The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-24
The SENATE And Mr.. BRYAN
Senators Allen and Butler Def'-d the
Champion Of Silver
FROM PROP. BATEMAk'S ATTACKS.
Ih. Schedule Relating to Raw Wool was
Completed. and the senate Took Up
That Rel I ng to Manufactured
N~oollen Goods.

WASHINGTON. June 23.-After a con-
test lasting throughout to-day. the SEN
ate completed the paragraphs OF inc
wool schedule relating to raw wool. ana
| advanced into the features relating to
| manufactured woollen goods. The day
was devoted largely to a discussion OF
the effect of the tariff rates in the price
OF wool. and the speeches were on techni-
| cal lines in the main.
At one point Mr.. Hoar diverted the
discussion by a reference TO William j.
Bryan's opposition to the tariff. This
brought Senators Mantle. Allen and
Stewart to the defence of Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Teller was drawn into the contro-
versy. and in a few incisive remarks
warned his former Republican associates
that the only hopes of prosperity from
this bill would be blasted.
Mr.. Quay made a strong effort 10 pre-
vent the House ad valorem rates on third
class wool being adopted. but he was
defeated-l9 to II. The committee rates
were then agreed to. viz.-four cents per
pound on third-class wool valued at ten
cents or less per pound, and seven cents
per pound on third-class wool valued at
above ten cents per pound.
The schedule was completed up TO para
graph S6i. relating to cloths, knit fabrics.
etc.
THE ATTACK ON BRYAN.
Immediately after the prayer Mr.. Allen
(of Nebrsska) arose TO a question Of per-
sonal privilege in connection with the con-
duct of the last campaign. There was
much interest In the statement. as Mr..
Allen wxq chairman .of tn. Donuiiaf Ma
tional Convention. Mr.. Allen read a
published press dispatch from Lewiston.
Me. stating that Professor l.. e.. Bate
man. candidate Of the Peoples party or
Maine for Governor last year. was cut
i'm an attack on william J. Bryan To the
effect that Mr.. Bryan's gift OF $3.50 10
the Populist National Committee was
with the distinct understanding that no
action against fusion should be taken by
the Populist National Convention.
Mr.. Allen made a sweeping denial. lie
said Mr.. Bryan had determined to divide
the royalties on his book. and I'm doing
so he allotted $500 10 the Populist party.
The draft was sent 70 Mr.. Allen. but &c
chairman OF the Populist National Com
mittee Senator Butler) declined to ac-
cept II. Thsreupon. at the suggestion or
Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Allen invested the amount
10 be used In the interest Of bimetallism.
Mr.. Allen declared that tho statement
that any agreement existed az to fusion.
In connection with the gift. was ian alb
solute and unqualified fals.hood."
There had never been. he declared. an
attempt 10 fuse the parties either nation
ally or locally. Mr.. Allen also specifically
denied the statement that Mr.. Bryan
forged his Allen's) name 10 the list an
pended TO the letter of notification. The
Senator closed with a high tribue TO Mr..
Dttnn aYl an ar,. 90 D-~t-...
Bateman.
BUTLER DEFENDS BRYAN.
Mr.. Butler stated briefly that the offer
was made to him. but he felt impelled
TO decline 1t. He approved Mr.. Brysn's
motive. but felt that the acceptance
might be open TO miscontruction The
off V had been made. he said. without
any condition. express or implied.
The consideration Of the wool schedule
| Of the tariff bill was then resumed.
Paragraph 357 relating TO third-class
woods was taken up. There was consid-
cradle opposition to the proposed rates
the debate being largely on technical lines
relative to grades of wool.
Mr.. QUAY moved to disagree to the COM
mittee amendments TO paragraph 3o1.
The House rate was y per cent. al Naio-
| rem on third-class wool valued at IL cents
or less. Inc committee rates Wtit Z
| cents per pound on third-class woods val
| ued at 10 cents or less. The effect OF Mr..
Ouay's motion would be 10 go back 10
! the House rate of 80 per cent. ad valo-
rem.
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION BILL.
At This point Mr.. Morgan (of Alabama)
| secured recognition for the Introduction
OF a bill TO regulate the annexation oil
| Hawaii to the United states.
Without comment the bill was referred
10 the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Returning 10 the wool debate, Mr.. Hoar
| pointed out that there was not a majority
IN the Senate favorable TO that doctrine Of
protection supported by the Republican
party. II became necessary. therefore, TO
secure the cooperation of those who
had supported a man for the Presidency.
who. if elected, was pledged to veto a
tariff bill.
Mr.. Mantle replied that he had never
known that the silver candidate for the
Presidency was pledged to veto a tariff
bill.
Mr.. Hoar said Mr.. Bryan's record In the
House of Representatives would throw
some light on the subject. "He was sup
ported by nearly all the free traders I'm
the country" added Mr.. Hoar. "and If the
party did not pledge him. he pledged the
party"
Mr.. Mantle further stated that, not
withstanding his interest in the wool
schedule. he had never desired 10 lay any
obstacle in the way of the tariff bill as
a whole.
Mr. Allen said the statement Of Mr..
Hoar as TO the silver candidate for the
Presidency should not 90 unchallenged.
There was nothing i'm what Mr.. Bryan
had said justifying an assertion that he
would have vetoed a tariff bill. If II had
been a bill of confscation. doubtless he
would have vetoed IT..
, Mr.. Hoar brought forward copies OF the
record showing Mr.. Bryan's course on
the tariff. He had voted IN the House to
put wool on the free list: he had carried
out in triumph Mr.. Wilson who had de-
nounced protection as robbery: he had
himself denounced protection as a rob-
| berry.
Il have a good deal Of respect for Mr..
| Bryan" continued Mr.. Hoar. Ibis char
acter has impressed mo very favorably.
and ! have never joined in criticisms
upon him. but If he would not veto a
tariff bill after such u~tteranccs | would
not have much respect for him
STEWART ON MCKINLEY.
Mr.. Stewart CNevj thought these criti-
cisms of Mr.. Bryan were most unfair.
| For, said the Senator. an examination Of
Mr.. McKinley's record would show him
TO have voted for the free and unlimited
coinage of silver.
Mr.. Stewart stated that during the con-
s%ideration of the BIand-Alison act, Mr.