Evening journal., 1894-01-26
THE DEBATE EXTENDED
Three Extra Days For the Tariff
Discussion.
TAX AS AN AMENDMENT.
In Spite OF Mr.. Wilson's Opposition the
Democratic Caucus Voted TO Tack the
Revenue Bin on as n Rider-General
siehies Defend. Tammany.

Democratic Caucus Voted TO Tack the
Revenue Bin ON as n Rider-GeneraI
siekies Defend. Tammany.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.-Only one amend
ment of importance TO the tariff bill was
adopted 10y the house-that repeating the
reciprocity clause OF the Mckinley law.
The entire day was consumed by the New
York Democrats, who were iilibustering
against the income tax proposition, which
they feared would be offered, along with
the other features of the internal revenue
bill, as an amendment 10 the Wilson bill
As ON Wednesday several Democratic
speeches severely criticising the bill were
delivered
The bad blood that had existed during
the afternoon came to the surface during
the consideration Of the reciprocity amend
ment Mr. Sickles Of New York seized the
opportunity to repeat his attack ON the in
come tax proposition. The income tax was
not Democratic doctrine, be began Samuel
j. Tilden had always maintained that 1t
was unconstitutional and had refused TO
make a return of his income
siekles Talks of Democrats.
Don't you know" interjected Mr. Nc.
Millin, that the supreme court decided
that it was constitutionalN
81 am not discussing supreme court de-
oisions," replied Mr.. Sickles. 81 am dis
cussing the attitude of leaders Of Demo.
cratic thought"
Didn't Mr.. Cleveland indorse the in
come tax proposition inquired Mr.. Filth.
| ian Of Illinois
81 don't recognize Mr. Cleveland's right
TO construe the Democratic platform for
me,n retorted Mr.. SicSles amid a rattle Of
Democratic applause.
Proceeding. he declared that New York
did not have to 20 elsewhere for Demo
cratic doctrine He concluded long list
Of distinguished New York Democrats
(omitting Mr. Cleveland) with David B.
Hill amid renewed applause.
How about Dick Crokerin asked some
one.
"a better Democrat OF a worthier citi-
zen," responded Mr.. Sickles. does not
live than Richard Croker" democratic
applause.
Mr. Meredith Of Virginia, in reply to
Mr.. Sickles, said he had the greatest re-
spect for Tammany and its braves. but he
wanted to go on record as condemning
most emphatcally the action Of the Tam
many delegation in retarding aud obstruct-
ing he tariff bill Applause let them
have no right to embarrass the action OF
the Democratic house" tApplause.
The Democratic advocates of the income
tax became so impatient late in the after
noon over the course pursued by the New
y No4k members that they concluded that
the best way TO settle the question would
be by holding a caucus. This Mr.. Wilson
finally agreed TO-, and on his motion th,
house took a recess, and the fight wa
transferred from the open house TO secre
caucus.
Wilson Beaten In Caucus.
/ At the caucus Of the Democratic mem
hers the friends Of an income tax succeed
ed in carrying a resolution that the inter
3 nal revenue bill, including the income tax
] should be added rs an amendment 10 tn
: Wilson bill 10 was further determines
that the tariff debate should be extendel
: three days in order TO give time for the dis
cussion of the income tax Under tn
8 new arrangement the final vote Oh tn
: tariff aud the income tax will be takei
next Thursday.
These conclusions were reached after Al
] animated meeting Of an hour and hall
At the request of Mr.. Wilson the day ses
sion Of the house came to a close half al
r hour earlier than usual in order that III
- caucus might be held Mr. Holman occu
s pied the chair The attendance was uu
D usually large, l64 Democratic members RI
spending to the roll call.
Mr. Wilson presented a substitute 70
8 the resolution. He proposed that the tari
b debate should be closed and the vote takeI
I After that a special rule should be brough
in giving the internal revenue bill tw
DAYS for debate Mr. Wilson supporte
Is his substitute in vigorous speech II
urged that the loading down of the tari
bill with an income tax would jeopardi7
Y the passage of the measure aud might d.
t feat the cause of revenue reform 20 whic
!, they were all pledged. Mr.. Wilson col
tinued his appeal for 20minutes. His pie
was IN vain, however, for the vote take
I. on the Wilson substitute showed 6s in Il
favor and % against.
Senate Session Uneventfui.
The session Of the senate was uneven
ful. The Hawaiian resolution went owe
is and Senator Allen of Nebraska made d
extended argument in favor Of his resol
70 ton declaring the contemplated issue
s bonds by Secretary Carlisle to be uulaNfi
s. and the bonds illegal if issued A desult
le nv discussion of the federal elections bi
ss followed until o'clock, when addresses
en- euogy were delivered upon the late j. l.
to gan Chipman, formerly a representati'
at from Michigan.
~ New York Bridge Bill.
er WAsnINGroN, Jan. 26. The friends
ne the bridge bill have had some difficulty
a deciding between the introduction of
e.. fl,r. -.