The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23

The Republican Senators had no rea-
son to fear Mr.. Cileveland's opposition.
THE President is with the Republi-
cans on gold lnonometallism," de-
clared Mr.. Allen. Il understand he
laughs and rejoices with Republicans
over their mutual victory this fall"
Mr.. Sherman and MIR. Teller were
both on their feeG. as Mr.. Allen closed,
seeking recognition, and there was in
tense interest or. the floor and in the
galleries.
Mr.. Sherman was first recognized.
He spoke with great earnestness. It
was a crime, Mr.. Sherman declared.
that Congress remained idle, failing
to do its paramount duty of providing
sufficient revenue for the expenses OF
the government.
1--WE ought to dol t." exclaimed the
Senator. ut is a shame, 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 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
substitute.
'That silver rider is a mere coward.
ly evasion of legislation" declared
MIR. Sherman, passlonately. II say it
with all the emphasis ] can give to it.
II 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 (Rsp. of Colo.) arose
to contribute his share to the debate.
Ellis remarks were highly interesting.
The sole question before the Senate,
said Mr.. Telles, was, ''Could the Ding
Icy bill be passed2' He had no hesita-
ton in declaring as answer to that
question that there was no earthly
reason for surprising it could pass.
Without desiring to violate any conf
dence, he would say that there was an
obstruction inithe Senate which would
not permit it to become law without
silver attachment.
This bill," ldr. Teller went on,
speaking earnestly, "was net intro
duced to ba passed. Il 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 q protective bill; that it is a
mere lnakeshift, a temporary expsdl-
ent."
"The Republican party" he con-
tinued, lis 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-
theticslly. II 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 hori-
zon, have. failed to see it. The Re-
publican party has duty to discharge.
but it won't be discharging it by talk
ing about the Dingley bill.
Mr.. Chandler of New Hampshire
here arose to call Mr.. Teller's atten-
tion to the fact that the movement to
proceed with the consideration of the
bill did not come from any Senator
who supported MIR. Mckinley, but
from the Senator from Nebraska (Mr.
Allen, who tried to elect Mr.. Bryan.
81 am not so we'll satisfied" inter
rupted Mr.. Teller, "that Mr.. Bryan
vras 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
Nfessrs. 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 lie 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 pressed3
Mr.. Chandler replied that his side
did not claim there were no obstruc-
tions What they objected to was the
imputation of their motives.
Il say again." said Mr.. Teller
sharply, "whetfler it is offensive or
rot, and I say it on my own response.
hility, that the bill was not introduc-
ed to be passed but for political sd
vantage"
When MIR. Hale called for facts to
sustain this Extraordinary state
rnent," Mr.. Teller declared that every
thing touching the bill showed it was
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 return
of prosperity. lie believed it could
only be brought about by decent fl.
rlancial system; but if any other sys
tenn was proposed that would stand
the test OF logic, he would support it.
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 MIR.
German Dem. of Md 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 faction on the floor, and by
Mr. German, who could be assumed
to voice the sentiments of the other
side, weretrue, there were many diff
in the wa sd he expressed the hope
that the couI s would take notice OF
these difficulties.