Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
VIEWS OF SENATOR FRYE
Tariff Opponents Would Show shrewdness in
Passing the Dingley Bill.
Free Silver Senators From Wool
Growing States Might Vote
for 1t If Amended.

Mr.. William Shaw Bowen has interviewed
Senator Frye at Lewiston, Me-, on some of
the public questions Of the day. and the re-
suits are given in the New York World to-
day, as follows:
The Senator sat in his cheerful library, a
hickory fire snapped and sputtered in the
open fireplace, and a large basket Of the
reddest apples imaginable rested on the rug
beside him. He reviewed the situation as
follows:
From political standpoint can under
stand that the opposition in the Senate
might pass the tariff bill now in its posses
SION. II would be shrewd movement on
their part, for 1t would anticipate probable
legislation on the tariff when the new ad-
ministration goes in. II were on the other
side and entertained their views 1 would
advocate the prompt passage of the bill.
l am not at all sure that 1t might not be
passed during the session If there were
some alterations made.
Zone Of the arguments against the mea-
sure by a number of Senators was that
wool was insufficlently protected. Some of
the states that are for free silver are large
ly interested in wool growing. Montana
Oregon Wyoming and other states have ex-
tensive interests in sheep. They desire pro-
lection for their product. Senators Carter,
Warren. Clarke and Shoup, as well as
Brice, Lindsay and others, would probably
support the bill If amended. The desire to
would doubtless influence some democrats.
1t Is not so certain that the President
would veto the bill-he might allow it to
become a law.
Il do not expect that the bill will be
passed, but 1t is not out Of the range of
the possible. OF course I do not like 1t
except for what it was intended to ac-
complish. 1t was temporary expedient,
offered as compromise to obtain sutfi-
Gent revenue to conduct the government.
LAS regards an extra session, it is we'll to
remember that the composition of the next
Senate Is not established. A republican
from Kentucky and one from North Caro-
lima are needed. 1 presume Kentucky will
send one, but am not clear about North
Carolina. In fact. there are uncertainties
that render the situation not satisfactory
to contemplate. We must have more reve-
nue., and l hope the good sense and pa
triotism OF the people will. demand that
1t be provided"
I asked Senator Frye If he thought Mr..
Dinsiey would be offered the treasury port
folio. Il do not know" was the response.
Il should think he would not care for the
place. He revels in the Intricate duties of
chairman of the committee of ways and
means, quite as responsible position.
II have no idea what President Mckinley
will do about his cabinet. had occasion
to write to him recently, and I told him
that while, of course, I would not suggest
names, he should choose men of the very
highest reputation and ability. He has his
choice of the people of the country. The
standard Of the next administration should
be the most exalted possible. There has
been tendency toward degeneration in
making cabinets that should be changed"
l inquired OF Senator Frye what pros
pect there was of congressional action on
the Cuban question.
"None," he replied. 1--WE have other
things to think about. The Senate will do
nothing. The subject Is in the Presidents
hands,
Senator Frye expressed the opinion that
the Hawaiian question would come up after
President Mckinley took office.
THE islands," said he, might be annex
ed to California or some other plan may be
followed. President Dole has shown all Of
the high qualities ascribed to him when he
assumed office. We do not hear anything
pulled down the American flag His OBJ
security appears to be complete"
Senator Frye will go to Washington for
the session on Friday next