guide our obvious counsel, and we
may Justly hope to see the Demo-
cratic party true to Its name and
origin, sincere in heart and strength, in
purpose wisely gathered, in harmonious
cooperation behind a leader loved and
trusted by the people TO go forward, (cries
Of nancy to the deliverance Of labor. pro-
motion Of our true prosperity,
the country's honor and glory
by the establishment of justice
and equal rig hts for all Lcrie. of "Cleve--
laldh] and we shall see the fifth century of
the new world to begin with firm advancing
step by the great republic in that path OF
human progress where, with flashing orbs,
the queen snail head the grand procession
around the world"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Villas speech
there was great applause and continued
calls OF name" name" intermingled
with cries of "Cleveand," "CIeveland y
Three cheers were given at the suggestion
of the chairman, and then the next toast
was given
SPRINGER ON THE TARIFF.
Hon. William NJ. Springer Of Illinois,
chairman Of the House committee of ways
and means, responded to the toast THE
committee of ways and means Of the House
of Representative"
Mr.. Springer said:
have no authority to speak for the ways and
means committee to the purposes and ouin-
ions of its democratic members, nor can | state
what measures will be reported by the commit
tee hereafter. Nodefnite action has been taken
by the iorlty of the committee up to this time.
I1ey Will AT an early Gay DTlnB forward Tor
consideration of the House such measures in
references to the tariff as will in their judgment
best meet the requirements of the situation,
and respond to the demand of the country for
genuine reform of the tariff, the solution OF
which is especially imposed upon the demo-
cratic members of the ways and means COM
mittee, The question is what can be done
during this session which will improve our
chances of success and if possible bring
scme immediate relief to the people. IL is my
opinion, and l speak for myself alone, that
much good can be accomplished by the intro
duction and passage through the House Of sep
arate bills having for their object the enlarg
ing Of the free list, the securing Of free raw
materials, and the cheapening OF many Of the
necessares of life to the great mass of con-
sumers of the country.
THE QUESTION OF RECIPROCITY.
someting should be proposed also which
would more clearly define the position OF the
Democratic party on the subject Of reciprocity.
our party is in favor of that kind Of reciprocity
which will bring reciprocal benefits. If
free trade in some things with
some countries, or lower duties upon
some articles of commerce is desirable
why not extend the principle to all countries
sIiSe situated and where important results NAV
be anticipates l would favor the admission
into this country Of all the products Of the soil
AID mines of Canada and Mexico and ali
products manufactured in either country from
products of such country, or of the
United States, or of materials which
might be imported into the United States free
of duty, If similar products of the United
States could be admitted into those countries.
| do not know what position will be
taken on this subject by the committee
of ways and means or by the House itself,
hu+ am confident that some measure