The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-10
TARIFF REFORM ISSUE.
ITHAs COME TO STAY IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. McMiIlin's Splendid Address on the
subject-The Virginia Direct Tax
Eesolution-Capitol Notes.

At last the great Democratic issue. tariff re-
form, claims the attention of the House. and
it is encouraging to note that the Democratic
members followed the opening speech Of Nr.
McMillin with unyarying attention. and
when he proclaimed that the issue was hero.
that the fight was on, 10 be prosecuted by the
entire Democratic party to a successful
finish he was uprcariously applauded by the
Democrats. Already contention over the
silver question seems 70 have been forgotten.
The rallying cry Of tariff reform is heard and
it stirs enthusiasm in every Democratic
breast
Mr. McMllin delivered splendid speech =
one that not only sounded we'll and will read
well, but 1t will aid in winning converts t. tie
democracy on the great question Of reduced
taxation. During his speech Mr. McMii.ln
made some telling hits He claimed that the
present overwhelming Democratic majority
in the House was the result OF the fight Tor
lower taxes and added that Democracy was
sweeping with mighty force through the
country.
Mr.. Raines. Of New York. inquired if Nr.
McMilln was aware that in the recent cleo
tiOns in New York the Republicans made
large gains in supervisors.
M'MuLIN MAKES HIT.
Mr.. McMillin replied that if that was all
the consolation the Republicans had he pltled
them. He remarked that Dir. Reed had been
boastfully exclaiming that truth would over
take falsehood. He McMillin) would reply
that after twenty-five years OF persistent
lying 10 maintain a protective tarh truth
had oyertaken the falsehOOd. and be crushed
Reed by reminding him that yesterday his
own home cortland, Me- went Demo
cratic. This elected applause from floor and
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newed by the occupants OF the galleries and
again taken up by members on the floor. At
the conclusion of his speech an immense
bunch of beautiful roses was carried to Bir.
McMlllin.
The tariff question will be kept before the
House from now on. subject only to such In
terTuptOns as the passage OF appropriation
bills will demand and to such other business
rs may be deemed of Importance. The order
for consideration Of the silver bill may inter-
rupt the tariff debate. AS Bland and his to.-
lowers are determined to have 1t enforced.
As the situation now is they clearly have votes
enough to take up the silver bill even at the
expense OF the tariff. but more conservative
and wiser sentiment may prevail III two weeks
THAT DIRECT TAX.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Faulkners joint
resolution directing the treasury to pay the
State of West Virginia her share of the direct
tax which was withheld 10 Offset certain bonds
issued by the Old State of Virginia was de-
bated for some time. Senator Nor
rell urged that it be referred to
the Finance Committee for further nvestiga-
tion. IL finally went over as special order
for next Monday. Senators kenna and
Faulkner both assert emphatically that the
resolution will pass the Senate by an almost
unanimous vote. and the indications point
10 its adoption.
An amendment has been drawn by tho
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resolution acceptable to Senators Daniel aud
barbour. 1t provides that the United States
shall settle its claims against Virginia upon
the same basis that the State pays other
creditors: that is. any reduction from the
total debt accepted by other creditors shall
be accepted by the United States Govern
ment.
wAsHISGToN MOTIFS.
An order has been issued from the Post
Office Department TO the elect that the Rich
mond. Lynchburg and Clifton Railroad post
Office will hereafter be known as the hlch-
mond and Clifton Forge Railroad postoiilce.
In North Carolina pOstoflices have been es-
tablished As follows: klutts, Cabarras county,
Moses Klutts Jr., postmaster. Special ser
John Northcott, postmaster
The Senate.
Interest in the opening proceedings Of the
Senate was at once attracted by the report
presented by Mr.. Hale acting Chairman OF
the Committee on Civil Affairs. providing for
an increase of the naval establishment of the
United States. Mr.. Hill said the bill he now
reported was substantially the Same measure
introduced by him January l.. 1892. providing
for the construction OF battle ships. coast
defense, gun boats and eight first-class tor
pedo boats with an amendment providing 10.
an expenditure of 100000 IN experiments
n. Iao IA truu rl Qu a
calendar.
THIS interest was intensified by tho Offering
by Mr.. Morgan OF the following: "A bill TO
enforce the provision of the revised statutes
of the nited States IN respect OF the treaty
of Washington of May B 1871, with the Gov
ernment OF Great Britain The bill provides
that all laws and parts Of laws are hereby de-
clared TO be imperative, which exempt from
the payment of duties any articles OF COM
merce which are not on the free list when the
same are entered III the custOm-hOuses OF the
United States for transit or transportation
through the United states. 70 the Dominion
Of Canada or any British possession on
same TO any foreign country, provided that
this declaration does not apply TO articles OF
the treaty with Great Britain concluded May
5. 1871, or TO that part of any act OF Congress
which gives legal operation and eject 10 sad
article
Alr. MORGAN aHAcu Ludl LilAo bli4 hc ltAtiASNt
TO the Committee Oh Foreign Relations and
it was so ordered.
IHE DIRECT TAX FUND.
The much discussed Joint resolution direct
inc the Secretary of the Treasury 70 pay TO
the Governor of West Virginia the sum appro-
priated 10 that State for the direct TAX refund.
al once passed tho Senate, and now came up
on motion by Mr.. Daniel, OF Virginia. b re-
consider and re-commlt. Mr.. Daniel with
drew his motion to TecOnslder and offered IN
amendment to the resolution rs passed, III
structing the Secretary OF the Treasury with
regard 10 the bonds OF Virginia held by the
United States. 10 accept such statement as the
bondholders OF that State had accepted OF
might accept from the Bondholders' Commit
Nlr. Dolph suggested that the amendment
;nstructed the nited States to settle with
VIRGINIA on Nirginia's own terms, and he re-
minded the Senator that neither the bank
runtcv law nor the statute OF limitations ap-
nlled To the United states. Mr.. Morrill, eX-
,roesed an opinion that II Congress passed
his Lill tue United States would release a.
Claims AGAINST West Virginia. lie presumed
tba amendment offered by Senator Daniel
US intended TO bind the United States to
aooant the same terms OF settlement as tho
Tnclish bondholders. He had no particular
objection 10 this proposition III Itself but he
nointed out that Old Virginia would be III 10
way bound by 1t except by the votes Of the
SENATORS TO pay even two-thlrds Ot its debt
10 the limited States. as II had agreed to do,
10 the English bondholders. IN any case this