The times., 1897-05-05
Though Many Think the Duties Are
Too Low, Senator Frye Says Not
as Good as the Dingley Bill-It
Will Meet With Strong Factious
Opposition.

ton among the Republicans that John p.
Jones, of Nevada, could he counted ON
for a vote on the passage of the bill, mas
much as he had voted with the Republicans
to report the bill On the other hand there
werescme Republicans 0 ontspoken against
particular schedules, and some Democrats
opposing the position. which they Were
believed by the Republicans to hold, that
it is safe to predict long fight before the
bill has been disposed of by the senate.
Senator Hanna, who is doubtless more
interested in the quick disposition of the
bill than any other Republican,. was not in
a communicative nor in a very amiable
mood when approached.
What do you think of the blu as party
measure?" he was asked.
II have no opinion to express"
lis it good bill?'' ''-
81 haven't seen it"
''Is it a bad bill?"
81 do not know whether il is bad or not"
Would he support it? He was too pre-
occupied to say.
Senator John p. Jones was in a Jubilant
mood.
Yes, SIR" he said; 1T is pretty fair
bll.''
He favored t out and out and expressed
surprise that he should have been accused
of being any ything but protectionist. As
to the high rates OF many OF the schedules
he said: lit doesn't make much difference
how high you put them, so long as our
own people get tile benefit of them by en-
ployment. l am going to vote for it, Of
course"
A Republican standing near said that
there never could have been any doubt
about Mr.. Jones loyalty to protection
since his position In 1890.
Mr.. Perkins talked freely. He said that
lie had not fully analyzed the bill, but he
was pleased with 1T SO far as the scitrous
fruit schedule was concerned ''They have
only done justice to IL, but they have
reduced raisins, which they should not
have done, from 10 to cents a pound
He was very positive, however, that
they had favored the sugar trust and in
that respect does not meet my approval +"
''Will you vote for the biIl?'
'.Yes; am going to vote for the measure
ifit is whatit ought TO be-a good Admin
istration measure / am for q tariff bill
naturally and / have such confidence in
the good judgment of the ma jority that
we shall be able to so amend it as to be
satisfactory to the people. l want to be
fair
Senator Frye: From my standpoint, OF
course, it is a good bill. L am a protec-
ZIONIST
Does it meet your entire approval?''
1T is not as good as the DinGley bill."
Senator Hansbrough is opposed to the
schedule on hides; and in that respect there
ura oil har -I,,
posed TO make trouble. Their opinion is
that it was not fair for Eastern Senators
to join the Democrats on practically free
hides These Senators might wake up
to find that conter-combinations could
be made for personal ends.
Senator Carter. Republican, does not ap-
prove of the bill in respect to the wool
schedule. 1t was anything but satisfac-
tory, he said, to the wooI-growers of the
country.
Thomas Platt's comment on the bill was
Pray, excuse me-"
Senator Elkins said it was very good
bill las amended
The Republican members OF the Finance
Subcommittee, Messrs. MorriIl, John p
Jones, Allison, Aldrich, Platt and Wolcutt
arc, OF course, the foster fathers of the
amended bill. Mr. platt, although agree
ing to it, either desires the bill to speak
for itself or was too disgruntled with the
amendments to give vent to any JOY over
the result.
As stated the Democrats were chary
of extended opinions.
Senator Harris of the committee was
short, sharp and decisive ''Of cnurse it
will be fought,' he said We are Demo-
Gratis, revenue tariff men, strictly revenue
tariff men, and we are naturally opposed
to it,
Senator Murphy: 1.-The bill will meet
strong opposition by the Democrats / can
not now specify the particular points OF
oppostion-they are many-because we
do not know anything about
the bill. We are as yet simply in the dark"
Senator Mills: Il haven't seen the bill,
but of course, from what Ishave heard of
it. l am opposed to it" aren't
Senator James X. Jones, of the Commit
tee: ut is by no means good bill, but
it IS much better than Che Dingley bill
The Democrats are opposed to and will
oppose it, but as yet they have made no
plans OF opposition They. have not had a
chance to consider it, as they have not
mittee."
Senator Lindsay, of Kentucky: ION gen
eral principles 1 am opposed to the bill:
and shall try to cut down its excessive
features. l take it, though that they have
SO arranged these schedules as to meet |
Ihe appreciation of the individual votes
who opposed the bill In other words, |
hey have framed the bill just as ey were |
required to do; and they will pass it,"
Senator German: Il haven't seen it and |
therefore don't know what is in it. 1 |
an against the bill, OF course
Senator Daniel: This is the first time 1 |
nave been consulted about such matter |
iince the last tariff bill But from what |
hear OF it don think it can pass in |
rs present form 1 will have some amend |
nents to offer, but / don't think the
Democrats will consider it in a factious |
spirit. They will state their case to the
country and let the majority do as they |
zee fit"
Senator Smith, Democrat OF New Jersey:
We oppose it because we think 1t is un-
necessary, unfair, and un just. There
S no pretcnse in / t, that can be maintained,
If any benefit to be conferred on the Ameri-
AN people. 1t will be opposed specifically
N the ground that 1T is TO the advantage
II none but few already wealthy manu-
acturers.''
Senator McEnery, of Louisiana: 81
think the bill will be fought. 1t certainly |
5 not acceptable to my constituency, be
ause OF the sugar schedule and It's rice