The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-17

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involved in lively and amusing eolloquy
with Mr.. Allen Mr.. Chandler said that
a. the Dingley bill was, according to Mr..
Vest. in the Tomb Of the Capulets,
why was 1t brought forward now! There
was no serious purpose by the Senators
from Nebraska or Missouri, (Allen and
yest) TO urge the bill to q. final vote.
Mr.. Chandler pointed out that the OPP
position OF the President must be consld-
cred in connection with the prospects OF
the Dinghy BILL "'He is not my Presi-
dent. although he helped 10 elect my
President. added Mr. Chandler. This
turned Mr.. Aliens attention to the Pres
ident and he spoke bitterly against the
executive. The Republican Senators
had no reason to fear Mr.. Cleyelands
opposition.
"The President is with the Republicans
ON gold monometallism, declared Mr..
Allen. 81 understand he laughs and re-
ioices with Republicans over their mutual
victcS@ this fall"
Mr.. Sherman and Mr.. Teller were both
on their feet as Mr.. Allen closed, seek
ing recognition and there was great in
terest on the floor Mr.. Sherman was
first recognized He spoke with great
earnestness. 1t was a crime, Mr.. Shep~
man declared that Congress remained IDLE
failing to do it's paramount duty or pro-
yiding sufficient revenue for the expenses
of the government,
1--WE ought to do it." exclaimed the
Senator. 1T is shame, disgrace TO
the Congress of the United States to
comnel the issue of bonds in time of peace
tn meet the governments expenses.
Mr.. Sherman said he would take up
the Dingley bill, or any other bill that
offered revenue. But the bill should be
PASSED as it came from the House of
REPRESENTATIVES, without the silver sub
stitute.
THAT silver rider is a mere cowardly
evasion of legislation" declared Mr.Sher-
man passionately. II say it with all the
emphasis can give to it. II was placed
there to prevent action on a measure
framed to aid the operations OF the gov
eminent"
There was an added interest when Mr..
Teller (Rep., Colorado arose to contrib
ute his share to the debate. His remarks
were highly interesting. The sole ques
ton before the Senate, said Mr.. Teller,
was could the Dingley bill be passed.
He had no hesitation in declaring as an
no earthly reason for supposing could
not pass. Without desiring to violate any
confidence he would not say that there
was any obstruction in the Senate which
would not permit it to become law
without a silver attachment.
"This bill,'' Mr. Teller went on speak
ing earnestly, was not introduced to be
passed. 1t is not fit to be passed. We
have heard here over and over again from
the Senator from Ohio (Sherman and
from others that this is not a protective
bill: that it is a mere makeskift, tenn
porary expedient.
"The Republican party" he continued,
sis about to come into power. Ii 1t was
not so late I might express an opinion
as to the agencies which enabled it TO
do So he added parenthetically. 1 may
discuss that subject~at another time. We
were told during the campaign that the
era of prosperity would begin as soon
as the election was over. IL the pre-
; dictad prosperity has appeared on the
horizon, | have failed to see it. The
Republican party has a duty to discharge,
but. it won't be discharged by talking
about the Dingley BILL
/ Mr. Chandler, of New Hampshire, here
arose to call Mr.. Teller's attention to the
IdCI lHdl Tic movement W pAONSN0 Win
consideration Of the bill did not come
from any Senator who supported Mr..
| Mckinley, but from the Senator from
Nebraska Mr.. Allen, who tried TO elect
Mr.. Bryan.
"'I am not so we'll satisfied" inter
rupted Mr.. Teller, that Mr.. Bryan was
not elected The Republican Senators
smiled, but when he added that no Re
publican Senator was supporting the bill
in good faith there were protests from
Messrs Chandler and Gallinger, of New
Hampshire; Frye, of Maine, and Sewall,
of New Jersey.
Mr.. Teller said he would accept the
disclaimers and modify his statement
so as to say 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 distractions.
What they objected to was the imputa-
ton of their motives.
II say it again." said Mr. Teller, sharp
| ly, whether it is offensive or not, and !
say it on my own responsibility, that the
bill was not introduced to be passed, but
| for political advantage"
When Mr.. Hale called for facts to sus-
| tain this extraordinary statement" Mr..
Teller declared that everything touching
the bill showed it was political move to
distract attention from the financial is
sue. The Republican campaign that fol-
lowed had proceeded with that end in
view.
In conclusion Senator Teller declared
that he wanted to see return of pros
perity. He believed it could only be
brought about by a decent financial sys-
tenn, but if any other system was pro-
posed that would stand the test Of logic,
he would support it. He did not mean
that he would vote for a tariff BILL He
would reserve the right to decide that
question later.
Mr. Teller then gave way to Mr.. Cor
man Democrat, Maryland, who declared
the Democrats would fight the Dingley
bill.
| Mr.. Hale then admitted if what had