The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-12
NEW TARIFF PRO AND CON.
Several Able Speeches kade on Both Sides
Of The QUESTION.
SPRINGER CHAMPIONS TIE WILSON BILL
a. Does Breckinridge, Harter ana hich-
ards, while Dingiey ana brosiss
oppose It-oiher speakers

ing there was better attendance ON
thc floor than on any day since the
debate on tho tariff bin began. Later on
more members appeared, and the cro"dS
IN the galleries increased.
Nlr. Pendicton Ocmocrt. West virginia.
had announced an intention to OBJECT ~
any extension OF time Tor any speaker
.,a in consequence ala tho speeches were
tt.,l,.s 10 ono hour. Tho speakers incinn-
.s Nessrs. Brccknridgc. of Kentucky
Richards. OF Ohio; Dingicy, oil Name
snrinecr. OF Illinois; Dolver OF iowa.
1farfcr. OF Ohio, and Brosius, OF fehh-
sJlYania-
Colonel Breckinridge's Views
Mr. Breckinridge said he had always
considered himself the foremost tfee-
fradcr in the House until yesterday, Dut
since the speech or ms trlehu iio"i
ohio CIohnson) nc had learned that ne
RreckinridgO did not occupy the most
distant outpost of free trade democracy.
I'm some places the Wilson bill did not
meet his approval. in that 70 did not go
far enough. lie would like 10 have seen
sin rlate nut on the free list, even II
q heavier tax would have TO be levied
n, whisky lie would like TO see the
bounty on sugar removed. but he wanted
the sugar men Of the South. ana tne
sorghum men OF the Northeast protect
ed. in order that they might be brought
an the Democratic fold. for II was only
h,,.union mat the reform could be con-
summatcd.
.Better small profits on large sales
than large profits on small sales" said
Afr. BrccklnridEe. by our policy Of large
rrofts on small sales, and our imposition
of taxes upon merchant vessels. our car
r,ing trade had been thrown into the
hands Of the English. Release our mer-
chant marine from these restrictions, and
in a few years a merchant marine the
equal Of that sailing under the British
flag would traverse every sea.
Mr. Breckinridge supported the ad va
loren feature of the BILL In speaking OF
She income tax, ne stated that while it
ala not meet with his unqualified ap
proval. he was ready TO vote with his
party on the experiment of an income
tax.
Il hone TO live to see the day." said he,
rising 10 the climax Of his speech, when
this continent Will be one for freedom.
and the tariff restrictions be wiped out
from the St. Lawrence to the Columbia;
when free religion. free government, and
free education will be put side by side
With free trade"
Air. Richards Dcm.. Ohio followed in
support OF lNt ptN0iur measure. ill5
sneech. which he read. was largely de-
voted 10 historical review of the
various tariff acts which have been put on
the statute books Of the country, and 10
defence OF the low tariff acts enacted by
the Democrats
80 l245 o'clock Mr.. DIngley Qtep.,
Mane) took the floor and addressed the
House in opposition to the bill. BY this
time the galleries had filed up somewhat,
.Fs4TI. 4Ia.f all
Dingley's speech, delivered in quiet but
Impressive style. was listened 10 attcn-
lively. 10 took one hour and five minutes
for delivery.
When Mir. Dingleys hour had expired
an effort was made TO have his time eX
tended. but in pursuance of the policy
he announced early in the day. Mr.. Pen
cleton objected, and called for the regu-
lar order.
Springer Champions the Bill.
MI Springer was then recognized.
Mr. Springer began his remarks by re-
ferring 10 the present condition of the
country. He said there had been a sup
preston Of important factors entering into
our present conditions. IL was unjust to
attribute all the distress which had been
prevailing 10 the threatened changes in
the Mckinley act. There were other and
substantial causes contributing to this
condition Of distress. Under the protect
I've system, which had prevailed for thirty
years. private Indebtedness had largely in
creased in this country.
Mr.. Springer said that the manufactur-
ers OF the country should have been able
10 lay up something for a rainy day
after thirty years Of protection. He as
serted that the sooner the bill was passed
the better 1t would be for the country.
And mark my words" said Mr.. Springer,
.ltr .f. ~ f-
passed every loom in the country will
be started every furnace fire will be
lighted, and every instrument Of produce
ton VIII be put In active operation. and
there VIII be witnessed a revival Of pros
perity such as this country has never be-
fore seen Give us free wool, free
ores, free coal. and free raw material for
the workingman's industry. and we will
take front position in the markets OF
the world"
Mr. Springer criticised the Wilson bin
in some particulars. The bounty on sugar
was especially obnoxious TO him, and in
every Democratic body. and at all times,
The doctrine OF bounty-giving had been
Tepudiated. In lieu OF this bounty he
would have substituted a tax Of one cent
pound on sugar. which would produce a
revenue Of 900 annually. He would
also have put tax on tea and cOffee-a
tariff for revenue only--a light tax. which
would not bear heavily on any one and
would have distributed its burdens more
evenly through the country. and would
produce a revenue OF about $60.000Oo0. He
would have left the tax on diamonds and
precious stones. on opium, cigars. cigar
cues, and tobacco. and have kept the
Income derived from these articles.
In opposition 70 the Democratic policy
or tarin FOR revenue with incidental pro-
tecion the Republicans believed In
talln for protection. with Incidental reve-
hue. Protection was a bounty imposed on
articles coming into this country from
abroad. which are similar 10 articles
made in this country in order that the
nome producers might have d higher price
Tot their goods.
From "A Republican Standpoint.
Mr.. Dolliver Rep., Iowa) followed in
speech against the bill, and IL was full
OF breezy humor. He criticised some of
me statements made by the chairman OF
the Ways and Means Committee In his
opering speech. While he had the high
tst regard for Mr.. Wilson. who had been
bis professor at college. he felt inclined
10 wonder IL IL would not have been a
good idea II the Almighty had put some
common sense In his professors head
IN his speech the other day Mr.. Wilson
had Illustrated the disparity OF the tariff
,y showing that a working girl could buy
'he material for a cloak with one days
Earnings, while IL would take three days
IN t.t.