New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-30

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responsible for the tone OF my remarks; the iacts
speak for themselves. 01aughter)
So far as the Republican party was concerned
the administration of these laws was to be In the
hands of the Democrats for four years But the
Republicans would rather trust the Democratic
party nationally than locally. He referred 10 the
election frauds which. he asserted, occurred IN
New-York City, and said that Chicago was Tapioy
emulating the city Of NewYork.
Mr. Black Dem. I'D inquired whether, II chi
cago could conduct her elections without outside
help. she should not be allowed TO do 80
Mr. Lacey replied in the affirmative. Chicago. he
said however. good second to NeW-l oIk
in crime. and perhaps a good first in enterprise.
Mr. McLaurin dem. s. c. denied the allegations
made BY the gentleman from Iowa relative TO the
elections I'm South Carolina The people of South
Carolina did not whether the Federal Election
laws were repealed not. The only reason ne was
I'm favor Of their repeal that he believed that
the true way TO build up this Federal Govern
men, was to give the people at home local self
government.
Mr. Wilson (Rep.. Wash) inquired whether the
gentleman was in favor OF local self-governnent
Having received an affirmative reply Mr.. wilson
inquired as 10 the genlemans opinion in regard
to certain appointments recently made Dy 'he
President Mr. McLaurin disclaimed having any
authority the President.
Mr.. Wilson remarked that the President was
sending TO the Senate nominations Of Eastern men
office in North and South Dakota and other
Western States. The people of those States wanted
local sef-government. daughter
MIR. De Almond Dem. Mo-, in advocating the
repeal Of the Election laws. said that they had
been enacted in order to repress intelligence IN 'he
South
TAMMANY METHODS DENOUNCED
Mr.. Gillette Csep Mass spoke against the bill
He referred to the beneficial effects which had re-
suited from the Election laws In the city of New
York and paid his respects 10 Tammany Hall.
Nh Warner Dem. y. y having come 10 the
defence of New-York. Mr.. Gillette replied that he
did not belong 10 a party which decided before
hand what was the proper size Of majority. lie
did not belong to a party which decided in advance
what the size OF the majority should be. MI. Gill
lette called attention TO the Cox report in which.
he said. that gentleman had declared that the work
ing Of the Elections laws admirable and had
commended Mr.. Davenport. The gentleman from
New York Air. Fellows had said a few days ago
repealed the Democratic majority in New-iork
would De increased by 10000 votes. Nobody dc-
cused Tammanv of anything but love OF spoils.
In the opinion Of the people the existence OF Tam
desirable and dangerous The large majority of the
people believed that ii unprincipled organl-
cation
Mr. Wheeler Dem, Ala) spoke I'm advocacy %
the bill and argued against the constitutonlliiy Of
the laws which ii proposed to repeal
MIR. Blair Rep.. y. H) oppcs ed the measure. but
his remarks were brief. He found time. however,
TO pay Il tribute to Mr. Davenport whom he eulo-
gized being of the ablest most conscientious
men who had ever administered the Elections laws
Mr. Blair obtained leave to extend his remarks
in The Record and the House at 43j adjourned.