The herald., 1897-06-23

PROPHETS
Postpone the Great Day Of
Fulfillment
DEBATE ON WOOL SCHEDULES
DEVELOPS A VERY SERIOUS
DISAGREEMENT
DEBATE ON WOOL SCHEDULES
DEVELOPS A VERY SERIOUS
DISAGREEMENT
Republican Caucus Managers, Are Ac-
cused Of Violating Their Px,m-
ises to Growers Of Wool
Associated Press Special Wire.

1S0S TO 0TOW6TS Oh WUO1
Associated Press Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-An exciting
debate marked the consideration of the
wool schedule, which began in the SEN
ate today. 1t developed the first serious
disagreement on the Republican side of
the chamber, and led to a warm per-
sonal exchange between Senators Car
ter Of Montana and Foraker of Ohio on
one hand. and Allison of Iowa. In charge
of the bill, on the other. Foraker as
serted that an agreement concerning
rates on certain woods was being vio-
lated, and UNDER the circumstances
every senator would be at liberty to act
for himself. Allison, with great vehe-
mence, declared that he could not be
driven by threats Carter, who had
reused the storm, endeavored to have
the paragraphs relating to carpet wools
go over. with view to securing some
united action, but Vest, In an ironical
speech. objected to delaying the era Of
prosperity and postponing the public
business while Republican senators
held caucus. Teller of Colorado also
spoke against delay, and took occasion
unless Objectionable features were elm
mated. Aside from this stormy inter-
ruption fair progress was made on the
wool schedule. The duty on first class
wool was agreed to at 10 cents per
pound, and on second-class wool at IL
cents. which is between the house and
senate rates in each case. The rates on
third-class woods went over. Most Of
the other amendments related to the
classification of woods. On one of the
amendments Jones Of Arkansas spoke
against the entire schedule as severely
oppressive on the consumers of wooden
goods.
The wool schedule was taken up as
soon as the senate opened. Mantle sub
mitted an amendment covering three
classes of wool, prepated by the Wool
Growers association, and spoke briefly
thereon. He said his amendments were
the result Of careful investigation by
men most familiar with the subject, and
asserted that as the manufacturing in
terests were securing the rates they de-
sired from the pending bill he believed
the great wool industry of the west
should be allowed to say what the rates
on wool should be.
The paragraphs on wool were then
agreed to as reported up to paragraph
355, which was stricken out at Allison 8
request. It referred to skirted woods
imported in 1890 and prior thereto
This brought the senate to the rates On
the three classes of wool. On the first
class the house rate was II cents per
pound, the senate committee rate s
cents per pound. Allison moved to SUBJ
stitute 10 cents per pound. On second
class wool the house rate was IL cents
and the committee rate cents. Allison
moved to substitute II cents per pound.
Mills of Texas demanded separate
vote on each proposition and the first
vote was taken on Allison,s motion to
make the rate 10 cents per pound on first
class wool. 1t was adopted-yeas S.
nays 13.
Butler, Carter, Clark. Foraker, Heit-
field, Mcbride, Mantle, Pettigrew
Shoup, Stewart, Teller, Turner and
Warren voted in the negative.
The announcement of the vote was the
signal for an unexpected outburst on
the Republican side Of the chamber.
Carter rose and speaking deliberately
and impressively said the vote just CIV
en- disclosed purpose to make reduc-
tions in the rates on wool. There would
be day of reckoning for such action.
In view of what had been done he asked
that the consideration of the wool sched-
ule be now suspended.
This declaration, coming from a Re-
publican senator. caused mild sensa-
tion, which was but the prelude to an
other scene.
Foraker, with great positiveness in his
agreement in the manner of dealing with
this wool schedule. Unless this agree
ment was respected, then, Foraker de-
clared, vehemently, every senator must
act for himself.
He added that there was an agreement
in writing, and not until he had entered
the chamber today did he know Of the
changes which were contemplated.
"And do not propose" concluded
Foraker, with energy, Ito be bound by
any such action"
Allison, still preserving his outward
calm, said that there was no written
agreement that he knew Of and he
wished to resent, in mild terms he said
the suggestion Of a combination that
had been made by the senator from
Montana. The amendments now offered
he said, were an increase of the original
rates on first and second class woods,
although reduction from the house
rates.
Senator Allison intimated a willing
ness to postpone the disputed rates, but
with rising temper said. Senators will
not be driven, and the senate is not a
good place to drive"
"And that is why don't drive" re-
torted Foraker.
"Nor will T." came in Allison, flushing
and showing great feeling. If there had
not been an insinua ton Of combination
he said, he would have moved post
ponement Of all paragraphs open to
question, but with the senate thrown
into condition of excitement, he did
not propose to submit to threats.
Therefore" said Allison passionate