New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-01
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washington. Jan 3l-"Well. 1t appears that
there are about 1000 Democratic traitors in
two Congress districts alone in New-York City"
was the comment OF one Democratic Congress
man to-day upon the result of the special cleo
ton held yesterday. He is opposed to the Will
son bill and would probably vote against it
even without the inCome-taX amendment
What is the matter with the Democratic
rotors IL Ncw-York?" asked Tribune corre-
spondent Of Tin" Campbell this afternoon
.Yo:; would better ASK what ails the Demo-
Gratis ron,or." replied Mr. Campbell, pointing
toward tie Representatives Chamber. and add
ing: IF thcee fellows keep they will make
New-Yo;k Republican city sure told Enloe
81 Tennessee today tina; the Southern Democrats
seemed determined 20 bio; Ncw-Nork out of the
Democratic map altogether"
Othev New York City Democrats talked in the
same strain. but thrs received no sympathy from
the Populist-Democrats who control the House
and who appeared more determined than ever
II possible 10 carry out ther reckless and ex-
t-e,na programme Some OF thcm appear to he
impressed with the belief that they have not
only been commissioned 70 do rs they please.
hut that /; Is both insoent and impudent for
State LEGISLATURES or other bodies representing
the people TO object protest against any
action they may propose or choose TO take. Mr.
Rvnum of Indiana is one of these statesmen,
as his attempt to-day to prevent the reading Of
the concurrent resolutions adopted by the New
York Legislature in opposition 10 the passage OF
the'Wison bill. and requesting the Representa-
tives from that State To vote against II, clearly
showed Mr. Payne. who presented the resolu-
lions. was having them read in his own tine
and Mr. Byrums attempt 80 stop the reading
amounted only TO an ungracafu exhibition Of
spleen.
rI-BIICANS IN HIGH FEATHER
The resolutions excited a good deal Of applause
among the Republicans as also did Mr.. Payne's
remark that the resolutions were adopted by
legislature which is Republican in both branches.
but which probably would not have been except
for the Democratic free trade campaign in Con-
press The fact is that the Republicans were In
high feather over the magnificent victory In the
NIVth New-York District and the heavy reduc-
ton OF tn, Democratic majority in the NNth
District. Democratic Congressman who are
thick a nd-thin supporters OF the Administration
and its revenue bill were inclined to be reticent,
with the exception Of few men, some OF wnom
expressed the opinion that the tariff question
did not affect the result" while others cheerfully
intimated that 1T wasn't much Of shower
after all. and will frighten nobody"
The truth probably is, although they are
doing their best to conceal II. that Democratic
Congressmen generally are dazed by the result
which was as unexpected as it was unpleasant
10 them They that the Republican members
Of the House are not much surprised as en-
couraged by the result because II was one whlch
most Of them began to hope for. especially when
1pA
matte canvass that Mr.. Quigg was making in
the XIVth District and heard Of the interest
and enthusiasm that it had excited among the
workingmen. who were the first to feel the evii
effects of the free-trade programme in Con
gress The result would be n timely and valu-
able 'obiect lesson" 10 Mr.. Clevelands
phrase If the Democrats who control the House
Of Representatives were not so stepped in Popu-
list prejudices and opinions that they are IN no
condition to profit by it. This is not to be said
Of the New-York and Brooklyn Democratic Rep
resentatives. with the exception OF statesman
John De Witt Warner. who was one Of five Dem
ocrats who voted to-day for the Henry George
amendment TO impose direct tax OF some s5l.
900 900 to be appOrtioned among the several
States and Territories and the District OF Column
ba according TO population, ana leVieo upon
land exclusively.
wHIsKEY CAUSES STRONG LANGUAGE
the proposition 10 extend the bonded period for
whiskey was as interesting as it was bitter The
advocates of the proposition did not openly as
sert, as they did privately that the opposition
was acting in obedience 70 the dctaton OF the
Whiskey Trust but several Of hFm. notably Mr.
Caruth, Of Kentucky. used some exceedingly
vigorous language Mr.. Cultivate Of OHIO. who
led the Democratic opposition, sounded the Key
note when he said: 49,,
"A few, days ago we were called upon in the
interest Of reform to strike down the BOUNTY Oh u,
sugar Now we are called UPON in the name OF
reform TO grant a bounty 10 the wh!skey interest
of this country. Who asks that this be done l
mean who are the men who nave iihpresssu 'Ilr
majority OF the Committee on Ways ana Means
thai II ought 10 be done? The Democratic party
cannot afford u do this thing at this time
Mr. Montgomery and other Kentucky Repre-
eenfatiyes made a gallant fight in behalf OF the
Committees amendment. but after pr"Iohseu
struggle 1t was torn to shreds and the only rem
nant left In the bill was the provision 10 increase
the tax from 80 cents To 81 a gallon. ,
Among the interesting facts brought gu, IN me
debate on the income tax was that IN the hfst
draft Of the bill incomes derived from the Interest
on Government bonds were subject 10 taxation
According 20 Mr.. McMillin. who was chairman
OF the subcommittee that framed the DIE II was
subsequently, discovered. greatly to the regret
and chagrin' OF the statesmen who framed ID"
biz, that such provision would De unc"hs''u-
tional. and 1t was therefore reiuc'antF apah-
doned That considerable however dd not pre-
vent Mr. KgOre from renewing the proposition
to-day.
MP SPRINGER WANTS ASSURANCE DoUBLy SURE
Mr.. Springer. OF course, could not let the day
or the amendment pass without having his
saw. and he proposed to have 1t made clear that
any inheritance whether Of real or personal
propertv. received by any person. should be
reckoned as a part Of his income Tor the Fcl,
On which 81 was received. Mr.. McMlllin thought
the bill already covered this. and declared that 1t
had been the intention Of the committee to in
clude 1t.
The Populist- Democrats again exposed their
CNpCROR CHARLES III.