The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-29
ATTACK ONWALTONLAW
GEN. JAMES 4. WALKER CONFEBS
WiTH THE MN FROM MAINE,
lie VIII Take Active Part In tho virginia
Contested Eiectlons--NoC Cha &c Tor
Southern Candidates.

WASHINGTON. ID O.. Nov. 2S.-spe-
cial.--It Is asser: I'll that General Walker.
who is now IN the city. viii be a MEM
Der OF the Elections Committee OF the
next House in osier that he may be In
position TO assist maternity in the
attack upon the Walton law which VIII
probably be made H. the contested elc--
ton c..se of Cornet against Swanson.
General Walker has had conference
with Mr.. Reed( IN which 1t is under
stood the ACCESSIBILITY OF securing an opin-
ion from the House Of Representatives
concerning the constitIlionality of the
Walton law was discussed.
1t is understood that Walker Is pre-
pared to take an active part in behalf
OF the Virginia contestants when the
contcsteG-elcction cases are brought w
in the House, and that he will attack
the election methods OF the State both
IN the Elections Committee and the
House or Representatives.
All talk OF pushing southern candidates
foT House Offices has been virtually aban-
doned. Some OF the southern Republican
members are indignant over the action
OF the ohio delegation last night In re-
iusing 10 support southern candidate
Tor the Doorkcepership.
They declare 1t VIII deprive Mckinley
OF the Votes Of many southern delegates
when the National Convention meets. As
fact, with the possible exception OF
Mr.. Upton, of Tennessee, who had COM
bined his own strength with that OF
General Henderson, OF Illinois, none or
the southern candidates have had the
slightest chance OF success since they
entered the contest
The best they could have secured was
some few subordinate positions. and these
they may get yet. IL has generally peen
supposed that such places were all the
southern men really hoped for, IL being
generally understood that the vast ma
JOrity OF the Republican members were
really inclined 20 ridicule their claims
No TARIFF LEGISLATION.
Regarding legislation, none OF the he
publican members appear 10 nave any
definite opinions There Is "A general be-
lief that there will be no attempt at gem
eral tariff legislation. and a growing
probability that the necessary increase
in revenues may toe provided for by legis-
lation increasing internal taxation. This
is due TO the very sensible conclusion on
the part OF the Republican leaders that
they cannot satisfy the country by pass
ing "A few tariff measures that the Pres'-
dent cannot sign.
The revenues must be raised. and IL Is
known absolutely that the President Will
not give his approval to measures which
increase tariff rates to any great extent.
Besides, experience has demonstrated
that tariff duties cannot be relied upon
TO produce necessary revenue. The sim
pie method will be to find some new sub
Jects for internal taxation, and pass
brief law which can be relied upon tenn
porarily TO produce the desired result IL
is confidently believed by Treasury ex-
perts that the present law will eventual
~ give the Treasury all the money u
needs. and only temporary relief Is
therefore required a bill which can be
enacted into law and repealed again at
some for future time. II the condition OF
the Treasury will permit. without ds-
turblng business. would not only be the
best measure for the country. but would
also be the wisest legislation the Republic
cans could adopt
THE CURRENCY.
Mr.. Reed has announced that the Adj
minstration will be expected TO take the
initiative concerning plans Tor currency
legislation, and as "A consequence the
Republicans will not discuss that ques-
ton. except in general and an indefinite
way.
Mr. Cleveland II is thought. will have
some strong and clear recommendations
upon the subject In his message. and
will give the Republicans an opportunity
10 prove their desire to beneft the coun-
try I'm this direction. either by adopting
his plan or by improving II. The House
VIII, doubtless. pass currency bill dur
ing the session, but whether such mea-
sure can pass the Senate Is another ques-
ton. Owing. however, TO the state OF the
parties I'm the two bodies. the Republican
majority i'm the House will be expected
TO make the record for the party that
will be used In the next campaign. III
the\ Senate fails TO pass any OF the i'm
portant measures sent II by the House,
the failure will be attributed 10 the OPP
position Of the silver men. Populsts. and
Democrats II may be generally expected
that the Republican platform OF next
year will be practically outlined by the
House OF Representatives before the ma
tional convention meets The majority
cannot escape this responsibility. and for
this reason. IL Is generally believed that
some very important and comprehensive
legislation ell be attempted.