Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-25
THE TARIFF BILL
The Senate Refuses Again to Take
thsssMeasure Up.
Mr. MoRRlIlb5 EARNEST REMARKS
Mr. Teller Holy Declines to Be
Read Out Of tho Party.
MATTERS IN THE HOUSE

ALTERS IN THE HOUSE
After the Senate had disposed Of much
| routine business today Mr.. Allen (Neb.)
offered resolution for the appointment
Of James B. Lloyd Of North Carolina as
second assistant doorkeaper of the Senate.
This speedily developed sharp contro-
versy.
Mr.. Sherman called attention to the fact
that by an arrangement on both sides OF
! the Senate two young men. one satisfactory
to republican Senators and the other to
| the democrats, were appointed. 1t was
| needless, Mr.. Sherman said, that another
| office should be created.
Populistic Proportions Discussed.
Mr.. Allen responded that as one official
had been chosen to look after republican
caucus secrets and another for democratic
| caucus secrets it was most appropriate in
view Of the proportions which the populist
party was assuming in the Senate that a
populist officer be chosen.
Mr.. Chandler IN. HI responded, IA
cetiously that the proportions Of the popu-
list leader-Mr. Allen-were unquestionable,
but there was considerable doubt as to the
Increasing dimensions of the populist party.
Even If the proportions of Mr.. Allen were
withdrawn from the Senate on account of
MS presidential candidacy the Senate would
doubtless move along
Mr.. Allen rejoined that before this ses-
sion closed he expected to see democratic
and republican Senators join the populist
party. The democratic President was hav-
ing monkey and parrot time with his
party, and the republicans were divided on
the financial question. 1t would drive many
into the populist party.
There was considerable further discus
sion. but the resolution finally went over.
The Tariff BIZ Called Up.
Mr.. Morrill,, chairman of the finance COM
mittee. Immediately followed with a dis
tinct surprise, in the form Of resolution
to take up the tariff bill. Mr.. Morrill, began
with brief statement as to the compiica-
ton on the tariff bill. Hessaid it had been
apparent for many months that there was
deficiency in the revenues. During every
month since the present tarfn bill went into
effect there had been a deficiency.
How was 1t before?" interjected Mr..
Cockrell.
Mr.. Morrill, went on to state that the de-
f1ciency up to this time reached $50, O10, 900.
If we go at the same rate the deficiency
would be $s0.OOO.OOO for the year. 1t was
certainly manifest that Congress should do
something to relieve the treasury and as
Sst in the revival of business.
Therefore. concluded the Senator, he
moved that the Senate proceed to the con-
sideration of the tariff bill.
Immediately there was buzz Of excited
comment through the chamber, and quick
preparations for the vote was made by the
various clements.
The Motion Defeated.
The roll cab proceeded with many inter-
ruptions in order to allow Senators to pair.
The announcement that Mr.. Morrilrs mo-
ton had been defeated yeas o.. nays 33) was
rot unexpected, in view of the vote some
days ago. The detailed vote was as fol-
lows:
Yeas-Republcans-Al Allison, Ba-
ker, Brown. Burrows, Cameron, Clark, Gull
icm. Davis, Gear. Hale. Hansbrough. Haw-
ley. Lodge, Mitchell of Oregon, Morrill,. Mel
son. Perkins. Proctor, Quay. Sherman.
epubficans-cannon, Carter, Du-
Eois. Mantle. Teller. Democrats-Bacon,
Bate, Berry. Caffery. Call, Chiffon. Cockrell,
George, Gordon Gray. Harris. Hill, Lind
say. Martin. Morgan, Palmer. Pasco Roach,
Turpie, Vest. Walthall, White-22 Popu-
lists-Allen, Butler, Jones of Nevada, Kyle,
PETER and Stewart-6.
The announcement of the vote was the
signal for a remarkable and sensational
colloquy between MI Morrill, and Mr. Tel
Ter.
MIR. MOrrilrs Statement.
As soon as the vote was announced. Mr..
Morrill, again addressed the Senate when
the previous vote showed a majority
against proceeding with the tariff BILL"
said he, 81 believed that the bill was de-
feated. But in order to give opportunity
for any possible change of view and change
OF vote this further motion was made to
take up the tariff BILL
But 1T was now evident, Mr.. Morrill,
went on, that the republican party was
in the minority in the United States Sem
ate A chorus of derisive laughter came
frnY fhn dom Ia cid rf
at this statement. Mr.. Morrill,. not notic-
ing the interruption. proceeded to state
that in his judgment the tariff bill was de-
feated by vote including five silver re-
publicans and six populists. There was no
substantial change in the present and
former votes. 1t settled all questions of
doubt. The Senator said the republican
members of the finance committee would
be ready at any time before Congress adj
journed to come to the relief of the treas
ury. But as to this bi1." concluded Mr..
Morrill,. II do not think it would become
me to ask any further time"
Mr.. Morrill, had spoken with trembling
voice, but in great earnestness, and every
word was followed with keen interest. The
galleries had filled to OVERLOOKING. and
crowds We're at all the gallery doors seek
Ing admission.
MIR. Tellcr's Reply.
Mr.. Teller secured recognition as soon as
Mr.. Morrill, concluded. The Colorado Sem
feeling, and at times a vein Of sarcasm and
bitterness was evident. He referred scorn-
fully to the assertion of Mr.. Morrill, that
there was not republican majority in the
Senate. That was fact that had long
been understood This statement said Mr..
Teller. came with motion, out of time
and out Of place, to proceed with the tariff
bill; The Senator from Vermont NIorrilD
declares that certain Senators on the re-
publican side Of the chamber are no longer
memebrs. of the, republican party. The
Senator from Montana Carter)-who was,
in the Judgment of Mr.. Teller, as good a
republican as the Senator from Vermont
(MorrilD-had moved to recommit the bi1l.
I charge. proceeded Mr.. Teller, and
VIII seek to prove later, that this tariff
Of passing it: pNipo'e
III the Senator from Vermont thinks he
can embarrass, us, continued Mr. Teller,
eff he thinks he can embarras thosa who
have been as devoted to the republican
party as he has. been, then he ia misiakan
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