The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-06-24

testable. certainly as to the Montana
growers, and he believed it was % gen.
orally.
Mr.. Mills maintained that he was
speaking from tables Of prices which
constituted record not to be impeached.
under the rules Of evidence. by general
opinions
Mr. Carter Of Montana said that It was
a fact beyond dispute that during the
last year the wool growers Of Montana
were receiving cents per pound. while
under the Mckinley law they were re-
ceiying IA cents
"And the difference between 6 cents
and IA cents is the difference between
destruction and prosperity" declared Mr..
Carter.
When Mr.. Mills quoted certain low
rates in Montana woods under the Nc
Kinley Law. Mr.. Carter responded that
these were quoted at a time whsr the
passing ofsife Wilson bill was anticipat-
ed. serving To send down prices.
Mr.. Gray Oem., DELI declared that it
wds time for a revolt against the de-
rlands Of the Wool Growers association.
IF those who oppose high duties on
wool areiio be considered enemies" said
he. they must take their position as en-
emies. and they will not be lacking in re-
sources &c make their opposition felt
This extra session OF congress was
called for the primary purpose Of franz
ing law giving adequate revenue, and
IL was infamous, he asserted, that this
revenue measure could not pass until a
.oll was levied on the great mass OF poor
people Of the country, the wearers of
clothing and users of blankets, in order
to increase the profits Of the wool grow
ers.
Mr.. Quay moved to disagree to the
amendments to paragraph 357.
The effect Of Mr. Quay's motion would
be to go back to the rate of 80 per cent
ad valorem.
BRYAN BOBS UP AGAIN.
Mr.. Hoar pointed out that there was
not majority in the senate favorab BILE 10
that doctrine Of protection supported by
the Republican party. II became neces-
sary. therefore, 20 secure the co-opeera-
ton OF those who had supported a man
for the presidency, who, if elected, was
pledged to veto a tariff bill.
Mr.. Mantle replied tharhe 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
loh 81 "a tive hro
some light on the subject.
He was supported by nearly all the
free traders in the country" sdded 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
should not go unchallenged.
There was nothing in what Mr.. Bryan
aad said justifying an assertion that he
would have vetoed a tariff bill If it
mad been a bill of confiscation doubtless
be would have vetoed it.
Mr.. Hoar brought forward copies of
the record. showing Mr.. Bryan's course
ID the tariff. He had voted in the house
10 put wool on the free list. he had car
lied out in triumph Mr.. Wilson, who
aad denounced protection as robbery;
and ne had himself denounced protection
as robbery.
Il have a good deal Of respect for Mr..
Bryan" oninued Mr.. Hoar. His
character has impressed me very favor
ably. and l have never joined in criti-
;isms upon him. but if ne would not
veto tarnf bill after such utterances,
would not have much respect for him."
Mr.. Stewart Of Nevada thought those
criticisms Of Mr.. Bryan were most un-
air, Tor. said the senator, an examina-
ion Of Mr.. McKinleys record would
NOW him to have voted for the free and
lnlimlteu coinage Of silver
Mr.. Stewart statd that during the con-
liberation OF the Bland-Allison act, Mr..
Mckinley had voted at every stage with
the most radical silver men," Even as
ate as 1890. Mr.. Mckinley had made
peech at Toledo denouncins Mr.. Cleve-
and for discriminating between the two
metals.
Mr.. Stewart created a laugh as he
.osed by saying, very earnestly. that
IL was no use critcizing Mr.. Bryan. as
les going to be the next president"
VOTE ON QUAY'S NOTION.
The vote was then taken on Mr. Quay's
notion to table the committee amend
nents to paragraph 357, and it was re-
ected, 1874. The vote in detail is as
olIows:
Yeas-Bacon, Chiffon. Cockrel, Cor
nan, Jones (Ark) Kenney, Mallory,
oils, Mitchell, Morgan. Murphy. Pasco,
'enrose. Pettus. Quay, Smith. Turpie.
Test. Walthall. Total 49,
Nays--Allen, Allison, Burrows, Butler,
'arter, Chandler, Clark, Davis, DeBoe
fairbanks, Foraker. Frye, Gallinger.
rear. Hale, Hansbrough. Heitfeld, Hoar,
Iodge. Mcbride, MoEnery. Mantle, Per-
ms. Plat Comm, Plat On. ", Proc |
Or. Rawlins, Roach. Sewell. Shoup,
pooner. Stewart, Teller, Thursson. TILL
han, Turner. Warren, Wellington, Wet |
lore, White. Wilson. Total Al.
Mr.. Teller reverted to the statement |
Mr.. Bryan. The la;ter's vote |
Or free VOC! would not justify the as
ert.on Of the Massachusetts senator that !
Il. Bryan would veto a tariff bill, as he (
light approve II as a revenue measure. |
After amendments by Mr.. Quay and |
lr. Mantle had been rejected, the para
raph was agreed 10 as reported. name
:: Four cents per pound on third class |
'col. worth 10 cents per pound or less.
Paragraph $50 was also agreed TO as
sported, fixing the rate on third class
-ool valued above 10 cents per pound al
cents per pound
A new paragraph. $50. was substituted.
u motion OF Mr.. Allison, giving a uni
,rm duty OF 80 cents per pound on Top
-aste. slubbing. wasting waste, and