The Van Buren press., 1897-06-05

In the United States without turning 1t
over by legislative determinations to
the German manufacturer. 1T is this
kind of competition, again said Mr..
Aldrich. in discussing the export bounty
allowed by Germany, THAT is driving
the cane sugar producers and refners to
the wall. - At the same time, while
discussing the steps which had been
taken to develop the beet sugar industry
in this country, Mr.. Aldrich insisted
equal care had been taken Of the cane
grower.
MR. VEST ON HIGHER TAXATION.
Mr.. Aldrich concluded shortly after
o clock, and there was momentary
break In the tension which had held the
senate. Then Mr.. Vest. Lilliputian as
to stature, but gigantic in debate,
arose. His argument had evidently
been carefully prepared in his mind,
for he made point after point without
hesitation, although he had no notes
before him. In his opening sentence he
summed up the position of the Demo
Gratis:
There will be no factious opposition
to the passage of this bill. We know
the desperate condition of this country,
the ruined homes. the blasted hearts.
If prosperity can come, even from our
political opponents, we will not only
welcome it, but we will bless the
moment when it comes, but I do not
believe that higher tariff duties will
bring back the sunshine and illuminate
the country
In unfolding his argument Mr.. Vest
quoted McKinleys speech in 1890 on
the deplorable condition of the farmer
to show that agricultural depression did
not come in with the Democratic ad-
ministration he asked how the con-
dition of the farmer was to be improved
by increasing the burden Of his tax
alton, and he inquired why it was
necessary to impose these taxes when
there was In the treasury 1928 900, 900
of available cash, or $129, 000, 900 above
the gold reserve. Having boldly
abandoned its principle of protection, .
said Mr. Vest, 1.-The Republican party
proposes now to raise $31 200, 900 of
additional taxes by increasing the taxes
beer, tea and tobacco. Why should we
put all this additional money in the
treasury for it to lie idlef The greatest
crime in the country today is the con-
solidation and boarding of money in the
financial centers, while the people are
needing money to pursue the ordinary
business pursuits.
WILL NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH REVENUE.
1t was while Mr.. Vest was celebrating
this point that Mr.. Aldrich made the
interesting statement, based on the
report of the statistician, that neither
the Dingley bill nor the senate bill
would furnish sufficient revenues fol
the government. ''Of course not, -
remarked Mr.. Vest, ''if congress con.
tinues, as has been the case for the pas
four years or longer, in making tn,
most extravagant appropriations.
know he continued, in reply to ,
gentle prodding from Senator Chandler
"that much of the accumulation nov
in the treasury came from the issue o
bonds. which l did not approve, bu
that makes no difference. 1t is there
and taxes ought not to be increased
when there is enough money in tn
treasury already. In the agriculture
states the people are suffering enough
With abundant harvests they have NJ
money. What they need is not higher
taxation, but more money and better
prices. -
THE VARIOUS SCHEDULES CONDEMNED.
Mr.. Vests condemnation of tn,
schedules was very severe. HI
described Mr. Aldrich 8 sugar asser
tions and tables as ingenious; h
thought that the committee ought Il
have had the courage to abrogate the
Hawaiian treaty without killing it in
directly he scored the increase of the
duty on lead as feeding the cormarant
lead trust, which was now paying Il
per cent. dividend on it's stock; while
the appalling duties on crockery anC
earthenware were nothing short Of
Outrageous oppression. He pre-
dicted that the thrifty New ENGLAND
senator's would get hides back on tn,
free list, and. in conclusion, aftel
predicting that there would be no un
necessary delay In the consideration o
the bill, said:
IF our friends can bring relief, i
they can shed light upon our darkenet
path, will hail it, no matter in who's,
hands may be the lamp. Give III
prosperity; relieve the people. Pu
blood again in the veins of the torpid
country. Do this, and l will accep
the boon, no matter whence 1t comes.
The day closed with the introduction
of an amendment by Mr.. Cannon, o.
Utah, for bounty on agricultural ex
ports. Mr.. Cannon declared that tn,
bill failed to protect the farmer, and t
that extent was rank injustice. II
the bill shall fail, he exclaimed, "tc
give some measure of of justice to the
farmer, shall do all in my power tt
overthrow it at the first opportunity. -
And with this threat ringing through
the senate chamber the first day o.