The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-02

iioor OF tho house. When order was re-
stored he was recognized 20 reply 10 hsed.
Until he wafmed up be spoke With hesita-
tion, but 40 he became warmed up bis
words came In perfect torrent sweeping
reaiatlesaly over all oppositiou. aud ho was
encouraged bv the hearty applause of bis
demoeIatic associates. His points. how
ever OF an arRumentative order. we're CAL
euleted 10 appeal 20 students Of the ques-
ton rather than 10 gale
he declared that while the protective sya-
ten was built up osisnsibly for the bsnedt
OF labor, 10 Was actually for the benefit Of
the manufacturing classes. poiutinR out
that the wegea OF laborers Ia protested in
duatfisa went down while those IN unpro-
tscted lines won't up aa result Of the Me-
Kinley act.
He referred 20 the artificial condition
produced by protection. which was a
Chinese wall not only shutting out tho
world. but shutting In tho Unitsd states
Crisp declared the thirty years OF protsc-
tion a period Of unrest during which the
masses constantly Tebelied against BURDEN
Gus taxation. They had always been stilled
AZ the polls bv republican promises 10 re-
duce The tariff. Elected. they surrender
themselves body and soul 20 the mAnufac-
surers. lie pointed 20 the Chinese az an
example OF protective policy for one hun
dred years.
Crisp said that for twenty-five yoars the
dsmocratio party had been trying 10 get
into power - told the people that II given
power II would reduce buTdenous taxation:
this tafih was REDEMPTION Of these
pledges.
II was not perfect bill. but was a step
in the right direction. Referring to tho
various features of the bill he spoke OF the
income tar, which was greeted by vorcifer-
Gus applause By the adherents Of that mea-
sure.
Crisp closed with an eloquent appeal to
his democratic associates so waive minor
objections and look at the QrOat demo
cratic principle involved.
Wilson, chairman of the ways and means
commlttse. al once arose 20 close the de-
bate. He was greeted with great cheers.
He opened with sarcastic replies TO Bar
rows, Of Michigan, and DoiliveT. of Iowa.
Turning to the subject in hand be slo-
quently portrayed the advances Of freedom.
This bill, he said. lis one of those nd
vances. No Mckinley bill could stem the
advance Of human progress. Great eAusea
could not DO laughed or ridiculod away. and
the gentleman from Maine could not draw
from his aTmory of sarcasm aud wit TO stop
the advance OF this cause ol tightening bur
denous taxation."
Referring 20 the income tex. Wilson said
he had not wanted II attached 20 this bill.
bat once attached be supported il loVally.
There WAS continued applause aa Wilson
denied thN charges of seotionalism in the
bill. lie closed with an eloquent appeal to
his fellow democrats, sSyinR in passing the
bill the house would permanentlY record
that 10 was no mere passing event, but q
great epoch in American history.
Wilson's glowing perOTation aroused the
democrats and galleries to the highest
pitch Of enthusiasm, sud the denomination
which followed his last words hss seldom
been eQuallsd In the house. The whole
democratic side rose 10 their feet, books
and records we're thrown in the air. Cheer
followed cheer, and people in the galleries
Joined with voice and hands Ia the tribute.
Before Wilson could SIT down three demo
cratic members, bubblinR with enthusiasm.
johnson. Tucker and Bryan. rushed up the
aisle. lifted Wilson upon their shoulders
and carried him in triumph 10 the rear of
the hall. where for ten minutes be listened
10 words Of praise ahoWered upon him. II
regpect