Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

Representative Oates, Of Alabama is
chairman ofthe subcommittee which rsA I'D
Of to Homestead in such preeipisate ha, Re
Ia search Of evidence to break down the ptt3-
ularity ofthe Mckinley Tariff law, aud WHO
was so profoundly disappointed az the rVj-
dence taken there by the committee, was acs
cused by John Delviu, member Of the TX.
ecutive committee Of the Knights Of Labor
81 having shown extraordinary favors to the
Pinkertous when they were before the com
mittee, ia allowing them to read all Of the
questions submitted BY the K Of I committee
before answering any of them. Oates told
Deyliu to 60. to hill, called him d-liaf.
aud had him hustled of the floor Of tie
House, where the accusation was made.
Canada knows BY this time that when the
President threatened to retaiiate for the UNI
Just discrimination against american vessels
using Canadian water ways. he was not max
ing "bluff'', but was giving friendly warn
ing. Congress has, practically without oppo
sition in either House or Senate, passed th {
Dill authorizing the President to retaliats
upon the Canadian vessels BY levyine toll
or BY shutting them out Of ST. Marys Falls
Canal, as he may deem best The law is a
harsh one, or it may be made such in its
bearings upon Canadian interests, but it is
still in tn powes Of Canada to take such &C
ton as will prevent the President exercising
the authority just conferred upon him.
Senator Cameron, Of Pennsylvania, owing
to the absence Of a number Of Republican
Senators, has been able to delay the confirm.
alton Of the nomination Of Mr.. George Shi-
ras Jr.. OF Penns ylvania, to be Associate JUS
tic&of the Supreme Court; but It is not con
aiderad probable that he can get enough
votes TO get the nomination rejected al
though it IS stated that number ofSouthern
Democratic Senators will vote as Mr.. Cam
eron wishes ia return for his having voting
with Them for free silver. Mr.. camerons op-
position to shiras is based upon no better
ground than that he recommended the nom
ination Of another man. The confirmation
Of Mr.. Shiras Is looked for this week.
The Democrats are already trying TO
hedge on the free trade plank oftheir plat
form This was made manifest to all by the
selection Of William F. Harrity Of Pennsyl-
vania, to be chairman Of the National com
mittee. Harrity was prominent among the
supporters Of the late Sam. Randall,
who kept the Democratic party off the free
trade rocks for 50 many years. Republican
managers smile at this acknowledgment Of
weakness, and will see that the free traders
are not allowed to sneak out Of the issue
they deliberately made
No measure ever before Congress has been
the subject Of more radical and at the same
time perfectly honest differences of opinion
than the ant-option bill which has passed
the House and now has the right-of-way in
the Senate as the "undnished business.
Those who favor il, and they are unquestion-
ably a majority Of the Senate. are emphsti-
cal in their statements that it viii not in
jure any legitimate business, its only aim
being to put a stop to the fuctuation in
prices caused by gambling in futures"
Those who opposed It are just as emphatic
in their statements that it will cripple the
business of the country and iujure irrepar
ably the very class it is intended to benefit
- the producers It is difficult to predict to
a certainty whether il viii be voted upon at
this session, as its opponents threatening to
resort to Obstructive tactics TO prevent vote
sad AZ saon. as the Worlds. Fair appropria-
lion is made adjournment will almost Ger
Iaiuiy follow. II a vote is reached tie anti
option bill will, ia my opinion, be passed.