Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-02-01
FROM WASHINGTON.
Whipping in the Tariff kickers-Uniaue
Protest from lllinois-Mills on Deck.

WASHINGTON D. G Ian 90 100

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 20, 1894.
Democratic turmoil is today at its
height, Threats of boiling the tariff bill
on account of the income tax amendment
are heard on all sides, but the party whip
is being vigorously welded, and by Thurs
day, when the final vote is to be taken. It
is probable that sufficient number of
"kickers" will be whipped into line to get
the monstrosity, Income tax and all,
through the House.
The vote that is dreaded most of all by
the democratic managers, II there can be
said to be any managers of the inharmoni-
Gus majority of the House, is that GU the
motion TO recommit the bill.
The republicans of the House have not
fully decided how they will vote on that
motion, but they have bees importuned by
many influential members of the party TO
support 1t, If it can be shown that a sufii-
cient number Of democrats will vote for it
to pass it with the aid of the solid republi-
can vote, and they may do so, although
many Of them have expressed themselves
against 1t because the result would pro-
long the uncertainty as to tariff legislation
which has already oeen so disastrous to
the business interests of the country.
The steering committee OF republican
senators has fully decided not to oppose
the bill for the admission of Utah to state
hAnl h.. al ha g.
it may be stated upon good ground that
there will be no general opposition from
republicans 10 tie admission of any Of the
territories
The Senate judiciary committee at its
regular mcetiag today took up the nomina-
ton Of Mr. Peckham Of New York. to the
supreme court vacancy. Senator Hin
claims that the nomination viii be reject
ed by larger majority than wa. cast
against Hornhlower, notwithstanding the
alleged attempt OF Boss Croker of Tam
many, during his presence in sshingtcn,
TO make deal that would allow the nomi-
nstion to be confirmed.
The support Of the republicans on the
senate committee on foreign relations was
obtained for the Gray Hawaiian resolution
which was favorsbly reported TO the SEN
ate last week, through misunderstanding
some DO not hesitate to say misrepre-
sentsiion. Senator Gray opened the eyes
If the Senate when he interpreted the
resolution Il mean that the Senate en-
dorsed the Cleveland policy towards
Hawaii
lie not only opened the eyes Of the sen
ators, but he made it Impossible for his
resolution to be passed until 1t has been
amended 30 a. to leave no doubt OF its ex.
act meaning Senstor Dolph has stirred
up the cuckoos by proposing the addition
Of the following a. an amendment And
with view Of restoring smicsble relations
between the United States and Hawaii.
and the present minister Of the United
States to Hawaii should be immediately re-
called"
Representative Bourke Cochran Of New
Yofk, was charged by his democratic col
league from the same State. Amos Cum
ming>, with having, a. the attorney for a
clique Of diamond importers. used hi- 20
sit!on a member Of the ways and means
committee to get that committee to recon-
mend an amendment to the tariff bin. re.
duc;ng the duty on diamond, to 10 per
cent. That charge, which was backed
by documentary evidence, and the sham
ing which republicans gave the democrats
for desiring to lower the tariff on Diamonds
in behalf OF the toiling masses. resulted IN
the defeat OF the committee amendment
ana the sdoption Of one making the duty
30 per cent.
The most unique tariff protest yet seen
was that presented by Senator Culom.
signed by eigh;y-two citizens Of st-eetrr.
H., snd reading as follows
we cannot feed. clothe and educate
our families shd compete against the poor
er paid lator Of Europe. We are proud
and don't wasn't 10 be humiliated by asking
for charity How would any OF YOU like
to 90 TO a soup house and sit down to free
-oupt We have pride a. well a. YOU. We
ask you to defeat the Wilson bill and xe
Will take care II ourselves
For some reason the free trade demo
Gratis who stood together for free coal.
free iron, and numerous other free things
split up on the vote on Breckenridge's
misunderstanding for putting tin
plate on the free list. and that amendment
was defeated, leaving a duty Of ! 3 cents
per pound on lin plate. just half OF the
Mckinley duty
The most significant feature Of the tin
plate debate was the admission Of demo-
Gratis that the protection afforded 70 Ameri-
can tin plate by the Mckinley law had re-
suited in hui'ding up a new American in
du>try Of -e proportions.
The selection OF Senator Mills t. take
The place on the senate finance committee
Of Senator Mcpherson, of New Jersey.
who mas gone away in q pretended hun
because of alleged bad health, l. only a
part of the administration programme TO
force the Cleveland tariff bill through the
Senate. Mcpherson i warm personal
friend Of Mr.. Cleveland, but his interests
are such that he l. opposed 10 the tariff
bill, so he concluded TO straddle the que-
ton by going away and remaining away
until the fate Of the bill Is settled Mills