The record-union., 1896-05-23


Republican, Senators would support it
a measure INTENDED NY K increase the
revenue, he would find cooperation
enough on the Democratic side of the
chamber to pass that measure; and he
made that offer now.
Sherman remarked that the Demo-
era is were in minority in the Senate;
that there was a large Republican ma
jority in the House; that the action of
the House could not be disregarded, and
that the Dingley bill could not be torn
in pieces in order to take up the idea Of
purely revenue tariff. The great ma
jo rity of the House believed-as he did
that every tax ought to be levied with
view, If possible, to promote American
industry.
An exclamation of amused satisfac-
tfon escaped Gray, but he did not inter-
rupt Sherman, who continued to point
out the folly of expecting the House to
abandon its high protective policy.
Il am afraid, Gray observed, THAT
the Senator from Ohio did not thorough
ly understand himself when he made
that offer of patriotic, bipartisan
action. In that regard I desired to CO.
operate with him; but now he modifies
his proposition, and says that We must
accept the measure that came from the
House, and which is demonstratedly a
purely protective measure, which would
produce no revenue, but would be much
more likely to decrease it, as the Nc
Kinley Act did,
why not take it up in the Senator"
Sherman asked, land amend it?
81 want a raVapua roaa c11ra GRAY ro-
piled, ION non partisan basis, and one
that will produce revenue; not a meas
ure which will compel us to pay toll to
privileged and interested classes
Daniel Oem.) of Virginia objected to
Gray's rendering the good offices of the
Democratic side to support a Republi-
can measure, and he suggested that the
seignorage of silver in the treasury be
used for the deficit.
Gray denied having made a tender
OF Democratic support. He had merely
said that there would be cooperation on
the Democratic side in the direction in
dicated by the Senator from Ohio.
At this point Chandler Rep) of New
Hampshire asked Hill to yield to him
for moment, to which request Hill re-
piled, amidst laughter, Il yield to my
good friend from New Hampshire"
Chandler's interruption, however,
amounted to nothing, and the general
swing of the debate was resumed
George Oem.) Of Mississippi ex-
planned his position on the tariff ques-
ton. He was willing, he said, to vote
tax on beer, revenue tax on wool
and lumber and fair revenue tax on
tea and coffee, and he was willing to
vote to increase the taxes on cigars
manufactured and imported and a tax
on cigarettes, and for a fair revenue
duty on agricultural products imported
from Canada
Mitchell of Oregon asked George what
he considered fair tevenue on wool
About thirty or forty per cent. ad
valorem," George replied.
VIII the Senator from Mississippi."
Mitchell asked, "agree to take up the
House tariff bill and see whether the
Senate cannot amend it?"
hesitate to answer that question. >"
said George, because I think there
ought to be some understanding before
the question is mooted as to what is to
be done.''
After further discussion Dubois Rep1
of Idaho said he saw no reason why.
with free coinage of silver provisions.
Senators should not pass a judicious
tariff bill and adjourn and go home.
i think that going home,'" Hill re-
marked sarcastically, will meet the en-
tire approval of the American people"
Naughter)
Then Hill went on with his argument
against the bill. He spoke facetiously
of Sherman nibbling at the bait thrown
out by Gray, and of his then withdra W.
ing when called Hill declared with
emphasis that there would be no tariff
| bill this session; that If an extra session
We're called there would be no tariff bill
passed in it; and that at the two ses-
sionS of the next Congress there would
be no tariff bill passed. And yet"' said
he, you propose to take the Govern
ment by the throat and to repeaI the
only safeguard for the protection of
your honor and credit That is the sit
uation.'
With that acknowledged inability to
pass revenue bill and to INCREASE reve-
nue. George asked, does the Senator
from New York propose that we remain
i'll the condition of relying on the Act of
1919 for the means of procuring revenue
to meet the expenditures of the Gov
ernment?'
THE situation is indeed a grave one
Hill replied. IF we are running behind
at the rate of thirty millions a year and
If we cannot agree on tariff measure.
it is the hight of wisdom to leave on the
statute book this authority to the Pres
ident to redeem the greenbacks which
may be presented
Peffer Pop) Of Kansas asked whether
Hill pretended to represent the views
of the Administration in this matter.
| Hill replied that he supposed that even
| the Senator from Kansas comprehended
| his (HfIS) position. He had repeatedly
stated that he did not assume to repre-
sent the present Administration. If he
was President of the United States (as
| he supposed from the present outlook
| he never would be) Qaughter), he would
use his power and declare that he would
stop all expenditures appropriated for
public works unless sufficient money
was provided. He would not let the
paper currency Of the country go to pro-
test. He would take the last dollar in
the Treasury and maintain the honor
and credit of the Government; and he
1nisjudged the character and force
Of the President If he did not do so. He
believed that at all hazards at all risks
and a all times the President would in
sist that the paper currency of the coun-
try should be redeemed in coin. He de-
nounced the bin as the hight of folly.
1T is,' he exclaimed 1850 and 1861
over again. 1t will just as surely divide
| the Democratic party. 1t would be the
worst step ever taken by the Demo
| " Tho Tarancratic