The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-25
DlNGLEY BILL WONT DO
Senator Lodge Thinks Bill Must
Be Amended.
FAvoRs A SWEEPING MEASURE
Senator Pugh Counsels Strenuous OPP
position to Tariff Measure and Sen
ator Jones Says Beer Tax Will
Bring $40, 100000.

IN advance or the iEepuhlcln caucus
which is to be called as soon as possible
after Congress conyenes, that no tariff
legislation will be enacted at the coming
session; that an extra session is so gem
orally desired by Republicans that one is
almost certain to be called at an early
date: and that a modified Mckinley bill,
giving ample protection to Eastern manu-
facturers, and, at the same time, looking
out for the best interests of the producer,
viii be the result.
In addition to those prominent Repub
lican leaders who have already been
quoted, Senator Burrows, of Michigan,
now lifts up his voice, and declares in the
most emphatic manner that there should
be no temporizing over the Dingley bill,
but that broad protective tariff measure
should be considered as soon as President
Mckinley enters the White House. The
long service of Mr.. Burrows on the Ways
and Means committee, of which he was
member with Mr.. Mckinley when the
law which bore the latter's name was
framed, lends additional interest to the
position taken by him.
TOO BIG A JOB FOR A SHORT SEES
SION.
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts,, dis
cusses the matter in his quiet way, not
committing himself as to the wisdom of
any policy at the coming session until he
has learned what Mr.. McKinley's wishes
are. He has no hestancy in saying that
the Dingley bill, as at present framed, is
unsatisfactory, and that it's amendment
could only stop with the completion Of a
perfect measure. That he considers alto
gether too big job for short session.
Another important point is disclosed by
the return to Washington yesterday of
Representative Robert w Tayler, of
Ohio, who comes from McKinley's own
district He opposes consideration of the
Dingley bill, and favors an extra session,
but does not pretend to speak for Mr..
Mckinley, even by inference, saying that
he has not seen the President-elect since
he became such, and knows nothing of
his wishes. His own views, however, he
believes to represent those of his consti-
tuents, and from other sources it is learn
ed that they represent those of a large
majority of the Ohio delegation
Another important point not to be over
looked by the Republicans when they
meet in caucus, is that the Democrats
are laying back to make trouble for
their conquerors just as soonsas an at
tempt is made to take up tariff meas
ure. Senator Morgan intimated as much
some days ago, when he said he would be
in favor OF giving the Republicans every
opportunity to pass the Dingley bill.
SENATOR PUGH SEES SPORT A
HEAD.
Senator Pugh, of Alabama, who has
just returned to Washington, told re-
porter OF the Post yesterday that now
that McKinley's election having made a
revision OF the tariff certain, the next
point would be to embarrass and prevent
it if possible. He considered that the
passage of the Dingley bill would pre-
vent the general tariff revision to which
the Republican party was pledged, and
therefore il would be the pleasant duty
of Democrats to encourage the Dingley
bill as a means of embarrassment to
their political foes.
This straightforward statement of the
Senator from Alabama, made in all seri-
BUSINESS, though with smiling face that
showed his anticipation of some political
sport to be derived in thus worrying
the new administration, has especial sig
nifieanee when considered with the re-
markable warning utterances of Senator
Burrows, who sees great danger to the
and hsstens to set up the red flag at
the misplaced switch.
THMPORIZING FRAUGHT WITH
PERIL.
''The Republican party comes back to
power" said Senator Burrows to a re-
porter of the Post yesterday, "burdened
with great responsibility. 1t promised the
people that its restoration would be at
tended with individual and national pros
perity. If these results should not fol-
low, it will speedily fall into disfavor,
and at the earliest opportunity be depos-
ed. The people will be satisfied with
nothing short OF general revival Of BUSH
ness and safe and sound condition Of
the public Treasury. IL these conditions
are not attained without much delay the
cause OF free silver will receive fresh
impetus, and in 1900 become an alarming
il not q resistless force. A sound cur
rency. with closed mills and idle work
men viii not meet the public demand.
There must be a restoration OF good
times, and if not attained under sound
money there is danger that the people
will resort to any method, however ques-
tionable, which gives promise of relief.
st has been of the cardinal prin-
ciples Of the Republican party that
protective tariff is essential to national
and individual prosperity. IL that be true,
then the restoration Of that policy is de-
manded by every consideration public
and private, and to delay its adoption
or seek to temporize with the subject
is fraught with the utmost peril to the
party and the country.
II hold it to be the first and highest
duty of the Republican party at the ear
Hest possible moment after its resump-
ton Of power to take prompt measures
to replenish a depleted treasury, restore
public confidence, and inaugurate a new
era Of industrial prosperity. This course
adopted and attended with success and
we have heard the last of the silver ques-
ton.
''The passage Of the Dingley bill at this
IL ..lch .. roslllt attain-