The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-29
cumstances attending its adoption to
warrant that opinion,

lection, because it discriminates be-
tweon American citizens, giving to the
one who sells an unjust advantage over
the one who buys; and | am opposed
to this modern theory OF free raw ma
terials, because 1T discrlminates bo-
tween American citizens, giving tho
ono who buys an unjust advantage over
the one who sells.
" do not plead for special privileges
for the farmers l only plead in de:
tense OF the Democratic party for hav-
question 1t will keep its pledge that
none shall enjoy special favor nor
shall any sutfer a special burden; but
that all shall stand equal before the
law. 10 establish and maintain tho
equal rights OF men was the great mis-
sion to which its founders dedicated
the Democratic party u hundred years
ago, anu to which we reconsecratcd it
last year If we adhere steadfastly
and faithfully to this, the most vital OF
all our principles, the American pco-
pie will reward our fidelity with thoir
confidence and We can reward their
confidence by perpetuating forever and
forevermoro this, the greatest, the
freest and the best government that
over rose to animate the hopes or to
test the sacrifices Of mankind"
Toward the close OF his remarks, the
effect Of Mr.. Bailey's speech was greut-
ly marred by the difficulty he expe-
rienced In speaking. His voice became
very hoarse and he was Obliged to
drink frequently of lemonade to clear
his throat. just before the close of
Mr.. BAiley's remarks the most sensa-
tional incident of the debate occurred.
He had been assailing the doctrine Of
- rnSU T1o a q ~ q II a ti,rf,
innovation in the Democratic creed
In order to demonstrate that it was "A
product OF Clevelandism, he sent to
the clerks desk and had read an eX-
tract from o newspaper commenting
on the fact that In the Forty-ninth Con-
gress Senator Mills, then member of
the House, Mr.. Mcmillan, of TeDnes-
see, and two other Democratic mem-
bers Of the ways and means committee
had voted against free wool. Mr.. Nc
MILAN jumped to his feet and demanded
to know whether 1t was charged that
he had voted against free wool.
civilian T.. Morrison told mo so
with his own lips" replied Mr.. Bailey
flushed. "Not only that, but he said |
both you and Senator Mills voted |
against some reductions In tho metal
"Since the gentleman has seen fit to
attack my record and to misreprcsent
me-" began Mr.. Mcmillan, but Mr..
Bailey quickly disclaimed any purpose
Of attacking him. 81 desire to com
mend your action thcn," said he. The
disclaimer being accepted, Mr.. McMil- |
Ian hotly asked in turn why Mr. Bailey |
had voted in tho ways and means com
mittee against tho wOolcn schedule of
4 hn t. ~ 4
a substitute for the high rates in the
pending measure. A wave of applause
ran over the Democratic side at this
question, but it was drowned in the
perfect storm OF 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 Re.
publicans and the galleries Joined IN
this demonstration.
How could the gentleman from
Tennessee" he continued when the ap.
plause had subsidized "vote for free
wool in the face Of the Chicago plat.
form, which he helped to defend"
1.-THE Chicago platform did not take
the back track on the principle Of tariff
for revenue only" replied Mr.. Mcblil-
Ian.
"Ill prove that it did," cried Mr.
Bailey. SIS Mr.. Robertson. of Louis.
lana, in the house ?" he asked, looking
about him. But Mr.. Robertson was
not present and Mr.. Bailey proceeded
to argue that the Chicago platform did
return to the old Democratic theory.
He said that the Democratic organiza
tion sought to rescue the party from
those who were wrecking it. When
the party was making new recruits the
wreckers had deserted it,"
Moreover, Mr.. Mcmillan in turn,
delved into Mr.. Bailey's past and
pointed out occasions when the Lone
Star statesman had voted for free coal,
free iron ore, free barbed wire, free
sugar, and even free wool in the Fifty.
Second Congress.
Of Mr.. Bailey free wool
vote caused much merriment. In con-
clusion he appealed to the Democracy
to 20 into the battle again with its
banners bearing the old notices.
Mr.: Bailey got the floor after Mr..
NlcMillan finished, long enough to say
that when he cast the votes referred to
by Mr.. Mcmillan the endorsed doctrine
Ol hls party was free raw material and
as q loyal Democrat he supported IT,,
platform declarations. He now held d
commission from the Democracy to OD-
pose that doctrine and he should do 80
1t was now after II o'clock. Mr.
Payne and Mr.. Dinghy, successfully,
took the hOor for some closing remarks
Trusts, he said, could not be eradicated
by epithets. The way to break down
the trusts, said he, is to establish
beet sugar factory in evory Congress
sional district In the country and make
That is the way to clip
the wings OF the trust. loud and
long Republican applause.)
Mr.. Payne had q good deal Of fun at
the expense OF the Democratic leaders
who were raving over their orthodoxy,
their views were Numerically 0p
posed, but each had the authority Of u
Democratic platform.
When Mr.. Payne took his scat Gov
rrnor Dingley arose amid q storm OF
cheers and demanded the previous
question on the adoption of the con-
ference report.
Mr.. johnson (Itep.l of Indiana, tried
TO- ask Mr.. Dingley o question while
the question was being put. Several
tifnas ha callp1 tMr SroukarD bnt