The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-17

to hear senator's on the other side talk OF
mills being closed now. How could this be,
since Mckinley was elected?
I'VE living under Democratic laws,
interjected Mr.. Frye.
Yes, but everybody assumes that the cleo
ton of Mr.. Mckinley means the return to
Mckinley tariff rates. The
DINGLEY BILL is DEAD;
it reposes in the tomb of the Capulets, and
in its place a bill ~yeviving all the old rates
is being matured.
Mr.. Mills (Texas) said he looked forward
to radical tariff measure IN the next con-
dency, and in his judgment both branches of
congress beyond much doubt.
Mr.. Chandler came forward at this point
to urge that the immigration bill had the
right Of way, but he was soon involved In a
lively and amusing colloquy with Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Chandler said that as the Dingley bill
was. according to Mr.. Vest, in the tomb of
the Capulets," why was it brought forward
now. There was no serious purpose by the
senators from Nebraska or Missouri (Alen
and Vest to urge the bill to final vote.
Did the tomb of the Capulets'' apply to the
senate chamber or to the finance committed?
Mr.. Chandler pointed out mat the opposition
OF the president must be considered in con-
nection with the prospects on the Dingley
bill He is not my president although he
helped to elect my president" added Mr..
This turned Mr.. Aliens attention to the
president and he spoke bitterly against the
executive. The Republican senator's had no
The president is with the Republicans
gold monometallism," declared Mr.. Allen. II
understand he laughs and rejoices with Re
publicanS over their mutual victory this fall.
The president of the United States is a Re-
publican, and you would have to put tag
on his principles and those of the Republican
party to tell them apart"
Mr. Gallinger pressed a question to
whether the president would sign bill with
free silver amendment. Il do not stand near
his excelency," answered Mr. Allen, "and
L q w In HQ
party He had a bare remnant of a few
thousand votes with him last fall. l assume
he has gone over body and soul to the Re-
publican party
Mr.. Sherman and Mr.. Teller were both on
their feet Mr.. Allen closed, seeking recog-
milton and there was intense interest on the
floor and in the galleries. Mr.. Sherman
was first recognized. He spoke with great
earnestness. 1t was a crime, Mr.. Sherman
declared that congress remained idle, failing
to do its paramount duty of providing suf-
hcient revenue for. the expenses of the gov
ernment. From the civil war down to 1893
congress had never failed to provide the gov
passage of the Wilson bill, the revenues fell
off $50, 900. 600. The deficit result was the
direct result of the Wilson law. With this
deficit existing 1t was the PLAIN duty Of con-
gress to provide revenue. Eve ought to
do it, exclaimed the senator. "It is shame
a disgrace to the congress of the United
States to compel the issue Of bonds in time
of peace to meet the governments expenses.
THAT silver rider to the Dingley bill is
mere cowardly evasion of legislation . de-
clared Mr.. Sherman passionately. 'tI say
it with all the emphasis l can give to it. 1t
was placed there to prevent action on
measure framed to aid the operations of the
government The fault for the bond issues
was in congress. The president did what
he was forced to do, when he sold the bonds.''
There was added interest when Mr.. Teller
(Rep., ColD arose to contribute his share
to the debate. The sole question before the
senate, said Mr.. Teller, was Could the Ding
ley bill be passed." Without desiring to
there was an obstruction IN the senate which
would not permit it to become law without
A SILVER ATTACHMENT
''The Republican party he continued, "1s
about to come into power. If it was not
SO late l might express an opinion as to the
agencies which enabled it to do so. l may,
however, discuss that subject at another
time. The Republican party, l repeat is
about to come into power, promised and
pledged to dissipate the distressed condition
now prevailing in this country. We were
told during the campaign that the era Of
prosperity would begin as soon as the cleo
ton was over. If the predicted prosperity
has appeared on the horizon 1 have failed
to see it,
Mr.. Chandler On. H.) suggested that the
movement to consider the bill came from
the senator from Nebraska (Mr. Allen) who
tried to elect Mr.. Bryan.
81 am not so well satisfied" interrupted
Mr. Teller, that Mr.. Bryan was not elected"
| 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 (Maine)
and Sewall (New Jersey.
Il say again" said Mr. Teller sharply
whether 1t is offensive or not, and | say it
upon my own responsibility, that the bill was
not introduced to be passed, but for political
advantage
Mr.. Teller then gave way to Mr.. German
Dem, Md, who criticised the Dingley bill,
and said that it was unjust and unequal He
| congratulated the Republicans that during
the campaign they stood by their colors They
stood by their declaration that the victory
would mean restoration. of high duties He
! accepted the result. But said he address
! ing the Republican side, ''you have not the
power to pass such monstrosity as this,
| or the inclination to remodel. You are
! trihlng with the country by assuming that
1t has chance of passage. You will in my
opinion have majority for a protective
measure after March 4. We will puncture the
| Dill you present, but 1 do not think there
| VIII be any desire to obstruct your party
measure. The responsibility will be yours .
! Mr Hale admitted If what had been said
Dy Mr. Ielier, who represented faction on
the floor, and by Mr.. German, who could be
assumed to voice the sentiment Of the other
SIDE, were true, there were many difficulties
IN the way, and he expressed the hope that
the country would take notice of these diff
After some sparring. Mr.. German said
You know you cannot accomplish anything
at this session The Dingley bill will not
sutnee. You cannot afford to pass it and
upturn the business of the country again at
the next session, and, moreover we won't
permit you to do it," With this definite
statement, Mr.. German closed.
IN N. Hale looked relieved, and remarked .
mat is ample while Mr.. Allen. from his
seat said: Then it is understood that the
Dingley bill is dead.'' ~
Thereuron Mr.. Platt Comm got on his
feet and announced decsively that he an
preciated that the Republicans never did have
the votes to pass the BILL and had less now
tnan S1i they ever had" But 1t remained for Mr.
sherman to formally announce that the
Dlngley bill was dead. He said he could not
always speak for his associates, but, in view
OF what rad been said on the floor. he felt
ne couid safely announce now that the Ding
| ley bill could not be passed. and thar II VS.
useless to waste further time upon 1t.
:. This closed the exciting debate. and on mo-
tioa LOB OF MI. quay tRep., Pa, the senate at
49, p. m, went into executive session and
soon after adjourned --u