Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-08
MIR. Hoar'S Resolution in Regard to
the Stanford Estate,
THE TARIFF BILLFURTHER CONSIDERED
Mr.. CuIIom Concludes His Histori-
cal Speech.
MATTERS IN THE HOUS e

the Senate at the opening of the session
today. Mr.. Teller suggested that the resolu-
tiCn be modified so to conine the in
quiry to be made simply to the advisability
OF releasing the Stanford estate without
in any way touching the validity of the
claim. IN order not to affect other claims
which the government might have. Mr.
Hoar agreed to modify the resolution in ac-
cordance with this suggestion. AS modi-
fed the resolution reads as follows: Re
solved. That the committee on judiciary be
directed 10 inquire and report as soon as
may be whether it is expedient that the
claim Of the United States against the
estate Of the late Leland Stanford should be
forthwith Ielinquished and set al rest
As modified Mr. Teller said the resolution
was satisfactory to him.
Mr.. Teller recounted u conversation he
had with AIr. stanford shortly before his
death. in which the latter expressed his in
tention to transfer rapidly possible
the title of that portion of his estate which
he intended to dedicate to that purpose to
the Stanford University.
The institution was conceived on mag
nihcent scale. and would be of the
greatest Institutions Of the world. He
thought title 10 the estate should be re-
leased without in any way prejudicins the
claims Of the government against other
estates.
MIR. Whites Explanation.
Mr.. White of California made brief
explanation Of the nature of she suit
brought by the Caited States against the
estate, in order to correct some misappre-
tensions that reemcd to exist. The suit
was instituted against the estate of Mr..
Stanford TO prevent its distribution before
the debt owing to the government from the
Central Pacific railroad. of which Mr.. Stan
ford was an original stockholder, fell due.
There had been derehction ON the part
of the Attorney General The suit could
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fordS death, under the statutes of Cali
fcrnia, under which the corporation wss
organized.
The California statute required where
the estate of a deceased exceeded $4,000
all cliirns against il must be presented,
whether due or not, hence il was the duty
of the United States, If It expected to press
Its claim in the future, TO present IL to
prevent the distribution of the estate, in
advance OF the maturity of the debt. Ii
there had been eny dereiction on the part
OF the law officers of the government il
had occurred in. the failure TO bring suits
such as this against the estates of Crocker
ard Hopkins, both Of whom were original
stockholders.
Their heirs now might set up the claim
that the law had not been complied with.
Mr. Berry CArk) opposed the resolu-
ton, which he thought, II passed, in a
measure would commit the Senate to an
expression that the Stanford estate should
be released.
Mr.. White declared that If the resolution
was capable OF such an Interpretation he
was not prepared to support il, not only
On account Of the government claim against
the Stanford estate, but against others
Mr. Alien (NebD brought the debate on
the resolution abruptly TO a close by mov-
ing to lay 1t on the table. The motion
was carried, 24-l9, as follows:
ieas-Allen, Berry. Blackburn, Cockrell.
Coke. Daniel. Faulkner. George, Harris,
AuntOn. Jarvis, Jones (Ark.), Kyle, Nc
Laurin. Martin. Mills. Mitchell Cwis). Muir
ply, Pasco. PETER, Smith, Turpie, Vest.
White. Total II.
Nays-AlIison. Carey. Chandler, CulIom,
Davis. Dixon, Doiph, Dubois, Frye. Haw-
ley, Higgins. Hoar, Mcmillan, Perkins.
PIatt. Shoup, Teller, Voorhees,, washburn.
lotal, ~.
Mr. CaIiom on Tariff History.
The tariff bill was then laid before the
Senate and Mr.. Cullom Ql) took the floor
and delivered general speech ON historical
phases of the tariff question.
He traced the effect of the various tariff
policies on the prosperity of the country
and the wonderful development Of re-
sources and industries under republican
protection, and. in conclusion, predicted
that when the republicans returned to pow
er they would throw the miserable make
shift of the present bill overheard and re-
wise the tariff in III line of reasonable pro-
lection to American industries and Amer
tcan labor.
Mr.. Cullom finish I'D at II o'clock.
Mr.. Palmer Replies.
Mr.. Palmer Qll) replied to some of the
observations of Mr.. Cullon, declaring that
If the country had other sources of revenue
customs duties. as hindrances to free COM
merce. would be an unmitigated curse
What party did you belong to during the
war. when the protective policy was inaug-
uIated?' asked Mr.. Carey CWyo).
I was a soldier. Laughter) / belonged
TO the party that wore the blue, upheld the
and 10 nzr-
What party did you belong to when you
We're elected governor of Illinois?'
The republican party"
The republican party was then a protec-
ton party
Perhaps so; but though elected as a re-
publican, 1 never lost my contempt for pro-
tection.''
Mr.. Palmer proceeded to attribute the
staSrat ton and depression in the country 10
the exhaustion produced by the period of
speculation engendered by the protective
policy. Mr.. CufiOm disputed this concI-
sion. pointing to the prosperity of the coun-
try for the last thirty years. and attribut-
ing present conditions to the threatened
overthrow OF the protective policy made in
the Chicago platform. While Mr. CuIlom
was reading some replies from manufa ctur-
ers on the paralysis of their business result
ing from the threat OF adverse legislation.
MIR. Harris CTenn) interrupted to ask him
In stentorian tone and with violent gesture
whether he did not think the business in
terests would be best served by disposing
VI Dll anu tne new tariff
policy rather than in speeches that ought
TO be made on the hustings.
Several persons in the public gallery Cd
Pia1ded this Ttterance with such vim that
IL was caught up N the galleries opposite
and II required some effort for the chair to
restore order.
III You will move to lay your Internal
tarin bill on the table, replied Mr.. Culloin,
with some display Of temper, Il will agree
10 vote now
Under the Five-Mfnute Rule.
When Mr.. Cullom finished. Mr.. Washburn
tAinnJ arose and suggested that debate on
thls schedule was proceeding slowly, and
mat for the remainder of the schedule the
nve'rninute rule be applied. The democrats
accepted the proposition graciously. and it
was agreed to by unanimous consent. Mr..
quay who objected yesterday, was not
present The consideration of the pendin,
paragraph, $50, imposing 10 per cent on
buckWheat corn, wheat. corn meal, -four.
rye &c, was then resumed, and MIR. Petit
grew CS.DD moved a substitute the Nc
hlnley specific rates. under which. he said.
market for SitOl.OOO worth Of farm pro-
ducts In Me- tDgland had been taken away
from CaHIiI nj given to the farmers OF
the west
That Alleged Alteration.
Mr. Aldrich t1- II took occasion At this