Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-16

cognlzed, and the gentleman from Ohio
tMr Mckinley being interrOgatcd by the
then minority "a 20 how many amend
ments he had IN his desk. declined 20
state. but said that he would offer amend
ments until he got action on all OF them.
In addition 60 that gentlemen represent
Ing the then majority offered fourteen
amendments, and were recognized for
that purpose while gentlemen represent
Ing the minority were only permitted 10
Offcr nine amendments. democratic APP
plauSc) The Chair has recognized the
gentleman from West Virginia.
Mr.. Wilson'S proposed amendment add
ed New Zealand hemp 20 the cable and
cordaCe section. IL was agreed 20.
In the course OF the discussion Mr..
Clark Democrat. OF Missouri. declared
cmphatically that he was a free-trader
from the sole OF his foot 10 the crown OF
his head. democratic appause) And Mr..
Bowcrs O,Cpubhcan). Of California, de-
clared with equal emphasis, Il am in
favor Of putting everything under pro-
lection every thing" Counter applause
on the Republican slde)
Mr.. Wilson's next amendment placed
cotton duck In the 30 per cent. list. 1t
was agreed 10.
Mr Wilson'S next amendment was 20
place upon the free list sWcat-leather bind
ings. br1ils. and tips when cut into
lengths for trimming felt or wool hats.
WAGES or HATTERS.
The amcnlmcnt gave rise TO a heated
discussion. in the course of which Mr.
Payne Rcpublcan, asked Mr. Do Forest
Democrat. OF Connecticut. who was ad-
VOcauug the amendment. whether Il had
been suggested by him.
Mr De Forest admitted that It had been
and ne spoke u the 1900 hattcrs in Dan
bury Conn. who had been shut out by
their employers under the prctensc that
thcy we're afraid OF the effects OF the
passage Of the Wilson bill Nothing. he
said. could be more false than that OBJ
lection. Tho fact was that the suspcn-
sion OK gcratlqns I'm Danbury by the hat
manufacturers was due to the persistent
attempt on thcir part 10 crush out the
trades unions. That effort. Mr. Dc Forest
said. had been carried on almost since the
time the Mckinley bill went into opera
ton
"Thc manufacturers claim" said Mr.
Ptyre "tldt they must iay lower wages
on account Of Il reduction OF the tariff"
"Thcy said II was necessary" said Mr.
De Forest. "to reduce wages on account
Of domestic competition"
"Thcy always DO that shouted Demo
cratic member. and applause followed.
Mr Cochran broke into the discussion
at this point and asked Mr.. De Forest
whether be meant to maintain that the
rate OF wages depended upon the trades
unions. or whether II depended upon the
law OF supply and demand.
81 GO not want" n aCded, when Mr.
PAYNE began 90 make some general state
mont. "miscellaneous information. bvI spe-
clGc information on the subject
Ill
"siye the manufacturer the ability to pay
thu waeee-as a condition precedent"
'Tnut viii he DO IT, asked MIR. Cochran,
impctuously. "Nm he DO IT; VIII he do
1t II no. can help it?' Cries Of Yes,
yes" from the Republicans and Of "No
no." from the Democrats, amid great cX-
citcmenD
He viii not DO lt Of his own free will"
Mr. Payne admitted. unless he IL com
pelled 10 hy the trades unicns. The trades
unions viii compel him, and can compel
linn" CTho crowds in the galleries caught
up this declaration. and chccred It with
might and main-the Chairman. mean
umo. ondcayor.ng to restrain the disor-
dcr)
The debate on the hat-trimmiugs amend
mout occupied the remainder of the scs-
SION and WHOM IL was concluded the
amendment WAS agreed to, the COM
mittcc rose. and the House. at $50, took
% recess until o'clock.
The debate was one of tho brightest and
most interesting OF the session. Bourke
| Cochran bore the brunt Of IL on the Demo
cratic side. and arrayol against him were
Mcesrs. Reed, Eoutcllc, and Payne, with
occasional holp from other Republicans.
! It took the form. for the most part of
running fire OF rcpartee and the galleries
I srfl a NO grt.
interest by frequent outbUrsts Of uncon-