New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-25
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL,

60 ,,ve rise little or no serious dispute
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL,
,,rT1.E PROGRESS MADE-MR CAFFE9Y ATTACKS
PROTECTION DEMOCRATS.
Washington June 2i-On the opening of the Sen
ate to-day there mild controversy between
Nr Platt OF New York, ana Mr. Allen, OF Ne
hraska The former desired to place In The Hec-
ord" petition from the Manufacturers Assoch-
ton Of Brooklyn for tho speedy passage OF the
Tariff bill.
Mr. Alien objected to having petitions go into
.Tbe Record" unless from u State Legislature or
executive department.
MI Plat accomplished his purpose. however. by
reading the petition as part Of his remarks
BLOW AT LOBBYISTS.
Mr. Hale then came forward with q surprise IN
the form of u proposed amendment TO the senate
rules admitting tbs privileges of the moor only
ex-Senaors who are not interested III any Claln!
or in the prosecution Of the same or directly In any
bill pending bef'~e Congress" Added 10 TIE text
OF the proposed change is, the roIloW'ng The
purpose OF tho proposed amendment is TO prevent
ex-Senators from enjoying tho privileges OF the
floor OF the Sene:e for tho purpose OF urging or
opposing elaine bills IL which they are en-
ployed as attorneys" Nj. Hale said that IL was
a matter OF satisfaction to renew the acquaintance
and the association Of men who had been members
Of the body. but he did not think IL was compatible
with the dignity OF the Senate that the privileges
OF the floor should be used by interested III
pending legislation. If there those 10 whom,
Il did not apply 1t would do no harm, but he
feared there were those to whom 1t did apply. He
thought he had observed enough 10 justify calling
attention 10 the subject.
MI Hawley suggested that there might be some
objection 10 any pointing out OF ex-Scnators. and
Mr.. Allen asked what had taken place in recent
days call attention 10 the subject.
Mr. Hale asked that he be requested to par
tcuarze
Mr. Allen declared that there had been no more
lobbying Of late than there had been for years.
AT time he had introduced a bill making 1t a
oripo to come on the Capitol grounds with view
10 lobbying on pending measures. 1t was at a
time when the Pooling bill and other measures
were bringing lobbyists from all parts of the
try. Why not make it crime covering all lobby
lists he asked
Mr. Hale explained that he was not seeking any
such drastic measure He desired only TO call the
attention OF the Senate the desirability OF be-
ing relieved from lobbying the floor. lie re-
garteu the opportunities OF lobbyists OF little avail
TO the interests they represented.-and he con-
sdercd IL unfortunate that ex-Senators should be
seen on the floor carrying their papers relating
TO pending questions.
Mr. Allen again asserted that lobbyists crowded /
the corridors and galleries ike crows in the trees
The proposed amendment finally went over Nj /
Hale saying that he would ask tomorrow that
the amendment be referred TO the Committee on
Rules.
Z.
The consideration Of the wool schedule Of the
Tariff bill then resumed. and Mr.. Vest asked
Mr.. Allison to indicate wha. 10 be the pro-
gramme for the future handling of the bill
Mr.. Allison replied that i. the purpose 10 .
complete the wool schedule then the silk schedule
then tobacco When that was done tho bill would /
have been gone over orce, with excepted |
paragraphs. such as lead hides etc. The purpose /
then was to begin with tho chemical schedule and |
consider in order suca paragraphs had been
Mr.. Smith. of New-Jersey. desired that the para
graph on hides DO taken up after the wool sched- |
Allison said thar an understanding that point /
Mr. Mr cstiefy. Of louisiana was then recognized
for speech Oh tho general subject Of the course .
5ddha eo anG to 6d up g Do
Referring to the recent course Of several Demo
Senators on this floor belonging TO the Democratic
Doctrine Of free materials is not DeInocratic;
second-That If one article is duted all ought to
Democrats might as well get the benefits of It by
to BE no pTncps hG nvSnd dus In
bn. ai is aere question Of schedue NIT Mr c G
wha he esaTded as 5e heea PS sag
"Preceden! and prInciple alike refute these propo
will die with true Democratic faith in their minds
as an effort TO cruelty thelr creed And. Ike the
Christian who embraces the image OF his crucfed
so Will they embrace and cling to with a love and
faith which no sophistry can destroy and no temp
only as the nearest approach TO that trade
hoped for by the Democrats party Is IT possible
derers? That We point to the straight and homes.
path of DemocraEc duty only. and then tread the
we abhor sin. and join the sinners?' mat
THE DEMOCRATIC TARIFF POLICY.
MIR. Caftery declared that "tarH for revenue
only" IS a tenet Of Democracy as deeply grounded
as the Decalogue The Democratic tariff policy
was that any contribution wrung from the people
for protection ana not for revenue was extortion
and robbery
Mr.. Cafery spoke for two hours. summing lp as
follows: II believe in a tariff on Injuries be-
believe in a tarir imports placed so as To- mn | ,
money in the Golfers OF the Government and not in |
the pockets OF the individuals. i do not believe In |
for the purpose OF protecting each
tizen in the enjoyment OF legal constitutional ard
natural rights"
The debate then proceeded on PARAGRAPH 3s4 re-.
ating 10 cloths. knit fabrics. etc. Mr. Jones Of |
Arkansas. having offered an amendment limiting /
re provisions TO GOODS OF which wool is the chief I
component material
The amendment was reJected-ayes. %: noes g. :
lr. Jones renewed the motion In another form
he purpose being TO restrict the duties TO goods I
made Of actual wool and not of inferior materials
ween Mr.. Allison and Mr. Jones to how the e
mounts Of wool and cotton respectively in a fab G
ic could be ascertained. Finally the amendment n
vas reJected-ayes. y; noes, Is y
THE SUPPLY or RAW WOOL ]
In the course of the discussion Mr. White asked i
dr Allison II IL true that there was a twelve II
months supply OF wool In the country. n
AR Allison replied that he had received letters
tatlng this 10 be the case Acting this state
hehl. Mr. Jones moved TO postpone for twelve
months the operation Of the specific duty provided
!. aiagraph 55
ny. Vest declared that "ltn the admission that al
80, months supply Of wool was on hand the h
od az OPERATION OF the specific tax would bc bold b,
~. idhea robbery. ia
mount aa tF q, Of Connecticut explained the &c
aoa - .! WOOL imported in anticipation Of the pas III
mn hal1 hy 1 On