Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-17
FOR TARIFF REFORM,
Chairman Springer on the Demo-
cratic Line Of Action.
GENUINE RECIPROCITY.
A. Win This Year Pointed OCT 20
the Democracy by viIss--New
york's Attitude.
,nr telegraph 70 the pIspa.eh.I

a., Yong January 1e.-Thc annual
,aoer Of the Reform Club came on to-
m a, sherry's. The bsnquet-hsll was
.-..eullv decorated and the menu was all
-. conld be desired. In his opening re-
- President Anderson said
I. lie rank and file OF tho Democracy IN
49,. Staie are true 20 the principles OF
81 reform. They are absolutely OBJ
t'''"s 90 the exercise Of all uncoDstitu-
.oi or arbitrary powers. They are pro.
.Ic in earnest in their demand
- an honest CURRENCY. oil tue pre-
s.6ns metals. every dollar OF when
.t.u be OF the same intrinsic Valus
a. ali dollars which issue from tne mint;
-, ~, Az not limit tariG reform TO repeal
lf.bo Mckinley bill, and they do not be-
nat equality Of intrinsic value be-
-, I'D and silver dollars can be at
,s.ned bv giving 20 both the privilege OF
free coinage.
Az ALLEGATION.
resident Anderson then spoke OF an
.r.-oi attempt that wonld be made by
49,. Democratic State Committee at the
&c. convention for tine naming of New
- delegates 20 the National conyen-
- m arbitrarily refuse seats 10 delegates
~ v3lIing 70 obey its commands. The
..e,ter urged the electors and the press TO
nan M their power 70 make such action
impossible. ..,a
n, william r. Villas. the Senator from
W,.ronsin. who responded to the toast OF
"Tfe Presidency IN 1882; how the Demo
cratic party can secure IT,"
H. recommended organization, the use
- eli n-oper means. the enlistment OF all
.rsiifable influences. He deprecated i'm
,,seticalle methods. and said that Demo
"a. always would be outmatched IN
f-snluleut arts 10y Republicans. lap
Iau-cJ
"r,pfgp REFORM AND FREE sILvKn COINAGE
,.e mo, twin brothers. Prolonged cheers.l
i5Gnot think IN our good State OF Wis
rorsin tho Democratic party, with all they
have 10 prove the seeming paradox, that
tIev can be made 10 see IN 70 cents OF sill
yer even with the mint stamp upon 1t
5.ifar ~ our wheat or corn or labor any
move than gold.n Cheers.
- believe feel that we shall not lose 10.
Patriotism and determination will subdue
1ferences. suppress ambitions, guide our
e,rnaels. and we may Justly hope TO sec
tie Democratic party true TO its name and
orrip. sincere IN heart and strength, IN
rurpose wisely gathered, in barmonieu .
co.operatiOn behind
1LEaDER LOVED AND TRUSTED
hv the people to 90 forward lCries OF
"rame"l 20 a deliyerance OF labor. the
rr0motIOn of our true prosp Gritty. the
'ounfrv's honor and glory by the estab-
lsbmfut Of Justice and equal rig hts for all
lCries II Cleveland " and we shall see
ihe nth century OF the new world begun
with firm advancing step 10y the great
feuuihc IN that path of human progress
l. N.ak,rsf, he ~ cHon hpQ1 the
Grand procession around the world"
,clTyFLASpi " "o1EvELAsD!
Al the conclusion Of Mr.. Villas speech
there was great applause and continued
calls of name name" intermingl q
sith cries Of Cleveland -" Cleveland j"
Three cheers were given at the suggestion
d he chairman, and then the next toast
was given.
MR. spBIyGIR's REMARKS.
The Hon. William NJ. Springer, of Hi
nois. chairman of the House Committee
IN Wnys and Means. responded TO the
toast 1.-The Committee on Ways and
Means Of the House Of Representatives"
We spoke as follows Il have no authority
a. sneak for the WAYS and Means Com
mittee as 20 the purposes and opinions OF
its Democratic members, nor can l state
what measures will be reported by the
committee hereafter. No definite action
has been taken by majority OF the COM
mittee up 10 this time. They will at an
early day bring forward for the considera-
tion Of tho House such measures in refer
ence 10 the tariff as will IN their Judgment
best meet the requirements OF the situa-
ton and respond 10 the demand of the
country fora genuine reform of the tariff,
aud the question, the solution of which is
specially imposed upon the Democratic
members OF the Ways and Means Commit
tee. is what can be done during this session
which will improve our chances OF success.
and II possible bring some immediate re-
lief 20 the people II is.my opinion-and
/ speak for myself alOne-that much good
can be accomplished by the introduction
aud passage through the House of separate
bills having for their object the enlarglng
Of the free list, the securing of free raw
material. and the cheapening of many OF
the necessaries Of life to the great mass OF
tloconsumers Of the country.
DEMOCRATIC RECIPROCITY.
Something should be proposed also
which would more clearly define the posi-
ton q the Democratic party on the sub
Jeot Of reciprocity. Our party IS III favor
" that kind of reciprocity which will
bring reciprocal benefits. If free trade in
some things with some countries or sys-
tenn Of lower duties on some articles OF
commerce is desirable, why not ex-
tend the principle TO all countries
alike situated and where important re
suits may be anticipated? | would
favor tho admission into this country OF
an the products of the soil and mines OF
Canada aud Mexico, and all the products
manufactured IN either country from the
products of such country, or of the United
States or Of materials which might be I'M
ported into the United States free OF duty
u similar products of the United States
could be admitted into those countries.
GENUINE TARIFF REFORM.
II do not know what position will be
taken on this subject by the Committee
on Ways and Means or by the House IT.
self. but am confident that some mea-
sure will be proposed which will be more
"a harmony with the views and policies OF
Democrats generally than that which IS
contained in section of the Mckinley
ACT. Nor can state what mea-
sures generally will be adopted by
the committee and reported 10 the
House for It's consideration. Every
member Of the committee, in my judy
ment. earnestly desires to do that which
viii best promote the public veal. They
are all genuine tariff reformers and will do
that which they may deem best 10 pro-
mote tins great reform. They may differ
among themselves and with Others upon
methods, but there is no difference among
them, SO far as l know, upon the great
question which has become cardinal
principle of the Democratic faith"
Hon. Clifton X. Breckenridge, of Arkan-
rs, responded TO Tariff Reform and the
Elections Of 1890 aud 1897; Hon.
Michael ID. Harter. of Ohio. spoke
"a response TO The Demo
cratic Party and the Silver
Question" aud Hon. Dewitt Warner, of
New York, spoke on THE Effect of the
larld on Distribution of the Products of
Labor"