The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-17
DINGLEY BILL DEAD
ne was forced to do when he sold the
bonds. said slr. Sherman.
TELLER Is STILL THERE
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bonds. said aIr. Sherman
TELLER IS STILL THERE.
There was an added interest when Mr..
Teller (Rsp.. Coi) arose 20 contribute his
share to the debate The sole question
before the senate. said Mr.. Teller. was:
Gould the Dingley hil be passed.
He had no hesitation in declaring as
sn answer 70 that question that t1e-e
was no earthly reason for supposing Z
could pass II was the basest pretense
20 pretend that the bin could become \
law. Without desiring 10 violate any con-
ficence. he would say that there was an
obstruction in the senate. which would
10: permit IL 20 have a law without .
silver attachment
The Republican parry" he continued.
lis about 10 come into power. II il was
not 81 is.e. 1 might express an opinion
as 20 the agencies which enabled IL 10
90 So
lie added parenthicsliy: 'T may dis
cuss shaS subject at another time.
HAS FILED TO SEE 1T.
The Republican party. i repeat. Is
about 10 come into power. promised ard
pledged 20 dissipate the distressed con-
ditiou now prevailing in this country.
We were tod during the campaign that
the era OF prosperity would begin as soon
as the election was over. II the predict
ed prosperity has appeared on the hori-
zon. have failed 10 see * You must
pass a Republican hin framed from q
Republican standpoint. I assume II VIII
not be the Mckinley bin. because dis
covered IN the 81. Louis platform state
ment that the Republican party was not
attached - schedules. and when asked
prominent Republican what IL meant.
he replied. IT means that we do not
promise 20 re-enact the Mckinley law
why should the American senate
waste lis time discussing the bile
Mr.. Chaidler OF New Hampshire sug-
seSted that the movement 20 consider the
bin came from the senator from Nehrss-
sa (Ailen). who tried 10 elect Mr.. B-ya:.
SEES NOTHING BUT SILVER
81 am not 50 well satisfied interrupts
ell Mr.. Teller. That Mr. Bryan was noe
elected" The Republican senators anil
ed. but when he added that no Repuoli-
can senator was supporting the bin in
good faith. there were protests Trcn
Messrs Chandler and Gailiuger Of New
Hampshire. Frye OF Maine and Seyan
OF New Jersey.
81 say again." said Mr. Teller sharply,
whether IL IS offensive or not, and
say II on my OWL responsibility. that tha
bin was not introduced 20 be passed. bus
for political advantage"
When Mr.. Hale called for the facts 20
sustain this extraordinary statement
Mr.. Teller declared that everything
touching the bill showed IL was a political
move - distract attention from the fiuaa
cial issue.
Mr. Teller said II was the duty os TIA
coming administration 20 have an ezra
session 10 formulate a bin and try 70
pass IL. In conclusion he declared that
he wanted 10 see a return OF prosperity.
He believed IL could be only bFough.
about by a decent financial system. hus
II any other system was proposed that
would stand the test OF logic. he would
support it. He did not mean that he
would vote FOR tariff bill He would
reserve the right - decide that ques-
ton later.
GORMAN WON'T LET THEM.
Mr.. Teller then gave way 20 Mr.. Cor.
man Oem. Md VINO criticized the Din
giey bin and said that g was unjust and
UNEQUAL lie then congratulated the Re-
puhlicans that not once during the cam
paign had they lowered their coioys.
They stood hy the declaration that their
victory would mean a restoration of hsgh
duties. He accepted the result
But he said. addressing the Repuh-
Ncans. You have not the power 70 pass
such monstrosity az this. or the incllna-
ton to remodel. so you are triiiing vita
the country by assuming that II has q
cnsnce OF passing. You VIII. IN my
opinion. have a majority FOR a protee-
tive measure after March T. We VIII
DHEcture the bin YOU present. but do
not think there viii be any desire % OBJ
sifuct your party measure. The resp01-
s.bilty Will be yours"
Mr. hale admitted that ~ wha, had
been said by Mr.. Teller. who represent
ed factiOa on the floor and by NJ.
German. VINO could be assumed 20 voice
the sentiment OF the other side. were
tree. there were many difficulties in the
way OF ard he expressed the nope that
the country would take notice OF thess
difficulties.
After some sparring. Mr. German eais:
You know you cannot accomplish any
thing at this session. The Dingiey bii
VIII not suffice You cannot afford TO
pass Il. and upturn the business os fhs
country again at the next session. ami
moreover. we won't permit 20 to do IT.
VITA this dciiaite abatement, AIR. Cor
man closei.
THE BILL is DEAD.
Mr. Hale ioOked relieved. and renarf-
ed; That is ample" while Mr.. Alien,
from has seat. said: Then 4; - under-
stood that the DinEiey bin IL dead"
Therenp0a Mr. PLATE II Connections
got on his feet and announced Gecisivsiy:
7 appreciate that the Republicans never
did have the vote % pass the bill au1
have iess Eow than they ever had"
But = remained for Mr. Sherman %
fOmaIy announce that the Dlngley bflf
was dead. He said re could not always
speak for his associates. but ia view %
what had been Eaii On the noor be fe.E
n could safely announce now that he
-. l.
TIA; Il was useless 20 waste further tins
upon it.
This closed the exciting debate ard. oa
motion q Mr. Quay. the @eoate. az AZ
,. n, went into executive eessicn snf
soon after adjourned
During TIE morning hour the bin was
passed extending the time f5r bslldinx a
bridge over the A4ssogs! rfyer az Lexlng-
ton. 30.
Mr. Allison Gesp. y. ard Hr. Warren
fRep. Wyo.,) were referred to IL the chap
!ain's prayer al the opening q the ssn-
ate today and the earnest hope cypress
- for their s5ee1y recovery.
" 1su Az- Sherman Cfsp. o } favor
ably reported several bsIls agfhorizias
the accept5ne> af raeaais etc. from f3r-
eign E0Fsrsmsafs 20 Unitsj States et;g-
zens. Ir. Ailen Pop. Nsb 3 tr:er3ozed al
objection ard fas bis went Over.
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