The Russellville Democrat., 1892-06-23
GATHERING STRENGTH.
The Democratic Party at Washington De
 fining the Difference
ON THE TARIFF.
Col. Peel Reports . Bili From the Ioni msttee on Indian Affairs--A strong
 Measure.

WASHINGTON, June IT, The Demo cratic members of the house, Tn ordeF ~
 define the issue between the two great parties. as to the tariff, have taken Q mum. her of bills relating to that subject, ana
 will put in this week discussing them. x is the intention to pass, if possible. two oi these measures which, coming on the eve
 of the national convention will indicate the
 views of the party in congress as to the
 course to be pursued at Chicago The de
 hate on the tin plate bill yesterday l afforded means for two excellent cam
 naign speeches by Messrs Shively, of In l diana. and White. of Iowa. 1t is probable
 that the bill to remove the duty on silver l lead ore will follow, and the committee
 on ways and means is being urged to re port three other important bills, relat, 1 ing to free iron, free lumber and i free sugar. Should these measures pass | the house, and they are reasonably certain 1 to, it will place the party in square antag- onism to the most prominent protection features of the present law, and, with the issue thus fully defined, can well appeal to
 the country without fear or trepidation as l to the outcome.
 The senate was enlivened yesterday by | the discussion of the silver bill. Senator Morgan, in a speech of three hours dura.. l tion, delivered an elaborate presentation of his views of that measure. He criticized the l the silver plank of the Republican plat l form, and said it was timid attempt to reconcile and harmonize the party, yet he
 gave it the credit of being step in ad- vance of that party's attitude on the silver 1 question.
 He further declared that the Democratic party would have to take an advanced posi- | tion as to silver, and declare At Chicago
 not only should that metal be equal with | gold, but it should have the right of free
 and unlimited coinage. Concluding, he stated if such declaration was suppressed | at any mans bidding that man in turn
 would be suppressed at the bidding of the | people.
 Senator Palmer, replying to the above,
 refused absolutely to say whether or not he would vote for free coinage measure. Col Peel, chairman committee on In dian affairs, on Monday reported 8 bill from that committee to ratify and confirm the contract made with the Cherokee Ma ton for that beautiful and much coveted l country known as the Cherokee Outlet.
 This vast tract of land will make homes for thousands of our homeless people.
 
 trade and occupation of the stsooner," the the Hand shark and the ''townsite"
 gambler; it bristles with penalties against
 the lawless and strikes death blow to the claim jumper and black-mailer with which that country has so long been infested. In this, as in all Col Peel's work as a
 servant of the people he shows himself a true friend of the honest poor man and an able advocate of his best interests. His
 well known popularity in the house and
 his reputation of never championing a doubtful measure insures it's early pas sage.
 Then the sturdy honest tillers of the
 soil in Arkansas, who desire to procure for themselves a home in this rich and fertile country, will be able to do so at very little
 expense, and with an absolute assurance
 that his title will be protected by the
 strong arm of the government.