The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-26
TARIFF LEGISLATION TALK.
QUAY FAvORs ACTION AT THE
COMING SESSION.

POStpOnement May Bring Relief Too
Late to Benefit the Crippled Con-
dItiOn of the Treasury-The senn-
tor silent on the Subject of His
Acceptance of IA Cabinet Portfolio.
Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Quay has
returned to Washington for the winter.
under the impression that some tariff Leg
islation should be enacted during the COM
Ing short session of congress. In discuss
ing the subject to-day, Senator Quay said
he believed IL would be wisdom on tho
part OF the republicans to try and reach
some conclusion on the tariff question,
without waiting for an extra session Of
congress He was not prepared to say
that he is in favor of the pending Dingiey
bill, but he insists that an effort should
be made to increase the revenue with as
little delay as possible. His idea is that
with the Dingley bill as a basis for action,
a measure might be framed that win af-
ford the additional revenue desired. II
the consideration of the subject is post
poned until the next congress convenes
1t may be too late to benefit the crippled
condition of the treasury. He claims that
pending action by congress, importations
may be hurried into the United States
under the present low rate of duty In such
large quantities as to meet the demands
of trade for the next three OF four years.
Under the circumstances a general revis-
ion Of the tariff year or more from the
present time will be of but little benefit
to the treasury. The senator is not pre-
pared to say that such a measure as he
suggests can be passed during the coming
session, but he is in favor of making
the attempt. He has not conferred with
any of his colleagues on the
subject and he is not aware that any OF
the senators, who voted against tariff re-
vision at the last session Of congress, have
changed their views on the subject, but as
a plain business proposition he believes
something ought to be done promptly to
relieve the treasury. The official reports
received from the treasury show that the
expenditures are far in excess of the re-
ceipts and the sooner that condition OF
affairs Is remeded the better IL will be for
the country.
The senator declines to reveal all
that he may know concerning
the make up Of Mr.. Nc
Kinley's cabinet. Although his personal
ness that he can have the naval portfolio
IL he will accept it, he declines TO confirm
or deny that statement. IL is stated that
he might be induced to leave the Senate
and enter the cabinet, II he knew just what
the political complexion of the legislature
| In his state is on the senatorship. The
| friends Of Gov. Hastings assert that Sem
ator Quay is aSoamitted 10 the governor.
On the other hand, the friends of Mr.. PEN
rose declare that Senator Quay will throw
the weight of his influence to their man
at the proper time, notwithstanding all
that may be said to the contrary
Those who are close to Senator Quay
and claim to have his confidence on the
senatorial proposition, state that he will
withhold his decision on the cabinet pro-
posal until after he has had ample oppor-
tunity to survey the senatorial field and
get his bearings. 1t is said that Mr.. Nc
Kinley is disposed TO give Senator Quay
ample time to consider the proposition,
and he may delay announcing his inten-
tions until after Senator Camerons sue
cessor is chosen. That contest will show
the strength Of the Quay and the anti
| Quay forces, and will in a measure, in-
huence the future action Of Senator Quay,