The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-19

Mr.. Wilson said that ne desired 10 De
complete in his statement, yet he recog-
nized that there were limitations neces-
sary. But he could say, within the
bounds OF courtesy and propriety, that II
the Senate conferrees had met the House
conferrees in the spirit OF doing good for
the whole people, an agreement could
have been reached in one day, but they
came fetterei with certain obligations 10
their colleagues in the Senate, which
developed an irreconcible difference,
The House bill had been framed with
a view to redeeming the pledges OF the
Democratic party. 1t recognized the
people rather than private corporate in
terests. But the bill as 1t came from the
Senate did not recognize the great princi-
pies OF the party.
Attacks Sugar Trust.
Mr.. Wilson next addressed himself to
the details OF the disagreement. He said
the great difference was on sugar,
schedule in detail The Senate,
he said, had adopted a sugar schedule,
which whether true or not had been con-
strued by the public and press OF the coun-
try as a concession to the Sugar Trust.
'If 1t is true" said he, "that the Sugar
Trust has grown so strong that 1t can say
no tariff bill can pass until its interests
are protected, then hope this House will
never adjourn"
Greeted BY Applause.
Mr.. Wilson was cut short by burst of
applause which lasted half q minute,
members threw documents in the air and
the gallery joined in the demonstration.
He passed to an eloquent appeal
for the House bill He said
IL had not only been endorsed by the
people. but the President of the United
States had given his approval to the
scheme Of the tariff reform created by the
| House. No man had been more intensely
| interested in this contest than the Presi-
dent. He then read the following letter
| from the President:
The Presid ent's Letter.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
| WASHINGTON, ID. c., July :, 1891. !
Personal.
| To Hon. WILLIAM L. WILSON:
| My Dear Sir--The certainty that a confer
| ence will be ordered between the two Houses
| of Congress for the purpose OF adjusting diff
| ferences on the subject OF tariff legislation
| makes il almost certain that you will be
| called upon TO do hard service in the cause of
| tariff.
My public life has been so closely related to
| the subject. have so longed for its accom-
1 plishment and | have SD often promised its
| realization TO my fellow countrymen as
| a result of their trust and confidence
| in the Democratic party, that hope
| no excuse is necessary for my earnest appeal
to you that In this crisis you strenuously In
/ sist upon party honesty and good faith and
sturdy adherence 10 Democratic principles
| believe THESE are absolu ely necessary to
| the continuation OF the Demoratc existence.
Icannot rid myself OF the feeling that this
| conference Will present the best IL not the
| only hope of true Democracy.
Indications point 10 its action as tho reliance
| of those who desire the genuine fruition OF
| Democratic efforts. the fulfiilment of Demo-
| cratic pledges and the redemption OF Demo
| cratic promises To the people. To reconcile
differences In the details comprised within
the fixed and well defined lines of principle
| will not be the sole task as the conference,
but il seems To me, its members will also
have in charge the question whether Demo
cratic principles themselves are to be saved Oh
| abandoned.
There is no excuse for mistaking or misap'
pretending the feeling and the temper of the
rank and file of the Democracy. They are
downcast under the assertion that their party
fails in ability to manage the government
and they are apprehensive that efforts tc
bring about tariff reform may fail: but they
are much more downcast and apprehensive
| in their fear that Democratic principle -ciay
be surrendered.
In these circumstances they cannot dc
otherwise than to look with confidence TO you
and those who with you have patriotically
| and sincerely championed the cause Of tariff
reform within Democratic lines and
guided by Democratic principles. Thi,
| confidence Is vastly augmen ted
| Inv the action under your leader
ship OF the House of Representatives upon tn,
bill now pending. Every true Democrat and
! every sincere tariff reformer knows that thi,
bill, in its present form and as IL will be sub
mitted To the conference, falls far short o.
the contamination for which we have Ions
laborcd. for which we have
| ..p
which in its anticipation CAV
us rallying cry in our day of triumph. ant
which ir its promise of accomplishment is 81
| interwoven with Democratic pledges an,
| Democratic success that our abandonment o
the cause or the principles upon which 1t rest
means party perfiiy and party dishonor.
One topic will be submitted 10 tho confer
ence which embodies Democratic principle
40 directly that IL cannot be compromised
We have I'm our platforms and in every posi-
BILE way declared in favor of the free i'm
portation of raw materials. We hav
again and again promised that thi
should be accorded to our people an
our manufacturers as soon as the Democrati
party was invested with the power TO deter
mine the tariff policy of the country. Tn
marty has not that power. We are as certai
today as we have ever been Of the grea
benefits that would accrue TO th
country from the Inauguration Q
this policy and nothing has occurred
release US from our obligation TO secure thl
advantage To our people. IL must be admit
| ted that no tariff measure can accord wit
Democratic principles and promises or bear
genuine Democratic badge that does not pre-
| vide for free raw materia
In these circumstances II ma
| well excite our wonder tha
Democrats are willing 70 depart from this. th
| most Democratic OF all tarin principles. an
| that the inconsistent absurdity Of such PR
! posed departure should be emphasized by Oh
! suggestion that the wool OF Oh
4 farmer be put on the free II,
Z | and the protection OF the tariff taxation
y placed around the iron ore and coal OF col
{ porations and capitalists. How can we fac
: the people after indulgng in such outragcot
; nInnflona and violations OF nrincinlaY''