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POLITICS IN THE SENATE.
The Late Democratic Presidential Candi.
date Discussed.

In discussing the tariff bill in the
United States Senate on Wednesday
Mr.. Hoar pointed out that there was
not a majority in the Senate favorable
to that doctrine of protection support
ed by the Republican party. 1t be
came necessary therefore, to secure the
cooperation of those who had support
ed a man for the Presidency who, il
elected, was pledged to vtto a tariff
bill. Mr.. Hoar said Mr.. Bryan's
record in the House of Representatives
would throw some light on the sub
jsct. He was supported by nearly
| all the free traders in the country. "add.
ed Mr.. Hoar, land if the party did
not pledge him, he pledged the party"
Mr.. Allen said the statement of Mr..
| Hoar as to the silver candidate for the
Presidency should not go unchalleg'
ed. There was nothing in what Mr..
Bryan had said justifylng an assertion
that he would have vetoed u tariff bill.
| If it had been q bill of confjscation,
doubtlt IS he would have vetoed it.
Nj. Hoar brought for ward 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 denounced protec.
ton as roobary; he had himself de:
nounced protection as robbery. II
bave a good deal of respect for Mr..
Bryau." continued Mr.. Hoar. His
! character has impressed me very IA
vorably, and I have nover joined in
criticism upon him; but if he would
not veto a tariff bill for such utter.
ancss, l would not have much respect
for hin
Mr.. Stewart of Nevada thought
| these criticisms of MIR. Bryan were
most unfair. For" said the Senator,
IAN examination of Mr.. McKinley's
record would show him 10 have voted
| for the free and Unlimited coinage of
|~silver." Mr.. Stewart stated that dur
ing the consideration Of the Bland.
Allison Act Mr.. Mckinley had voted
at every stage with the most radical
silver men," Even as late as 1890 Mr..
Mckinley had made a speech at Tole,
do, denouncing Mr.. Cleveland for dis.
eliminating between the two metals
Mr.. Stewart caused a laugh, as he
closed, by saying very earnestly that
it was mo use to criticise Bryan, as
he's going to be the next President. "
Mr.. Teller reported to the statements
concerning Mr.. Bryan. The latter's
vote for free wool would not justify
the assertion OF tho Massachusetts
Senator that Began would veto a tariff
bill, as be might approve it as a rove
nue. measure.
Mr.. Hoar interjected the remark
that he had Intended to stir up Sena.
tors, but had merely pointed out that
at present the friends Of the tariff bill
were compelled 10 secure the co-opera-
ton of Senators who voted for a free
trade candidate and would probably
vote for that candidate again.
Mr.. Teller, continuing, declared
that the Massachusetts, Senator had
dragged in a political question for the
evident purpose Of challenging the
position of certain Senators. As for
himself, he wanted this bill passed.
He did not believe it would bring the
relief expected. He was here to see
that a decent bill was enacted. He
was not here to delay, forif there was
any relief it should come quickly. But
it the Massachusetts Senator desired
to bring in political questions. Mr..
Teller gave notice that there would be
a full reply.