The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-27
MIR. DINGLEY's FORECAST
As TO the Prospects OF L.eGlsIntion by the
Republican Party.

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Philadelphia Press: Mr.. Dingley's
opinion as to the prospects Of legisla-
tlon and the policy OF his party carries
great weight. Nobody except the Presi-
dent-elect could speak at this time with
higher authority. Mr.. D!ngley Is not
merely chairman OF the ways and
means committee, but he is a statesman
Of ripe Knowledge and great sagacity.
He is prudent, moderate and conserva-
tive. and no man commands more of
the respect and confidence OF his asso-
cIates. HIS forecast OF the probable
course of action in Congress possesses
the highest interest and Significance.
Mr.. Dingley does not expect the
emergency bill OF last winter which
bore his name to pass ut the coming
session. He would be glad II 1t could.
1t was presented last ear only as n
make-shift and would still be welcomed
as such. We needed the additional rev.
enue then. and need 1t now. The deficit
cannot be arrested or diminished too
soon. Besides. this bill. while increas-
Ing the revenue. would at the same time
operate TO check the flood OF impOrta-
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measure. For these reasons its pas
sage this winter would be gratifying.
But, while thus willing still to accept
and promote IL. Mr.. Dlngley does not
look for It's success. In this doubt, he
concurs with what has come TO be the
prevailing opinion among competent
observers. The general conclusion Is
that any revenue legislation nj the
coming session Is impracticable.
3 With such failure the revenue ques-
ton Will be til, first question to which
the new administration must address
itself. Under such circumstances an
extra session would be inevitable. But
the special point Of interest In Nj.
Dingley's delIvcrancc 10 that even, II
the emergency bill should pass. as Is
not expected, 1t would not change the
duty or the policy of the administra-
ton and OF Congress on the subject. 1t
Is purely n temporary expcdient for n
temporary purpose. II would not re-
move the necessity for "a revision OF
the tariff on protective and permanent
lines" TIL assumption that an emcs-
gency bill would take the place Of n
sound, wcl!-matured and lasting meas
urc. IL untcnablc. This being clear, the
only question that remains Is when
such n measure should be undertaken.
Mr.. DingIcy gives n broad answer In
two short sentences. "Wiatcvcr Ia done
should be done quickly for business
reasons. Aa applied to politics, delay
would be dangerous" That points to an
extra session.
In discussing the character OF tho re-
vision. Mr.. Dingley shows his true
quality. His expressions will be reas-
surfing to the country. He will doubt
less have more TO do with framing the
measure than any other man, and he
VIII enter upon the work In the most
temperate and conservative spirit. He
abates nothing OF his devotion 10 the
protective principle, but he would ap-
ply It In the most rational manner. Far
from being an extremist he IL moderate
and Judicial In temper, and his indica-
tion OF the kind or revision he contemz
plates Viii Inspire confidence and COM
mIand support. It may be accepted that
Mr.. Dinglcy strikes very close to the
policy that Will be pursued.