The morning times., 1895-11-30

Rigid economy in public expenditures will
be the Republican program for next winter.
Mr.. Reed has impressed this necessity
upon a number OF the oiuer members whom
he honors with his confidence and win
whom he finds time, Notwithstanding the
rush OF callers, to consult regarding mat
ters not connected with the personnel OF
the committees.
This does not mean that cheese pairing
policy will be adopted, or that great public
works now in process OF construction. Will
bediscoDtinued In order To reduce approprla-
tioDs. But IL does mean that not a doliar
will be expended unnecessarily. II means.
too, that no money will be voted Tor new
public buildings except where urgent neces.
sity exists.
WHERE IT WILL HIT.
1t is also understood to mean that the
river and narbor committee VIII be SO COD
structed as To reduce those appropriaupns
to the lowest points consistent with The
needs of the Government.
II this policy be faithfully observed IL VIII
follow thai a number or small streams ana
harbors upon which moneys have been ex-
pended with more or less iiberallty ~ past
years, will be passed by the next House
Notwithstanding the probability that ihe
members interested In these works may use
their influence To defeat the bin.
Mr.. Reed mas not, SO lar rs can be learned,
formulated any policy with respect 10 tarifr
or financial legislation: Not only he, but
the other Republican leaders in the House
sage before deciding what course Tile party
shall pursue upon, luis and other Ques-
uous of national Importance.
MANY SUGGESTIONS OFFERED.
The continued deficiency in the Treasury
is causing some uneaslDess among The inem-
bcrs, aud the suggestions which have been
advanced to meet the situation are as
diverse as the sccIious they represent
The Pennsylvania members particularly.
feel that the Increased receipts should re-
suit from new tariff legislation, which
will give greater protection to some or the
Northern and Eastern industries and at
the same time supply the amount which is
now lacking in the customs revenue.
Some of the New England members argue
that wool should again be placed on the
duitabe list and a general revision made
of the WOODEN schedule. III this does not
check the deficit other changes should
be made until the proper figures are
reached.
Tnere is. on the other hand. strong
objection TO a general revision or the
tariff. which, 1T is believed would naturally
Result If once the work were begun. some
of the Western men suggest additional IN
doubling the tax on beer.
CONFLICTS WITH POLICY.
This, however. is so contrary to the
as far as possible from customs duties
that it does not meet with general favor.
Besides 1t is regarded as bad politics.
Mr.. Reed is quoted as saying that no
measure increasing tariff rates WILL In
his opininn, be signed by the President.
even II II passes the Senate, which he
regards az problematical.
The -contenti,,n that the desired relief
can be found 10 the adoption of proper
currency measure, having for its primary
object, the retirement Of the grecnbacks.
does not meet the approval OF the ma iority
of the Republicans, although 1t is be-
lieved that a recommendation upon these
lines will be contained in the Presidents
message.
II is also asserted that the President Will
contend that. under the present tariff law.
customs receipts will su iucreaSe that they
will be equal To all the requirements uf the
public service.