The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-26
GEORGE WISE IN THE HERALD.
His Views Expressed in Regard to an Extra
Session.

His Views Expressed in Regard to an Extra
Session.
The New York Herald OF yesterday has
the following interview with Hon. George
D. WISE, telegraphed from the Uerald's
Washington bureau:
found Representative George d. Wise,
of Virginia, this evening at his old quar-
ters opposite the Metropolitan Club. In
reply to my question regarding an extra
session he said Il an radically opposed
to an extra session Of Congress-
Mr.. Wise is one of the oldest members
Of the House and one Of the most infuen-
tial men from the South. His opinion
will have great weight with members
from that section.
Continuing he said: I'VE are going to
inGugurate Il new President on March
4th. The change Of administration Will
require a great deal of the time of not
only the President, but Of members of the
House and Senators. In changing from Il
Republican TO a Democratic administra-
ton it is most assuredly not good plan
for Congress to adopt radical measures.
MUST HAVE TIME.
1.-The new President will not have time to
consider the questions we will have 10 act
I am opposed to violent changes think
we must make haste slowly, and II IS
NV opinion that the time between March
4th and the day fixed by the constitution
for the regular session of Congress 10
convene is necessary for preparation tor
such changes as we may deem TO be ad-
visible In the administration Of the Gov
eminent.
Are YOU in favor, Mr.. Wise, Of hori-
zontal cut in the tariff
Il favor a tariff for revenue only, but
AS we have had In this country for
quarter of a century tarlH when ~
highly protective. l say that IN making
changes we must have regard Tor exist
ing conditions and must do nothing whlch
will produce any shock to the Industries
Of the country. I want changes made SO
gradually as not to disturb the business
az the country, which has been going
along under this system for so long
time"
"Will not the financial condition OF the
Government have much TO do with the
legislation Of the new Congress- asked
80 INTERNAL REVENUE TAX.
1.-THE question OF a deficit is one which
wa will certainly have to confront. The
revenues Of the Government are not suih-
cient 10 meet its expenses, and OF course
IN making changes In the tariff we can"
not lose sight of the fact that the feVe-
mes from that source must be sufficient
70 meet the legitimate expenses. l am IN
favor OF raising the revenues needed by
the Government by the tariff. | want that
system so adjusted as 10 meet the neces-
stiles Of the Government economically ad-
ministered, and l am opposed most EN-
nhatically TO the continuance Of internal
la
believe to be absolutely necessary.
zone of the pleasantest incidents OF
nv recent trip In New York city" con-
tinued Mr.. Wise, was visit / made
Mr.. Cleveland. My call was. however,
only a congratulatory one. He received
me pleasantly, and in talking over the
election he spoke with evident pleasure
of the handsome result in my own State,
Virginia, about which some doubt existed
IL seems. In the minds OF Northern Demo
Gratis"
The gosslps have in the last few hours
OF Thanksgiving day been connecting the
names OF a Virginian for Cabinet port
folio. | asked Mr.. Wise II that State had
made any move toward pushing forward
Mr.. ]. Randolph Tucker or Fitzhugh Lee
for a position In the Cabinet.
mo" he said. "No organized effort
has been made in Virginia 10 induce the
President-eect TO select a Virginian fol
the Cabinet. / must say, however, that
many leading men there are interested IN
that direction. Virginia would be ex
ceedingly gratlfied by the selection Of one
OF her citizens for such position. and
nowhere In the country could be found
better material than j. Randolph Tucker
or Fitzhugh Lee.
tucker. having been chairman OF the
Judiciary Committee OF the House and
a lawyer of acknowledged ability, is pecu
liarly fitted for the place He is popular
with the people of Virginia, and he gained
besides a reputation of national tmpor
lance during the many years he served az
representative OF our State In th'
| House."