The Portland daily press., 1892-01-25
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.l
WASHINGTON, January 24,-Ihe pre-
dicted split in the Democratic ranks over
the manner in which tariff reform shall
be accomplished was emphasized yester-
dav by current rumor that three metrt--
bers OF the ways and means committee
who favor general tariff measure, would
vote with the Republicans against report
ing specific free wool bill from the
committee Should such combination
be made, it would cause the committee
to stand eight to seven against reporting
the bill, contingency which until yes
terday had not been considered. The
rumor was brought BY the PRESS CORE
spondent to the attention of Representa-
tive Wilson tThe discussions which we
have already had in the committee, said
he. indicate radical differences of opin-
ion as to the policy to be pursued. [
hope we may come together. Personally
l have
Always Favored General Fusilade
all along the line.o
''It is said that three members may
vote with the Republicans against report
ing free wool bill in order to empha-
size their belief in the necessity for a.
general bill''
t.You mean McMillin, Turner and my
SELF he replied promptly
Yes, and will you say what you in
tend to do?"
II shall make no statement now, said
Mr.. Wilson, Il cannot tell what | will
do.''
Mr.. McMillin was not seen by the
PRESS correspondents but Mr.. Turner, ins
a speech before the Reform Club in New
York is quoted as saying that he would
be loyal to the chairman of the commit
tee, and would assent to the policy
which
The Majority of Democrats
on the committee outlined. The fact
that combination of three Democrats
with the five Republicans on the commit
tee could accomplish the pocketing of a
free wool bill was stated to Chairman
Springer. ''Well," he replied, IF such
action is taken the;coltntfy will place the
blame where it belongs. Let them go
ahead and pocket the bill if they want to.
There will be no blame on my should:rs
Democrats of this committee
DISTINGUISHED MEN PRESENT.
Justice Bradley's Wishes Followed in the
Simplicity of His Funeral.
WASHINGTON, January 24,-In accord
ance with the expressed wishes of the
late Justice Joseph P. Bradley, the fun
eral services held here today over his re-
mains were plain and simple, in the ex-
treme. The services were held at his
late residen ce and save for the number
of distinguished people present, there
was nothing to indicate that it was the
funeral of one of the highest officers of
the government Among these were
Vice President Morton, Mrs. Harrison,
Secretary Halford, Senators Dawes,
Hoar Higgins, Mcpherson and Allen,
Attorney General and Mrs. Miller, Sec
retary Rusk, Solicitor General Taft, and
Assistant Attorney General Maur. Short
ly after two Rev. DR.. Bartlett, of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian church.
of which Mr.. Bradley was a member,
stated that they were9gathered TO pay the
last tributes of respect to the dead man.
The quartette sang Asleep in Jesus"
after which Rev. Dr. Tennis F. Hamlin,
of the Church of the Covenant read the
burial service of the Presbyterian church.
This was followed by the singing of the
hymn Nearer my God to Thee and the
services closed with prayer, and the ben
ediction by DR. Bartlett. The remains
were taken to Newark N. j., for inter
ment. They will lie in the North Dutch
church over night. John Craig, colored,
who for more than 20 years was the
Judges messenger will stay i'll the
church tonight with the remains.