The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-01-14
BURKE COCHRAN TALKS.
rammany. Great Orator Charms the
House and Galleries


WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-Immediately
after the reading Of the presidents Ha-
waiian letter the tariff debate was re-
sumed. Pickler Of South Dakota vigor-
ously attacked the bill for discrimination
against tho farmers. Judge Turner OF
Georgia dealt almost entirely with the
rice industry. objecting to the duty which
is still left on IL. Grosvenor of Ohio then
spoke. He said in time of profound peace
the democratic party found itself unable
10 carry on the government. He could
understand how n man might be n free
trader or IN favor Of tariff for revenue
only, but how any sane man could be in
favor of n bill 10 decrease the revenue $751;
O0,OOo was beyond his comprehension. In
reply to Simpsons illustration yesterday,
lie called attention TO n suit OF clothes
which he wore which he said he purchased
yesterday for slo.so. In contrast he ex.
hibted n suit which he purchased in Eng
land for $3.50, which he declared inferior
to the American suit.
When Bourke Cochran, the great Tam
many orator, took the floor. deep hush
fell upon the house and galleries. II was
expected that he would voice the opposi-
ton to the individual income tax. but he
did not so much as allude 10 IL. His
speech was simply discussion Of the two
theories in antaaonism. and his telling
points were applauded until the hall OF
representatives rang. I'VE asserted that
low tariff would not only increase the
revenues. but would increase the oppor-
tunitics Of American labor" Turning
TO tho republican side he said: II
believe you are honest in your opinion,
and ! know my associates on this side of
the chamber are honest in theirs. TAP
plause.) The objections TO this measure
on the other side are two-fold. One is
that 1t will increase business, another is
that II will decrease business, laugh
teri and strange as 1t may seem,
have heard both propositions
Renewed laughter.l Referring TO the
remark by Dingley of Maine that the
United States paid for foreign importa-
,ions by sending gold abroad and that
importations tended to decrease oppor-
tunities for production in this country,
Cochran said: "Tbe gentleman would
deplore the importation OF S2j0,00o.0G0 in
goods, but would rejoice at the importa-
ton of s250,0D,0Oo in money"
will the gentleman permit a ques-
ton 2" inquired Walker of Massachusetts,.
in order TO promote gaiety Of discus
sion WILL" democratic applause.
The absolute gift Of $3.50, 10000 in cot.
ton and WOODEN goods" said Walker.
'would shut up our mills aud would be
the greatest curse you could contrivc."
Republican applause.
Cochran continued at length, making
the longest speech Of the day. Al it's close
he was literally applauded.
Taylor Of Tennessee argued that II the
bill passed II would destroy tho iron indus.
try Of tho South. Draper OF Massachu.
setts spoke against tho bill, and wead-
cock Of Michigan in It's favor. Doolittlc
Of Washington closed the afternoon de.
bate in opposition to the bill.
At the night session the house was
packed to the doors. Wright Of Pennsyl-
vania read a speech in opposition to the
bill, and thon Bryan took the floor. He
said II 10 amusing TO see the protectionist
contradict himself. He wants high tariff
to make high wages when hc talks TO an
employe, and he wants high tariff to
make low prices when he talks to the con.
sumer. He wants high tariff on wool
TO raise its price and high tariff on
woolen goods to lower their price; no
wants high tariff TO raise the price Of
wheat and lower the price of iron. We
arc confident that this bill will remove q
part Of the load from the shoulders Of tho
people. extend our markets and justify a
still further reduction in tho near future.
Bryan was frequently applauded, and q,
the conclusion of his speech the house ad.
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