New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-08
CUTTING SARCASM.
'aY ryIEGRAI TO THE TRIprvRJ

"HicH so many Democratic Representa- ves have
been since the Wison-Gorman bill was re-
turned TO the House of Representatives was re-
heved to-day when Speaker Crisp announced the
house conferrees on that measure Whether the
reHel was pleasant one or not to several Demo-
cratic members OF the Ways and Means Com
mlttee is rather doubtful
The Democratic conferrees are Chairman Wilson
and Messrs McMilin, of Tennessee Turner OF
Georgia, and Montgomery, OF Kentucky-all of
whom represent districts south of Mason and
DXons line They are the four senior Democratic
members Of the Ways and Means Committee. The
Republican conferrees Messrs Reed Burrows
and Payne. The Senate conferrees are Nlessrs.
VOORHEES,, OF Indiana; Harris. of Tennessee; Vest.
OF Missouri and Jones. OF Arkansas Democrats. and
Sherman of Ohio; Allison. of Iowa. and Aldrich,
Of Rhode Island Republicans
1t will be observed that only OF the eight
Democratic conference.-the Noorhees-represents
Northern State district. and Judging from the
condition of his health and his complete inactivity
while the Wilson-Gorman bill before the
Finance Committee of which he is chairman. and
also while the bill before the Senate his activ
iy and influence as member OF the Conference
Committee Will be nil. In other words seven
Southern Democrats-two OF whom hail from
Tennessee. that imperial manufacturing State. will
shape and frame the conference report. For 1t Is
not to be expected that the Republican conferrees
will be allowed to influence the action OF the Con-
ference Committee in the least degree. What has
been denied Z, them hitherto will not be granted
now What took place in the meeting OF the Com
mittee on Ways and Means to-day when every
motion made by a Republican member was voted
down by the Democratic majority, fairly indicates
the fate In store for the Republican cPnferrees Of
both Houses The industries OF the United States
are al the mercy Of seven southern Populst-Demo-
Gratis four Of whom served in the Confederate
Army and one in the Confederate Congress. ma
iori,v OF whom hail from States which formed
fel whom
are active extreme and Outspoken Free-Traders
Truly a pleasant prospect for the wage-earners
farmers miners and manufacturers OF the refa l"orr
Of the United States to contemplate.
4 more fragrant OF the tail wagging the dog
was never before heard Of or imagined.
NO DIVISION on NON-CONCrRRENCE.
Without division the House OF Representatives
to-day non-concurred in all the Senate amend
nens" 10 the Wilson bill and agreed TO the confer
once asked for by the latter body. Before this
ton was taken however. there was a lively debate.
first on the special rule reported by the Democratic
Triumvirate TO discharge the Committee OF the
Whole from further consideration Of the amend
monts and refer the same. in gross. TO commit
tee OF conference requested by the Senate. and.
second. on the motion itself Probably most per
sons irrespective OF party, who listened 10 the de-
bate would agree that the Republicans had alto
gether the best OF It, In the hrst place. the special
order was a verbatim copy OF the one adopted by
the Republican majority four years aBo-out HioIe
than two months later in the year-in order 10
throw the Mckinley bill into conference.
Mr. Reed who opened the debate on the special
order drew attention 10 the constitutional duty ana
responsi biltv OF the House Of Representatives IN
regard TO revenue legislation and commented briefly
and effectively upon the proposed surrender by
Democratic House OF It's power and rights under
the Constitution. He then admitted that the Re
publican ma jory in the List Congress had adopted
an order Identical with the one now proposed but
he reminded the Democrats that the circumstances
then were entirely different from what they are
now; then the differences between the two branches
OF Congress related simply TO rates. and involved
no questions OF principle while now the situation ~
wholly different Mr.. Reed congratulated and at
the same time tainted the Democrats for taxing
new ground. which they supposcd 10 be Identical
with that taken by the Republican majority IN 1880.
Mr. Catchirgs one OF the Democratic Triumy.rate'
undertook to reply. II rash proceeding
as I, would be for the master % a hshing-smack 70
attempt to answer the broads.ie OF modern cruiser
with the antiQuated s.x-pounlcr that he sometimes
carries as armament. HIS speech made the Re
publicans hilarious and they greeted MS plactufes
with halfstlfed and derisiye laughter one IN
fortunate statement he made was tina, In 1880 the
Democrats recogp!zcl not only the necessity but
the right Of the Republican majority 70 take the
course that the Democratic majority PROPOSED 70
take to-day. He was undoubtedly grieved and mort-
fed after he sat down and Mr.. Burrows rose 10
reply. He had armed himself with copy % the
official report Of the debate on September Is. lsy
and read with gusto extracts from the remarks OF
McMlln. Crisp. Turner and McIae in which the
Denounced Mr.. Burrows then cOngratu-
other abandoned campfire OF the Republican party,
GENERAL Garfield On that subject when ne was a
member o OF the H9 ,be 2i t high PIE
of enthusiasm and he was rewarded WIN roun1
decd that so effective rejolnder IS heard In the
House OF Representatives. ana Mr. burrows rchiy
deserved the applause that he received.
CHAIRMAN WILSON'S LABORBD SPBBc'TL
Chairman Wilson. who opened the debate on the
motion 10 non-concur IN all the Senate amend
ments." began by saying that the warm approval
OF the Republican leaders embodened him to ask
that the motion be adopted by unanimous consent
but Mr.. Reed thought 1t would be better 10 have
some debate There is no doubt that Chairman VIII
son would have been delighted 10 avoid that de-
bate, and the proved that he was wise IN his
desire His speech seemed 10 be laborcd one. and
he was evidently struggling between his sense Of
proprlety and Indignation. Perhaps tho presence OF
Senator Harris may have added 10 his embarrass-
ment.
bin passed by the House on February ! not |
a well-cOnsidered measure" This proposition ne de-
how much tine and thought, and care. etc. had !
been bestowed upon II. The bill. he declare, was
the Democratic party-free raw materials ana he |
substitution Of ad vslorem rates OF duty ior spec,mc
pound rates" Both these great fundamental prin, !
clples of khe Democratic party the Senate had !
not oniy laied bqi TsDadaisd ,d in a, 6aTil 5s si
musi insist" upon its adherence To these "fun1a- |
mental principles" and rewarded with a round |
Of hearty Democratic applause at Il the duty Of /
the House TO stand by the people. and 1 believe |
il Will was another dramatic exclamation which /
excited hearty Democratic applause for Chairman /
Wilson In closing he uttered "A remark wnicn was .
made text by several Repubhcans who followed /
him After saying that. after all ne Se1ate vs. /
entitled 10 It's opinions and the bcneht Oi run |
and free conference. he added:
I'VE should recognize the difficulties Which sur |
round the bill in the Senate"
What dinicultiesy' asked Mr. Reed In nash. !
Chairman Wilson sank into his seat without making |
any response 10 this pertinent inquiry.
CHIMERA or THE BOOKMEN.