The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-05
Mr.. HILLS TARIFF SPEECH.
NEIEsTY ~ TO now FAN HE WIZ
60 IN OPPOsI7IOH TO TEE BILL. i,


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Cosars Ris sseseh to tie Iseons TaS-
speeuiatto. as 20 the Length OF ths Dr-
bate ssa The Fate of ths Esin IN tee ssuate.
wAsHINdToS. April A-senator Hfll IL now
scheduled to deliver his tariff speech on Men
day. Il was his original Intention to debate
his resolution Of instructions to the Finance
Committee before the bill was reported back
from the committee. but II was decided that II
would be more in keeping with the idea OF
Senatorial courtesy" II he waited until
Senators Voorhees, and Allison, leaders OF the
majority and minority. respectively, had sub
mitted their views on the bill. There lie much
anxiety on both sides OF the chamber as to how
far Senator Hill will 20 In his opposition to the
Tariff bill 1t IL we'll remembered by the
members Of the Finance Committee that
Senator Hill insisted. whenever he appeared
before them. that he reserved all rights to op-
pose the bill In the Senate
Repeated attempts have been made to ascer-
tain what position he will take. and there 10
growing impression in some quarters that the
fate OF the bill depends largely upon his attl-
tude toward It. On one hand It IL said that he
will make a general attack upon the bill ss II
came from the Finance COMMITTEES. and in his
forthcoming speech will outline such measure
as he thinks will meet the demands ofthe Dem
ocratic platform relative to q tariff for revenue
only. On the other hand. those who profess
to be familiar with his Intentions. assert that
he will conflne his speech on Monday to the
income tax feature OF the bill. and will discuss
the other provislons later on in the debate.
Senators on both sides OF the chamber are
now beginning to speculate as to the time that
will be occupied in the discussion. The lead
ere on both sides are quite at sea on that point.
Senator dubois Of Idaho. who distin guished
himself In the fight against the repeal OF the
Sherman clause In the Silver bill last sum
mer. IL n member OF the Republican Steer
ing Committee" and he IL probably as well
informed as to what goes on In the
Senate as any one else. He. says that neither
side has any definite idea as to how much
time will be consumed in debate They are
simply drifting along. waiting for something
to develop that may either hasten or prolong
the contest He says q great deal depends
upon the speech OF Senator Hill II the
latter comes out boldly and attacks the bill.
Mr.. Dubois and some OF the other opponents
OF the measure think he will probably have
sufficient following on his side OF the chamber
to defeat It On the Republican side OF the
chamber Senator Hill 10 more feared than any
other Democratic Senator. He has not only
established reputation for ability. but he is
regarded as one OF the, m st determined and
u senator Hin decides to mako his principal
fight against the income tax he will be sup
ported by from seven to eleven Democratic
income tax 10 stricken cut. the POP
s s sssSc; p w S for with h: t S
provision stricken out. This is the situation
at present The Eastern Republican Senators
propose, to make ,hs sht sgo, a, St. the bill
oerats against the Force bill After consul
yer Republicans would not go into any
such arrangement The latter announced
can principles. but they declared that they
to talk the measure to death. They recalled
the fact that their Republican brethren in
the Fast did not come to their rescue or
assistance when the fight for silver was
fact. the silver Republicans are anxious
for an early solution Of the problem.
and II two or three Democrats have the cour-
ago to come out and oppose the bill 10 the
ssry discussion may, be avoided. AZ present
the burden Of the debate rests upon tho shout
ders OF the Eastern Republicans Senator
Allison In his two days speech threw out sug.
gsstions Sufficient to Pto,oxs number Of
his attack upon the ad va, orem system.
Before the fight began In open Senate the
Republicans proposed to detail two Senators
to remain constantly In the chamber while the
bill Is pending. with instructions TO keep the
licans TO take their turn on the watch tower"
interfered with that plan. Then the Demo-
Gratis further conn icated matters nv assign
Ing Senator Harris to duty rs parliamentary
,asieirS1 His in gushing tn. ssgnG
his well-known ability as parllame ntsrian
will necessitate constant watchfulness on the
part Of the Republicans.