The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-17


Months Ago. IL Dead as Juiias
Caesar.
WASHINGTON. Dec. fs--Tns session OF
the senate ceFe.cped ths mast sventful
ard exciting debate that either branch OF
eorgrsss has heard in 4 icng tlne. Il
brought forward the recognized leaders Of
the various parties and elements irelad-
iag such conspicuous figures as Sherman.
Frye, Teller. German. Vest. Adrich.
Plat, Mitchell CT Oregon. Chandler. Hale
and Allen ia notable statements on the
leading questions which have engaged the
attention of congress and the country OF
late Not only was the line lad down on
tariff and finance. but the debate partook
Of all the pent-up feeling resultant from
the national contest. II was dramatic In
lts Intensity and AZ az times absoFbingly
interesting 20 the crowded galleries and
intent body Of senator's Political differ
ences came in for fair share Of attention,
and the nameH OF Mr. Mckinley and Mr..
Bryan often were heard The president
also came IN for a share Of attention. Al
len declared that Mr. Cleveland was
Republican who refolced with Republic
ans over the recent mutual victory.
The debate came Unexpectedly when
Vest called ap the Allen resolution for
consideration Of the Dingley bill IN order
10 make some remarks on 10. Vest was
In his usual csus.ic vein and his speech
teened with those graceful and catchy
phrases for which he Is noted. II severely
arralgned the doctrine OF protection, and
derIded the promises Of prosperity, held
out. ne said BY Mr.. Mckinley, which could
not be fulfilled by levying more taxes on
the people. There were frequent sharp
and amusing eross-fres between Vest and
AldFieh. Chandler and Frye.
The debate advanced TO a more acute
state, when Allen. with his usual blunt
ness. began 20 question Chandler as 10
the future OF she Dingiey bill. He assert
ed that the Republicans had no Eeed TO
fear opposition from the president. who
had gone over" body and soul. 10 the
Republican party This brought forward
Sherman and Teller. Sherman spoke with
deep earnestness. declaring that II was a
crime for congress not 20 give the govern
ment ample revenue for needful expendi-
tHres. He characterized the silver substi-
tute TO the Dlngley BIZ as a monstrpsity.
designed 10 cripple legislation. Mr. cieve-
lands course IN issuing bonds to maintain
the gold reserve he approved.
Teller pointed out the futility OF urging
the Dingley bin. As 70 future tariff legls-
ist!on. he reserved his Judgment on II ua-
I'll the measure was presented and its
merits considered.
German also pointed out the usssessness
OF urging the nfngiey bill. coneedlng. how
ever. that March next, the Republican
senator's would be IN sufficient strength
20 pass a tariff bill. As 10 the course on
The Democratic side. he said he antic-
pated TO obstruction 70 such a measure
beyond lnsistence on reasonable debate
Throughout the debate the sentiment
had prevailed that the Dlngiey bin was
dead, and 20 give this final and apparently
Official sanction, Platt. Of the finance com
uittee. announced that no effort would be
made 70 urge that bin TO passage.
sherman promptly arose. and said In
view of what had been said ne acquiesced
In the general sentiment that no further
effort should be made on the Dlngiey bin.
This vas regarded as the final disposition
or the BILL
The bitter debate came on In an ap-
pareBtly innocent way when Vest called
up tho Dingiey bin. on which TO submit A
few remarks. There was no warning Of
the storm 20 come. especially since he
stated his appreciation Of the fact that
he was about 20 speak on a dead lssue.
The bill he regarded as remarkable
piece OF legislation, horn OF the preslden-
tid warning 10 congress that the coun-
try's nOances were in such dangerous
condition that the usual holiday recess
might we'll bA abandoned The bill had
not come from the woo'-growers or the
Iron Interests. The production of tin
plate had Increased. Notwithstanding The
decrease % ! cent per pound on tin Sc
cured BY tho present law: and yee the re-
ductlan had hean secured only AZ the
point % the legislative hayonet
This brought ON q spirited passage BE-
tween Aldrich and Vest The former de-
clared that r WAS Wen known that the
Iron schedule % the Wilson bin was pro-
g..
tin had been created as other articles had
been. they toe. would have been struck
down, This production was due first. 70
the original protective duties on fin. aud
% that partial remnant OF duty retained in
the present law.
The senator from Rhode Island does
not seem 20 agree with the presfaent-ei
Mckinley. 0n This tin question" ." respond
ea Vest The senator said he rad a re-
cent interview With Nr Mckinley at
C8nton. IN which he said that the ln-
creased production 81 tn was due % the
use ~ the natural otis ~ indiaua in the
manufacture of Gin plates But Mr. Ms-
kinlcy must ~ mistaken. said Vest. for
ne found Indiana had only FIVE tfn works
eut pf seventy seven In opera tlnn. Nc"
said Vest ''thls can be answered onlv hv
an absolute Surrender of the senator from
Rhaae Island Of the contention shat the
enormous duties Of tire Mckinley law are
necessary - the domestic industries OF
the rnited states"
The senator asserted that opiun had
no msrr deadly hoi3 on SIS victim thar
iris advocacy 81 protection. He analyxea
fAe results ~ the wool schedule % the
rresena law showing that many factories
had been established during the wear \
retara % the oia system. az proposed ~
the D3nxiey hGl mesni disaster 10 those
manufacturers - wooisns
WAY y e." asked the senator. s'that
wien the balance ~ trade tn oar favor
and with the Eola standard in force the
ceaatry ts - a state of distress We are
told thnt WitA the election - Mckinley
prosperity MeUid HcaG the lau8 Ike sun
shine. Mckinley Was elected. bur has
prosperity Gomez VIII fhe increased pros
pertty come STD y9ar taT'n ssil adding
more taxes 10 eur3e1 ths people ard
heapiuE up r1cre moaey fn sac treasury
WI that give the people Fe@escea 10 bay
eEther soyesGn Or dom<~tlc goods
white Z may - subjected 80 ere charge
% beinE a iunasic an anarchist and re-
shn people s - give taeFn uaorR money Il
Ne are iHH&ttos ama ANARCHISTS because
W ask far ttE rtseHEaE a1 ftE Elsnfs 10
free coinage - silver t1~n over : .ssa 80
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fh~ repuhf4r. EH1 lt .s q vie slsn2er- TIE
fmen Wnc sUnpor5ed that 9Teat laAakT
gEsfftana = faNau. are as Jos as and as In
teangeut q osdy - men as any n thlS
cs,unfry Thn Eold standard a. the roas
.-sncelvei n the on n4 - mortal"
-vhe senator spoke ~ the rerant e'rctloa
sxs uaroay sn free Institutions, Tie Was
.~xtase % see what oeeaw@ of ths tnves-
ftxstson prcg.1sed ~ fsH senator from Ne
hs-su&ta fsftsssf Ha wAs inclined 70 49,