The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02
The DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON d. c., Feb. 26. 1892.
The good sense of the democrats of the House
has about put an end to all danger of clash in |
the party over the free coinage bill. caucus |
was held last night not Tor the purpose of bind
lag anyone against his will. but to allow free
interchange of opinion as to what ought to be
done, and the prediction is made by those high
in the party councils that special rule will be
reported from the committee on Rules fixing
date for the consideration of the free coinage
bill. The free binding twine bill is to be called
up next week and final vote will be taken on
it. if the present programme is adhered to, on
the first Monday in April. 1t is expected that
the date for the consideration of the free coinage
bill will be set for the same week in which the
binding gtwine bill is passed, and that it will be
disposed of before the other two tariff bills.
which have the right of way at all times, are
called up.
Senator Sherman has had no love for Mr.
Blaine since the national republican conven-
tion of 1880, as he has always believed that Mr..
Blaine knocked him out of being nominated for
President by that convention. and his resolution
which was adopted calling upon the President
to inform the Senate of the proceedings recent
ly had with the representatives ofthe Dominion
of Canada and of the British government as to
BODIES no good to the man from Maine. 1t is be-
lieved that Senator Sherman, who is credited
with having said that MIR. Blaine was still in
the field for the republican nomination, thinks
that the publication of the proceedings of the
recent conference will bring out some facts NOT
altogether creditable to the Secretary of State
Mr.. Harrison and family have gone to vir-
ginia Beach for weeks holiday. His extra
in hat OF fro m
MIR. Blaine tired him out.
Senator Bate made a short but strong speech
against the Padded pure food bill, this week
which he said was measure which would turn
the a gricultural department into huge part1
san political machine as undtr 1t there would
be commissioned multitude of employees, who
might be stationed along the railroads of the
country, and OF course at places convenient tc
voting precincts, where they could help carry
out the political orders received from head
quarters. Another reason why MIR. Bate op-
poses the bill is that he thinks it matter be
longing exclusively to the several States. With
which the general government has nothing to
do Senator Coke is also opposed to the bill
which he says attempts an utterly impractica'
BILE thing. in trying to regulate and take care OF
the food drink and medicine of IS COO 600 people
which never has been done and never can be
would be overrun with spies and informers
without accomplishing anything. because the
people would never accept the dictum OF
bureau at Washington OIL what they should cal
or drink. or what medicine they should take.
A bill amending the naturalization laws has
been favorably reported to the House from tht
Judiciary committee. 1t provides that no alieI
who has ever been convicted of felony ol
inv nIVIp m
nitude. or who is an anarchistor polygamist OF
who Immigrated to this country in violation o.
any OF its laws, or who cannot read the eonstl
tutiep Of tttf states. shall be natural
ICED 1t requires i've years continuous resi-
depce in the United States. and one year in th'
state in which application is made, to become
citizen.
The big monopolists received $1'7l1 ,O6l II
drawbacks on tin cans manufactured to carry
their products abroad. fIom Oct. /. 1880, wheI
the Mckinley tariff went into effect, up to Dec
81. 1891. according to report sent 10 the House
nv the Treasury Department. in answer TO
resolution calling for Information on the SUB
ject; but in reality tnat large amount was pale
between .Jnly /, 1881 and Dec. 81 OF the same
year Just six months. tor the tin schedule OF ths
Mckinley law did not go into effect until the Is
Of last July.
Congress is just beginning to pull itself to
Rether alter its Chicago picnic.
MIR. Harrison this week senta special World
Fair message to Congress. in y hich he treae
the question OF $5,00O,000 appropriation In I
diplomatic N amer, throwing the responsibility
OF determining the matter upon the congress
ional committees. and adding some tally FOL
tue exposition.
Representative. Hatch says ms &hto OF 'l'l
o,rfin ms
but is aimed at the fictitious speculatlons
which he thinks are on a par with any otne
fo. M of gambling. He is confident that 1t VII
be supported by at least two-thlrds OF IN
House. The hearings have been completed Gu
the committee will take time to thoroughly dA
gest them before reporting the bill