The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22

In conclusion Mr.. Dingley received
round after round of applause from his
republican colleagues by predicting as a
result Of the enactment Of this bill rise
of prices and restoration of prosperity.
Mr. Wheeler (dem.) of Alabama opened
the debate for the democrats, criticizing
the bill as the most vicious anu burden
some ever imposed on the American peo-
pie. In particular he discussed the seri-
GUS effect of the measurs on laboring
and agricultural classes. He referred to
the advance in sugar stock in the New
York market today, and said this was
the clearest evidence of the benefits con-
ferred on the sugar trust
Mr.. Swanson (dem.) of Virginia devot-
ed his attention to assailing the sugar
schedule agreed upon by the conferees.
gave the sugar double the protection re-
ceived under the present law.
One of the greatest demonstrations of
the debate occurred when Latham (dem.)
of Texas paid tribute to w. J. Bryan.
The democrats cheered for several min
utes, and many of the spectators joined in
the demonstration.
Mr.. Ball (dem.) of Texas, who secured
a few minutes time, declared that it was
not undemocratic to- advocate the raising
of revenues on woods, sugar, lumber, etc.
but he denounced democrats who sought
protection for the industries of their sec
tons.
After extended debate, in which moth
ing of very startling character occurred,
the house at o'clock took recess until
s p. m. under the agreement.
At o'clock. when the night session
began, the galleries were crowded. Mr..
Dingley stated at the outset that he
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Bailey said 10 o'clock was too early, but
he thought the vote could be taken by
II O'Clock He would not. however,
make a definite agreement on the vote.
Thereupon Mr.. Dingley gave notice that
he would move the previously stated
question not later than IL o'clock.
In the galleries We're many distinguish
ed personages of both sexes. Altogether
it was brilliant settling of the close of
still pursued the tactics they had adopted
during the day session. None of them
claimed the floor. and the minority were
compelled to put forward their speakers.
Therefore, after Mcdowell of Ohio and
Berry of Kentucky, both democrats, had
made brief speeches, Mr.. Bailey, the dem
ocratic leader, who had been reserving his
speech for the close, took the floor. lie
made carefully prepared argument, deal
ing more with the general principles in
volved than with details.
Just before the close Of Mr.. Bailey's re-
marks the most sensational incident of the
debate occurred He had been assailing
the doctrine of free raw materials as a
comparative innovation in the democratic
creed. In order to demonstrate that it
was product of Clevelandism he sent to
the clerks desk and had read an extract
from newspaper commenting on the fact
that in the Forty ninth congress Senator
Mills, then a member of the house, Mr..
McMillin of Tennessee, and two other
democratic members of the ways and
means committee had voted against free
wool
Mr.. McMillin jumped to his feet and de-
handed to know whether it was charged
that he had voted against free wool.
William f.. Morrison told me so with his
own lips" said Mr.. Bailey, facing Mn.
McMillin. whose face was flushed.
Not only that, but he said both you
and Senator Mills voted against senate re-
auctions in the metal schedale.
"Since the gentleman has seen fit to at.
tack my record and to misrepresent me"
began Mr.. McMillin, but Mr. Bailey quick
ly disclaimed any purpose of attacking
him.
II desire to commend your action. said
he. The disclaimer being accepted, Mr..
McHIillim holly asked in turn why Mr..
Bailey had voted in the ways and means
committee against the wooden schedule of
the present law, when it was offered as a
substitute for the high rates in the pend
ing measure. A wave of applause ran
over the democratic side at this question,
but it was drowned in the perfect approval
that greeted Mr.. Bailey's reply that never
as long as he was in congress, would he
vote for 80 per cent duties on WOODEN goods
and no duties on raw wool The repub-
leans and the galleries joined in this
demonstration.
How could the gentleman from Ten
nessee," he continued. when the applause
subsidized, "vote for free wool in the face
of the Chicago platform, which he helped
to defepd?'
"The Chicago platform did not take the
revenue only" replied Mr.. McMillin.
."I'll prove that it did" continued Mr..
Bailey He proceeded to argue that the
Chicago platform did return to the 'old
theory" The present demo-
cratic organization sought TO rescue the
party from those who were wrecking 1t.
When the party was making new recruits
the wrecKers had deserted it.
When he repudiatcd the "Cleveland
IfereSy,' and announced the doctrine tnat
"all taxes should be laid for revenue only"
the democrats in sympathy with him
cheered Justify.
Mr.. Bailey spoke for about two and
half hours. His peroration was 'enthusi-
astically greeted, and he was warmly con-
graduated.
Mr.. McNIillin in his speech in turn
delved into Mr.. Bailey's past and pointed
out occasions when that statesman had
voted for free coal. free iron, free barbed
wire. free sugar, and even free wool in
the Fifty-seeond congress.
Mr.. McMiilin's comment on the incon-
sistency of Mr.. Bailey's free wool vote
caused much merriment.
In conclusion, he appealed to the de-
mocraey to go into the battle again with
banners wearing the old motto. Mr..
Bailey got the floor after Mr.. McMllln
finished. long enough to show that when
he cast the votes referred to by Mr..
McMillin the endorsed doctrine of his
party was free from raw material, and
as loyal democrat he supported its pres
ent form.
He now held communication from
the democracy to oppose that doctrine
and he should do so.
Mr.. Dingley took the floor for his clos.
ing remarks. He avowed that the sched-
ule gave a slight additional protection
TO refined sugar. but at the same time
It raised raw sugar all along the line.
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