Milford chronicle., 1893-08-11
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WAsnINeroN, Aueust Z. Ia

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| Well the extra session Of the FIRST Con
gress Democratic in both branches for more
than thirty years is in session. There are
empty chairs in both House and Senate, bui
the attendance is as large as was expected
on the first dsy, under the circumstances
The reorganization of the Senate was ae,
complished in March aud that of the House
with tlSeexception of the minor officials, was
ldees fied by Mr. Cleveland many months ago
so tfaA there was really no inducement tC
cause large attendance for the FIRST few
davs On He session.
NeyeN did a Congress come together in
which IN majority in both branches was Sc
divided. NThere is not one single important
question tp come before Congress upon
which the Iy&mocrats are united. They are
apparently hSRelessly divided on the 6uan-
cial question, Although the strong personal
ity of the PresideNt backed by the patron
age at his disposal, May be sufficient to get
some Legislation thT Augh if the administTa-
ton managers are slNewd enough TO have a
financial bill framed that will meet the views
of Il e Republican RSenators and Representa-
tives-overtures have been made 10 the Re
publicaus, but they will make no pledges in
advance, wisely reserving the right 10 cast
their votes for the measure which ia their
judgment may be best for the country,
without regard TO its political effect.
The division upon the tariff among the
Democrats is not so sharply defined as that
upon finance although it may BECOME so
later on. There are three tariff wings TO the
5eWocracy in Congress-one in favor Of post
. s,.s'l 80 the whole tariff business until the
81 ia'e' ,'-sion, without stating exactly what
-ahtIys at S5,ov when it is taken up, au-
set, bed, washsta4immediate framing and
'eautiful inlaid work tAbil or. as they are
price, Sl,O0O, but merf bill for revenue
exhibit anoblenan' par. YaHts to frame
vilion all It's own, and mount Of pro
ltatiOn Of all the details 'ns'''ay between
that wOnld be found in nley law.
OF a rich Japanese gentle Some q. a tuel5
a pair Of screens painted tn mai, - ana
18th gold thread that is o,.saf Industrial
occupied one man two Sw auloi,s
sary to the continued
Ouee 1ile oI 1he a SGouuiry Consequently
-. - .ile ~ s-sist all attempts to change
snow ssaass ssaHs law, although they may if an op-
portuuity shall occur to thereby defeat the
free trade wing-which is the largest-of the
democracy vote with the moderate protection
Democrats,
Other matters upon which divisions exist
among the Democrats are, the proposed re-
peal of the ten per cent tax Oh state bank
with its consequent flood of wild
cat. home made money; the proposed income
tax, and the pre- sent pension policy of the
administration.
The Republicans are particularly fortunate
in having number Of the ablest parliament
arians and hardest all-Iound Legislative
fghtsrs in the party in the present House
For instance, 10 twelve Democrsts 10 the
House would be able to cope with the Re-
publican big four, as Reed, of Maine; Bur
rows. of Michigan Henderson, of Iowa, aud |
Cannon, Of Illinois, are already called III 8
running DEBATE, and there are number OF |
other hard hitters in the House minority, |
who rave proven their ability in many hard (
fought legislative battles to stand up for
what they believe to be right. These men
will present a solid front al sll times 10 the
iivided democracy, knowing that il is upon
hem that the great commercial and indus.
rial interests Of the country RELY to keep the
legislation of the Democratic majority with
n reasonable bounds.
Senator German is the latest prominent
Democrat to Join Representative Holman in
against the pension policy of the
dn nistration, and declaring that If ifpersisted
u IL wii nr cs the Democratic party. From
he talk Of Republicans Senators ana Repre-
< natives there viii be some lively lime in
congress about this pension business The
St Trhlcans are ready 10 JOIN the Democrats
u riddinP the pension Toll o any uane that
S there ffauduleutly or illegpl.y, but they
~ NtfdNu tlet Iahu shHl ne proven be
IRE rsksiouer is dropped or.that the coun-
~ shsH know TIE reason for the wholesale
usl ensions-hnndreds every day-that are
ow heing made. If the Democratic admin
itation can give good and sufficient reasons
1r its action well aud good, il not, so much I,
be worse for the administration aud for the
Dc smocra tic party.
Mr.. Cleveland recently took lesson in
nance from the man who nominated him
st year-Hon. W. c. Whitney-and the re-
III msy b. an issue of bonds If Congress
royes to b slow in repsaling the Sherman
W.