The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-12-23

son to fear Mr.. Cleveland's opposition
The President is with the Republi
cans on gold monometallism," )" de-
clared Mr.. Allen. Il understand he
ughsand rejoices with Republicans
over their mutual victory this fall. "
Mr.. Sherman and MIR. Teller were
both on their feet. as Mr. Allen closed,
seeking recognition, and there was in.
tense interest on the floor and in the
galleries.
Mr.. Sherman was frst recognized.
He spoke with great earnestness. Il
was crime, Mr.. Sherman declared.
that Congress remained idle, failing
to do its paramount duty Of providing
sufficient revenue for the expenses OF
the government.
"We ought to doit, exclaimed the
Senator. 1T is a shane, disgrace
to the Congress OF the United States.
to compel the issue of bonds in time OF
peace to meet the governments ex
penses. ;"
Mr.. Sherman said he would ta6e up
the DingIey bill or any other bill that
offered revenue. But the bill should
be passed as it CAMERON the House OF
Representatives, without the silver
substitute.
That silver rider is mere CO ward
ly evasion OF legislation declared
Mr.. Sherman, passlooateiy. Il say It
with all the emphasis ! can give to it.
1t was placed there to prevent action
on measure framed to aid the opera
tions of the government. "
There was an additional interest
when Mr.. Teller (Rep. Of Colo) arose
to contribute his share TO the debate.
His remarks were highly Interesting.
The sole question before the Senate,
said Mr.. Telles, was, Gould the Ding
ley bill be passed." He had no hesita,
ton in declaring as answer to that
question that there was no earthly
reason for supposing it could pass.
Without desiring to violate aoy cont.
dence, he would say that there was an
obstruction u.the Senate which would
not permit it to become Law without
a silver attachment.
This bilI," Mr.. Teller went on,
speaking earnestly, was net intro
duced to be passed. L is not fit to be
passed. We have heard here. over
and over again, from the Senator from
Onio (Sherman) and from others, that
this is not protective bill; that it is a
mere makeshift, temporary expedi-
ent."
The Republican. party" he con-
tinued, is about to come into power.
II it was not so late I might express
an opinion as to the agencies which
enabled it to do so," he added, paren-
thetically. Il may discuss that sub
iect at another time. I'VE were
told during the campaign that the era
of prosperity would begin as soon as
the election was over. If the pedicted
prosperity has appeared on the horl-
zon, ha -e failed to see it. The Re
publican party has a duty to discharge.
but it won't be discharging it oy talk
ing about the Dingiey bill.
Mr.. Chandler OF New Hampshire
here arose to call Mr.. Teller's atten-
ton to the fact that the movement to
proceed with the consideration OF the
bill did not cone from any Senator
who supported Mr.. Mckinley, but
from the Senator from Nebraska (Mr.
Allen), who tried to elect Mr.. Bryan.
Il am not 50 well satisfied" inter-
rupted Mr.. Teller, that Mr.. Bryan
was not elected"
The republican Senators smiled, but
when he added that no Republican
Senator was supporting the bill in
good faith there were protests FROM
Messrs. Chandler and Gallinger of New
Hampshire, Frye of Maine and Sew
all of New Jersey.
Mr.. Teller said he would accept the
disclaimers and modify his statement
so as that he did not see how it could
pass. But, he asked, why was it, If
there were any considerable number
of Republican Senators who wanted
to pass the bill. it was not pressed?
Mr.. Chandler replied that his side
did not claim there were no obstruc-
tions What they objected to was the
imputation Of their motives.
II say again" said Mr.. Teller
sharply, "whether it is offensive or
not, and I say it on nay own response
bility, that the bill was not introduc-
ed to be passed but for political ad-
vantage"
When Mr.. Hale called for facts to
sustain this extraordinary state
ment," Mr.. Teller declared that every
thing touching tie bill showed it was
a political move to distract attention
from the financial issue. The Repub.
lican campaign that followed proceed
ed with that end in view.
In conclusion, Senator Teller de-
clared that he wanted to see a return
of prosperity. He believed it could
onl y be brought about by decent f.
nancial system; but if any other sys
tenn was proposed that would stand
the test OF logic, he would support 1t,
He would support it. He did not
mean that he would vote for tariff
bill. He would reserve the right to
decide that question later.
Mr.. Teller then gave way to Mr..
German Dem. of Nd }, who declared
that the Democrats would fight the
Dingley bill.
Mr.. Hale then admitted if what had
been said by Mr.. Teller, who repre-
sented q faction on the floor, and by
Mr.. German, who could be assumed
to voice the sentiments of the other
side, were true, there were many diff
in the way, and he expressed the hope
that the country would take notice of
these difficulties.
Mr.. Teller interposed to say that he
only spoke for himself.
After some sparring, Mr.. German
shrugged his shoulders and said: Il
do not care about the mere fnesse.
Bat you know you cannot accomplish
anything at this session. The Dingley
bill will not suffice. You cannot af-
ford to pass upon the business Of the
country again at the next session:
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