The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-01-19
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. ID, 1S94:-Thc |
strife, fil,ibustering and tedious roll calls, !
which ended in announcements or mo |
quorum" and marked the closing days of
the past week have passed away. The fric-
ton which seemed to paralyze the demo-
c5a;io majority sni which made them an
easy prey to the di'a,ory tactics of the Re-
publcans has disappeared. Peace and har-
mony re'gn supreme within Democratic
ranks. and this week bold united front
is presented to the enemies of Tariff reform.
For the FIST time since the close of the
late unplcasan'ness, debate is going on in
the House Of Representatives on Tariff
bill framed by committee in accord with
the views Of the party now controlling all
the Departments of the government. For
| the first time iu the history of Tariff reform
an attempt is made by the party in power to
| honestly, fairly and judiciousy carry out
| the mandates of an overwhelming majority
| of the American people at tho polls.
| The people at large and the Democratic
party are fortunate in having this work done
under the direction of the Hon. W. l.. Will
son. \ careful and impartial student n
thoroughly practical political economics,
who realizes that The source of all progress
| lies in public sentiment great leader,
untiripg in the noble cause of the education
| of the people, an accomplished scholar,ia
| well trained speaker, strong in the strength
| of righteous cause and in the respect any
| esteem which his answering, brave de- |.
| ton to duty ha, won for him in the Hou
Such is The mau who open the debate on
Tariff bill which bears his name. His
position OF the proposition Of Tariff
reysn"" ""'v was "'""T""' """'"'
The majority of the House is hard 10 con-
troll and chsfes under res' raint, and he who
leads must stand ready with cruel force to
keep them in steady line. Yet this mild,
geutle and forbcaring gentlemen, this plre.
and upright christian statesman keeps
we'll in hand. His speech has put
into the Democratic cause and insures~
cess.
The support which tho efforts of other
Democratic speakers give to the bill arel
! -S::1ay Vi note, out wncre all do so well ~
is hard to discriminate. III
The efforts made by the Republicans, ftCY1
their standpoint, are consistent with thq
theories and arc worthy of better cause.
is potent fact, that the Republican lead
fully understand and appreciate the we
and firm resolve of the movement "
was dictated by the people aud which
| Representatives are now cnacting int
The opening of the debate and subs
efforts prove, that th, is not wild,
dash at the encmy's line, but firm
crate and steady advance of the
which tho body of the people vii
The opposition having abandoned
successful resistance resortcd
and harassing taciics, and MIR.
foIr years ago denounced evS
who remained silent when tl
called, gave the signal for his
remain mute SO rs to break
These tactics, however, resu
that they have more clear
Democrats the rcsponsibi |
| tuv.u nuu thoroughly aro,
them in the support of the
The country breathcs mo
the good work has been be
of doubt and uncertainty
hanging rs threateui
marts of trade and clogg
commerce is being liitc
rerity is about to daw
and industrial inter
The debate began last -
ues day and night u,
vote will be taken.
On last Tuesday
conference with t
the Senate on the
;,ud the neccssit
relief. His state
ces Of the goyer1
J. at the rate of ten mIfII1glI1 DNonth: tEat